EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “That’s my workhorse. so we use we have three trucks, and we use them, every day to pull material,” Tony Avila told ABC-7 during an interview. “Everything that we do requires, sand, rocks, heavy, heavy, material. so we use them a lot.” Tony Avila is a native El Pasoan and a
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The FBI El Paso Field Office is now accepting applications for its annual Summer Teen Academy. High school students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to explore federal law enforcement careers at 660 S. Mesa Hills. This free program offers insights into investigations, cyber threats, and SWAT operations. Applications, including
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The days are longer and warmer and that means being more active outside. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and doctors want you to prevent a lifelong injury to the head. They can range from mild traumatic brain injuries like a concussion, to severe traumatic brain injuries, where someone is in a coma and needs neurosurgery.
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UPDATE: ABC-7 spoke with the Congresswoman about the allegations surrounding her staffer that was accused by DHS of impersonating a lawyer. DHS says that the staffer impersonated an attorney from September 2025 to January 2025 in order to get into Camp East Montana and speak with detainees. Escobar said the allegations were unfounded. Escobar did
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court has officially renamed March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Appreciation Day following allegations that Chavez abused “young women or minors,” according to United Farm Workers. The court approved the change Monday as part of an update to the county’s Holiday Leave Policy. County-designated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence Health Network says it’s opening the first facility in El Paso to offer children’s crisis care.Emergence Health Network’s school-based crisis intervention services students in EPISD, Canutillo ISD, Fabens ISD and now San Elizario ISD. With Emergence’s new Behavioral Health East Campus, 11 acres of land could expand access to mental health services even further.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations (AMO) unit is adjusting its aerial surveillance strategy across West Texas, as smuggling activity shifts to more remote areas along the southern border. Officials say illegal crossings have declined overall in recent months, but smugglers are adapting by moving operations away from heavily monitored zones on
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(UPDATE: March 30, 2026) — The City of El Paso confirmed with ABC-7 no injuries or occupants were reported during the collapse. The city said an engineer found the cause may have been because of a “structural failure at a support column that was not visible.” The city said the building’s first floor was used
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The ‘Centro de Reinserción Social No. 3,’ or CERESO 3 prison in Juárez is a Chihuahua state-run penitentiary located south of the city. ABC-7 toured the facilities where the Chihuahua State Public Security Secretariat (SSPE) renovated some cell blocks related to the most populated areas and those with the highest
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last week, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz released a pastoral letter on immigration and border security in our region. In it, he specifically addressed mass detention and mass deportations in El Paso, calling them a “grave moral evil.” Now, ABC-7 Xtra host Andrew J. Polk sat down with the local religious leader one-on-one.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a new vehicle in town, and it’s packed with information to improve the lives of borderland residents. Emergence Health Network and FirstLight Federal Credit Union have created El Paso’s first ever mobile mental and financial health learning center. The fact that it’s on wheels allows the team to hit
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park is providing low-cost pet vaccines Monday afternoon. Vaccines cost $20 at the Sunland Park Sports Complex (4700 McNutt Rd.). Other services include microchipping and heartworm testing for $30. All payments must be made in cash. Services will be available from 3 p.m. to 6
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Windy dusty weather conditions can impact your drive. Lauren Macias-Cervantes joins us during TxDOT Talk to discuss high winds and keeping your family safe during extreme heat. Closures to keep in mind: I-10 Widening West Closures Phase 2 – Upcoming Closure Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12 (24 Hour Closure) 3 a.m.
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High school seniors are preparing for a new chapter coming up in a few months, and college enrollment season can be stressful for a student to handle on their own. Operation College Bound is a partnership between EPCC, UTEP and local high schools to assist students on whatever help, answers they may be looking for.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—In a few short weeks, BTS will make two stops in El Paso. It’s part of the biggest global K-Pop tour of all time, which spans 34 regions and 79 shows. On May 2 and May 3, the BTS World Tour will make its arrival at the Sun Bowl Stadium. However, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Jesus and Victor Ulloa. They are brothers who served together. They were part of Operation Desert Shield/Storm and are Ysleta High School graduates.. We thank you for your service.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We start off our workweek rather comfortable. We will see temps once again trend above average but mostly mild conditions will remain. We started off our morning with temps in the 50s-60s. We will experience warm temps with highs trending above average. El Paso expect a high of 89, Las
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Compared to yesterday and Friday, it was a bit warmer today in the Borderland. This is the beginning of another warming trend. Highs will be in the 80s, lows in the 50s. The warmest day will be tomorrow. We are tracking a small chance of rain Monday and Wednesday. The best chances will be in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department says that crews knocked down a fire that occurred on a Sun Metro bus Sunday afternoon. The Fire Department says that the call came in around 4:38 pm as a report of a bus on fire near the intersection of Oregon St and Franklin Ave.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle in East El Paso, according to the El Paso Fire Department. El Paso Police confirmed the crash happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of N. Zaragoza Rd. and Pellicano Dr.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NM State battled throughout Saturday afternoon but came up just short in a back‑and‑forth contest against Western Kentucky at the NM State Softball Complex. The Aggies answered early deficits twice and pushed across runs in four different innings, but a four‑run fifth by the Hilltoppers created separation. A late
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KENNESAW, Georgia (KVIA) — UTEP softball clinched its Conference USA series against Kennesaw State with a 5-1 victory Saturday afternoon at Bailey Park. With the win, the Miners improve to 11-19 overall and 3-8 in CUSA play, while the Owls fall to 6-25 (2-9 CUSA). UTEP struck first in the opening frame when Kenna Carranza delivered a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Families got out of the house this morning to attend a community block party hosted by the YWCA, bringing neighbors together for a day focused on fun and connection. Organizers said the family-friendly event was designed to offer something for everyone. Activities included Zumba classes, tumbling demonstrations, access to a pool
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The City of El Paso hosted a community meeting Saturday looking for the public’s input on the City’s Comprehensive Bike Plan. Ten years after the Comprehensive Bike Plan being adopted, the City of El Paso and its Capital Improvement Department have added over 1,000 miles of cycling facilities. The open
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UPDATE: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Andrew Martinez, 30, with aggravated assault. The sheriff said Martinez was located by deputies and members of the Anthony Police Department in the area with the suspected weapon. After Anthony Police were called out to the 500 block of Franklin Street just after 11 p.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Aerial water drops and ground crews are working to contain a wildfire that started Monday afternoon. According to the Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue, the Sago wildfire had grown to about 20 acres as of just after 3 p.m. Monday. The fire was reported near Sago Well, about 16 miles east
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Grupo Bafar is one of Mexico’s largest food companies. It started operating in 1983 and in El Paso in 1987. The Chihuahua-based company just opened its first distribution center in the U.S., located in El Paso’s Segundo Barrio, which took about two years to build. Grupo Bafar invested around $30
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