EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Popular Dry Goods building in Downtown El Paso will soon get a makeover. The building, which once hosted a Fallas Paredes location, has been there for more than 100 years. The El Paso City Council recently greenlit an additional $1 million in city funds to subsidize the sweeping transformation of
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UPDATE (6:52 p.m.) — Horizon police said the child has been safely reunited with her family. HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — The Horizon City Police Department is trying to find a girl’s family after being found. In a social media post made Tuesday, police said the girl was safely found in the area of Darrington
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 8th Court of Appeals denied the City of El Paso’s request for a re-hearing on former City of El Paso and State Representative Joe Pickett’s lawsuit against the city. It stems from a franchise fee added to utility bills in 2014. A June ruling by the court held that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, El Paso Community College (EPCC) held a grand opening, ribbon cutting for the Tejano Esports Hive — a central video gaming location for the college’s newest sport at the Valle Verde campus’ student union. Starting this fall, EPCC will now have an official varsity program where student athletes compete
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The world of Harry Potter is coming to El Paso’s Plaza Threatre with an elevated movie-viewing experience October. The El Paso Symphony Orchestra and University of Texas at El Paso Choral Union will perform one of the movies’ soundtrack while the film plays on a 40-foot screen! Oct. 10, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Out of thousands of McDonald’s workers in the U.S., one lucky general manger from El Paso got to see Spain claim its second World Cup victory Sunday in New Jersey. Teresa Castillo is a general manager at the McDonald’s on Dyer Street and Fred Wilson Avenue in Northeast El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County has one of the highest rates of Texas residents without air conditioning, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. An estimated 10,964 households have to brave the heat without AC, according to an analysis of local air conditioning estimates. The same data estimated 10,747,240 Texas households
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – On Tuesday, the El Paso City Council did not second an item that would ban cellphones and electronic devices on the dais during meetings. District 7 Representative Lily Limón proposed the item after community members expressed frustrations during public comment. People said they felt disrespected as mayor and council were
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by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert El Paso City Council candidate Arturo Alluin spent thousands of dollars in campaign funds on clothing and restaurants, according to his campaign finance report filed July 16, raising legal and ethical questions about the expenditures. Alluin is running to represent District 8, which includes Downtown, the Southside and Westside. Alluin owns several restaurants
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SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — Back-to-school season has officially started as San Elizario ISD kicks off the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday. San Elizario ISD joins Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila Tuesday morning to give the latest updates to students and parents. The school district is highlighting the remarkable transformation of San Elizario High School
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UPDATE (July 20, 2026) — Court records said Nicholas Wells has been denied bond Friday during his bond hearing. UPDATE (July 6, 2026) — Monday, the El Paso Police Department said it arrested and charged a 26-year-old man for allegedly murdering a man at a Walgreens in West El Paso. Police said officers went to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health is investigating seven reported cases of cyclosporiasis, the city said Monday. The city said no common source of exposure has been identified, and there’s no evidence linking the cases to a single event, location or food source. As part of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has a very rich boxing history, especially so in the past few years. Stephanie Han’s rise to becoming the WBA World Champion has put a spotlight on the Sun City, and other boxers are starting to rise. Moises Rodriguez is one of those new stars. He’s been one
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County said it’s accepting sealed bids from experienced contractors for the Ascension Roadway Reconstruction Project. Monday, the county said the project will rebuild a busy roadway in Far East El Paso and improve connectivity between Horizon City and Montana Vista. The county said a Construction Sealed Bid is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the death of a woman in her 70s, Detective Judy Oviedo confirmed with ABC-7 Monday. According to Detective Oviedo, police received an unattended death report at the 900 block of E 9th Avenue in Segundo Barrio. Police responded Sunday
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from El Paso appeared in federal court after being indicted for alleged false reporting of excessive use of force, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas said Monday. Court documents said 52-year-old Jesus Espinosa allegedly used unreasonable force — including
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council Monday approved its first Data Center Policy Framework, establishing a comprehensive approach for evaluating future hyperscale data center projects. The framework strengthens protections for residents, infrastructure, natural resources and utility ratepayers in El Paso. The new framework follows nearly six months of research, public engagement,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 28-year-old man has been charged with theft of property and criminal trespass after allegedly stealing a repossessed car and crossing it into Juarez, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. On July 10 at 9:32 p.m., deputies responded to a reported stolen vehicle at a repossession lot on the
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a 20-year-old man for an alleged stabbing in Canutillo. Adam Fierro faces an aggravated assault charge. At 1:48 a.m. Sunday, deputies went to the 600 block of Joe Angel Road in Canutillo for an assault report, EPCSO said. It happened in
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Over a month into monsoon season, the borderland has already seen some heavy rain — with potential for heavier rainfall next month, it’s important to prepare for the risk of floods and emergencies. The El Paso Office of Emergency Management says because the ground here is normally dry, whenever we see more rainfall, the water
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Abundant Church, which has three campuses across West, East, and Downtown El Paso, hosted their annual “Back to School: Backpack Giveaway” for the upcoming school year. The church gave away nearly 1,500 new backpacks filled with school supplies including pencils, notebooks, folders, etc. to families in the community. According
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scarp577 // Shutterstock The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $369,678 in August, 1.3% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with El Paso County announced Sunday that the El Paso County Commissioners Court has paused any decisions regarding the duck pond at Ascarate Park. Officials with El Paso County say that there will be at least three more community meetings to allow more public input on the community’s opinion
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UPDATE (9:45 AM) — The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) says that two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Northeast El Paso. A spokesperson with the EPFD says that the two individuals were taken to the hospital with serious to life threatening injuries. This comes after the El Paso Police Department
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was hospitalized early Sunday after an aggravated assault in Canutillo, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 600 block of Joe Angel Road around 1:45 a.m. One person was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The Sheriff’s Office
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A dog named Buddy has an important job at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. The small therapy dog works as a victim assistance companion alongside his handler, Lorena Garcia, helping crime victims through some of the hardest moments of their lives. “A lot of times victims come for trials
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UPDATE (July 18, 2026, 10:13 a.m. ) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning that water has been restored at the Downtown Detention Facility. The following is a statement from the Sheriff’s Office about the restoration of water service at the facility: “El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte is happy to report
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Felix Lipov // Shutterstock Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons “unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” Since then, our
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A battle over the future of the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) reached a boiling point this week as local business leaders united in sharp opposition to a massive federal modernization plan. The El Paso Chamber convened a meeting drawing nearly 70 community members, business owners, and binational stakeholders from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two undocumented migrants were arrested Monday after a stash house disruption in El Paso, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. A criminal complaint alleged U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Ysleta Border Patrol Station saw Jorge Lucero-Banda (from Mexico) and Diogenes Silva-Orozco (from Nicaragua),
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