EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council Monday approved its first Data Center Policy Framework, establishing a comprehensive approach for evaluating future hyperscale data center projects. The framework strengthens protections for residents, infrastructure, natural resources and utility ratepayers in El Paso. The new framework follows nearly six months of research, public engagement,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the summer has had many El Pasoans turn to their air conditioning units, many El Paso Electric customers noticed a rise in their electric bills in recent weeks. Now, the City of El Paso is looking to take a stand, as city council is being proposed to discuss and
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UPDATE (3:54 p.m.): The U.S. government filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings to finalize the condemnation of 14.259 acres of land in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Owned by the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, the property is intended to help Customs and Border Protection secure the U.S.-Mexico border. Although the Diocese raised
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso County Parks and Recreation continued its series of community input sessions at Ascarate Park Saturday morning to discuss how to spend Capital Improvement Bond money on improving the park. The bond gives county officials $4.3 million to spend but they made sure to tell ABC-7 and those who
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By Aaron Katersky Ismael Zambada Garcia, known as “El Mayo,” was sentenced Monday to life in prison on drug trafficking charges that accused him of being one of the most prolific and powerful narcotraffickers in the world, according to federal prosecutors in New York City. Together with Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known as “El Chapo,” he founded the
Continue ReadingBy Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order pausing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín’s Monday ruling puts the media mega-merger on hold for two weeks while she considers a broader antitrust legal challenge brought by a coalition of 12 state attorneys
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(KVIA) — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration said Sunday said lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms falsely tested positive for cyclospora, a parasite that can cause an intestinal illness. On July 16, the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated an outbreak of cyclospora illnesses linked to shredded lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms.
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a 20-year-old man for an alleged stabbing in Canutillo. Adam Fierro faces an aggravated assault charge. At 1:48 a.m. Sunday, deputies went to the 600 block of Joe Angel Road in Canutillo for an assault report, EPCSO said. It happened in
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Over a month into monsoon season, the borderland has already seen some heavy rain — with potential for heavier rainfall next month, it’s important to prepare for the risk of floods and emergencies. The El Paso Office of Emergency Management says because the ground here is normally dry, whenever we see more rainfall, the water
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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: Honoring Marine Stephen Godinez II. He has been a Marine for eight years and is stationed in Beaufort, North Carolina. We thank you for your service. Send
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Abundant Church, which has three campuses across West, East, and Downtown El Paso, hosted their annual “Back to School: Backpack Giveaway” for the upcoming school year. The church gave away nearly 1,500 new backpacks filled with school supplies including pencils, notebooks, folders, etc. to families in the community. According
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 20 JUL 26 06:56 ET Updated: 20 JUL 26 09:01 ET By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Defense on Monday identified two US soldiers who were killed in Iranian strikes in Jordan. 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, were killed as part of the Friday
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland remains under an ABC-7 First Alert as an active monsoon pattern continues across southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, with slow-moving storms capable of producing torrential rainfall, dangerous lightning, gusty outflow winds, and localized flash
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Shack in West El Paso drew a crowd to watch the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and defending champion Argentina in Lionel Messi’s potential last World Cup Match. A majority of the fans at The Shack were cheering for Spain with one Spain fan, Gonzalo de la Puerta García,
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Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in the Borderland for scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this evening. We saw a cluster of showers and thunderstorms sweep through El Paso and Las Cruces this evening. Las Cruces received about 0.14 inches of rain, El Paso received 0.05 inches so far. Rain chances will drop this evening in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with El Paso County announced Sunday that the El Paso County Commissioners Court has paused any decisions regarding the duck pond at Ascarate Park. Officials with El Paso County say that there will be at least three more community meetings to allow more public input on the community’s opinion
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UPDATE (9:45 AM) — The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) says that two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Northeast El Paso. A spokesperson with the EPFD says that the two individuals were taken to the hospital with serious to life threatening injuries. This comes after the El Paso Police Department
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Heavy rainfall remains our primary weather concern across the Borderland as an active monsoon pattern continues through Sunday. Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing torrential downpours, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Localized flash flooding will remain possible, including across the El Paso and Las Cruces metro
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was hospitalized early Sunday after an aggravated assault in Canutillo, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 600 block of Joe Angel Road around 1:45 a.m. One person was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The Sheriff’s Office
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens hosted an event where guests attending the zoo could see Taj the Greater One-Horned Rhino predict the winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Taj was presented with two soccer ball-shaped piñatas, one for Spain and the other for Argentina. Zoo officials say
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A dog named Buddy has an important job at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. The small therapy dog works as a victim assistance companion alongside his handler, Lorena Garcia, helping crime victims through some of the hardest moments of their lives. “A lot of times victims come for trials
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Our ABC-7 First Alert continues for daily evening showers and isolated thunderstorms in the Borderland. These storms could produce heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flash flooding, some stronger storms may produce gusty outflow winds. Another chance for scattered showers are possible tomorrow and Monday. After Monday, chances will dwindle to isolated storms in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department posted on their social media mid-Saturday that members of their Water Rescue Team rescued a fawn while assisting in the areas of Texas that have been flooding in recent days. In the post, officials say that members of the team were deployed as a part
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UPDATE (July 18, 2026) — As of Saturday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the total confirmed New World (NWS) screwworm cases in the United States has increased to 39. According to the department, there are 12 active cases in Texas with the most recent cases being detected in Pecos County, Texas. Pecos is located
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UPDATE (July 18, 2026, 10:13 a.m. ) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning that water has been restored at the Downtown Detention Facility. The following is a statement from the Sheriff’s Office about the restoration of water service at the facility: “El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte is happy to report
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Saturday, we’re continuing to monitor an active monsoon pattern through the weekend. Through Sunday, we’re tracking the best chance for scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms, with slow-moving storms capable of producing heavy rainfall, gusty outflow winds, and localized flash flooding. This evening we’re tracking widespread showers and a few
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A battle over the future of the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) reached a boiling point this week as local business leaders united in sharp opposition to a massive federal modernization plan. The El Paso Chamber convened a meeting drawing nearly 70 community members, business owners, and binational stakeholders from
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A year after deadly floods swept through the Sierra Blanca mountains, the Ruidoso community and surrounding areas are still working to recover – and reshape the landscape in response. As flash flood threats are expected to continue in the wake of the previous wildfires for years to come, new building
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police’s Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating a death in Northeast El Paso, police said Friday. The El Paso Fire Department said a water rescue happened in the area. It happened near the intersection of Girl Scout Way and Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive. Police said they responded to
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Former Las Cruces mayor, Ken Gallegos Miyagishima, ended his bid for New Mexico governor Friday, he confirmed with ABC-7. “I just want to take a moment to express how grateful I am for all of your support during this journey,” Miyagishima said in a Facebook post. I realized that the
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