We have dropped our ABC-7 First Alert for increasing showers and thunderstorms in the Borderland. All storms remained below severe with heavy downpours, localized flooding, gusty winds, and small hail. Here are our rainfall totals across the Borderland for this afternoon’s storms… El Paso saw 0.24 inches, Las Cruces International had 0.05 inches, and NMSU
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HORIZON, Texas (KVIA) — According the Horizon Fire Department, firefighters were called out around 11:15 p.m to a structure fire in Horizon. When arriving, firefighters found a two-story home with heavy fire showing from the attached garage. According to officials, four minor injuries were reported and none of the four were taken to the hospital.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexico fans can come watch the match at UTEP Centennial Plaza, where the team face England in Sunday’s round of 16 matchup. The team is coming off a 2-0 win against Ecuador in their Round of 32 matchup. Mexico fans have the chance to see their team make history with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Mia Olivas, Abigail Caguingin, Ivanna Aragon, Ivanna Aragon, Bella Vargas, Marina Itzel Lares-Garcia and Hannah Koh. For these El Paso students, a science fair project became a trip to the international stage and their scientific research gained international recognition. “We can all agree that there’s so many problems throughout the world,”
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ByPatricio Chile and Jack Feeley July 5, 2026, 11:40 AM U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the USMNT’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday after the striker’s controversial red card suspension was put on hold by FIFA. FIFA said on Sunday that “the implementation of the match suspension is suspended
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department reported on social media that the department responded to 7 fireworks related brush fires during 4th of July festivities Saturday night. Officials with the department say that the largest response was at the 2000 block of Boy Scout Lane, which they say burned around
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A warm start to our Sunday but by evening, we’re tracking increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms, especially across the Sacramento Mountains and eastern lowlands. Strong outflow winds between 40 and 50 miles per hour could accompany storms as they move into parts of the Borderland. We’re continuing to monitor
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Happy Independence Day to the Borderland, it is the 250th Anniversary of America. It will be hot this weekend with slight chances of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Today, El Paso rose to a high of 103 (20th Triple Digit Day) and Las Cruces rose to 100 (19th Day) for your Independence Day. Our best thunderstorm
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As the United States turns a quarter of a millennia old, Ascarate Park is throwing a birthday party matching the occasion with military vehicles, catered dinner, and a fireworks display as party of their Independence Day Picnic Party. Organizers say there will be live music, pool access as well as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families are preparing to fire up the grill this holiday weekend. Cooking a 4th of July barbecue comes with responsibility. The El Paso Fire Department said they typically see an increase in calls around this time, pertaining to grilling mishaps. It’s important to enjoy this holiday safely, while enjoying classic,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This evening we’re tracking a slight chance for thunderstorms, mainly across Otero and Hudspeth Counties, with gusty outflow winds possible as storms develop over the Sacramento Mountains and move toward the Borderland. We’re looking at a mostly dry Independence Day across El Paso and Las Cruces, although a stray shower
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UPDATE (5:35 p.m.) — One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries, according to an EPCSO spokesperson. All lanes have reopened. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said all westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes are closed at Paseo Del Este Boulevard and Allerton Parkway in Far East
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UPDATE (June 3, 2026) — Lopez told police he had been taking methamphetamine and had paranoid thoughts before the shooting, according to documents ABC-7 obtained. Before the shooting, Lawrence Lopez, his mother, Tina Lucero, and other family members went out for dinner, documents said. When they got home, Lopez’ brother said Lopez had recently been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As families across the country gather together to celebrate the 4th of July, one family will reunite for the first time in years in El Paso.Juan Escobar, an Albuquerque native, will finally be able to celebrate a holiday with his 14-year-old son, Andrew, all thanks to the El Paso Police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for voyeurism after he allegedly followed a woman into the restroom at a gas station. EPCSO said on June 29, deputies went to a Circle K near the Eastlake Marketplace Center off Rojas Drive. Someone had reported 36-year-old
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Idea Mesa Hills Kinder Pledge 7/3/26
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — An 18-year-old man from Sunland Park allegedly shot his cousin in Santa Fe and has been arrested, according to the Santa Fe Police Department. Santa Fe police said they went to a Ramada Inn after someone reported a man with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim was airlifted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will once again trend within the triple digits. With the heat we are tracking light rain chances and some gusty outflow winds. We woke to temperatures in the upper 70s. By lunch El Paso is expected to reach a high of 102, Las Cruces is expected to reach a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a busy time for animal shelters across the Borderland. Many animals go missing during the summer, and that number only rises following the 4th of July celebrations. Additionally, shelters are also dealing with added stress due to the hot temperatures. ABC-7 spoke with officials at El Paso Animal Services.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – It’s popsicle season, not just for us but for the animals at El Paso Zoo too. Zoo keepers have gotten creative with beating the heat this summer, animals can enjoy a tasty, chilled treat. The zoo is home to hundreds of species representing regions worldwide, from Asia and Africa to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — No spoilers here, but in Toy Story 5, the bad guy is a tablet. That is giving doctors and caregivers something to talk about! The toy-versus-technology conflict in the movie actually mirrors a growing concern among children’s health experts. Excessive screen time can harm young children’s brain development, language and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Students enrolled at the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso were hard at work ahead of 4th of July. They were tasked with writing thank-you letters to be delivered to local veterans as a show of appreciation. Students used markers, pens and colorful paper to express their gratitude. The CEO
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On Wednesday, Oracle, in partnership with OpenAI, released multiple press releases detailed revised plans for the construction of “Project Jupiter,” a brand new A.I. data center currently being built in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.The data center, which is expected to cost nearly $165 billion, has still yet to be approved be the New Mexico Environmental
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This evening we’re seeing a potential for another high in upper 90’s in El Paso and Las Cruces with some areas seeing triple digits. We’re continuing to track high 90’s and triple digit temperatures going into the July 4th Holiday Weekend and still seeing those very slight rain chances going
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Millions of people in the U.S. are preparing to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday Saturday. In the Borderland, there will be several events leading up to the milestone. Revolutionary Figures & Fashion Show When: July 1 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Visitors’ Information Center 1 Civic Center Plaza
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — A former Eastlake High School football coach had an assault case against him dismissed, according to documents ABC-7 obtained Thursday. Court documents said Ruben Rodriguez completed a pre-trial diversion program for allegedly choking his girlfriend in September 2025, as ABC-7 previously reported. According to arrest documents, Rodriguez’ girlfriend told law
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As America’s 250th birthday is just two days away, local firework vendors have been thriving. Even with fireworks banned in El Paso, local healthcare officials urge residents to stay safe during their weekend celebrations.University Medical Center of El Paso Burn Center Director Dr. Philip Fidler has been vocal in advising
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by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneJuly 2, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, to be comptroller of public accounts for the rest of the year, after the agency’s acting head, Kelly Hancock, steps down at the end of the month. Hancock submitted his resignation letter to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former special education teacher at a West El Paso elementary school faces 16 counts of injury to a child, according to documents ABC-7 obtained Thursday. Rachel Lucas, who worked at Charles Murphree School, allegedly injured students with special needs. According to the 34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the case was
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan, Osmary Hernandez, Ivonne Valdes, Chandler Thornton, Diego Mendoza, CNN La Guaira, Venezuela (CNN) — Sigue nuestra cobertura en español Rescuers pulled a man from under the rubble of a nine-story building in Venezuela in a “miraculous” operation eight days after the devastating earthquakes that hit the country. Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, who
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