Update: ABC-7 sat down with owner J.R. Philips for one final tour and to find out why he was closing the business. “It’s been a great run,” Philips said. “But sometimes when you own your own business, your business owns you. I’m getting up there in age, and it’s time for me to enjoy life
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— With today’s cutting-edge technology, a hyperfocus on likes on social media, and the rise of artificial intelligence, education has also been forced to adapt. Schools have replaced textbooks with laptops and computers. But personal relationships remain at the core. In this Words of Wisdom installment, El Pasoan Adair Margo is sharing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an an ABC-7 First Alert as tempertures trend above average yet again. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for El Paso County once again for the expected heat: Heat Advisory until August 9, 09:00 PM MDT Today El Paso is expected tor each a
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ABC-7 joined Fabens High School as the Fabens Independent School District returned to school this week. Roxana Amador is the first female principal of Fabens High School, and it’s also her first year as a principal. Her vision for the school is all about attendance, student engagement and success. She spoke about the importance of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Emergence Health Network hosted a back-to-school symposium that focused on the importance of mental health with children as they head in to the new school year. “We know some school districts are already back in school, but the message still stays the same. We’re here to support you, Emergency Health Network,
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Update (6:07 PM): Officials with the 1st Armored Division confirmed that Lee is a specialist. He is a tank crewman, according to the spokesperson. Read the division’s complete statement below: “Spc. Taylor Adam Lee, 22, a tank crewman assigned to the 1st Armored Division, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 reveal that Oscar Ortiz, the man accused of murdering Rigoberto Cortes last month, shouted “I hope you die,” after the murder. That is what a witness told investigators. Ortiz and Cortes got into a fight at an apartment on Chihuahua Street the night
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Temperatures will stay around 104 for the next few days then a slight cooling trend will arrive along with isolated rain chances by early next week. Rain chances will be about 10-20% as temperatures drop to the mid-to-upper 90s next week.
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Borderland leaders met today to plan for the future of El Paso’s border construction, policy and more. One of today’s focuses included adding lanes to the Bridge of the Americas. County Judge Ricardo Samaniego told ABC-7 it will reduce line sizes and wait times to cross into Juarez. Leaders are also preparing for economic benefits. The strategic
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Watch the livestream of the protest below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, protestors are gathering at the ICE Detention Facility to demand the release of DACA recipient Catalina “Xóchilt” Santiago, who was detained by Border Patrol agents at the El Paso International Airport this weekend. The protest is set to begin with a news
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Update (2:26 PM): Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now investigating Beto O’Rourke’s organization Powered by People for financially assisting some of the Democrats who left the state amid the redistricting fight. Paxton says that O’Rourke’s Powered by People is unlawfully “bribing” the Democrats. “Any Democrat coward breaking the law by taking a Beto Bribe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained the autopsy of Xavier Hernandez, the man who died after police tased him on I-10 on July 13, 2025. In the autopsy, the medical examiner ruled Hernandez’s death as a homicide. The autopsy lists asphyxia due to chest compression during law enforcement subdual and restraint, and cocaine
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Videos on social media showed a group of migrants inside a sewer in El Paso’s storm drain system. The El Paso Police Department, along with Border Patrol El Paso Sector, found this group of migrants last Friday at the intersection of Oregon Street and San Antonio Avenue in Downtown El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas DPS says it conducted a human trafficking operation this past week. 11 men were arrested for solicitation of prostitution, which is a state felony. Texas DPS says several agencies assisted in the operation, including Homeland Security Investigations, El Paso Police, United States Army, and the District Attorney’s Office for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— In today’s installment of our Words of Wisdom segment, Adair Margo is encouraging teachers and educators as they also return to the classroom. Margo has taught at both the University of Texas at El Paso and New Mexico State University. The humanitarian reminds teachers of their lasting influence that goes beyond
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Dry conditions will also continue into our weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for El Paso: Heat Advisory until August 9, 09:00 PM MDT As well as Las Cruces in preparation for todays heat: Heat Advisory
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens gathered at the Healing Garden to commemorate the 6th Anniversary of the Mass shooting that killed 23 people and left many others injured at the Cielo Vista Walmart. “We got hit spiritually, we get hit mentally, we got hit physically, we’ve had all these dimensions. It’s a community that
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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP volleyball team is back at work as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Miners held their first practice Tuesday at UTEP’s Memorial Gym. This year’s UTEP team is loaded with experience. The squad consists of 13 returners, and five newcomers. The Miners will look to build off of
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Temperatures will be around 103-106°F for the next several days with dry conditions across most of the area. This hot pattern will break down a bit late this weekend and early next week, with slightly cooler temperatures and slight rain chances.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Public Libraries will implement a systemwide upgrade to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, causing temporary closures at each branch from August through November. The upgrade will include relabeling circulating items with RFID tags to enhance checkout speed, improve inventory accuracy, and expand self-checkout options. The Main Library branch
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Overgrown weeds around medians, alleys, and sidewalks are becoming more than just an eyesore in El Paso they’re now sparking safety and health concerns among residents. Benjamin Alva, a West El Paso resident, says the weeds in his neighborhood have reached nearly five feet tall. “Family members who suffer from allergies…
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By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state” 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
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EL PASO, Tournament – Hailey Delgado, 15, admits that at first she hated the sport of wrestling, but now she’s one of the best wrestlers in the state. “I wanted to do the traditional girlie things,” Delgado said. “Getting dressed up to go to dance class, but a couple of years ago I don’t know
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing a proposed congressional redistricting plan that would remove Fort Bliss and the El Paso International Airport from the city’s congressional district, transferring them to a San Antonio-based district. Council members voiced concern that the proposed map would harm El Paso’s
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by Elida S. Perez and Cindy Ramirez August 5, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. El Paso voters in November approved multimillion-dollar bonds for the county and hospital district that would lead to increased taxes to fund projects from Ascarate Park upgrades to new health clinics. Now, property owners will see
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a name that instantly sparks childhood memories for many in the Borderland—Western Playland. The historic amusement park is celebrating 65 years of fun, family, and thrills. From the iconic commercials that aired in the ’90s to the roller coasters that made your stomach drop, Western Playland has long been
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Officials charged Lorenzo Davila, 68, and accused him of abducting a woman and taking her out to his home in a desert area near Horizon City. Officials say that at the home, Davila assaulted the woman after she refused his sexual advances. The woman was later able to escape and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Caffeine junkies be warned: a new UTEP study suggests you may want to rethink your evening cup of joe. The UTEP biologists who spearheaded the study found that nighttime caffeine consumption can increase impulsive behavior and potentially lead to reckless actions. Published in iScience, the study looked at how caffeine
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews put out a fire on North Cotton this morning. A building near the intersection of North Cotton and East Wyoming caught fire around 10:21 a.m. Crews classified the fire as severe. No one was reported injured. The crews got the fire under control within about
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