EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raise a glass for wildlife this Halloween season at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. For one night, adults ages 21 and over can attend the annual Brew at the Zoo event. Brew at the Zoo offers a night of craft beer, live music and animal experiences after the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s first “cafecito crawl” aims to bring 10 Downtown El Paso coffee shops into the spotlight. A coffee crawl encourages customers to explore coffee and pastries at their own pace. The Cafecito Crawl will start Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. to noon, according to Downtown El Paso. Those
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces food pantry said it took a stand against hunger with a hunger strike. The Casa De Peregrinos went without food for 24 hours and started Thursday. During its hunger strike, Casa de Peregrinos accepted donations, according to its website. All proceeds go toward efforts to feed children,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There can be a fair argument made that fewer things represent El Paso and it’s community more on the national stage than the annual Sun Bowl game at the stadium that bears it’s name.The 93th edition of the game coming this December, making it the second oldest active college football
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — LibraryCon returns for its second year at the El Paso Public Library next weekend. The free convention offers a Comic Con-like experience for fans of books, games, artists and more. This year’s LibraryCon theme is “Borderland Heroes.” Attendees can explore local vendors, workshops, and a cosplay contest on Sept. 26
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The final living member of the 1949 Bowie High School baseball team died. Alfonzo Lopez was part of the first team to be declared Texas state champions. Lopez’ nephew confirmed with ABC-7 about his death. He was 94. Lopez was part of a team that made history. 1949 Bowie Bears
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta gifted the Paso del Norte Community Foundation $2.5 million through its Future is for Everyone Fund. PdNCF said the funds will double the resources available to local nonprofits for El Paso Giving Day. El Paso Giving Day is on Oct. 15. It’s a day of charitable giving in the
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Amid public worries about privacy, the Las Cruces Police Department posted a video explaining how it uses Flock automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). Tuesday, LCPD said it introduced a Flock Camera Transparency Portal that posts updated information on the technology. According to the police department, LCPD retains data from Flock
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A tragic event that shook not only New York City but the entire country and even the world continues to resonate in the minds of some local residents each anniversary. Although the El Paso region is far from where the attacks took place, some residents vividly recall the impact that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – This year National Food Bank Day falls on Sept. 4. It is observed annually on the first Friday of September. It recognizes the critical role food banks play in collecting, sorting, storing and distributing food to individuals and families facing hunger. El Pasoans Fighting Hunger serves as the regional food
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Public Safety Coalition is helping residents safely dispose of medications by giving out free Deterra Drug Deactivation System pouches at all El Paso Fire Department stations. The coalition includes the EPFD, the Department of Public Health, and the El Paso Police Department (EPPD). Aliviane, a local organization focused on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, Marathon Petroleum said it will host a meeting in October to answer questions and share investigation findings about the Aug. 4 emissions event. Marathon said the meeting will take place Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at Riverside High School (301 Midway Dr.). On Aug. 4, an electrical issue caused
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ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — A Marine’s family has been seeking answers for his whereabouts. Juan Merlos left his hometown of Houston two years ago, and his family is asking the Borderland community if they may have seen him. Merlos left Houston on Aug. 20, 2024, at 4:59 p.m., his family said. His truck, a blue
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — September is Hunger Action Month. Every year, Albertsons grocery stores raise funds to assist local food banks, including El Pasoans Fighting Hunger. The campaign runs throughout the entire month of September at all Albertsons in El Paso. You can find the option to donate to EPFH at checkout using the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Juan Neighborhood Association invited residents to attend a community meeting Wednesday to discuss Marathon Petroleum refinery. The meeting comes three weeks after the refinery released more than 15 tons pollutants, according to environmental reports. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said an electrical issue caused the Aug. 4
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After iFLY El Paso announced its closure on social media, the community questioned what’s next for the building. According to the El Paso Central Appraisal District, the property that iFLY El Paso occupies is owned by EPT Land Communities, which also owns The Elmont Event Center in the same area.EPCAD’s
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Temperatures in Las Cruces could return to the triple digits at least into early next week. The City of Las Cruces said some public buildings will offer space to cool off. The city noted there won’t be a cooling station open Sunday, Aug. 23. Below is the list of spaces
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –When it comes to kids, mental health and social participation are deeply connected. Some local young people are getting help with socialization and making friends, thanks to UTEP Occupational Therapy doctoral student Desirae Gomez. She partnered with La Mente Behavioral Health as part of her OT Capstone project. Every week, kids
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A conversation in a hallway. A school visit before the first bell rings. A reassuring smile in a intimidating courtroom. For a child navigating the foster care system, these simple moments can change the course of a life. As El Paso students settle into the new school year, local advocates
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Card collectors and sellers of all kinds return to the Sun City for the 2026 edition of the Hobby Havoc Card Show at the El Paso County Coliseum Saturday, August 15, 2026. The event is free to attend, lasting from noon until 7 p.m. According to event officials, with not
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso couple Caitlyn and Christian Campa’s love showed through a life-saving procedure in June. Just four months after their wedding, Caitlyn received a stage 4 kidney disease diagnosis called Alport syndrome. The disease causes the kidney’s function to decline by making it difficult for it to filter waste from
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Friday, Doña Ana County said it’s accepting interest forms from community members that want to serve on a committee related to the Project Jupiter data center. The Community Monitoring Committee will consist of 11 members, the county said. It breaks down to: Two representatives from each County Commission district One
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College announced its summer and fall food pantry schedule. EPCC partnered with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to provide free food every Tuesday across different campuses. EPCC officials said residents should bring their own bag or wagon. The food pantry is available for Texas residents and is available
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents can share ideas to help shape the future of the city’s parks, trails and other public spaces. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department will have a second round of meetings from Aug. 18-20. During the meetings, the department will share what it learned from the first round
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The public radio station at the University of Texas at El Paso, KTEP, could be jointly managed by the university and the El Paso Community Foundation. Thursday, UTEP announced the University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the framework for an agreement between the two. Under a potential Public
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office could face a $2.5 million budget shortfall by the end of the fiscal year. El Paso County Budget Director Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria said the sheriff’s office only has has $23.4 million left to spend for the fiscal year. She said the money would have to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, El Paso County asked residents to attend a special Commissioners Court meeting at Ascarate Park to share their thoughts about the park’s proposed future improvements. Part of those plans include a proposed removal of the park’s duck pond. The County said a Capital Improvement Bond voters approved in 2024
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Northeast El Paso has been at the center of the city’s biggest developments, including a planned Meta data center and projects involving El Paso Water and El Paso Electric. Now, City Representative Cynthia Trejo, who represents much of the area, huddled officials from the city and its utility companies to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Destination El Paso, in partnership with the city, annouced Tuesday night that the 2027 Texas Society of Architects Annual Conference and Design Expo will be returning to El Paso next October. It marks the first time the event has come to the Borderland since 2022, and for just the third
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As back to school season kicks off, some El Paso students received free laptops and school supplies from AT&T on Tuesday at the Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services building in East El Paso. AT&T said its laptop giveaway aims to close the “digital divide,” which is the gap
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