UTEP gets $500,000 grant to strengthen nuclear power plant security
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP received a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) grant to use AI to strengthen cybersecurity for nuclear power…
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Local gym raises awareness for breast cancer with “Wonder Warrior” event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Breast cancer survivor Marlene Rivera is turning fitness into advocacy this October, aiming to raise awareness about the…
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Humane Society of El Paso’s 24-hour kennel challenge on EP Giving Day
It’s El Paso Giving Day — it’s all about giving back to non-profits — and the Humane Society of El Paso is just one of the many non-profits who…
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El Paso Sheriff discusses Senate Bill 8, agreements with ICE and Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Senate Bill 8, which aims to require local law enforcement officers to assist and collaborate with ICE and other…
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‘Burger’ opens restaurant in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Burger,” known across El Paso as a pop-up eatery, now has a permanent spot in the heart of Downtown El Paso. That new…
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City representatives say TSA is playing controversial Kristi Noem video at El Paso Airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council Representative Josh Acevedo says the video of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem attributing the current…
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‘Out of the Shadows’: El Paso woman’s story of surviving human trafficking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso resident Chong Kim is speaking out about her experience surviving sex trafficking. The FBI says every 40 seconds, a…
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Meta planning to build $1.5 billion data center in the Northeast
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta is planning to build an AI-optimized data center in Northeast El Paso. The investment is estimated at $1.5 billion,…
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Woman dead after Far East El Paso shooting, suspect detained
UPDATE (7:07 a.m.) — El Paso Police told ABC-7 a 49-year-old woman died in the hospital from gunshot wounds. The suspect is a 23-year-old man who is…
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El Paso City Council approves investment to modernize ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council approved today the allocation of $5 million from the Texas Economic Development (TED) Fund to…
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EPCC and food bank team up to provide free food
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPCC and the food bank are on a mission to make sure no one goes hungry in the community. Today, El Paso Community…
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City of El Paso assuming joint-administration of $40 million aerospace award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a resolution today authorizing Mayor Renard Johnson to sign an Interlocal Agreement with UTEP.…
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Gas station awning falls, streets flood in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rainy weather overnight caused damage and flooding across El Paso. ABC-7 is committed to providing complete team coverage on…
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Support mental health care at annual NAMIWalks El Paso
NAMI El Paso is hosting its annual NAMIWalks event at Ascarate Park to promote accessible and affordable mental health care for all. The purpose of…
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El Paso Families React to Ceasefire and Hostage Release in Middle East
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As a ceasefire takes hold in the Middle East, families in El Paso with ties to the region are feeling a mix of relief and…
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Lincoln Park damaged by trucks Sunday night
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lincoln Park in Central El Paso was damaged by truck drivers allegedly doing donuts on the grass. Residents in the area are…
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El Paso woman accused of trying to pose as a nurse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Board of Nursing is issuing an Imposter Alert for an El Paso woman accused of trying to pose as a nurse. The…
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CREEED recognizing the top five middle schools in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CREEED, the nonprofit focused on increasing college readiness among Borderland students, is recognizing local middle schools…
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City urges El Paso residents to report potholes after storms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The recent rainfall in El Paso may have brought relief from the heat, but it also brought a familiar problem to city…
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El Paso receives $2.25 community policing hiring grant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso received a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing…
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City Council approves $316 million in capital improvements for El Paso Airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a $316 million capital improvement plan for the El Paso International Airport. The plan will…
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EPCC holding disability-friendly job fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As a part of National Disability Employment Awareness month, El Paso Community College (EPCC) will hold a…
Continue Reading ‘Out of the Shadows’: El Paso woman’s survival story from sex trafficking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 2024 report, the U.S. Department of State estimates that 27 million people worldwide are exploited for labor, services,…
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UTEP, EPCC, Texas Tech Health host FAFSA informational sessions
Families can learn about financial aid resources in informational sessions hosted by UTEP, El Paso Community College and Texas Tech Health. Financial…
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‘Reimagine El Paso’ Event Unites Faith, Community to Address Local Challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–More than 600 El Pasoans gathered at the Starlight Event Center for Reimagine El Paso, a community event hosted by the El Paso…
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Jazz Nights with the Orlando Madrid Quartet
If you’re a fan of live music then this story might be for you. A jazz band that goes by name of The Orlando Madrid Quartet has been performing at…
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Las Cruces teen to represent New Mexico at Miss Teen USA 2025
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces teenager is set to take the national stage later this month as she competes for the title of Miss Teen USA…
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El Paso Fire Department holds Fire Fest
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) The El Paso Fire Department held it’s 4th annual Fire Fest Saturday. Visitors got to step into a festival atmosphere with music,…
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Halloween Town Market Brings Spooky Fun to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Ghosts, ghouls and goblins of all ages had another chance to get into the Halloween spirit at the Halloween Town Market, which…
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Faith and Blue Event Unites Community in Support of El Paso Police
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Local residents gathered Saturday at Immanuel Church for a Faith and Blue event aimed at supporting and praying for El Paso…
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