Person seriously injured after being struck during hit-and-run in east El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso Police are now calling this incident a hit-and-run. They say an unknown vehicle was travelling north on the 3000 block of Lee Trevino…
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Locomotive FC pulls off major upset against Charleston Battery; Cabrera gets first win as Locomotive head coach
(Courtesy: Locomotive FC) CHARLESTON, South Carolina – Against all odds, El Paso Locomotive FC came together to pull off what might possibly be the…
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UTEP joins several other entities in wanting to bring more A-list concerts to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Improvements may be coming soon to the Sun Bowl, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) announced this week. Proposed…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds increase Saturday; some dust and sand
Gusty winds will be the issue on Saturday, with SW winds peaking out at 45 mph. Some dust and sand will get elevated, but this should not reduce…
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SISD to begin annual summer free meal service program June 3r
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From June 3rd through June 27th all children 18 and under at participating schools can receive a free nutritious meals this…
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GECU Foundation’s Matching May campaign raises $40,000 for local nonprofits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — GECU is at the midpoint of their Foundation’s inaugural Matching May campaign. The campaign has raised over $40,000 and…
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UTEP hoping to add $99 million bond to November ballot to improve Sun Bowl
Editor’s note: A previous version of the article indicated El Paso County owned the Sun Bowl. The County built and owned the stadium, and leased it…
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Border Patrol honors 100 years of service with ceremony in El Paso; DHS secretary to attend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — United States Patrol Patrol is holding a series of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the agency. Beginning at 9…
Continue ReadingSean Kingston and his mother arrested on fraud and theft charges after SWAT raid of the rapper’s home
Originally Published: 24 MAY 24 03:22 ET By Denise Royal, Carlos Suarez and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother…
Continue ReadingCIA Director Burns traveling back to Europe for ceasefire talks
Originally Published: 23 MAY 24 17:35 ET Updated: 23 MAY 24 20:02 ET By Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — CIA Director Bill Burns is traveling back…
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Blue 2 Fire now burning at an estimated 1,400 acres north of Ruidoso
Lincoln County, NM (KVIA) — Blue 2 Fire has grown from 700 acres to an estimated 1,400 acres as of Friday morning. Mandatory evacuations are…
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Local author hopes to inspire, help others heal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local author is celebrating the launch of her first published book of poetry, and she’s hoping her words will help others…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Windy Friday, Stronger winds Saturday
EL PASO , Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for the strong winds expected this Saturday. For your…
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Texas Department of Public Safety shares video showing group of migrants attempting to climb border wall in Santa Teresa
UPDATE: ABC-7 reached out to U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector and to the Texas Department of Public Safety. U.S. Border Patrol said anyone…
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Are Borderland residents substituting alcohol for marijuana? New studies show daily marijuana users outnumber daily alcohol users in the United States
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new study says daily marijuana users in the United States now outnumber the daily number of alcohol users, a…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – More gusty winds next several days – then hotter.
Winds will be gusty from the SW the next several days, with peak gusts around 35-40 mph. Saturday will have some blowing dust and sand, but I am not…
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El Paso is the latest city to test Uber’s new in-app recording safety feature
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA)– Uber’s new feature allows drivers to use their front-facing camera to record video and audio during trips. Uber says the new…
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ABC-7 at 4: High Blood Pressure Awareness
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a significant risk factor for heart disease.  High blood pressure—or…
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Sunland Park Fire Department rescues woman who fell off border wall
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department rescued a woman who fell off the border wall today. This happened at the end of…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – Meet the candidates in the runoff for El Paso District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Election day is this Tuesday, May 28, and voters in El Paso have three critical runoff races on the ballot – El Paso County…
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Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office announces capture of man wanted for murder for 16 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Marshal’s Service agents, Mexican authorities, and Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office officials have captured Oswaldo…
Continue ReadingBorder bill fails in Senate for second time, blocked by GOP opposition and Democratic divisions
Originally Published: 23 MAY 24 05:05 ET Updated: 23 MAY 24 14:54 ET By Priscilla Alvarez, Lauren Fox, Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — A…
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New Photos: 8 detainees riot, start fires inside Otero County Detention Center
Update: The Otero County Detention Center released the mugshots of seven of the eight detainees allegedly involved in the riot. OTERO COUNTY, New…
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Migrant found dead along Rio Grande has not been identified, authorities say
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A migrant was found dead near the Rio Grande last Friday. Officials found the migrant’s body in a spot at the border wall…
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Petition seeks to remove Canutillo ISD board president
UPDATE – ABC-7 heard back from Canutillo ISD trustee Breanne Barnes, who was mentioned by name in the statement provided by the board president…
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‘Grandparents Social Club’ offers mental health support for grandparents raising children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raising children is a full time job, and can be mentally taxing for young parents — let alone people who may have retired…
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The City of El Paso to open a new Women, Infants, and Children center
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The City’s Department of Public Health will open a new WIC center. The city is celebrating its new location, which provides…
Continue ReadingJustice Department expected to file antitrust suit against Live Nation, owner of Ticketmaster
Originally Published: 22 MAY 24 19:39 ET Updated: 22 MAY 24 20:15 ET By Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department and several states are…
Continue ReadingRNC headquarters briefly locked down after discovery of suspicious package
Originally Published: 22 MAY 24 09:47 ET Updated: 22 MAY 24 18:22 ET By Holmes Lybrand and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The Republican National…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Red Flag Warning, warm, dry & windy Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For your Thursday we are continuing a warm, dry, windy, weather pattern. A Fire weather watch is in effect till 11PM with a…
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