Hundreds of migrants occupying El Paso’s San Jacinto Plaza
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like past migrant surges, El Pasoans are seeing hundreds, if not thousands of migrants living on the streets throughout…
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City to open emergency shelter, start bussing migrants to other major cities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso officials announced Saturday that they will begin using Nations Tobin Recreational Center to house migrants…
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Tales from the Driver’s Side: Meet the El Paso rideshare driver and devout lover of books
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a technologically advanced world consumed by digital media, one rideshare driver is proof that authentic connections can…
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El Paso County Elections Department encourages residents to register to vote today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, citizens across the United States are celebrating National Voter Registration Day, a day dedicated to encouraging and…
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Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center celebrates advocates through Border Heroes Celebration
EL PASO, Texas( KVIA)-Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center celebrates resilient advocates in our community who work to create a safer environment…
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33rd Annual Minerpalooza to Take Over UTEP Campus
EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA)-The University of Texas at El Paso and the El Paso community – will return to the UTEP campus on Friday, Sept. 15 for…
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Borderland shelters in need of volunteers as many face overcapacity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless and the Annunciation House are two of the several shelters calling for more…
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It’s official: 2023 is El Paso’s hottest year on record
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The relentless heat continues, even as fall approaches. El Paso is seeing its hottest summer yet, smashing records and…
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El Paso Fire offers Labor Day grill safety tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Labor Day is synonymous with grilling and family cookouts. El Paso Fire Department shares grill safety tips to keep your…
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St. Anthony kicks off 60th Bazaar celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A long-standing staple in the borderland, the St. Anthony Bazaar reaches its 60th celebration this Labor Day weekend. For 60…
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Long-time Miners fans want to see more turnout for UTEP’s football team
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Miners football fans got ready to head back into the Sun Bowl for the first home game of the season, many of them…
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The CDC shows Covid-19 cases are rising once again
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths have gone up in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Chief Internal Auditor to file whistleblower lawsuit against City of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Months after an audit revealed unauthorized charges on a city council member’s fuel card, the man who brought it to light…
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Voter files ethics complaint against former El Paso representative
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new ethics complaint has been filed against former El Paso District 6 City Representative Claudia Rodriguez. Former…
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Human smuggling becoming more and more common, El Paso officials say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 250 stash houses have been found in the El Paso Sector so far this year, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.…
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Heart Health: City of El Paso introduces biking program to get kids active
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With children back in school the City of El Paso is kicking off a pilot program to get kids more active this year. The…
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El Paso’s Shawver park unveils new handball court
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans celebrated the unveiling of a new handball court with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Shawver Park on Saturday.…
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Retired local Sheriff helps build athletes’ mental toughness
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — I had the opportunity to sit down with Luis Treviño, who owns Warriors Edge Boxing Gym in east El Paso. Coach Treviño was…
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El Paso County commissioners approve funds for gun buyback program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County commissioners unanimously approved funds to start a gun buyback program Monday. This comes after growing…
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Alice Cooper band member suffers heat exhaustion after playing in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss was treated for heat exhaustion after performing at the Sun Bowl Friday. “Turns out I…
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Motorcyclists raise concerns over the growing number of serious crashes in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso motorcyclists are raising concerns about the increase in deaths involving motorcycles on Texas roads. This comes…
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Clint parish celebrates 109 years of community
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — The 109th annual San Lorenzo Festival has only a few hours left, but you still have time to enjoy traditional food, drinks,…
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Cielo Vista Mall celebrating Texas’ tax-free weekend and the El Paso community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Texans across the state take advantage of savings this tax-free weekend, staff at the Cielo Vista Mall are celebrating El…
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“Back to School” fair in Juarez gives parents different options to prepare for new school year
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The new school year in Juarez is just around the corner, and local parents keep looking for school supplies for their…
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One person in Socorro has won 1 million dollars in last night’s Mega Million drawing
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — A million dollar ticket was sold in Socorro in Tuesday night’s Mega Million drawing. According to Texas Lottery, the winning…
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Driver identified in deadly crash, according to police
UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police have identified the driver in the deadly crash in South Central El Paso. 21-year-old Ruby Elena…
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Two-vehicle crash in West El Paso sends four people to the hospital
Update: DPS Troopers tried to stop a white Dodge Ram driving on Artcraft after it allegedly violated several traffic laws. The driver tried to get…
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Inmate is discovered missing from La Tuna Prison Camp in Anthony, Texas
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, August 7th, an inmate was discovered missing from the Satellite Prison Camp in Anthony, Texas, according to U.S.…
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Schools across the Borderland work to keep students safe in this summer’s record temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 9-year-old Daniela Aguirre sat in the shade at Chamizal Memorial Park, trying to get out of the record temperatures El Paso…
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Police locate missing El Paso man
UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police have located Gerardo Arturo Martinez who was reported missing Sunday evening. El Paso Police would…
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