New Texas law expands “Move Over, Slow Down” protections to more roadside workers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas transportation and public safety officials are renewing their call for drivers to slow down and move over for roadside…
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ATV Turkey Trot at Red Sands sees patrols from County Sheriff’s Office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Turkey Trot is thought of as a running marathon, but hundreds go to Red Sands to do it much differently. Many people…
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Black Friday, online ordering and porch pirates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Black Friday crowds packed the Outlet Shoppes in Canutillo on Friday, but some shoppers said they were skipping the lines and…
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Local shops prepare for a surge in customers this Christmas season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Dozens of local stores are preparing for a rush of customers this Christmas season, including DOC’s Unique Collectibles.…
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What to expect at Cielo Vista Mall for Black Friday shopping
Holiday shopping has begun bright and early at Cielo Vista Mall as shoppers try to get their hands on the best deals and sales for gifts and items.…
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Salvation Army gives out 800 turkey dinners for Thanksgiving
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Salvation Army here in El Paso gave out over 800 turkey dinners to families today. The organization has been giving out…
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Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Parade, YMCA Turkey Trot take over streets
There’s no shortage of Thanksgiving plans — The holiday begins bright and early with the annual Sun Bowl Parade and Turkey Trot. Good Morning El…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office to increase patrols for Thanksgiving Week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will be trying to mitigate drinking and driving as much as they can this week. They’ll…
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ABC-7 Do-Gooder: El Pasoan fosters abandoned animals out of family home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –After a lifetime of loving animals, one El Pasoan is taking fostering to a whole new level. Housing 20 animals and offering…
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Thanksgiving grocery prices in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As Thanksgiving approaches, some shoppers said they felt a slight break at the grocery store this year — at least on…
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La Nube wins Hands On! Children in Museums Award 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — La Nube STEAM Discovery Center was named the winner of the Hands On! Children in Museums Award 2025. The organizers…
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El Pasoan sentenced in killing of 15-year-old Bel Air student
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony Nguyen Duenas pleaded guilty to manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the…
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Priest at El Paso recovery center sued for allegedly creating sexually-charged environment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five men have filed a lawsuit against an El Paso priest and the recovery center he worked for. The men allege that Father…
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‘Each of us can make a difference’: El Paso trailblazer Alicia Chacón dies at 87
by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersNovember 25, 2025 Alicia R. Chacón, a trailblazing public servant who reshaped El Paso politics and opened doors…
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Supreme Court map ruling, Tom Homan’s UTEP visit draw sharp reactions in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic and Republican leaders in El Paso are reacting to the Supreme Court’s decision to leave Texas’s new…
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Funeral services for Estine Davis announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is preparing to remember and honor an El Paso businesswoman Estine Davis. Davis’ family announced the details of her…
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Winter Coat Drive Happening to Benefit El Paso Children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Winter Coat Drive for CPS-involved children and families wrapped up at 11am this Monday morning, November 24th at the…
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Cars and Canines hosts adoption event honoring founder Mia Molina
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Cars and Canines returned Sunday with a special dog-adoption event held in honor of its late founder, Mia Molina. The event…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Work begins on Sunset Amphitheater in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The much-anticipated Sunset Amphitheater project is moving forward in northeast El Paso. Work is now officially underway on…
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City hires outside investigator to probe complaints against now former El Paso Zoo director
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Records obtained by ABC-7 reveal that the City of El Paso has hired an outside attorney to investigate two complaints…
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Cars and Canines returns with first event since founder Mia Molina’s death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Cars and Canines will host its first public event this weekend since the death of its founder, Mia Molina. Molina and her…
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La Nube transforms into Winter Wonderland ahead of the Christmas season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of the holidays, La Nube STEAM Discovery Center has transformed into a winter wonderland thanks to a $10,000 gift…
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Good Vibes Only: Ysleta High students join color guard; break barriers on the field
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Ysleta High School students are not letting an autism diagnosis hold them back from their full potential. Senior Alex…
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EPCC and HOME team up to provide the elderly with turkey dinners
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the second year in a row, EPCC’s Culinary Arts Program and the El Paso Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises, also…
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Junior League of El Paso gets new headquarters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Junior League of El Paso is celebrating the opening of its new permanent headquarters. It’s located on Dew Drive on the…
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ABC-7’s Lauren Bly reports live with a preview of WinterFest in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, ABC-7’s Lauren Bly reported live from WinterFest in Downtown El Paso. The event is not yet open to the public, so…
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El Paso Winter Safety Campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As temperatures drop, it becomes more vital to stay warm, especially for the older and more vulnerable populations here in…
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23 El Paso hotels owe more than $2.4 million in unpaid occupancy taxes audit finds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Twenty-three hotels in El Paso owe the city more than $2.4 million in delinquent hotel occupancy taxes, according to a recent…
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New 456-bed dorm to be built on UTEP campus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP will soon get a new $108 million student housing complex. The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved…
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El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montisano resigns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montisano is no longer with the City of El Paso, a spokesperson confirmed to ABC-7 this evening.…
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