See new sketches of the Walmart shooter from the first day of his sentencing hearing
A closeup sketch of Patrick Crusius Update 5:26 p.m.: ABC-7 is receiving new sketches from inside the courtroom. Victim Kaitlyn Melendez gives her…
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Deported Army veteran back on U.S. soil after 16 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ricardo Munoz clutches an American flag, his U.S. Army hat resting on his head while he stands under the El Paso sun. It’s a…
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Happening today: Barnett Harley-Davidson hosts 35th Annual Blood Drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Join Barnett Harley Davidson for its Annual Summer Blood Drive. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs…
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City Council discussing streetcar service, Chief Internal Auditor and fire code
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Council has voted to officially appoint Edmundo Calderon as the CIty’s Chief Internal Auditor. The agenda item…
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Mental support available for El Pasoans as Walmart shooting sentencing moves forward
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since 2019, local groups have worked to provide El Pasoans with mental health support in the wake of the Walmart shooting.…
Continue ReadingRoger Federer hopes Rafael Nadal ‘can go out on his own terms’
CNN’s Christina Macfarlane sat down with 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer to discuss his life after retirement, including his experience…
Continue ReadingAdele wants you to stop throwing things during concerts
Adele sounded off at a recent concert following an uptick of unruly fans throwing objects, sometimes injuring artists, during concerts. Senior…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerous heat continues; near-record highs possible
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for dangerously hot temperatures throughout the week. High pressure will turn up the heat across the Borderland, with…
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July Fourth and Fifth have the most mass shootings of any day of the year
(CNN) — Mass shootings, like the ones that occurred Monday in Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas – and over the weekend in Baltimore —…
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Meta takes aim at Twitter with new Threads app
London (CNN) — The rivalry between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk has just kicked up a notch. Zuckerberg’s Meta, which owns Facebook and…
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Minimum wage workers in these states and localities just got a raise
(CNN) — Lots of low-wage workers just received a boost in pay, as more than a dozen states and localities increased their minimum wages. Oregon…
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Federal judge blocks Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies
(CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered some Biden administration agencies and top officials not to communicate with social media companies…
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Former Aggie Nick Gonzales has his first three-hit game in the MLB
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pinch-hitter Josh Palacios came through with a tiebreaking two-run double in a three-run ninth inning that rallied the…
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El Paso Chihuahuas fall 12-6 to Las Vegas Aviators in first ever home game on the 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In their tenth season, the El Paso Chihuahuas hosted their first ever 4th of July game in front of a crowd of 9,417 people.…
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Benny Diaz Nominated for USL Championship Fans’ Choice Save of the Week – Week 17
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC goalkeeper Benny Diaz has been nominated for USL Championship’s Fans’ Choice Save of the Week –…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Continuing the streak of triple-digit temps
This is day 20 of triple-digit temperatures so far this year and the 19th triple in a row. I expect temperatures will stay above 100 for the next 7…
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Fireworks cause brush fire blocks from UTEP campus in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A brush fire broke out on the 2400 block of Campbell Tuesday afternoon, just after 1:30 p.m. That’s just blocks from the…
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Tips for a safe 4th of July in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 4th of July is here!! Time to bust out the grills, hang outside by the pool, and watch the fireworks. While celebrating the…
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Famous El Paso restaurant Chico’s Tacos celebrates its 70th anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of El Paso’s most well known restaurants, Chico’s Tacos is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary July 4, 2023 at all of…
Continue ReadingWhat Roger Federer did next: 20-time grand slam champion reflects on coaching his children, the impact of his charity work and that emotional retirement
Speaking exclusively to CNN’s Christina Macfarlane, Federer reflected on his retirement, which has seen him help coach his boys and doing some…
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Be Mindful: How El Paso veterans can navigate PTSD & Fireworks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Perhaps the most famous part of the Fourth of July is the fireworks. It’s often the center piece of celebrations across the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Sizzling 4th of July forecast, No disruptions to fireworks displays
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for the dangerous heat returning this week. We’ve had 17 consecutive days of reaching 100+ for a daily high. The 4th…
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1 person hospitalized after fireworks injury
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) —Sunland Park Fire Department responded to a fireworks injury Tuesday morning. It happened at the 100 block of 3rd…
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11-year-old Las Cruces boy reported missing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An 11-year-old Las Cruces boy was reported missing by the Las Cruces Police Department. Isaac Rubio, was last seen…
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Shooting in Fort Worth leaves at least 3 dead and 8 others wounded
(CNN) — A shooting that erupted just before midnight Monday in Fort Worth, Texas, left at least three dead and eight others wounded, police said.…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces Tuesday, July 4
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here is a list of road closures scheduled for Tuesday, July 4th for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For updates…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Reaching dangerous heat levels mid-week, rain chances still in your forecast
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ABC-7 First Alert has been issued for your Wednesday through at least Friday for the return of dangerous heat levels. The…
Continue ReadingWhere to watch all the 4th of July celebrations and fireworks on TV
According to new data from the American Farm Bureau Federation, some Independence Day cookout items you may be shopping for could cost less, but…
Continue Reading Watch: Main break sends water flying into the air in Northeast El Paso
Update: El Paso Water sent us the following statement. “On Saturday morning, EPWater staff was dispatched to a Northeast neighborhood near a water…
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ABC-7 Xtra: City leaders review impact, future of El Paso’s streetcar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reviewing a new study that looks at streetcar operations and costs. The streetcar has been at the…
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