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Award-winning Borderland author Benjamin Alire Saenz dead at 71
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Award-winning Borderland author Benjamin Alire Saenz died Tuesday, July 28, after a lengthy illness. Saenz multi-faceted life and his upbringing in the El Paso and Las Cruces area led to critically acclaimed stories and poetry, culminating in two of his mo...
Author Benjamin Alire Saenz dies at 71
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Award winning author, Benjamin Alire Saenz, has died at the age of 71 after a lifetime of contribution to the local creative scene. Saenz born in Old Pichacho, New Mexico near Las Cruces, now leaves behind a legacy as a local artist through his award winni...
Food scares & your anxiety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) --More than 41-hundred lab confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported nationwide since May first. That's enough to make anyone guess what they're eating. Experts say outbreaks like this one can have major mental health consequences. There'...
Your call, their second chance: how you power the Humane Society Telethon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Humane Society of El Paso's 33rd annual telethon is happening this Saturday, August 1st from 4 P.M. - 11 P.M. The Humane Society hosts this event to spotlight homeless animals who are seeking a permanent home. The event is also a chance for the commun...
Podcast: Updates, news on data center projects in El Paso
An update on data center projects in El Paso | RSS.com Diego Mendoza-Moyers: Today: A roundup on data center projects in El Paso. Construction is proceeding steadily at the two major data centers in El Paso: Meta’s facility in Northeast El Paso and Project Jupiter in Doña Ana Cou...
Cool Canyon Nights concludes; Lowdown Downtown celebrates El Paso lowrider culture
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the Borderland in the coming week. Fungi Mungle at Cool Canyon Nights WestStar’s Cool Canyon Nights concert series wraps up its summer season with a final evening of free live music at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. The family...
Heat relief: Las Cruces cooling stations active until Aug. 4
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- With extreme heat in the forecast for the rest of the week, the City of Las Cruces said its cooling stations will be available through Aug. 4 to help residents in need of relief from the heat. There will be no cooling stations on Sunday, August 2. The Cit...
State Rep. speaks on 'urgent reforms' of data centers across Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, and the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, has called for a special legislative session to address what she describes as the "growing data center crisis facing Texas." She said the special session would allow t...
Triple-digit heat continues across El Paso as storm chances increase this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Triple-digit temperatures will remain in the forecast across the Borderland for the rest of the week, with an increased chance of thunderstorms heading into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, afternoon temperatures will run about 5 to ...
Fort Bliss unveils 1st of 10 3D-printed barracks
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Fort Bliss unveiled a high-tech way to house soldiers on post. The 1st Armored Division, the Army Corps of Engineers and ICON unveiled on Tuesday, July 28 the first of 10 3D-printed barracks that are designed to house up to 560 service members. Army leade...
Eric Calvillo & Rubio Rubín named to USL Championship Team of the Week
Photo Courtesy: Locomotive FC EL PASO, Texas - El Paso Locomotive FC's Eric Calvillo has been named to the USL Championship Team of the Week, while Rubio Rubín earned a place on the bench following their performances in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Sporting JAX. Calvillo played th...
Woman pleads guilty to smuggling scheme involving THC-laced candy to sedate children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A 33-year-old woman from El Paso pleaded guilty to smuggling unaccompanied children in the U.S. Tuesday. Dianne Guadian and three other members of an accused human smuggling organization brought accompanied children between the ages of 5-13 into the U.S. ...
El Paso woman pleads guilty to smuggling children, drugging them with THC gummies
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Paso woman has pleaded guilty to smuggling unaccompanied migrant children into the United States and allegedly using candy laced with THC to sedate the victims. According to court documents, Dianne Guadian, 33, and three other members of a human smu...
Deadmau5 set to take Elmont Swim Club stage
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Platinum-selling electronic music artist Deadmau5 is coming to El Paso this September. His career includes chart-topping releases, performances on some of the world’s biggest festival stages, and collaborations with leading artists across the electronic mu...
Mia Tricarico, reporter
Mia Tricarico joined the ABC-7 newsroom in June 2026 as a multimedia journalist, bringing a fresh perspective and a lifelong passion for storytelling to the Borderland. Born and raised in New York City, Mia is no stranger to the fast-paced, high-stakes energy of breaking news. Sh...
Fort Bliss unveils 1st 3D-printed barracks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Fort Bliss officially opened the first of ten 3D-printed barracks this morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Custer Road. The project, built in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and construction technology firm ICON, marks the larges...
El Paso Choral Society & Orchestra returns for summer festival
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Choral Society & Orchestra will return to the stage for the first time in six years to open the brand-new El Paso Summer Music Festival this weekend. Director and Conductor of the El Paso Choral Society & Orchestra, Prentice Loftin, and Ticketi...
Meet Humane Society Of El Paso’s most patient dog
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Humane Society of El Paso has been temporarily housing Nalah since January this year. That means she's been patiently waiting to find her forever home for over six months. She is a gentle, sweet great dane mix, with lots of love to give. Nalah is waiting ...
City of El Paso earns national award for procurement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the City of El Paso said its Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department received a national honor for the 12th year. The 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award recognizes public agencies demonstrating high standards in how publ...
Texas Tech receives $330K donation for Fox Cancer Center
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas Tech Health El Paso received a $330,000 donation to support the future of cancer care in the Borderplex. Ronnie Lowenfield, CEO of Casa Auto Group, and his wife, Ashley Lowenfield, made a philanthropic gift to Texas Tech Health benefiting the Fox Can...
Former Navy SEAL sentenced for transporting explosives to throw at protests while traveling from El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A former U.S. Navy SEAL who intended to use explosives against law enforcement officers at protests was sentenced to 16 months in prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico said Monday. Prosecutors argued 49-year-old Gregory Vandenb...
Operation Noel Kicks Off “Christmas in July” to Bring Winter Coats to Borderland Kids
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How El Paso will commemorate seventh anniversary of Walmart mass shooting
Seven years after a gunman targeting Mexicans killed 23 people and wounded 22 others at an El Paso Walmart, the community will again gather to remember the victims and reaffirm the unity that emerged in the tragedy’s aftermath. The seventh anniversary comes after the criminal cas...
El Paso soldier among 50 honored for border service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored Sgt. 1st Class Cristian Hidalgo and 49 other service members with the Mexican Border Defense Medal during a ceremony in Washington on July 27, 2026....
US Consulate General in Juárez names new Consul General
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juárez on Monday announced Katharine Beamer as the new U.S. Consul General. Consul General Beamer succeeds Rafael Foley, who served until July 7, officials said. The U.S. Consulate in Juárez covers the entire state of ...
Border Report welcomes new correspondent
In the latest episode of Border Rept Live we recap the effects from last week's flooding in South Texas are being felt by communities downstream, like San Ygnacio, a town of 500 on the banks of the Rio Grande. And we welcome our new El Paso correspondent to Border Report....