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Tracking a hot Fourth of July

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Borderland is expected to see a warmer and drier weather pattern through the holiday weekend, with only isolated storm chances east of El Paso. Rain and thunderstorm chances will remain limited through Thursday, mainly east of the U.S. 54 corridor....

KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

Local 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 dealership's location at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd. Principal dealer for El Paso Honda, Richard Poe II, said this new location was built in...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

El Paso boy earns world record for most stopwatch laps in 1 minute

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A boy from El Paso has earned a Kids World Record for the most stopwatch laps in one minute. Leonardo, the record holder, achieved the milestone on June 17, 2026, according to World Record Kids. In a video from World Record Kids, Leonardo recorded his run...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 30, 2026

Fort Bliss launches transit service for soldiers, military ID holders

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KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

UTEP season opener moved to Friday, September 4

Courtesy: UTEP Athletics EL PASO, Texas - Oklahoma announced the 2026 season opener against UTEP is moving to Friday, Sept. 4, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. CT/6 MT in Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The contest will be streamed on SEC Network+. The Miners and Sooners were o...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

Sun Bowl Association names new president, thanks volunteers

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KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

UTEP 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 Miners in one of the nation's premier mid-major leagues, bringing increased competition, regional rivalries, and greater national e...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

El Paso Honda opens new dealership in East EP, featuring twin U.S. flags

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso entrepreneur and car dealer Richard Poe II unveiled and celebrated his new El Paso Honda dealership in East El Paso. The new dealership, at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd., celebrated its grand opening on Monday, June 29. The grand-opening celebration also ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Mutt Monday: $2.50 adoption promotion ahead of Fourth of July

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As Independence Day celebrations approach, El Paso Animal Services encourages the community to open their homes to shelter pets, while also taking steps to keep family pets safe during one of the busiest times of the year for animal shelters. The organizat...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

El Paso's Julián Kalel set to rock America 250 finale after American Idol run

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso singer-songwriter Julián Kalel will return to his hometown stage on the Fourth of July as part of the city's America 250 Celebration, a weeklong series of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Kalel, 19, is scheduled to p...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Average person to spend almost $100 on 4th of July food, NRF says

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimated food will take the biggest bite out of consumers' budgets during this year's 4th of July celebrations. It said food will cost $94.41 per person. According to a survey involving 7,675 people, 87% plan to ce...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 29, 2026

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm temps and rain chances this week

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- We will experience warm temps over the next few days with rain chances expected through your 4th of July holiday. This morning we started off with temps in the upper 70s to low 80s. Today will be a warm day however were likely to experience some minor ...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 29, 2026

'Wheel of Fortune LIVE!' coming to Legends Theater in Albuquerque

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- "Wheel of Fortune LIVE!" will be stopping at Legends Theater at the Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque as part of its 60-city national tour. The shows will be on Nov. 13-14, according to Sony Pictures Television and Right Angle Entertainment. Hosted by ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Total confirmed screwworm cases rises to 27, 6 inactive: USDA

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- As of Sunday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the total reported New World (NWS) screwworm cases increased to 27. According to the USDA NWS detection map, the agency has confirmed twelve cases in Texassince June 23. The most recent case, confir...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 28, 2026

County urges pet owners to microchip furry loved ones ahead of July Fourth

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso County is urging pet owners to take some extra precautions before July Fourth to keep your furry family members safe during the holiday celebration. Free pet microchipping events will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, June 29; Tuesday, June 3...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

Abundant Church gives food to 2K people during Mega Food event

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- For nearly a half century, Abundant Church has been serving families in the Borderland. The church displayed that same can-do spirit and attitude on Sunday, June 28 when it held a Mega Food Giveaway at its church in El Paso's Lower Valley. Organizers serv...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

Soldiers from Fort Bliss, Fort Hood meet in boxing ring

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Soldiers from Fort Bliss and Fort Hood took part in an Army tradition this weekend -- facing off in a series of exhibition boxing matches at Fort Hood to decide bragging rights for III Corps. More than a half dozen fights were held during the event. "The ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

Rough Edge EDC: RoseCraft re-issues a favorite

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – RoseCraft Blades is about to re-issue one of its most popular patterns ever — the Loosahatchie Jack. The original version of this knife – in orange jigged dragon bone handles – has been unavailable for several years. Andy Armstrong, RoseCraft’s general man...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

SNAP enrollment declines in El Paso after policy changes

El Paso County enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dropped by more than 8,700 households, or 13%, in May compared with the same time last year, according to Texas Health and Human Services data. The downward trend is part of a statewide decline in SNAP ...

El Paso MattersJun 28, 2026

El Paso’s Sun City Kitty: where coffee meets cat adoption

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Cats, coffee and tea, what more can you ask for? That's exactly what you can experience at Sun City Kitty, the only cat café in El Paso. "Usually, the first thing that we get is, El Paso has a cat café?" said Megan Oslund, co-owner of Sun City Cat Cafe...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 28, 2026