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ABC-7 at 4: Border AIDS Partnership hosts 80s Rewind Dining por Vida
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — Border AIDS Partnership invites you to its annual fundraising event, Dining por Vida: 80s Rewind, on Friday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m. This year’s celebration will be held at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, located at 1 Ardovino Drive, Sunland Park, NM 88063. Tickets are $100 per person and include dinner and
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El Paso Film Festival returns this week
The El Paso Film Festival is back this year with over 60 new films and some special guests. One of those is Kevin Smith, an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, author and YouTuber. He’s best known for the low-budget comedy buddy film “Clerks” (1994). Other special guests include writer and director Lloyd Kaufman, actress & producer Adrianne Palicki and
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Special Report: A Summit to Remember
Join ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke and her friends as she takes on the challenge of Half Dome — one of the most iconic and demanding hikes in Yosemite National Park. Towering nearly 9,000 feet above sea level, Half Dome is known for its dramatic granite face, steep switchbacks and the final adrenaline-pumping ascent up the cables
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ABC-7 First Alert: Cooler and quiet today, tracking scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms at the end of the week
Today was a bit cooler after a cold front blew in this morning. El Paso topped out at 82 degrees, Las Cruces rose to 84. For the next several days, highs are expected to be in the 80s. The First Alert continues for the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Borderland. Our best
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Week 4 Sweet Play of the Week: El Dorado Aztecs
EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 4 of the high school football season went to the El Dorado Aztecs. El Dorado’s Ryan Estrada had a 96 yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the team’s game against Eastwood. The team received a box of cupcakes courtesy
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Four people shot outside El Paso Police Headquarters
Update (3:22 PM): Police say two Hispanic females and two Hispanic males were found shot at the scene. The four people were taken to the hospital and treated for serious injuries. No arrests have been made. Police say they do not know what led up to the shooting. Police say the shooting had nothing to
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Socorro Police arrest man wanted for stalking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Police Department officers arrested Donnell Laron Jones, 39, on a warrant for stalking. The officers booked Jones in the El Paso County Jail on a $25,000 bond. A spokesperson for the Socorro Police Department says that the warrant stems from multiple incidents. Officials say Jones allegedly contacted and threatened
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Socorro police say wanted man tried hiding from officers inside house wall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Police arrested a man wanted for Assault Family Violence and Evading Arrest/Detention on September 17, 2025. While officers were looking for Francisco Jahir Silva, 39, on Maxine Drive in Socorro, they saw Silva allegedly pull a woman out of a house and “physically assault her,” a police department spokesperson
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New bodycam footage of Young Park shows investigation just hours after shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police can be seen combing through the parking lot of Young Park looking for evidence while the bodies of victims are still on the scene in the immediate aftermath of the March 21 shooting in body camera footage obtained by ABC-7. It’s the first clear view of the full
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Dallas ICE facility shooting is among at least 4 attacks or threats on ICE or Border Patrol locations in Texas this year
Originally Published: 24 SEP 25 08:41 ET Updated: 24 SEP 25 16:54 ET By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Wednesday’s fatal shooting at a Dallas ICE field office was at least the fourth instance of violence or a threat at an ICE or Customs and Border Protection facility in Texas this year. One of those
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Second human plague case of the year reported in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health just reported the state’s second human plague case of the year. The patient is a 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County. Officials say the man has been discharged after receiving treatment at a hospital. “Plague is a bacterial disease of rodents and is generally
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Cooler, breezier Wednesday ahead before rain returns
The Borderland is getting a noticeable break from the heat today. A backdoor cold front has pushed through, bringing cooler air and gusty winds to the region. Highs this afternoon will stay in the upper 70s to low 80s for El Paso and Las Cruces, nearly 10–15 degrees cooler than earlier this week. Winds will
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Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo returns to town
The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo returns to Las Cruces this year with plenty of exciting events and activities. On Wednesday, the fair kicks off and there will be an exceptional rodeo. On Thursday, there will be a traditional ranch rodeo where the contestants compete as teams from ranches, instead of as individuals as
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NMSU travels to Albuquerque for 115th playing of Rio Grande Rivalry
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Following a week off, NM State continues its 2025 campaign with a road bout against in-state rival New Mexico on Saturday afternoon. The meeting between the Aggies and Lobos will serve as the 115th installment of the Rio Grande Rivalry, with the Aggies looking to secure their second consecutive win in
