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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Triple digit Thursday temps, light rain chance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Temperatures will lean above average today trending in the triple digits once again amid light rain chances. Today we woke to temps in the 70s with calm conditions. Through your early afternoon we will likely lean calm as temperatures climb. El Paso is ex...
Bring your popcorn, dance shoes for Que Pasa? fun-filled weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Dust off your dance shoes and bring all the snacks for this Que Pasa? weekend! Two cult-classic films are celebrating their anniversaries and we sadly say goodbye to El Fresco Friday Music series. Here's all you need to know about these weekend events! St...
Excessive heat Thursday and next week too
The official high today was 102, right at my predicted high. We came very close to the record of 103 set in 1994. Today was El Paso's 40th triple digit day of the year. If my forecast is accurate, we will see a "49" on the Misery Meter by a week from Friday. Here's your [...]...
Growing senior population in El Paso prompts new clinic to open
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A growth in El Paso's senior population attracted a new, senior-focused clinic in the Lower Valley. Conviva Senior Primary Care held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for the new clinic on N. Loop Drive. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19% of El Pa...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Above Average Heat With Isolated Storms Possible
El Paso and the surrounding region are in for another round of dangerous summer heat , with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and low 100s through the end of the week and into next week. A strong area of high pressure is currently centered over northern Arizona. Meanwhile,...
Testimony focuses on victim Kathia Rosales in murder trial
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The capital murder trial for El Pasoan Gabriel Ramirez continued Wednesday, August 19, the court focused on one of the victims, 24-year-old Kathia Rosales. Ramirez is suspected of killing his 79-year-old aunt, Irma Ramirez, and Rosales during the Christmas...
Lights Out, Hearts Open: 'Dining in the Dark' returns to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Visually Impaired and Blind Experience (El Paso VIBE) will host its second annual Dining in the Dark to benefit the visually impaired and blind community of El Paso. During the dinner, guests experience a multicourse meal in darkness and use th...
ABC-7 welcomes home Mauricio Casillas as new evening anchor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- KVIA ABC-7 is proud to announce the return of one of the Borderland’s most familiar faces. Mauricio Casillas, an El Paso native and former ABC-7 anchor, is returning to KVIA-TV to join Marcel Clarke as co-anchor of ABC-7’s weekday 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscas...
Desert Sun Health Launches Weight Loss Services in El Paso
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Third Thursdays brings arts Downtown, El Fresco closes summer season
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the Borderland in the coming week. Third Thursdays in the Downtown Arts District Downtown El Paso museums, cultural institutions and community organizations will stay open later as part of Third Thursdays, a monthly event desig...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Triple digit temps, mostly dry conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Expect another hot day through the Borderland as rain chances lean mostly dry. The post ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Triple digit temps, mostly dry conditions appeared first on KVIA ....
Small earthquake felt near Jal, New Mexico
JAL, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded just outside of Jal, New Mexico. It happened yesterday evening at about 7 P.M. El Paso time. Jal, New Mexico is about 60 Miles North of Pecos, Texas. The post Small earthquake felt near Jal, New Mexico appeared fir...
9 triple-digit days or more in a row for El Paso
Our official high today was 97. We were 6 degrees warmer than Monday's 91, yet we did NOT add to the "So Close to Misery Meter." So far, we've only had 7 99-degree days. High pressure really builds up for Wednesday. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast: TONIGHT: The skies will b...
Teams announced for 2026 WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational
Photo Courtesy: Sun Bowl Association (Courtesy: Sun Bowl Association) EL PASO, Texas - The Sun Bowl Association and WestStar have announced the four teams playing in the 65th Annual WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational, featuring both new and returning teams, with Howard, K...
El Paso Locomotive FC solidify strong defensive form with 3-0 rout of San Antonio
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Locomotive FC solidified their strong form at home over the past month, with a dominant 3-0 road win against San Antonio FC this past Saturday. The victory earned El Paso the 'Copa Tejas' trophy for beating the in-state rival 5-3 on aggregate acros...
DOJ awards El Paso County nearly $200k for law enforcement, safety
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice awarded $189,848 to El Paso County to support law enforcement and enhance public safety. Officials said the federal grant funding will provide law enforcement with updated tec...
Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro represents families impacted by Marathon refinery incident
EL PASO, Texas — Two weeks after tons of pollutants emitted from the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in South-Central El Paso, impacted residents still seek answers. Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. announced it's representing several families affected by the reported incidents. The fi...
WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl tourney announces this year's field
The 65th annual WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational will feature UTEP, Howard, Kent State, and Nebraska-Omaha on December 20-21.
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Triple-Digit Heat Returns
El Paso’s heat is about to turn up another notch as temperatures climb back into the triple digits , with a stretch of very hot and mostly dry weather taking shape across the Borderland. We’ve already reached 40 triple-digit days this season , but the pace is about to increase. A...
8 high-profile cases in New Mexico accepted by feds for prosecution
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Eight high-profile cases from Southern New Mexico have been accepted for federal prosecution by the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico, according to the office of Sixth Judidical District Attorney Norman Wheeler. The referral to federal prosecution fol...
