Grand jury charges teen who allegedly shot, watched Uber driver bleed
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A federal grand jury has indicted a New Mexico teen in connection with the fatal alleged carjacking of a share-ride driver last month. The jury charged Sheliky Sanchez, 18, with counts of carjacking resulting in death, kidnapping resulting in death and using a firearm in furtherance...
El Paso filmmaker brings powerful military documentary home, aims for Oscar nomination
A documentary produced by El Pasoan Laura Varela, highlighting loss and life after military deployment, is screening at the El Paso Film Festival. American Sons tells the story of the brotherhood formed by a group of Marines deployed to Afghanistan. Video taken by Corpora J.V. Villareal, a young Mexican American from...
El Paso’s Affordable Housing Crisis Intensifies for People with Disabilities
EL PASO, Tx., September 23, 2025: The search for safe, accessible, and affordable housing in El Paso is a formidable challenge for many residents, but for people with disabilities, the hurdles are often compounded by a lack of suitable units and an overburdened support system. While a network of public and non-profit...
ABC-7 Listens: Responding to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Watch the video above to hear KVIA's response to ABC's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely. KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by...
El Paso Mayor Johnson focused on tax relief via growth
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson, who has been in office for nearly nine months, is focusing on lowering property taxes by promoting economic development in the city. Mayor Johnson discussed the city’s efforts to improve economic development efforts, in addition to infrastructure, public safety,...
TxDOT: Increase in unrestrained children dying in crashes
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas is seeing an increase in unrestrained children dying in crashes and to combat that, the Texas Department of Transportation is hosting educational events. That is part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from Sept. 21-27. One of the most effective ways to protect children...
Man arrested in shooting death outside El Paso bar
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 38-year-old man was arrested on Monday, Sept. 22, in connection with the murder of another man earlier this year outside of a bar in Central El Paso, according to El Paso Police. Police say Terrence Mathews, 38, was arrested in Alabama on a murder warrant after Damian Arce, 31, […]
Border Report Live: Americans ‘dominate’ drug trafficking
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — U.S. border officials often notify news outlets of massive drug busts at ports of entry. Most recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that in August, the San Diego Office of Field Operations seized 10,000 pounds of narcotics worth $24 million. On Friday, CBP announced that...
Resler Canyon: 20 years of protection, 20 years of community
For 20 years, the Wakeem/Teschner Nature Preserve at Resler Canyon has quietly offered moments of stillness, wonder, and connection. Tucked into the heart of El Paso, this urban canyon is a sanctuary where desert blooms surprise us with their resilience, wildlife roams freely, and people of all ages find joy in the...
ABC-7 First Alert: Cold front and windy conditions on the way
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as we await cooler temps and windy weather. Today conditions will remain warm as we trend above average. El Paso is expecting a high of 94, Las Cruces 92. We will see plenty of sunshine to start our day with rain chances climbing to 10-20% by your evening...
