EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The longest shutdown in United States history but some borderland federal workers who haven’t received a paycheck in weeks will still have to wait for back pay. ABC-7 spoke to the AFGE local 1050 President, Gabriel Ochoa he said he has not received any guidance on when federal workers will be
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- After weeks of uncertainty, the federal government shutdown has officially come to an end. But what does that actually mean for your retirement, your investments, and your long-term financial planning? Financial advisor Brian Mirau, President of Mirau Capital Management joins us with what you need to know.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Harmony Public Schools says that a contract worker at the Harmony School of Innovation-El Paso was allegedly involved in inappropriate communication and interactions with a student. The School of Innovation campus in question hosts Middle and High School students. The worker was employed by a third-party vendor and assigned to
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Update (November 13, 2025): ABC-7 has obtained court documents providing new details about the stabbing at the South-Central El Paso convenience store on Tuesday. The court documents state that officers arrived at the gas station to find Juan Francisco Gomez dead next to the gas pumps. The documents state that the suspect, Manuel Ivan Gutierrez,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Consul General says that more than 500 Mexicans have died trying to cross the border into the U.S. so far this year. “Some have drowned in the Rio Grande, others have succumbed to the desert sun, and several have lost their lives in car crashes, simply trying to
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — City of Juárez to host its annual ‘Buen Fin,’ which typically sees thousands, if not millions of borderland shoppers and also from other parts of Mexico and the U.S. Sales and other promotions on most products are expected to be seen by shoppers all weekend, starting Thursday. The City of Juárez, along
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Oscar Leeser’s Hyundai of East El Paso hosted the Grand Opening Wednesday night. The new dealership location, located at 1571 Joe Battle Boulevard, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening. Oscar Leeser, the owner of the dealerships, is originally from Chihuahua. He told ABC-7 at last night’s event that he is living the
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Health officials have issued an alert to stop use of ByHeart whole nutrition infant formula amid an ongoing botulism outbreak. The New Mexico Department of Health says the formula was linked to 15 cases of infant botulism in 12 states, not including New Mexico. Cases have been found in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s something we do all day, every day. Breathe. Certain types of breathwork have been shown to significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and other mental health problems. Joseph Crespillo has led breathwork sessions for hundreds of people, with a system called “D9.” Participants wear headphones and follow instructions on how to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We continue to trend warm with calm dry conditions expected through the region. Temperatures will once again start off cool but warm to above average by lunchtime. El Paso expect a high of 81, Las Cruces expect a high of 79. Temperature are expected to trend warm through Saturday. A
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’ve all seen hypnosis portrayed in the movies – willing participants barking like a dog on stage, or clucking like a chicken. Often Hollywood’s portrayal creates a mystique that’s far from reality. Hypnosis is actually a powerful tool for self-improvement, healing and transformation. I sat down with businesswoman Victoria Isais,
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Diabetes is what many doctors call “the silent killer.” It’s a chronic illness affecting people all over the world, and can seriously affect vital organs if not treated. According to the International Diabetes Federation, nearly 600 million people in the world have diabetes as of this year. A doctor of internal medicine at The Hospitals of
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Temps will remain very warm for this time of year, with highs near record levels. These temps are typical for early October. Some changes early next week as a couple of weak cold fronts arrive, kicking up winds a bit with slight chances of rain.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You may have to pay a bit more next year due to a new fee being discussed by the City of El Paso. The transportation user fee would be a monthly charge on properties based off estimated street usage. Deputy City Manager Robert Cortinas said that the city is trying
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Update (8:20 PM): Just minutes ago, President Donald Trump signed the funding bill to officially reopen the government. The government had been closed for 43 days, the longest in U.S. history. Update (6:18 PM): The House of Representatives passed a resolution ending the government shutdown. President Trump is expected to sign the measure later tonight.
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VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — It was in Vado, New Mexico, where Father Rick Thomas lived, but his ministry reached far beyond, including across the southern border into Juárez. The Lord’s Ranch sits in a quiet patch of land tucked away from the freeway and surrounded by desert brush and mountains. Thomas built the ranch
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Red, White, and You Hiring Event is back with around 20 employers confirmed to attend. The event is hosted by Workforce Solutions Borderplex, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the Texas Workforce Commission. Some of the employers include the FBI, Texas Department of Public Safety, and El Paso Police Department.
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Update (November 19, 2025): El Paso’s Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent a letter to CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott and Border Patrol Chief Michael W. Banks in reference to the shooting of an El Paso family’s dog by Border Patrol agents. Find the letter below: “Commissioner Scott and Chief Banks: “I am writing to formally request
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Update (4:40 PM): Special Traffic Investigators with the El Paso Police Department have been called out to investigate this crash. A spokesperson for the El Paso Police Department says that crews are still on the scene because there is an oil spill as a result of the crash. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — First responders
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Update (November 12, 2025): Gabriel Manuel Lucero is charged with Voluntary Manslaughter after the shooting in the parking lot of the Whiskey Dicks in Las Cruces this weekend. Court documents newly-obtained by ABC-7 reveal that Lucero got into a fight with Velasquez in the parking lot. In the middle of the fight, court documents state
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) is expanding to El Paso and looking to hire more than 200 skilled manufacturing and electrical workers. The company, which operates the EnTech Solutions, Excellerate, and Faith Technologies brands, estimates the expansion into El Paso represents a $81.6 million capital investment. FTI is building a 500,000-square-foot
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — The American penny passed away today after a prolonged illness. It was 238 years old. The last penny was minted Wednesday afternoon at the US Mint in Philadelphia, overseen by US Treasurer Brandon Beach. President Donald Trump announced via social media in February that he instructed the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Northern Lights were visible across the Borderland Tuesday night! Here is a collection of the viewer photos the ABC-7 newsroom received. El Pasoan John Henderson took this photo in Colorado. “Aurora Borealis seen in El Paso, Texas.” (Courtesy: Sherri Bryant) “Taken at the round house trail parking lot.” (Courtesy:
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EL PAS, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday’s forecast will remain calm starting off cool and warming to above average by lunchtime. El Paso expect a cool morning with temps in the 40s by lunch expect a high of 79. Las Cruces will wake up to temps in the 30s by afternoon the area could see a
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 12 NOV 25 08:30 ET By Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose death by suicide has spawned intense scrutiny of the high-profile people he knew, mentioned Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondence over the last 15 years with an associate and an author in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two local veterans, David Delgado and Robert Fonseca, joined ABC-7 for a live interview ahead of Veterans Day. Both men were recently recognized with letters of appreciation from Congresswoman Veronica Escobar’s office for their service to the nation. The appearance comes after a special ceremony at Northwest Early College High
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV has revealed his favorite movies, ahead of a meeting with prominent figures from the film world on Saturday. All four of Leo’s chosen films were released in the 20th century, with the oldest on the list “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which came out in 1946, according
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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team was upended by WCC member LMU, 71-58, at the Don Haskins Center Tuesday evening. The Miners (2-1) carried a four-point lead (38-34) into the locker room only to have the Lions (4-0) come out firing on all cylinders after the break. The visitors opened the second
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The NMSU Aggies are off to a strong start to their basketball season. Tuesday night at the Pan American Center, the Aggies defeated the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys, 74-58. The Aggies improved their record to 2-0. NMSU’s Jemel Jones was the team’s leading scorer with 24 points. The Aggies continue
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