EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Military Monday: Sergeant First Class Robert Crislip. Sergeant First Class Robert Crislip is a Vietnam Veteran. After retiring from the Army, he worked at Chamizal park running the projectors
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation offers dozens of programs and services aimed at improving quality of life for soldiers, families, retirees and civilians. Monica Thomas, marketing manager for Fort Bliss MWR, visited ABC-7 to discuss the organization and the resources available to the military community and the
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temps will still trend within the triples as conditions remain mostly dry. We woke this morning to temps in the 70s. Temps will continue to climb into the triple digit range. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 101, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of
Continue Reading
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) – San Lorenzo Catholic Church continued its annual kermes Saturday. Celebrations raised funds for church activities through community support and local vendors. One volunteer, Alexis Reyes, told ABC-7 the kermes puts a spotlight on the Clint community. “It really brings more people to San Lorenzo. People come and they see how beautiful
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to Juarez officials, a 19-year-old man was arrested by elements of the State Secretariat of Public Security (SSPE) during the follow-up to an investigation into a homicide that occurred on August 1 in Ciudad Juárez. Officials say that the homicide occurred August 1, when a man was reported injured
Continue Reading
Happy blessed Sunday! Today will be slightly hotter in the Borderland, I am forecasting a high of 100. This is the beginning of more triples expected in the Borderland. Monday and Tuesday could be up to 104 across the Lowlands. We may issue an ABC-7 First Alert for the highs around 104. Wednesday through Friday,
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Saturday, El Paso Live held Sun City Tiki, an event where organizers said that people could take a tropical escape in Downtown El Paso. the El Paso Convention Center. The event was held at the El Paso Convention Center where the 21+ summer experience transformed the Convention Center into an island-inspired
Continue Reading
UPDATE (8/9/26) — A spokesman from the City of El Paso has confirmed to ABC-7 that the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has reopened. This comes after the zoo was closed as crews worked to remove downed trees and debris, and El Paso Electric replaced damaged utility poles in the zoo caused by a
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday is tracking a continued drying trend across the Borderland to round out our weekend with isolated thunderstorms possible mainly over the higher elevations. Most lowland communities, including El Paso and Las Cruces, tracking to remain dry through Tuesday as drier air and high pressure continue to limit storm development.
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Pasoans are enjoying warm summer weather outdoors. Let’s take a look at some photos of your gorgeous borderland backyards! One viewer sent us a heartwarming moment watching fireworks in front of their pool. What a great view! Another viewer sent us a photo of where they spend their time
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In two years, the $70 million investment into Downtown El Paso that is La Nube has served over 360,000 guests, according to the discovery center’s officials. Saturday, visitors gathered to celebrate two years of discovery. The event also celebrated winning the 2025 Hands On! International Children’s Museum Award — one
Continue Reading
We are tracking a nice and cooler day today in the Borderland. Today’s forecasted high is 97. After early morning storms swept through El Paso, we will see a dry pattern this weekend. It will warm up this week into the triple digits… again. This is above normal for this time of the year. A
Continue Reading
UPDATE (2:13 PM) — The El Paso Police Department are looking for a driver of a possible silver in color pickup truck, who they say struck a 26-year-old man while the man was changing a tire. Police say that Saturday, at approximately 2:48 am officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian at I-10 East
Continue Reading
San Elizario, Texas (KVIA) — One hundred animals have been rescued and transported to a ranch after an investigation led to a man’s arrest and an animal cruelty charge, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The animals were transported to a nonprofit animal rescue called Gracey’s Rescue Ranch. Santos Gordillo Torres allegedly neglected dozens
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re no longer under an ABC-7 First Alert for the start of our Saturday as we track a shift into a drier weather pattern this weekend. Isolated thunderstorms could remain a possibility over higher elevations, but most lowland communities are expected to stay dry through Sunday. Temperatures tracking to remain above
Continue Reading
Showers and storms once again hit part of El Paso hard Friday evening and night. The rain hit just after a Haboob swept across town. Rainfall amounts of around 1″ of rain fell on the east side along with several reports of pea to marble sized hail. Peak wind gusts hit 62 mph out at
Continue Reading
LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KVIA) — Twice in a week, former New Mexico State University basketball player Deshawndre Washington failed to appear in court for an ongoing hazing case. Washington is accused of 15 felonies tied to a hazing scandal during the 2023-23 NMSU basketball season. Part of the season was cancelled, and NMSU’s men’s basketball coach
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Department of War announced more than $180 million has been invested into schools of mines and metallurgy. President Trump also led a press conference explaining the investment. The University of Texas at El Paso will get part of that grant, according to the school’s president, Heather Wilson. “We’re
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team will tune up for the 2026 season when it plays host to NJCAA member Cochise College in an exhibition match at 6 p.m. at picturesque University Field on Saturday. Admission is free for the first home fall friendly for the Miners since they squared off against Colorado College in 2022.
