KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX)

KVIA-TV has a significant legacy, having been the ABC network affiliate for over 60 years in El Paso, Texas, as well as in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Juarez, Mexico. Originally known as KILT-TV 13, the station began broadcasting on September 1, 1956, from a location in south central El Paso. It was co-owned by the influential Gordon McLendon, who also owned KILT-AM 920 radio. McLendon was a pioneer in radio programming, known for creating the original Top 40 format and highlighting the role of the radio disc jockey. In March 1957, after a brief period of ownership, KILT was sold by the McClendon Investment Corporation to Joseph Harris and Norman Alexander. The station was later renamed KELP-TV, and in January 1966, it was acquired by John B. Walton Jr.

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Eastwood and Pebble Hills ready for Texas State 7-on-7 tournament in College State, Texas

1 day ago | kvia.com | Bea Martinez |Bea Martínez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Eastwood Troopers and the Pebble Hills Spartans are the only two teams from El Paso that will compete in the Texas State 7-on-7 tournament on Friday. Eastwood topped El Dorado 33-14 in the El Paso State Qualifying tournament in June. The Troopers are looking to redeem themselves after missing out on going to state last year. This Texas State 7-on-7 appearance will mark Eastwood's sixth in the last nine years.
Former Locomotive FC midfielder, Diego Luna, chosen for 2025 MLS All-Star game

1 day ago | kvia.com | Bea Martinez |Bea Martínez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Former El Paso Locomotive FC midfielder, Diego Luna, has been picked to compete in the 2025 MLS All-Star game. Luna is currently playing for the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the U.S. Men's National team. Team USA will play Costa Rica in the quarterfinals on Sunday, June 29th at 5p.m. MST. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.
Bel Air hires El Paso native Jade Rodriguez as new head softball coach

1 day ago | kvia.com | Bea Martinez |Bea Martínez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Bel Air High School hires Americas High graduate and former Miner, Jade Rodriguez, as the Highlanders new head softball coach. Rodriguez played three seasons at UTEP. In the 2023-24 season the Highlanders finished with a 6-26 overall record and 2-10 in District 1-5A. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.
Community Champion: Las Cruces native and Men's College World Series National Champion, Steven Milam

2 days ago | kvia.com | Bea Martinez |Bea Martínez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Centennial High grad, Steven Milam, helped the LSU Tigers to a College World Series National title on Sunday in Omaha, Nebraska. In only two seasons of playing college baseball with the LSU Tigers, Milam's success and accolades indicates that he's one of the best baseball players to come out of Las Cruces, New Mexico. So far in his career he's recorded 19 homeruns, 97 RBI and finished his freshman season with the 2024 First Team Freshman All-American honor.
Texas deploys resources to New Mexico to help with wildfires, flash flooding

3 days ago | kvia.com | Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed more emergency management resources to New Mexico. The crews will help in wildfire and flash flood response efforts. The Texas Division of Emergency Management deployed resources from the State of Texas Incident Management Team to help with logistics and planning, as well as Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads. Abbott also deployed Texas resources to New Mexico last week.
El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025

3 days ago | kvia.com | Bea Martinez |Bea Martínez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame along with the El Paso Sports Commission will have a News Conference starting at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the El Paso Community College, Administrative Services Center, (Building A) at 9050 Viscount Blvd. The event will start with the Class of 2025 being introduced, then the recognition of the Ray Sanchez Student-Athletes of Year and Teams of Year.
Dona Ana County Commissioners approve funding for transition to self-operated emergency medical services

3 days ago | kvia.com | Emma Hoggard

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Fire departments across Dona Ana County are set to start operating their own emergency medical services soon. The departments are taking over this responsibility because the current contract with American Medical Responses (AMR) is ending soon. AMR requested $5,230,000 to continue services for the upcoming year. The City of Las Cruces declined, and AMR therefore initiated a 120-day notice of termination.
Gov. Abbott signs bill prohibiting students from using cell phones in Texas schools

4 days ago | kvia.com | Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, which requires public schools in Texas to adopt policies prohibiting student use of personal communication devices during the school day. Abbott signed the bill on Friday, along with 306 others passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session. The Governor's Office provided the following explanations of some of the other bills Abbott signed last week.
Lawrence "Leon" Wade, El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee class of 2025

4 days ago | kvia.com | Bea Martinez |Bea Martínez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One of the most well-known track and field coaches in El Paso, Lawrence "Leon" Wade, will forever be remembered with his plaque inside the Don Haskins Center as he is a part of the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2025. Wade passed away January of 2025. He was a long-time track and field summer coach, helping many young athletes receive national recognition. "Thousands of athletes were qualifying under him," Wade's daughter Brandi Wade said.
Former NMSU softball standout, Desirae Spearman, set to host 2nd Annual Softball Camp

4 days ago | kvia.com | Bea Martinez |Bea Martínez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso native, Desirae Spearman, will host her 2nd Annual Desirae Spearman Camp July 7th-9th. Details:Location: TBDAge groups: 10U, 12U, 14U and high school athletes (30 spots per age group, only 14 pitching spots available). For any questions email [email protected] here. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.