Brown University shooting suspect found dead
By Josh Margolin, Aaron Katersky, Jack Date, Luke Barr, Katherine Faulders, Pierre Thomas, and Jack Moore, ABC (ABC) — The suspect in last…
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Trump signs order to fast-track marijuana reclassification
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an order directing federal agencies to fast-track the reclassification of marijuana,…
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El Paso man tased 10 times during incident at Chico’s Tacos
Update (5:34 PM): Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal that the arresting officer had to tase Vicente Rios 10 times while attempting an arrest.…
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El Paso middle school harp prodigy needs help to get his own instrument
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At just 12 years old, Iker Torres is already being recognized for something rarely seen at his age: mastery of the harp.…
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President Trump endorses Congressman Tony Gonzales
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. District…
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UMC El Paso CEO Jacob Cintron to collect nearly $1.5 million after pay raise, bonus
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersDecember 18, 2025 Jacob Cintron, CEO of University Medical Center of El Paso, received a 14% pay raise…
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UTV rider charged with evading officers in Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Angel Ortiz, 44, is accused of leading State Troopers and Sheriff deputies on a UTV chase through commercial and…
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El Paso quintuplets to celebrate Christmas at home after leaving NICU
El Pasoan Theresa Troia became a first-time mom to five babies this year. By Yi-Jin Yu December 18, 2025, 11:34 AM For one El Paso mom, this…
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Possible suspect identified in Brown shooting; attack may be linked to MIT murder: Sources
Two people were killed at Brown this weekend. The gunman fled the scene. By Josh Margolin, Aaron Katersky, Jack Date, and Luke Barr December 18,…
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Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family dead in small plane crash in North Carolina: Officials
The cause of the crash is not known. By Ayesha Ali and Victoria Arancio December 18, 2025, 2:53 PM Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and members of…
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Fire on El Paso’s Rim Road put out
Update (2:46 PM): El Paso Fire Department officials say the fire was classified as moderately severe. The fire was happening in a ditch near 900 East…
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Forbes ranks UTEP among 15 top colleges for launching careers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Forbes named UTEP among the 15 top colleges for launching careers. UTEP also ranked eight nationally for lowest average…
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Mountain West Conference reveals UTEP’s 2026 conference opponents; UTEP to host Oregon State
EL PASO, Texas – The Mountain West Conference announced UTEP’s league foes for the 2026 season on Thursday. Mountain West foes…
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Congresswoman Escobar sends letter expressing concerns over Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons…
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ABC-7 partnering with Vitalant for holiday blood drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is partnering with Vitalant for a holiday blood drive, happening Thursday, December 18, 2025. Stop by the ABC-7…
Continue Reading Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry
By Kit Maher, Steve Contorno, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expedite the…
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Top baby names of 2025 in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Olivia and Noah were the most popular baby names in New Mexico this year. That is according to the new data released…
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Juárez traffic police officer highlights unusual incident while patrolling at international bridge
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On December 9, Oliver Rivera Peña, an officer with the Road Safety Coordination Department in Juárez (CGSV), was…
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Loretto Academy student inspired by her single mother, earns a full-ride to Notre Dame
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Loretto Academy Marina Delgado continues to celebrate her accomplishments. She recently found out she is a 2025 recipient of…
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Flu season is back: Pediatrician’s concerns during holidays
In the winter, a lot of viruses spread and can cause respiratory infections, the one increasingly spreading right now is the flu, the peak season…
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How Texans can get their share of $10.5 billion in unclaimed funds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County residents could be entitled to a portion of the $10.5 billion in unclaimed property safeguarded by the state.…
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11 Tren de Aragua members indicted in federal racketeering case
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — 11 Tren de Aragua gang members, primarily from Venezuela, are facing federal racketeering charges in New Mexico.…
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More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Thursday — the latest in…
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He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A Blue Origin rocket could soon launch with an unconventional passenger in a history-making moment made possible…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Another comfortable afternoon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Your Thursday is looking like another great weather day. Temps start off cool but warm to above average through the…
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Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%
Originally Published: 18 DEC 25 08:33 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Inflation slowed in November, a welcome change for Americans weighed down…
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Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces
Originally Published: 17 DEC 25 22:26 ET Updated: 18 DEC 25 00:34 ET By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he…
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DEA finds purple fentanyl with animal tranquilizer in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s DEA said they found purple fentanyl with xylazine, a type of animal tranquilizer. This type of opioid has been…
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U.S. strikes another boat in eastern Pacific, killing 4
Originally Published: 17 DEC 25 20:38 ET Updated: 17 DEC 25 20:47 ET By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted a…
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Salvation Army needs help spreading Christmas joy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For Elia Kennedy, the sound of a small bell signals more than the start of the holiday season. It represents nearly five…
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