EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, or CRRUA, is raising its water rates for customers. According to CRRUA, the average household will see around a $20 increase in their water bill each month. They say this increase is due to the utility lacking sufficient funds for adequate staffing, equipment maintenance
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting for the El Paso County November 2025 Uniform and Special Election starts on Monday, October 20, 2025. Early voting will last until Friday, October 31, 2025. “With twelve days of Early Voting, including Saturday and Sunday, you can choose a time that best fits your schedule,” El Paso
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Update (October 15, 2025): Las Cruces Police say Evan Gabriel Martinez, 18, is charged with attempted murder and tampering with evidence after an attempted gun heist. Police responded to a house in Las Cruces at 2:30 a.m. Monday and found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say the boy’s injuries were serious,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta is planning to build an AI-optimized data center in Northeast El Paso. The investment is estimated at $1.5 billion, according to the Borderplex Alliance. This project is happening in partnership with the State of Texas, El Paso County, and the City of El Paso, a spokesperson for the Borderplex
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as storm chances will linger once again into your evening. Today we are tracking a 20-30% chance for storms later tonight. Drier conditions are expected to push into the region for your Thursday. To start off your day you will experience cool temps
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UPDATE (7:07 a.m.) — El Paso Police told ABC-7 a 49-year-old woman died in the hospital from gunshot wounds. The suspect is a 23-year-old man who is detained and being questioned. Police believe the man and woman have no relationship. Police are going door-to-door, asking for witness information. They received the call around 1 a.m.
Continue ReadingBy Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat and South Texas native, is launching a run for Texas governor, entering a crowded Democratic primary to challenge Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in 2026. “Our fight right now is against the billionaires and the corporations who are driving up prices, closing our
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LYNCHBURG, Virginia – The New Mexico State Aggies had plenty of chances to come away with a win on the road against the Liberty Flames. However, too many errors on special teams, and a missed field goal in the final seconds is what ultimately doomed the Aggies. Special teams were a big problem for the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council approved today the allocation of $5 million from the Texas Economic Development (TED) Fund to conduct feasibility studies at the Ysleta-Zaragoza Port of Entry, aiming to “expand and modernize one of the region’s busiest international crossings.” According to the City’s International Bridges Department director, Roberto
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPCC and the food bank are on a mission to make sure no one goes hungry in the community. Today, El Paso Community College and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank hosted a grocery pick-up event at the EPCC Transmountain Campus. It was free to students, staff, faculty, and the public. Fresh
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El Paso, TX — The 1st Annual Backyard Warriors BBQ Competition is happening Oct 18 at the El Paso County Coliseum grounds. 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 4100 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79905 Venue: El Paso County Coliseum – Pavilion Admission: FREE admission: $5 parking https://www.epcountycoliseum.com
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El Paso, TX — The American Red Cross West Texas Chapter is seeking volunteers to help install free smoke alarms for local families during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event in the Northeast El Paso community on Saturday, October 18, 2025. WHERE: El Maida Shriner, 6331 Alabama St, El Paso, TX 79904. WHEN:
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State recently opened its new athletic facility. The 2-story facility comes with a new football locker room, meeting rooms and an area with hydrotherapeutic pools. Construction on the project began in 2023 and took two years to complete. The total cost for the facility was $15.75 million.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police responded to the 1700 block of Dale Douglas today. Officers were first called out to reports of an unknown problem. The first call came in at 8:36 a.m. Crimes Against Persons detectives were called out later. Officials describe the situation as a death investigation. An ABC-7 crew
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Update (October 14, 2025): Court documents state that Edgar Perez is charged with First Degree Murder. Investigators say that they first got reports of a gunshot victim on the 100 block of Palma Drive in Sunland Park on Monday afternoon. The victim is identified as Jesus Alba De la Cruz, according to the court documents.
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Update (October 14, 2025): New court documents state that officials have charged Kevin Marin with Aggravated Battery against a Household Member (Deadly Weapon) and Attempt to Commit a Felony. The documents state that when police officers arrived at the scene of the shooting, they found three semi-automatic rifle bullet casings in Marin’s bedroom. They found
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police released 9-1-1 calls, body camera video and new details about the suspect who was shot and killed by an LCPD officer outside a Chili’s restaurant last week. Police say the suspect, 50-year-old Philip Adrian Mullin, threatened restaurant patrons with a knife and a hammer. The shooting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a resolution today authorizing Mayor Renard Johnson to sign an Interlocal Agreement with UTEP. The agreement allows the city to assume joint-administration of a $40 million award that boosts the Borderland’s aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities. The money comes from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rainy weather overnight caused damage and flooding across El Paso. ABC-7 is committed to providing complete team coverage on the damage and flooding. Flooding on Elm Street Elm Street in Central El Paso flooded overnight. Video sent in by a viewer says shows heavy streams of water flowing through the
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Update (October 14, 2025): Las Cruces Police officials spoke about the shooting near the Chili’s in Las Cruces last week. Watch the livestream below. Update (October 10, 2025): Las Cruces will hold a news conference on the shooting on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Police officials describe the incident as an “officer-involved shooting.” Update: Las Cruces
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as another round of storms is possible for your Tuesday. Today storm chances are still elevated ranging from 40-50% chance. Storm chances much like yesterday look a bit stronger into the evening. We are looking at a bit more sun today which will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water says it is replacing mechanical meters across the city with advanced models designed to improve accuracy and efficiency. According to the utility, about 40% of meters have already been upgraded, and all residential replacements are expected to be complete by the end of 2026. El Paso Water
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As a ceasefire takes hold in the Middle East, families in El Paso with ties to the region are feeling a mix of relief and hope. The release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners brought emotional reactions from locals with loved ones overseas. Annsam Jallad has family in the West
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lincoln Park in Central El Paso was damaged by truck drivers allegedly doing donuts on the grass. Residents in the area are not happy with the damages. “It makes me feel disgusted,” said Joe Cardoza. He is the president of the Lincoln Park Association and saw the damages on Monday
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Board of Nursing is issuing an Imposter Alert for an El Paso woman accused of trying to pose as a nurse. The board says Margarita Gonzalez tried to secure a job as a registered nurse at several places by using license numbers and names belonging to other nurses. Gonzalez did not provide patient care,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CREEED, the nonprofit focused on increasing college readiness among Borderland students, is recognizing local middle schools that delivered high scores in Algebra 1. Creed held its 3rd annual Algebra and Middle School event. The top five middle schools were celebrated for their work in teaching algebra to students, all of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The recent rainfall in El Paso may have brought relief from the heat, but it also brought a familiar problem to city streets: potholes. “When rain infiltrates the cracks in asphalt, it seeps down into the base layer,” Randy Garcia, director of the City of El Paso’s Streets and Maintenance
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Update (October 13, 2025): El Paso Police just identified the two people killed in the rollover crash on the 2300 block of Paisano Sunday. The crash happened at 5:54 p.m., according to EPPD officials. Officials identified the two people who died in the crash as Guatemalan national Axel Everado Iquic-Sequen, 30, and Mexican national Manuel
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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP volleyball team continues to climb the national rankings. Monday, the team moved up five spaces to #20 in the RPI rankings. Last week the Miners were ranked #25. It was the first time the Miners have ever been ranked nationally in program history. UTEP also picked up 6 votes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a $316 million capital improvement plan for the El Paso International Airport. The plan will run from Fiscal Year 2025 to 2030. The plan aims to strengthen the region’s air transportation infrastructure, expand economic opportunities, and enhance passenger experience. Officials say the pavement will be
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