EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parts of El Paso received heavy rain Monday afternoon. The ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather team tracked all of the rain as it happened. Watch the videos above to see images of the rain and its impact on El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 69.75 pounds of methamphetamine on Aug. 13. CBP officials say one of its canine units found drugs in a car driven by a 25-year-old female Mexican citizen. Officers discovered 60 bundles of methamphetamine hidden inside the vehicles gas tank. “Thanks to the training
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Working parents in the borderland have struggled to find affordable, quality child care for years. Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, we’ll explore various programs and initiatives that are helping parents. Workforce Solutions Borderplex has re-opened a program called Care Force that helps parents find an approved provider and access funding to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric customers in Texas will get a credit on their next three monthly bills. A spokesperson for the electric company says that the average residential customer will get a $9.61 credit for September and October and a $5.42 credit for November. The refunds will be reflected in your
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Ismael Zambada formed the Sinaloa cartel alongside Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzman. By Aaron Katersky August 18, 2025, 10:37 AM Ismael Mario Zambada García, the former drug lord and top leader of the Sinaloa Cartel known as El Mayo, will plead guilty to federal drug charges brought by the United States Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, according to an
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Watch Congresswoman Escobar’s Press Conference here: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar spoke to members of the press Monday morning after her “oversight visit” to Camp East Montana, the largest migrant detention center in the United States. The East Montana site, operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), began receiving detainees on
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By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 18, 2025 “Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan” 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, The Texas
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA)— Thursday marked the end of the chapter at Canutillo ISD. The police department’s very first K-9 retired. Officer Alis, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, had been with the district for the past seven years. She specialized in detecting weapons and narcotics. The officer has become like an extended family member for many within
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as thunderstorm chances are still elevated today. Today we woke up to calm conditions however there is a chance that could change by mid afternoon. There is a 30-40% chance for thunderstorms into the evening. El Paso and Las Cruces will still be
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UPDATE: A family of five face a total loss in a house fire in Far East El Paso on Monday morning. The following fire departments were on the scene responding to the fire: El Paso, Socorro, Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, Tribal, Fire Marshal, and Horizon City. The American Red Cross also responded to the displaced
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As students head back to school, parents need to know how to prevent their children from getting sick. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Janel Lynch, a pediatrician at University Medical Center, and she says that influenza is the most common illness that begins to spread as students return to school. Strep throat, and viruses that cause
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA)– According to ICE’s Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss, Texas, is a short-term, soft-sided federal detention facility for housing migrants who are in removal proceedings or who have final orders of removal. The facility currently has an operating capacity of 1,000, but the capability to expand to 5,000 beds. Protesters gathered outside Fort Bliss, calling for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police say a man broke into the Metro by T-Mobile store at 7110 Alameda and took several items. It happened on Aug. 5 at 10 p.m., security video shows the man in his 20s as he broke the glass front door and went into the store. He is
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UPDATE (1:30PM): ComSAR brings the injured mountain biker down the mountain. He was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. Crew are returning to their stations. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department received a call of a mountain biker needing assistance near the Bluemoon and Mad Cow Trails in Northeast
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The Junior League of El Paso talked about the 4th Annual Women’s Wellness summit during an interview on ABC 7 at Noon. Dr. Amy Field and Dr. Victoria Sank-Antony highlighted demand in the community for holistic health for women. The summit is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6100
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Municipal Rose Gardens offers a welcoming weekend escape in Central El Paso. The four-acre oasis features about 1,900 rosebushes across 500 varieties, creating a vibrant tapestry of color. Visitors can wander along winding paths that overlook our vibrant city and families will appreciate the stroller-friendly routes and free
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Happy Sunday to the Borderland, we are tracking another round for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening. The timeframe for the best chances will 5 PM through midnight for El Paso and Las Cruces. There has been a break in the clouds this afternoon so we may see some potential pop up showers
Continue Reading Though the all-day overcast has kept highs in the low 90s, the overcast killed most of our energy to get storms going… most of the showers and thunderstorms remained well east of the Lowlands. Later tonight, very few isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the Borderland. Even if we don’t get any rain,
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Deeper monsoon moisture continues across the Borderland today, keeping scattered thunderstorms in the forecast especially near low-lying areas and mountains. Clouds may keep temperatures a little cooler, with highs near normal in the mid-90s for El Paso and low 90s in Las Cruces. Storm chances remain into Monday before conditions dry out later in the
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EL PASO, Texas – A stoppage time goal from the visitors cost El Paso Locomotive FC the full three points at home as Los Locos played to a 2-2 draw against Monterey Bay FC on Saturday night at Southwest University Park. Christian Sorto, in for an injured Andy Cabrera, bagged a brace for his first
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UPDATE: “I am saddened to hear of the loss of the Cacique and a very dear Friend, Chief Sierra. His commitment to his faith along to his unwavering commitment to the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo community was an inspiration for me. I was very fortunate to have worked alongside him and I am grateful to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Key areas of Fort Bliss and El Paso International Airport would stay in El Paso Democrat Veronica Escobar’s district under a congressional redistricting plan submitted Friday at the outset of a second special session of the Texas Legislature. The session was called to address congressional redistricting and other issues outlined
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UPDATE: 5:50 PM: El Paso Fire says the five individual who were rescued from a storm drain along Loop 375 near Fonseca in the Lower Valley. The five were evaluated and are reported to not have suffered any injuries. The group has been turned over to border patrol agents. UPDATE: El Paso Fire is currently
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County’s Gun Buy Back Event ended earlier than scheduled, due to the number of community members who showed up at the Ascarate County Tax Office. Over a hundred firearms were turned in within approximately the first hour of the event. Community members were able to turn in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– 49-year-old Suzano Carrillo Jr has suffered from kidney disease for 10 years. With his kidney only functioning at 8%, Suzano was in desperate need of a transplant. Not wanting his father to suffer anymore, Isaiah Carrillo decided to donate his kidney to give his father another chance at life. “Just this
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Moisture from the south will keep scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms on the weekend. Some storms could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and localized flash flooding. Temperatures will run a few degrees cooler than earlier this week, with highs in the low to mid-90s across El Paso and the lowlands.
Continue Reading We have finally made it to the end of the week in the Borderland. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening and overnight in the Borderland. Most of the action was in the higher elevations this afternoon. Rain chances will increase this weekend, the timeframe is looking like Saturday evening into
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Segundo Barrio Kitchen Stories is a cookbook that documents the recipes and personal histories of five cooks and food businesses in El Paso’s historic Segundo Barrio. According to organizers, the goal is to celebrate the neighborhood’s cultural heritage through its food and inspire locals and visitors to explore and support
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will hold its final gun buyback this Saturday. A new state law will make buy back events illegal in Texas starting in September. Today county officials held a press conference detailing the events. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar was at the conference and says the buyback takes guns out
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