UTEP receives $7 million for mining engineering program
Update: UTEP announced a $7 million investment by Freeport-McMoRan. The money will help re-start the mining engineering degree program. “Mining is…
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Two Borderland friends create a community for other moms to connect
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The birth of a child can lead to many firsts, but for mothers, it can also lead to postpartum depression and other mental…
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Visit a Smithsonian Museum without leaving El Paso County
A new Smithsonian exhibit is traveling through Texas and has landed in El Paso County, highlighting the landscape changes in rural America. The…
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Trump’s trade war with Canada has backfired on America. Now he has a crucial meeting with Mark Carney
Originally Published: 06 MAY 25 05:00 ET Updated: 06 MAY 25 08:14 ET By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney…
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Free meals at some SISD schools this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Free meals will be available for all children at some SISD schools this summer. Starting June 9th, every Monday through…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Below average, windy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures today will once again be below average. They will accompany breezy to low-end windy conditions. Temperature…
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First look at new design of Sunset Amphitheater
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The company behind the amphitheater set to be built in northeast El Paso is showing off new designs for the site – and the…
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Temps stay a little cool; slight rain chance with some clouds hanging around.
Temps have been running below average for this time of year – not complaining. A few showers could pop up here and there through tomorrow, but…
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SISD non-renews 43 teacher contracts amid budget cuts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District is not renewing the contracts of 43 teachers as they go through the final steps of…
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Woman tried to smuggle meth with teen grandchild in her car, CBP says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP officials say officers at the Paso Del Norte port of entry caught a 55-year-old American woman trying to bring 70.4…
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El Paso Health Authority predicts more Measles cases at family, holiday gatherings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Measles Dashboard website indicates a slow, but continuing trend of measles cases popping up across…
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Iron Fire burning in Gila Wilderness
Update: According to data from the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is now 77% contained, and is down to 482 acres in size. SILVER CITY, New Mexico…
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DHS to pay immigrants in US illegally $1K to self deport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a move to push those in the country illegally to self-deport, the Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced a…
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Federal student loans are due again. A record percentage of borrowers are seriously delinquent
Originally Published: 05 MAY 25 08:00 ET By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — About 4 million, or roughly one in five, federal student loan…
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Community rallies for veteran Vanessa Ruiz battling cancer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local veteran battling terminal breast cancer was met with an outpouring of love Monday evening, as the Borderland…
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The Mighty Mujer Triathlon draws hundreds to Memorial Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 13th annual Mighty Mujer Triathlon took place Saturday morning at Memorial Park in El Paso. The all-women event featured…
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National Fitness Day at Cleveland Square Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Live Active El Paso is hosting National Fitness Day with free outdoor activities at Cleveland Square Park in Downtown El Paso.…
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Man dies in off-roading crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A 19-year-old man died, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, after he was hit by an SUV that was off-roading.…
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Star Wars Day at Deadbeach brewery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– May 4th is the widely recognized as Star Wars day. It’s a day for fans to celebrate all things Star Wars. Deadbeach brewery…
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Measles cases rise in El Paso, most unvaccinated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has reported 43 cases of measles, with most linked to unvaccinated individuals, according to the city’s measles…
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Free Comic Book Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The first Saturday of May marks the day where comic book fanatics and those seeking to get their collection started wait for.…
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Thirteen-Inning Thriller Caps Off Regular Season
KENNESAW, Georgia (KVIA) — It took nearly twice as long as the scheduled allotment, but NM State Softball won by a score of 5-4 over Kennesaw State…
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Chihuahuas split series with Oklahoma City after 3-2 win in game six
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KVIA) — The El Paso Chihuahuas scored twice in the eighth inning and once in the ninth to come back and beat the Oklahoma…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Breezy to windy weather in the Borderland, strong to severe t-storms in eastern counties
We are expected to see a slight chance of storms in the Borderland, most of the action will remain in our eastern counties. A Severe Thunderstorm…
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Special rescue at Transmountain, vehicle drove off mountain
UPDATE: El Paso Fire reports the patient, an 83 year old man, was “extricated” off mountain and Fire Star is ready to take them to an area hospital.…
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Man dies in rollover
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A Socorro man is dead after a rollover crash according to the Sheriff’s Office. Special Traffic Investigators were called out…
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Your Voice, Your Vote: 3% of eligible registered voters cast ballots
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Saturday, May 3 was Election Day for the May 2025 Uniform Election. Voters were able to cast their ballots in several races…
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Nurses aid hurricane victims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Â As Nurses Week approaches, two El Paso nurses are being recognized for their compassion during times of crisis. Alejandro…
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5.4 magnitude earthquake, aftershocks reported in Culberson County
CULBERSON COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — Many borderland residents from Horizon, to Socorro, to the Upper Valley called ABC-7 Saturday night with reports of…
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Affordable Mother’s Day ideas from The Consummate Host
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With Mother’s Day just around the corner, one local content creator is offering affordable ways to spoil Mom with a…
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