EPISD extends school reopening survey deadline to Friday for parents
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District said it’s still waiting to hear from 7,500 parents regarding how or if they’d like their…
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Man said to be among El Paso’s most wanted arrested on child porn charges
EL PASO, Texas — A man described as one of El Paso’s most wanted has been arrested on child pornography charges, sheriff’s deputies said Thursday.…
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‘It’s not the socializing, it’s how we socialize’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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El Paso woman charged with arson; allegedly tried to burn house down
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso woman is jailed on accusations that she tried to burn a house down a week ago, fire officials said Thursday.…
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El Paso’s virus death toll surpasses 450 with 3 new deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced three new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. El Paso County’s…
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El Pasoans mourn loss of Luby’s cafeterias after decades of remembrances
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas-based cafeteria chain Luby’s has announced that the restaurant will soon be shutting its doors for good. In the 24…
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El Paso area schools welcome influx of PPE supplies from state
EL PASO, Texas — A considerable influx of potentially life-saving personal protection equipment was recently sent to schools in the El Paso region…
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Feds say 2 Las Cruces men cut power lines to El Paso gun shops to break in & steal firearms
UPDATE #3, Sept. 9: The two Las Cruces men accused of taking part in gun store burglaries in El Paso allegedly admitted to the thefts and to selling…
Continue Reading 1 new virus death; active cases dip below 2,800 in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials reported one new coronavirus-related death Wednesday morning. The death toll now stands at 449 in…
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Lost hikers rescued near Thousand Steps Trailhead
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso firefighters were involved in a rescue effort Tuesday evening of two lost hikers, one injured, near the Thousand Steps…
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Athletic practices resume for El Paso schools
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso student athletes are back in action. The University Interscholastic League set Tuesday as the date to resume athletic…
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Private theater rentals offer El Pasoans safe and comfortable option to watch movies
EL PASO, Texas — Renting out an entire movie theater for yourself isn’t something new, but these days as theaters struggle with the difficulties of…
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‘We can’t give it up’: Despite pandemic pinch, Sun Bowl still set for December
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Covid-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to sporting events worldwide. No league, sport or team has been immune to…
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SISD, El Paso Catholic Schools welcome back some students while stressing new safety protocols
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time in seven months, students have begun returning to school campuses at both the Socorro Independent School…
Continue Reading Beloved Texas cafeteria chain Luby’s to be liquidated, dissolved
HOUSTON, Texas — It could be the end of the line for a Texas-based cafeteria chain known for square fish, the Lu Ann platter, and other comfort food…
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4 Borderland school districts among 500 in Texas asked to revise dress codes in wake of court ruling
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas arm of the American Civil Liberties Union has sent a letter to nearly 500 school districts across the…
Continue Reading El Paso has 3 new virus deaths; 89 additional cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced three new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The death toll now…
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Litter, trash problems plague El Paso’s famous Scenic Drive
EL PASO, Texas — Residents are getting upset with a rather smelly situation that is developing along El Paso’s famous Scenic Drive. An official…
Continue Reading No new virus deaths, 57 new cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health did not announce any new coronavirus-related deaths Monday morning. It breaks a streak of…
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St. Anthony’s drive-thru bazaar serving hundreds of cars this holiday weekend
EL PASO, Texas — A different kind of St. Anthony’s Bazaar as Covid-19 pandemic continues. St. Anthony’s Seminary is turning their annual Labor Day…
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What’s open and closed on Labor Day 2020
Every year on Labor Day, Americans celebrate the US labor movement, as well as the countless hard workers who built this country and keep it running…
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Shots fired in east El Paso neighborhood, but no injuries
EL PASO, Texas – Police were investigating a report of shots fired in east El Paso on Sunday night, a dispatcher confirmed. When an ABC-7…
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El Paso International Airport hosts ‘Food Trucks on the Fly’ each weekend in September
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso International Airport is hosting local eateries for “Food Trucks on the Fly” during weekends in September, and not…
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Help managing stress available for Borderland parents, students during at-home learning
EL PASO, Texas — As some school districts consider bringing students back to campus for the new hybrid learning schedule, many families have been…
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El Paso Catholic Diocese says in-person Mass to resume at 25% capacity next week
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Catholic Diocese will resume in-person Masses starting the weekend of Sept. 12-13 at 25 percent capacity. This was the…
Continue Reading New El Paso ISD reopening survey now available for parents
EL PASO, Texas – A new school reopening survey for El Paso Independent School District parents is now available online. Parents are being asked to…
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5 new virus deaths in El Paso as fatality toll rises to 445; total infections surpass 21,000
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported five new coronavirus deaths on Sunday morning, bringing the total of pandemic deaths in the…
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6,047 UTEP fans ‘excited’ to be at Sun Bowl for Miners’ opening win
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners defeated Stephen F. Austin 24-14 at home Saturday night in front of a crowd of 6,047, according to UTEP officials.…
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Borderland Rainbow Center celebrates anniversary with food drive
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s only LGTBQ+ Community celebrated its fifth year in service with a special drive-thru food drive on Saturday evening. “We…
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Premature El Paso triplets almost ready to leave hospital
EL PASO, TEXAS — Triple the diapers, triple the laughter and triple the smiles. Noel Hudgens of El Paso welcomed her three beautiful triplets, Suz,…
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