US Sen. Cornyn announces nearly $190k grant for El Paso County law enforcement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn said the Department of Justice awarded $189,848 in federal grant funding to El Paso County to support local law enforcement. Sen. Cornyn said the money will go into: Technology and equipment upgrades Law enforcement inves...
First responders testify in day 2 of Gabriel Ramirez's double homicide trial
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The double homicide case against Gabriel Ramirez continues into day two, as first responders take the stand to recall the disturbing scene on the night of the murder of 79-year-old Irma Ramirez. Jurors were shown photos and videos of the grim scene. So fa...
Cancer survivors using exercise to take next step forward
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- After cancer treatment ends, many survivors face a new challenge -- rebuilding their strength and confidence. A local study is helping cancer survivors do just that through high-intensity interval training and participants say the results go far beyond th...
ICE detains San Diego Padres minor league coach at El Paso airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained a San Diego Padres' staffer at the El Paso International Airport Sunday, the DHS confirmed. DHS alleged 34-year-old Oswaldo Jose Pirela Dominguez, the team's minor league catching coordinator, was staying ...
UMC vascular surgery practice earns accreditation in all testing categories
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — While diabetes and other chronic health conditions are reportedly growing across the Borderland, healthcare leaders said the demand for specialized vascular care is increasing as well. UMC Healthcare Partners' Vascular and Endovascular Surgery has become t...
Dine in the Dark: VIBE of El Paso fundraiser shines light on inclusion
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-El Paso VIBE is holding its second annual Dining in the Dark on Saturday, 22nd August, from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the Radisson Hotel, located at 1770 Airway Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925. During the event, the guests will have the opportunity to taste a special ...
CASA advocates support El Paso area foster children
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Maria McCord, collaborative family engagement coach for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), joined Mike Martinez and Tricia Martinez on Second Cup Tuesday morning to discuss the impact CASA volunteers can have on foster children's lives. CASA is a vo...
DisruptHR El Paso 4.0 Returns August 20, Promising Bold Perspectives on HR and Leadership
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ICE detainee locater shows San Diego Padres coach in custody in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator, Oswaldo José Pirela, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is currently in custody in El Paso, according to ICE detainee records. Records reportedly show Pirela has been i...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm conditions, mostly dry Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday's forecast will take a turn from Monday's. Expect mostly dry conditions and a warming trend. We woke to a comfortable morning with temps in the 70s. By lunch temps will trend in the upper 90s to the triple digits throughout the region. El Paso is ...
EPCC Women’s Half Marathon team earns recognition for academic performance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Community College's women's half marathon team was named the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA) team of the year after earning a 3.78 GPA during the 2025-26 academic year. The team earned the honor after earning the highest GPA am...
Storms with heavy rain change to extreme heat in El Paso
The monsoon has been very, very busy the last several days. T-showers today have been driven by a low-pressure systems spinning south of Juarez. This was the radar this afternoon with heavy rain coming down in much of east and central El Paso. We dry out for Tuesday and enter a l...
El Paso Fall Home & Garden Show will feature vendors, cooking seminars
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Fall Home & Garden Show will return to El Paso Convention Center from Aug. 28-30 with free admission. The three-day event will feature home improvement, garden vendors, demonstrations and experts on gardening, design and landscaping. The show will ...
Southwest University honors 28 graduates in pinning ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Southwest University held its pinning ceremony to celebrate 28 graduates who completed a 24-month program and are now moving on to the next step in their careers in nursing. KTSM 9 News's Estela Casas was given the opportunity to address the group of gradu...
Doña Ana County seeks input on Chaparral community center project
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana County is asking Chaparral residents for feedback to help shape the future expansion of the Delores Wright Community and Senior Center. The meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, at the Betsy McKnight Community Center, 190 S. County Dr. in Chapa...
MACC hosts first large El Paso exhibit of César A. Martínez
A new exhibition titled "El Otro Camino: An Intimate Portrait of César A. Martínez" is scheduled to open at El Paso's Mexican American Cultural Center on Saturday, August 22....
UTEP Athletics announces GECU as first-ever jersey patch partner
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced Monday that GECU will become the first-ever jersey-patch partner in Miners Athletics history. The GECU logo will be featured on UTEP football and men’s and women’s basketball competition un...
UTEP athletics announces GECU as inaugural jersey patch partner
Photo Courtesy: UTEP Athletics EL PASO, Texas - UTEP Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced GECU as UTEP’s inaugural jersey-patch partner in a press conference on Monday afternoon. Van Wagner brokered the deal on behalf of UTEP Athletics. The GECU logo will...
El Paso Animal Services celebrates Foster Appreciation Week
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Animal Services (EPAS) is celebrating Foster Appreciation Week by recognizing the community members who open their homes to shelter pets. According to EPAS, thousands of shelter pets were allowed to recover and find permanent homes last year, than...
Storms shift west Monday, heat returns midweek
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Monday's storms will move west, with heavy rain possible in the Gila Region and a few brief storms in the Sacramento Mountains. Around Las Cruces and El Paso, storm chances drop to just 10 percent as the air becomes more stable. By midweek, dry and hot we...