New details on El Paso father, sons accused of murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, Raul, Jose, and Cristian Orozco started following their alleged…
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El Paso Sheriff’s deputies arrest man wanted for child sex abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit took 71-year-old Roberto Maldonado into custody on June 6. A…
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Ft. Bliss soldier allegedly burglarizes home, says he was “possessed by the devil”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Ft. Bliss soldier broke into a home in northeast El Paso, breaking a glass door and allegedly telling the homeowner he was…
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Residents in Central El Paso say neighborhood is plagued by trains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents in one Central El Paso neighborhood say the trains that travel through are not following the rules set up by city…
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El Paso’s internal auditor reviewed convenience store security videos during gas card investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city’s chief internal auditor released his report on fuel card usage by members of city council and the mayor for the…
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Be Mindful: Rio Vista expands in El Paso with new outpatient wing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rio Vista Behavioral Health has expanded access to mental health support on their campus. The upgrades to the campus include…
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Edward James Olmos to appear at El Paso’s Plaza Classic Film Festival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Plaza Classic Film Festival has booked Edward James Olmos. The legendary actor will appear at the 16th annual festival,…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces Thursday, June 8
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here a list of road closures scheduled for Thursday, June 8 for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For updates in El…
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First public Montessori school for El Paso ISD
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Montessori is a method of education based on child-led activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. More than 80…
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El Paso City attorney believes there is a law enforcement investigation into taxpayer-funded gas cards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the City’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee meeting Wednesday, ABC-7 learned from City Attorney Karla Nieman…
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ABC-7 Xtra: The Life of a Miner in southern New Mexico
OROGRANDE, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the mountains near Orogrande, New Mexico lie several private mining claims with many types of ores, crystals,…
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Vitalant teams up with local law enforcement for annual ‘Respond to the Call’ Blood Drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local first responders in El Paso and Las Cruces are calling on the community and each other to donate blood for the annual…
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El Pasoan invited to Vice President’s residence for special event
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Vice President Kamala Harris invited El Pasoan Cynthia Boyar Trejo to a reception at her residence in Washington, D.C. The…
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El Paso Police set up crime scene in El Paso’s Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — First responders were called out to the 200 block of Smith Road Wednesday morning. One person suffered minor injuries but…
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El Pasoan helping make golf more accessible to people with disabilities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Non-profit organization “Call Me ABLE” and world ranked one handed golfer Gianna Rojas, hosted a special event for media…
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City of El Paso commemorating Love Your Block anniversary with special event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is marking the conclusion of the first year of the Love Your Block (LYB) Grant Program, with an event…
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El Paso father and two sons charged with murder following road rage crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A father and his two adult sons are facing murder charges after police say they got into a road rage incident with another…
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Be Mindful: El Paso conference focused on senior well-being
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Adult Protective Services is hosting its 14th annual Crimes Against the Elderly Conference Wednesday. It’s…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces Wednesday, June 7
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here a list of road closures scheduled for Wednesday, June 7 for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For updates in…
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Give the gift of music for the summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Music lessons and instruments can be very expensive, and it can prove an obstacle for children who want to learn music. This…
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El Paso man attacks person on I-10, falls into oncoming traffic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A driver is dead after police say he tried to fight another person in his car before falling into traffic on I-10. The dead…
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Person rushed to the hospital after shooting in El Paso’s Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crimes Against Persons investigators are looking into a shooting on the corner of Doniphan and Montoya in the Upper Valley,…
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Disney On Ice coming back to El Paso, puts spotlight on “Frozen” and “Encanto”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Disney On Ice will be back at the El Paso County Coliseum this year, and the experience promises to be the most interactive…
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El Paso County colonia gets $28 million for new water, sewer systems
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will receive $28 million from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to improve water access in Montana…
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El Paso Rep. Hernandez accounts for 40% of taxpayer-funded gas purchases in 2023, audit says usage “appears excessive”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez accounted for nearly 40% of the gasoline purchased using…
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Taxpayer-funded sculpture destroyed along Airway in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 captured images of a sculpture lying in the median of Airway Boulevard Tuesday. The City of El Paso tells us that the…
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Without access to water lines, El Paso colonias residents are pulling water from the desert air
By Martha Pskowski, Inside Climate News June 5, 2023 “Without access to water lines, Texas colonias residents are pulling water from the desert air”…
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House committee to discuss lifting of Title 42, impact on El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The House of Representatives Homeland Security Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee is holding a hearing Monday.…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces Tuesday, June 6
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here a list of road closures scheduled for Tuesday, June 6 for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For updates in El…
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The significant association between weight loss and premature death in older adults in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As much as people may celebrate their own weight loss, it is not always healthy. A new study shows weight loss in older…
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