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El Paso Health Officials say there is no direct relationship between Tylenol and autism
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Health officials are pushing back following yesterday’s announcement from the White House that they are advising against using Tylenol for pregnant women. The White House says that there’s an increased risk of autism in pregnant women who take acetaminophen, better known by it’s brand name Tylenol. Local officials here in
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Borderland auto dealers raising concerns over new rule banning paper license plates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 718 back in 2023 to address concerns related to the “fraudulent use of paper license tags.” Now, however, auto dealers in El Paso County say that since the new rule took effect on July 1, 2025, it has created a backlog and an increase
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Residents shaken after 5 teens shot at East El Paso apartment complex
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Neighbors say they were shocked and scared after gunfire erupted Monday at an East El Paso apartment complex, leaving five teenagers wounded and one 15-year-old boy in custody. The shooting happened just before 9 p.m. at the Commissioners Corner Apartments on Montana Avenue. Police said a dispute among a group
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UTEP professor helping NASA prepare for 2027 moon landing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Professor Jose Hurtado, Ph.D., is part of a team of scientists that is mapping the moon ahead of a planned 2027 lunar landing. NASA is planning to land two astronauts on the moon’s south pole. currently, a high-quality, modern map of the south pole does not exist. Hurtado’s team,
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ABC-7 at 4: 5th Annual Mija Market returns to the Sun City
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — The 5th Annual Mija Market is a free, family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, raffles, and activities for all ages: Event details: Where: Cowtown Event CenterWhen: Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PMFREE Admission | Family-Friendly https://mijayesyoucan.org/about-us/5th-annual-mija-market/
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Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2025 “Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,
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Man arrested in Alabama, charged with murder that happened outside Dyer St. bar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police just announced that Terrence Mathews, 38, was arrested in Alabama for the murder of Damian Arce. Arce was shot and killed in the parking lot of a bar on the 4800 block of Dyer Street in the early morning hours of June 1, 2025, according to police
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New World screwworm case detected in Mexico 70 miles away from Texas border
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — The New World screwworm was detected less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says. The case was detected in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León, across the border from Laredo, Texas. Miller says the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is taking immediate action to prevent the pest
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank names interim CEO
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has named Army veteran and businessman Kris Yagel as interim CEO. This is the first change in leadership since outgoing CEO Susan Goodell took the helm in 2018. The organization announced today that Goodell is leaving her position. “Kris brings strong leadership skills and
Continue ReadingFive takeaways from Trump’s UN speech
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — It was perhaps an ominous sign when the first thing President Donald Trump said in his United Nations General Assembly speech Tuesday was that his teleprompter was broken. “I feel very happy to be up here with you nevertheless,” he said, sounding less than happy. “That way you speak
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El Paso Albertsons customers surprised with gift cards to pay for groceries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7, El Pasoans fighting Hunger, and Albertsons teamed up to help families pay for their groceries. The “Together in tough times,” campaign is sponsored by Albertsons and helps to bring awareness to those who are food insecure in the community. As a part of September’s nationwide Hunger Action month, team
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Chihuahua surrendered to Animal Control after community raises concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A chihuahua was surrendered to Animal Control after multiple calls to 311 by community members who say they were appalled at the condition of the dog. They say calls to Animal Services went unanswered. A local rescue made additional calls and asked the public to contact 311. Community members say
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ABC-7 at 4: UMC’s “Better Health 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk” Returns
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — University Medical Center of El Paso invites the community to take part in this year’s Better Health 5k Run, 1 Mile Walk and Kids’ Dash on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the UMC Northeast Clinic on 9839 Kenworthy St. Registration and additional information for the UMC Better Health 5K Run, 1
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ABC-7 First Alert: Cold front and windy conditions on the way
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as we await cooler temps and windy weather. Today conditions will remain warm as we trend above average. El Paso is expecting a high of 94, Las Cruces 92. We will see plenty of sunshine to start our day with rain chances climbing to
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