Continue Reading
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Melissa Malecker from the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens came to speak to us on the subject of Tarantula Appreciation Day. She stated that although tarantulas may appear frightening, they are among the most interesting creatures in nature. A good way to mark National Tarantula Appreciation Day is to see these
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The impact an animal can have on a person’s life and metal wellbeing has long been documented. Researchers now say canine companionship is helping a specific set of patients succeed in their recovery. “We’re kind of wired to be connected to nature, and dogs are just particularly good at creating
Continue Reading
by Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas TribuneAugust 7, 2026 President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott paused industry-wide approvals until the companies provide the state with more information on things like power and water use. “I saw Texas the other day sort of is against
Continue Reading
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — State and federal authorities in Juárez seized a tiger and an alligator while investigating an alleged homicide Thursday. During operations, Chihuahua State Police, Mexican National Guard, Mexican Army and the State Investigation Agency looked into a homicide that reportedly happened between July 31-Aug. 1, officials said. The first search happened
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two environmental quality reports said the Marathon El Paso refinery released harmful gasses in South-Central on Tuesday and Wednesday. One of the reports noted one of the gases released for 24 hours. Tuesday night, residents near the refinery noticed a strong gas odor. District 2 City Representative Josh Acevedo confirmed
Continue Reading
IDEA Public Schools kicked off the school year this week and Good Morning El Paso joins them Friday morning at their Horizon Vista College Prep campus. This school year, the campus makes history by welcoming its first 12th grade class. IDEA welcomes back nearly 6,000 students for the upcoming 2026-27 school year at 10 schools across
Continue Reading
By Peter Charalambous and Steven Portnoy A federal appeals court issued a ruling Friday blocking the construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project. Judges Patricia Millett and Bradley Garcia rebuked President Trump for making the unprecedented changes to the historic structure without consulting Congress. “Each
Continue Reading
UPDATE (Aug. 7, 2026): A California judge ordered the Trump Administration to release $65 million in funds it withheld in payments to organizations that help unaccompanied migrant children. Estrella del Paso will receive some of that money. Estrella del Paso will get about $765,000 from the administration for legal services that ran out last Friday.
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed temporary board trustees for both District 6 and 7, as they were sworn into office Thursday night at EPISD’s headquarters in Central El Paso.For District 6, the board chose Dr. Matthew Reza, a local nurse practitioner and U.S. Navy retiree, while for District
Continue Reading
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-United Way of El Paso County is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofit organizations for the 2026 City Employee Combined Charities campaign and the county employee charitable campaign. This annual workplace giving campaign helps City of El Paso and El Paso County employees support trusted nonprofits in the Borderland through payroll deductions
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer, a select group of Ysleta ISD students participated in a summer internship with Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Five high schoolers from YISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program participated in Marathon’s internship program from June through July. According to YISD, the interns are rising seniors. These students underwent a
Continue Reading