Originally Published: 08 DEC 25 09:29 ET Updated: 08 DEC 25 15:47 ET By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — US Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed Monday to run for US Senate from Texas in 2026, according to a list posted by the state Democratic Party, entering the race on the same day that a potential rival,
Continue ReadingCNN By Billy Stockwell, Yumi Asada, Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Monday, injuring more than two dozen people and prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for more than 100,000 people. The earthquake struck at 11:15 p.m. local time around 44 miles off the northeast coast of
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Update (December 8, 2025): Police investigators say Sylvia Morales, 68, died in the crash on the 8100 block of North Loop Drive early Sunday morning. Special Traffic Investigators say that just before 3 a.m., Morales tried to make a lefthand turn from North Loop Drive onto Yarbrough Drive and hit a metal traffic signal support
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Originally Published: 07 DEC 25 11:04 ET Updated: 08 DEC 25 09:36 ET By Choire Sicha, CNN (CNN) — This morning, the Golden Globes nominations are being unveiled with an exciting twist — we’re finally recognizing the best podcast, in a move that’s sure to excite dozens of fans. One Battle After Another, the movie
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We will experience near freezing temps to start off your Monday. Warmer above average temps are expected for your afternoon. We are waking up to temperatures near-freezing this morning with areas through the region seeing temps dip into the 20s and 30s. By lunchtime temps will trend above average. El
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Shopping online may be more convenient as we get closer to the holidays, and because we’re stressing to find something fast, we might not be thinking twice before we click “Check out.” FBI El Paso says most people who fall for scams are those shopping from ads they see online, especially on social media. From Jan.
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ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today, we are recognizing Jaime Bustamante, who served in the Gulf War. We thank you for your service. You can send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or who once served
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A departing storm system left light lowland rain and mountain snow in the Sacramentos and Gila regions Thursday.Forecasters say the region is now under a broad trough, with northwesterly flow pushing moisture south and east of the area.A stable weather pattern is expected to persist through next week, with high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The match-up is now set for the 92nd edition of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Arizona State out of the Big 12 Conference will face Duke out of the ACC. The Sun Bowl football committee took more than 3 hours to make the announcement at the Sunland Park Racetrack
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SEATTLE, Washington – Jamal West Jr. posted a monstrous double-double (21 points, 14 rebounds) while Elijah Jones (18 points) got going as well, but the UTEP men’s basketball team was clipped at West Coast Conference member Seattle U, 75-68, Sunday evening. The Miners (3-5) played well throughout the tilt that featured 11 ties and nine
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A mother who lost her only son in a car crash met the man who now lives because of him. Sylvia Villalpando lost her only son, Arturo in a car crash. At just 25 years old, Victor Romero was waiting for a heart in order to live. And what connects
Continue Reading EL Paso, Texas (KVIA)– On December 31st, fans from Arizona State University and Duke University will pack Sun Bowl Stadium for the 92nd Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. “I’m very happy with both teams that were selected,” one fan said. “I felt pretty confident that Arizona State University was going to be selected.” Others were
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Over 300 elementary school students from around the borderland took their number 2 pencils in hand for the 6th annual Sun City Math Contest. Harmony Public Schools hosted the big competition, the biggest in the event’s history. Third to 5th graders rotated through a series of timed problem-solving rounds designed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two physicians from Bulgaria spent nearly two weeks in El Paso observing how emergency medicine is taught and practiced at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and University Medical Center (TTHEP). Dr. Gergana Voynova, a senior cardiology fellow at the Medical University of Sofia, said she traveled more
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Aghaaˈ Hat Co. is an Indigenous-owned and led hat and beadwork brand based in El Paso, Texas, that centers ancestral traditions in its work. The owner, Cynthia Guiterrez-Krapp, crafts repurposed rabbit and beaver fur felts into handmade hats. Her work comes with a story. Cynthia was diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Congresswoman Veronica Escobar answered questions from her constituents during a town hall Saturday morning. The congresswoman touched on many topics including the “Big Beautiful Bill”, immigration, and the use of the redistricting maps in the 2026 midterm election. Escobar shared her concerns with the action taken by the United States
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – This afternoon car enthusiasts shined and showed off their cars for a good cause. The Viejitos Car Club partnered up with the El Paso County Sheriffs Office to collect toys for children in need in the community. The car show took place at Benny Franks Bar in El Paso’s far east side. This
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Hundreds laced up their running shoes early this morning to run for education. The El Paso ISD Education Foundation held the first annual 5K Saturday morning at Burges High School. The funds raised go towards scholarships for high school seniors, and classroom impact grants aimed at supporting both students and
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UPDATE: The Arizona State University Sun Devils will play the Duke University Blue Devils on Dec. 31 at noon at the Sun Bowl for the 92nd Annual Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl Game. SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — It’s an exciting day for college football fans in the Borderland and across the country, as
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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (KVIA) – December 7 was designated National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day by Congress on August 23, 1994. It is a day to remember the 2,403 people who were killed after Pearl harbor was attacked by Japanese forces. Both service members and civilians died, including 1,178 who were injured in the attack that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – If you own a small business that’s been negatively impacted by a natural disaster you could qualify for a loan up to two million dollars. ABC-7 sat down with a representative from the Small Business Administration’s office of disaster relief. They said if you own a business that’s adjacent in
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Happy Sunday to the Borderland! The forecast will be similar to yesterday’s, highs in the 60s this afternoon and tonight’s lows will be in the 30s. The Borderland will continue to see a gradual warmup, highs will be in the 60s and 70s. By Thursday, we may see near record-high temps in El Paso. No
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The Borderland is seeing another quiet and pleasant weather day as mild temperatures and light breezes continue through the afternoon. Highs today will reach the mid-60s to near 70 degrees across the region, running several degrees above the seasonal average. West to southwest winds will become breezy at times later today, but conditions will stay
Continue Reading EL PASO TX (KIVA) Calm and quiet conditions remain in place across the Borderland today. Expect plenty of sunshine through the afternoon with highs in the mid-60s for El Paso and surrounding areas. Winds will stay light overall, though a few brief gusts are possible on the far east side of the county. Temperatures will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lights on the Lake returned bringing thousands of twinkling lights, festive music and a new round of holiday cheer to kick off the season. Cold temperatures didn’t stop families from packing the park for opening night. The celebration opened with a Canine Paw-rade as costumed dogs and their owners walked
Continue Reading It has been a little windy in the Borderland. The highest wind gust has been 21 miles per hour at El Paso International Airport. The winds will continue until the evening hours. The low tonight will be in the 30s and 40s. Tomorrow will be similar to today’s highs in the 60s. A gradual warming
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FORT WORTH, Texas — The UTEP women’s basketball team fell for the first time this season, facing its toughest test of the year in a 95–40 road loss to No. 8 TCU on Saturday afternoon at Schollmaier Arena. The Miners moved to 7–1 overall and 1–1 on the road. UTEP battled throughout the afternoon but
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A CDC advisory committee voted to remove its long-standing recommendation that newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, a guideline in place for more than 30 years. Under the new recommendation, the first dose would be given at 2 months of age. Rekha Lakshmanan, executive director of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Major utility companies serving the Borderland are considering raising their rates. El Paso Electric, El Paso Water and Texas Gas Service have all announced the intention to increase the cost of their services to local consumers across the board. None of it is a done deal just yet. Each must
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police are at the scene of an aggravated robbery on Piedras. Police officers took two children into custody and referred them to the Juvenile Probation Department. The two children are identified only as girls aged 14 and 15. Their names have not been released as they are minors. The alleged
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