UTEP professor warns grocery prices may rise with oil costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many Americans are struggling to afford groceries. As oil prices rise, grocery prices climb with them. University of Texas…
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Montana west at Justice, Tierra Este Road closed due to flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the the Texas Department of Transportation, Montana Avenue going west at Justice/Tierra Este Road because of…
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CBP, Border Patrol agents rescue injured hiker from Franklin Mountains
UPDATE (Aug. 19, 2026): U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the El Paso Sector said the hiker fell and injured himself during a hiking trip…
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Thousands without power amid flood event in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Electric is reporting that thousands are without power, as parts of the far east received heavy rainfall. Montana…
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Trump signs executive order splitting MMR vaccine into 3 shots
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order that says the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine should be split into…
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Protest against closing of La Tuna prison
UPDATE (Aug. 14, 2026): Rep. Escobar said she recently toured La Tuna and spoke with its current employees and union members. She said the facility…
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Tomas Rivas gets 3 consecutive life sentences for deadly Young Park shooting
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Friday, Thomas Rivas received three consecutive life sentences for the deadly shooting that happened at Young Park in Las…
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Sweating rather than learning; districtwide AC problems, according to SISD
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Parents in the Socorro Independent School District report that broken air conditioning units are causing classrooms to become…
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Sun City IV Solutions holds grand opening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– SUN CITY IV Solutions officially celebrated its grand opening Saturday, welcoming community members and a special guest to…
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Neighbors upset over trees cut down at Album Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Neighbors around Album Park in East El Paso are upset trees were cut down on Thursday. Some residents reached out to ABC-7…
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New El Paso Electric rates drives bills up for some residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Pasoans noticed higher electricity bills, some saying it’s the highest charge they’ve seen. El Paso Electric said…
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Two people taken to hospital after motorcycle and vehicle crash in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE (9:45 AM) — The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) says that two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Northeast El Paso. A…
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Emergence Health Network hosts back-to-school event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Emergence Health Network hosted a community back-to-school event to help parents better support their children’s emotional…
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City council to discuss prohibiting phones during meetings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– District 8 City Representative Lily Limón put an item on next week’s city council agenda to vote on prohibiting the use of…
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Dog who survived abuse now a therapy animal at El Paso DA’s office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A dog named Buddy has an important job at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. The small therapy dog works as a victim…
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Rescued therapy dog ‘Buddy’ brings comfort to court victims in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Buddy, a therapy dog at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office, has been providing comfort to victims testifying in court.…
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21-year-old driver allegedly flees from deadly crash that killed couple: Documents
UPDATE (July 16, 2026) — Several witnesses told police David McCall allegedly ran away after crashing into a couple on a motorcycle — including the…
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Crypto scams rise in Texas, what you can do to protect yourself
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to a report from the FBI, people aged older than 60 years lost more than $4 billion from cryptocurrency scams. In…
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Care over jail: Emergence Health and EPPD partners up for diversion program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso City Council has approved an agreement to expand the relationship between Emergence Health Network and the local…
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Motorcyclist dies after hit-and-run on I-10 East and Yarbrough
UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — The El Paso Police Department said a 29-year-old man died after Sunday’s crash. The crash happened at 9 p.m. Sunday at I-10…
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20-year-old man’s body pulled from Lower Valley canal
UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — El Paso Police identified the body as 20-year-old Cristian Yamil Bernal Mejia. EPPD said authorities are still…
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Hundreds celebrate at 19th annual Pride Parade in downtown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The 19th annual Pride Parade took place in downtown, featuring floats, performers, and marchers from East Mills to Houston…
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US conducts more strikes around Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, Iran (KVIA)– The U.S. military said in an X post that it’s struck multiple targets in Iran at the President’s direction. The post said that…
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11-year-old EPISD student dropped off at wrong bus stop, mother demands answers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Deanna Ortiz said her 11-year old son Luke was dropped off an hour walking distance from where he was supposed to be. She…
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Welcome Center to stop operations Aug. 31
Editor’s Note: The original story said the Welcome Center will cease operations Aug. 1. It has been updated to say it will shut down Aug. 31. EL…
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EPISD to consider up to $450 million in bond proposals, audit finds lack of transparency leading to deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, El Paso Independent School District Deputy Superintendent David Bates presented a long-range master plan…
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Classic cars and fun: El Paso’s Father’s Day Cruise-In
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some El Paso fathers got an early start on Father’s Day celebrations Friday by cruising in style at the fifth annual Father’s…
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El Paso family loses 6 pets in house fire, explosion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family lost its Lower Valley home and pets after a house fire that led to an explosion. Now, they’re asking for…
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YISD, EPISD have empty schools up for bid; What’s stopping the sales?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– YISD and EPISD both have a list of vacant schools and/or properties up for bid. Some have been on the market for years, yet…
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New UTEP study shows Ozempic may help curb substance abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Researchers at UTEP have found that the use of GLP-1s like Ozempic lower the risk of people developing alcohol, opioid,…
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