Joe Moody passes on El Paso DA race to seek re-election to Texas House
by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersJune 26, 2023 State Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, is running for re-election instead of district attorney. Moody, 42,…
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Nonprofit garden, breastfeeding group look for new home after church building sold
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersJune 28, 2023 A breastfeeding support group, a nonprofit garden and a vegan restaurant in El Paso are…
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Tens of thousands of migrants continue to press through dangerous jungle with hopes of reaching US-Mexico border
by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersJune 27, 2023 LAJAS BLANCAS, Panama – A family from Venezuela climbs from a canoe that has carried them for three…
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New retail stores opening in the Outlet Shoppes of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans can expect stores like Kate Spade New York, Psycho Bunny, Keg & Brew, Vineyard Vines, Cole Haan, and Box…
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Triple-digit temperatures trouble the Borderland, practice pet safety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Triple digit heat is impacting El Pasoans across the Borderland, and with high temperatures expected to stick around,…
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Complaints suggest some Sun Metro operate without Air Conditioning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Sun Metro bus driver told ABC-7 that some of the buses of its fleet have been operating without air conditioning in recent…
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Person rushed to hospital after welfare check at Northeast house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crimes Against Persons investigators are looking into a possible crime on the 5600 block of Prince Edward Avenue in…
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City of El Paso is sued over street resurfacing contracts connected with 2022 bond
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two City of El Paso contracts totaling more than $30 million for street resurfacing as part of the 2022 Community Progress…
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James Montoya launches bid for El Paso District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — James Montoya is once again launching a bid to become El Paso’s District Attorney. The former prosecutor under former DA…
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AI generates image of the ‘typical’ El Paso home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All Star Home recently used an AI engine to dream up images of houses typical of every US state and the largest 30 cities in…
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El Paso UPS employees demonstrate as part of nationwide strike
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso UPS employees are demonstrating in East El Paso as part of plans for a nationwide strike. Local unionized workers…
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Borderland residents bracing for another day of scorching temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It is another day of triple digit temperatures along the borderland, and residents are urged to take safety precautions when…
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Viva! El Paso starting 45th Season after delay
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Get ready El Paso, one of the most anticipated entertainment series in the Borderland is restarting on Friday, June 30!…
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El Paso teacher pleads not guilty to murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former MacArthur K-8 School teacher Matthew Mendoza has plead not guilty to murder. The 25-year-old attended an arraignment…
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Calling all artists: El Paso looking for new downtown art to celebrate 150th birthday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Museum and Cultural Affairs Department is looking for artists for its “Elevate El Paso! Celebrating 150 Years in…
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16-Year-old boy shot at party in San Elizario
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — A 16-year-old boy was shot at a party in San Elizario early Tuesday morning, according to the El Paso Sheriff’s Office.…
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Congressman George Santos visits El Paso and tours CBP Processing Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– New York Congressman George Santos visited the Southern Border Monday, including a CBP Processing Center. The embattled…
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Suspicious item was large dog wrapped in plastic, El Paso police say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police investigators say the large suspicious item left at 10080 Dyer this weekend was a large dog wrapped in…
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Air Conditioners vs. Swamp Coolers: What can be more effective to cool down from hot temperatures?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With more hot temperatures coming to the Borderland, some residents are starting to compare the advantages and disadvantages…
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Summer Jam bringing chart-toppers to the El Paso County Coliseum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chart-topping artists Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Ying Yang Twins are teaming up to perform at the El Paso County Coliseum next…
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Fourth of July nears, Texas Rescue Patrol warns of ATV safety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – According to Jamil Moutran, Chief of Texas Rescue Patrol, Fourth of July weekend usually brings an increase of injury to…
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Borderland residents find ways to “cool down” during hot El Paso days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On another triple-digit temperature day, people from the borderland are trying to stay cool and hydrated. ABC-7 visited Wet…
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10 face felony charges after multi-agency prostitution operation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ten men are facing felony charges for Solicitation of Prostitution after a multi-agency conducted a prostitution operation in…
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TTUHSC El Paso professor receives highest honor by Texas Medical Association
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- One of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso’s longest-serving professors and physicians received the highest…
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Two men walk 52 miles over 24 hours into El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two men walked for 52 miles over 24 hours from San Miguel, New Mexico to Ascarate Park Friday into Saturday. Their purpose:…
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El Paso Police investigate a suspicious item in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are at 10080 Dyer Street near McCombs in Northeast El Paso after receiving a call about a suspicious item.…
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Ethics commission to hear ethics complaint filed against El Paso District 3 Representative
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story said El Paso City Council was going to discuss the complaint, but it’s actually going to be the…
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El Paso man sentenced to 70 years in prison for strangling girlfriend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 27-year-old Daniel Valles will spend the next 70 years in prison. He was convicted and sentenced of murder earlier this…
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Police release booking photo of El Paso officer accused of misusing city database
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police Department officials have released the booking photo of the officer accused of using city databases to look…
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Family holds vigil for El Paso Uber driver killed by passenger
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans gathered Friday evening to pay tribute to the Uber driver who police say was shot by his passenger. 52-year-old…
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