EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chris Clem is a former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent and a former Deputy Chief Patrol Agent in the El Paso Sector; he also served as the acting Chief in the Big Bend Sector. In El Paso, he spent over 17 years as Chief and Deputy Chief, both before
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Delegation of Bishops from the Texas-Mexico border met Friday Feb. 27, 2026. This meeting is now the longest-running international gathering of Catholic Bishops anywhere in the world. The delegation alternates gatherings bi-annually between the U.S. and Mexico over the last 40 years. Immigration was the most important topic of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – He’s back and stronger than ever. ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sat down again with Julian Kalel, the El Paso native who earned a golden ticket on American Idol this season. The move comes after stepping away last year to focus on his mental health, despite getting yes votes from all three
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Local families have a new avenue towards homeownership after a popular grant program reduces interest rates. The El Paso Housing Finance Corporation (EPHFC) announced a major enhancement to the Mi Casa Homebuyer Grant Program which reduces the interest rate from 6.25% to just 5.99%. That would give first-time and qualified
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— The month of February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize the contributions and achievements of African Americans in our country. Earlier this month, the El Paso Independent School District unveiled an art exhibit highlighting prominent Black leaders. The works of art were all created by EPISD students. During a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Happy Friday! Today will be a beautiful day for some outdoor plans. We will experience warm, dry, and calm, conditions. Over the next few days we could break standing heat records! Friday morning we woke up to temperatures in the 50s. El Paso is expected to reach a high of
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MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – For the third straight game, the UTEP Miners came out on the losing end of another Conference USA contest. This time the Miners were defeated by the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 77-67. UTEP showed some fight in the final ten minutes of the game, but they were never able to take the
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky – NM State (13–14, 6–11 CUSA) faced an uphill battle from the opening minutes on Wednesday night, falling 93-70 to WKU (17–11, 10–7 CUSA) inside E.A. Diddle Arena. Coming out of the gate, the Hilltoppers struck first with a three-pointer from Grant Newell and quickly seized momentum. WKU capitalized on early Aggie
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Interclub Council (ICC) of El Paso hosts its annual Black History Month Parade and Festival, celebrating the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. The purpose of the organization is to foster communication between members, share information and discuss community activities. This year’s centennial-themed parade invites families, schools, churches,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An El Paso mother traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to advocate for her 14-year-old son, who is living with a rare genetic disorder. Angelina Olivera said her son, Ryu, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive muscle-wasting disease that primarily affects boys and can significantly shorten life expectancy. Olivera attended a
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VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) – A 14-year-old was found by emergency responders with a “gunshot wound” along Fuentes Lane in Vado Wednesday night, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office. Crews with Doña Ana Fire Rescue were sent to the area about 7:15 p.m. after dispatch received a call about the injured teen boy.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Governor Greg Abbott brought his “Let’s Roll” Get-Out-The-Vote Tour to El Paso this afternoon. The message from the governor is to encourage every registered Texas voter to head out to the polls. “We’re crisscrossing the state to ensure Texans turn out in force to keep Texas red for four more
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) reports four confirmed cases of measles in the borderland. The new cases include a man in his late 20s, a man in his 30s, and two women in their 30s with unknown vaccination statuses, according to DPH. The health department said contract
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP awarded 39 Canutillo high school seniors with Presidential and Excellence scholarships. This is the most scholarships awarded to any high school in El Paso County. The Presidential and Excellence scholarships are merit-based scholarships that can cover full tuition at UTEP or provide significant payments for students pursuing a bachelor’s
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump since the beginning of his administration last year. According to business leaders on the border, eliminating reciprocal tariffs puts companies at risk of leaving Ciudad Juárez. “Initially, it’s positive that the court has
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Originally Published: 25 FEB 26 16:07 ET Updated: 26 FEB 26 03:03 ET By Mauricio Torres, Hira Humayun, Lex Harvey, German Padinger, CNN Editor’s note: Lee el artículo en español (CNN) — Cuba said its forces fatally shot four heavily armed people attempting to “infiltrate” its territory on a Florida-registered speedboat on Wednesday, amid simmering
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The 6th Annual Deputy Peter J. Herrera Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held at Ascarate Park on March 8. Deputy Peter J. Herrera was shot during a traffic stop in San Elizario and died from his injuries days later. The event honors a sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to sign up for a 5k run/walk in honor of fallen Deputy Peter J. Herrera. It will take place the morning of March 8 at Ascarate Park. Deputy Herrera was shot and killed after doing a traffic stop in San
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are expecting another comfortable weather day through the Borderland. Once again temps will trend warmer than normal however conditions will remain calm. We woke up a bit more comfortable this morning as temps were within the 50s. Today temperatures will continue to warm. We will see temps well above
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Children who are going through some of life’s toughest moments now have a special place of their own to go for help. Braden’s Home of Hope at 2616 Montana is a special place where those grieving the loss of a loved one can open up, receive counseling, and connect with
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UPDATE: The ESD board did not take any action on the item, but around 30 people gave public comment on the issue. Everyone who spoke was against the facilities, and they mainly spoke about not wanting extra resources to go to another facility in the area. “It’s appalling and it’s heartbreaking,” said Daniel Rivera. “At
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A heart condition sidelines 22-year-old Yazmin Herrera and forced her off the court, but it didn’t end her journey, it simply redirected it as she returned to Ysleta as a head coach for the girls JV team. “When they told me it was my heart, I mean I was really
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, saying it is needed to combat voter fraud. “I’m asking you to approve the SAVE America Act,” Trump said. “All voters must show voter ID.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Engineering professors at New Mexico State University have launched a new artificial intelligence system designed to detect wildfires within seconds of ignition, a technology they say could help prevent widespread damage and costly power outages. The program, called Grid Sentinel, went live in November. Although it has not yet detected
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With tax season upon us, there are options available for free tax preparation assistance for those who qualify in the Borderland with the VITA Program. Watch the full interview with Linda Nuñez, Assistant Vice President for Community Development with GECU. Find the full details on the VITA Program at www.freetaxeselpaso.org.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A focus on community resources to promote mental health, overcoming stress, and resiliency for individuals and the Borderland as a whole is part of the mission of the Center for Resiliency, with ongoing monthly and special events plus services for those who register. See the full interview with Alberto Ruiz, Senior
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A jury has found 18-year-old Nathan Giovani Rivas guilty of three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deadly mass shooting at Young Park that left three people dead and 15 others injured. Rivas showed little reaction as the verdict was announced, sitting quietly at the defense table
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA ) — Dolls and playing make believe aren’t just for children any more. At The Legacy at Cimarron, the faces of elderly residents light up with smiles as they’re handed dolls. They rock them, show them off to their friends, and sing them songs. The sweet moments help reduce anxiety, spark
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We can expect another warm and windy weather day for your Wednesday. Temperatures are continuing to warm well above our seasonal average. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 84, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 82. We will also see some breezy to windy
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