Where to celebrate the US’ 250th birthday in the Borderland
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…
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Hot Fourth of July ahead
UpdatedEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is expected to stay mostly dry and heat up just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, according to the…
Continue ReadingTracking a hot Fourth of July
UpdatedEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is expected to see a warmer and drier weather pattern through the holiday weekend, with only isolated storm…
Continue ReadingMexico fans celebrate win into Round of 16 in World Cup
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico fans celebrated their win over Ecuador in the knockout round all across El Paso during watch parties. One party at…
Continue ReadingABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Chances for isolated showers but a hot weekend ahead
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is seeing another day of rain chances for Tuesday at 20% and increasing to 30% by Wednesday. Those chances decrease…
Continue ReadingEl Paso nonprofit receives $200K grant for digital health literacy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more health information is stored online, an El Paso nonprofit received a $200,000 grant Tuesday to create a lesson plan…
Continue ReadingUSDA offers up to $500 million to support small, mid-size beef processors
(KVIA) — Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will provide up to $500 million in payments to temporarily support eligible small and…
Continue ReadingUTEP researchers 3D-print battery materials, possibly changing power methods
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso developed a way to 3D-print a battery component into nearly any shape.…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, upending executive order by President Trump
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied President Donald Trump’s executive order to deny birthright citizenship to new…
Continue ReadingFormer soldier found guilty of stealing more than $1 million of MREs from Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal jury convicted a former soldier in El Paso for stealing more than 200 pallets of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs) from…
Continue ReadingStop your pet from going missing on July 4th
The City of El Paso Animal Services says during this time of year, especially the July 4th holiday, is when most pets go missing and the shelter…
Continue ReadingABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Serious Summer Heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The hottest temperatures of the year so far have been hitting the Borderland this week – and more is expected throughout the…
Continue ReadingSan Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
by Katlyn Ma, The Texas TribuneJune 30, 2026 San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local…
Continue ReadingTruck crash forces Nessa’s Cafe in Las Cruces to temporarily close
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Monday, a truck crashed into Nessa’s Cafe in Las Cruces, damaging the business and forcing its closure. The crash resulted…
Continue ReadingLocal dealership lets patriotism fly high at grand opening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Honda unfurled two large flags today to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday and the grand opening of the…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court upholds state bans on transgender girls in girls’ sports
By Devin Dwyer The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender girls from participating in girls’ and women’s competitive sports,…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship
By Devin Dwyer and Peter Charalambous The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright…
Continue ReadingHow to pop fireworks safely and legally this 4th of July
Popping fireworks is illegal within City of El Paso limits, but if you plan on using them in other areas within El Paso County, local fire…
Continue ReadingGood Vibes Only: UTEP Dinner Theatre rocks audiences this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This summer, the UTEP Dinner Theatre is inviting audiences to an exhilarating production of ‘School of Rock: The…
Continue ReadingCrews knock down Central El Paso building fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Crews have knocked down a large fire in Central El Paso. The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7…
Continue ReadingFort Bliss launches transit service for soldiers, military ID holders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson and Fort Bliss officials signed an agreement to add transit services on the military…
Continue ReadingLocal businesses seeing large crowds during World Cup games, boosting economy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is entering its fourth week of play, and some local businesses in El Paso have seen large crowds flocking…
Continue ReadingSun Bowl Association names new president, thanks volunteers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association honored its volunteers and installed a new president Sunday. The association named Richard Dayoub…
Continue ReadingUTEP officially enters the Mountain West Conference July 1st
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP officially enters a new era as a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference on July 1st. The move places the…
Continue ReadingMotorcyclist dies after hit-and-run on I-10 East and Yarbrough
UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — The El Paso Police Department said a 29-year-old man died after Sunday’s crash. The crash happened at 9 p.m. Sunday at I-10…
Continue ReadingRecycling plant fire sends plumes of smoke into sky
UPDATE (6:01 p.m.) — Officials said military personnel activated an emergency response plan and firefighters have been working to control the fire…
Continue ReadingABC-7 Storm Track Weather: Higher temps continue with storm chances through 4th of July holiday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We will continue to see temperatures in the upper 90’s and lower 100’s but trending average for this time of year. Slight…
Continue ReadingEl Paso continues free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown for Mexico, Team USA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will continue hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown. Soccer fans can watch Mexico…
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