EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting begins Monday, and the El Paso County Elections Department is sharing why this upcoming election is important and the turnout it’s expecting. While Election Day is Nov. 3, the elections department says you have two weeks from now to make time to vote, including Saturdays and Sundays. There
Continue Reading
Time is running out to get spooked at El Paso’s family-owned haunting events, including the first annual “Terror Tour.” Good morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins Haunted Hallows live from Socorro, one of the local businesses collaborating. This is their third year doing the haunted house. But, this year they are doing a “Terror Tour” collaboration with Forbidden Acres
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso drone operators are being impacted by new FAA drone restrictions issued Friday. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Department of War, and Department of Homeland Security announced restrictions on drone activity up to 400 feet above ground level and 1.15 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The restriction impacts
Continue Reading
UPDATE (Oct. 20, 2026): TxDOT El Paso said on X that the crash cleared and lanes reopened at 10:30 p.m. Monday. UPDATE (4:22 p.m.): ABC-7 reached out to TxDOT about Monday’s crash. It happened in the same area where other crashes involving semis and tractor trailers. ABC-7 told TxDOT about a public call-out asking that
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Amigo Airsho takes flight Saturday and Sunday at Biggs Army Airfield. The airshow celebrates the spirit of aviation and salutes the armed forces. This year, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team will take the skies. The Blue Angels haven’t been in El Paso
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, the employees at the El Paso County Courthouse downtown had to evacuate because of a fire, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The courthouse is closed for the rest of the day. The El Paso Fire Department said a fire prompted an evacuation at the Downtown El
Continue Reading
UPDATE (Oct. 19, 2026): A 36-year-old man died in a Northeast El Paso crash on Saturday morning, according to police. The El Paso Police Department is asking for the public to share any information they may have about the crash. It happened at 12000 Gateway North Blvd. just after 6:30 a.m., according to police. EPPD
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department took a man into custody after he allegedly barricaded himself after a report of a domestic disturbance in Northwest El Paso on Monday. EPPD said it received a call for the disturbance at 7:24 a.m. at the 7500 block of Plaza Taurina Drive, which is
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With early voting kicking off Monday in Texas, ABC-7 is sitting down with candidates in local races to help keep voters informed. For El Paso County Commissioner Precinct 2, voters will see two candidates on their ballot. The race is between Republican Matt Sistrunk and Democrat Miguel ‘Mike’ Teran. As
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home brought back it’s ‘Operation Pumpkin’ fundraiser for the 25th year on Saturday. The children’s home is hosting the event at the Coronado Country club and sold out tickets for the second year in a row according to CEO Renee Tanner. One by one
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office hosted its annual Steps Toward Healing Crime Victims Walk at the Ralph T. Cloud Park. The walk took place Sunday, Oct. 18, at 8:30 a.m., with hundreds of community members remembering those lost to violence and recognizing crime survivors while demonstrating support for their
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anime Mundo brought anime, gaming, and pop culture to the El Paso Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18. The event featured voice actors from a variety of shows, Q&A panels, workshops, cosplay opportunities, and family-friendly activities. Attendees were able to meet the guests and obtain signatures
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of early voting for the November election starting on Monday in Texas, ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk spoke one-on-one with the challenger for the El Paso County Judge seat. Minerva Torres Shelton discussed her campaign and the issues affecting the county, and how she would handle them if elected. As
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than billions of dollars worth of trade goods move across the bridge of the Americas between the U.S. and Mexico every year – not to mention thousands of vehicles and passengers every day. The current plan to modernize the bridge calls for the removal of commercial traffic, after pushes by
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Destructive gusts blew through the Borderland Thursday evening and will continue through Friday, according to ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather team. Friday morning, winds were estimated to peak at 65 miles per hour. In addition to a dramatic drop in temperatures, the wind gusts knocked down trees across El Paso neighborhoods, caused
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, working police K9 teams competed to put their skills and training to the test. El Paso County law enforcement agencies took the top three places. At the El Paso County Coliseum, 42 K9 teams raced against the clock to see who the top dog is. Teams from El Paso,
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wind gusts reaching nearly 70 miles per hour woke some Borderland residents in the middle of the night. Some homes in Canutillo, Texas, near Country Club Road sustained severe damage. One West El Paso resident woke up to a tree weighing about three to four tons collapsed in his backyard.
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport hired a new aviation director, the city announced on Friday. Rachel Engeler will bring more than 20 years of commercial airport leadership and operations to the airport. As an aviation director, Engeler will oversee the city’s Aviation Department, which is responsible for airport operations, security
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A coalition of legal organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union and Texas Civil Rights Project, filed a motion in federal court demanding urgent changes at Camp East Montana. The groups alleged the immigration detention center on Fort Bliss has severe medical neglect, unsafe living conditions and violence by guards.
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety asked the public for information about a 1995 murder that happened in East El Paso. Friday, the DPS said the reward for information leading to an arrest increased to $6,000. On Feb. 7, 1995, 30-year-old Celia Loya called her colleagues at American Sling to
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Banana Ball is coming back to El Paso! The Texas Tailgaters, who won the 2026 Banana Bowl, will take on the Party Animals in June 2027 at Southwest University Park. Banana Ball, a nationwide sensation, is known for its fast-paced rules, lively atmosphere and crowd-pleasing antics. The Savannah Bananas said
Continue Reading
It’s every coffee lover’s dream — Downtown El Paso hosts it’s first-ever “Cafecito Crawl” event as the coffee scene continues to grow in the heart of the Sun City. As one of the biggest coffee lovers, it was only appropriate that Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins a couple of the several coffee businesses
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This October, audiences in El Paso can watch Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein come to life! Presented by Next Stage Theater Company, the familiar tale of creation and consequence awaits. Cast and crew members have been preparing since August. The local production has been adapted and directed by Thomas Gandrup. “It’s amazing
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District has begun a series of Town Hall meetings across their region in an effort to promote Proposition A, a voter-approval tax rate election, or V.A.T.R.E., that will be on the ballot this November. According to the district, if it is approved by voters, the measure
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said a 13-year-old boy was taken to the hospital severely malnourished, with bruises all over his body and broken bones. His adoptive parents have been arrested and charged with injury to a child. Timothy Sibley (left) and Katrina Gabrielle Sibley (right), who are accused of failing to
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso prepares to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Destination El Paso invited the community to enjoy live music, food and local vendors for the next three weekends. The three-weekend events are free and open to the public. Each weekend will feature a different thee to celebrate Dia de
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, some border residents expressed divided opinions regarding a local businessman’s proposal to rename the Bridge of the Americas after President Donald Trump. The El Paso Chamber, along with other local business leaders, held a news conference Wednesday in Downtown El Paso. Leaders called on local, state, and federal government
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department is warning local businesses and residents about a scam impersonating EPFD personnel. The City of El Paso said individuals involved in the scam falsely claim to represent EPFD and demand payment for fire-related services. “EPFD will never request or demand upfront payment from businesses or
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a man accused of letting his child drive an ATV without functioning brakes. On Monday, deputies received a report of a crash at the intersection of Cypress Street and Wahlen Lane in Fabens. EPCSO said 37-year-old Jose Luis Lechuga let his
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Loya family announced a $20 million gift to the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation. The foundation said the gift will go into the proposed 6.5-acre park over the I-10. According to the foundation, the proposed park would also be named after Fred Loya and his family. “The future park will
Continue Reading