ABC-7 at 4: The Diocese of El Paso, to hold March in San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—On March 24, at 6 pm in San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso, the Hope Border Institute, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the Diocese…
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Commissioners move forward with $54 million in Certificates of Obligation
Update (March 24, 2025): County Commissioners voted four to one to move forward with the $54 million in Certificates of Obligation. Commissioner…
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Looking back on the COVID-19 anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso community is looking back on the somber fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 11th, 2020, the…
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Fire near West El Paso Albertsons fills store with smoke
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews are working to dissipate smoke at the Albertsons grocery store at 3100 N Mesa St. in West El…
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ABC-7 at 4: The second annual Elevation Fashion Show returns to El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The second annual Elevation Fashion Show: Welcome to Love Season, is back for its second annual showcase Salathia Graham…
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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso Commission for Women celebrates influential women in El Paso community
El Paso Texas ( KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Commission for Women is celebrating  women in El Paso county who have made a lasting impression in the…
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Largest Veteran Expo in Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs El paso, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and the 151st Borderplex…
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MS Warrior Walk happening Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso MS Community is inviting El Pasoans to participate in the MS Warrior Walk Saturday, March 22, 2025. The walk will…
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ABC-7 live from Mexican American Cultural Center in downtown El Paso
(KVIA) – A long-awaited addition to downtown is opening on Saturday, March 22nd. The Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) will officially open its…
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Texan mailed unsolicited plant
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA)– Commissioner Sid Miller is asking Texans to “remain vigilant and report unknown seed, liquid, and plant deliveries.” Today,…
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New Walmart shooting case hearings scheduled in April, EPISD to lose 64 students amid campus closures
by El Paso Matters Staff March 21, 2025 This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics,…
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Good Vibes Only: Local saxophonist shines bright
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Las Cruces native Orlando Madrid picked up the saxophone in middle school and hasn’t put it down since. The Mayfield High…
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Borderplex Veteran & Family Caregiver Expo kicks off today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Veterans and their caregivers will have access to a variety of resources this weekend at the Borderplex Veteran & Family…
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Texas lawmakers want to stop schools from hiring uncertified teachers
Texas schools fill vacancies from the teacher shortage by hiring uncertified teachers. Now, state lawmakers want to put an end to that. The bill, HB…
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Trump orders cuts to Education Department
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that would officially begin the dismantling of the Department…
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Las Palmas accredited for hyperbaric medicine
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Palmas Medical Center says that it is the first in El Paso to become nationally accredited for hyperbaric medicine.…
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El Paso holds first budget planning session of 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso held their first ever “pre-budget strategic planning session” for city council. City representatives met…
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New teaser for Leonardo DiCaprio movie shot in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One Battle After Another, a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio that was partially shot in El Paso, has a new teaser out today.…
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Community invited to Grocery Pick-Up event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Â El Paso Community College and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will host it’s fifth Grocery Pick-Up event on Wednesday March…
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30% off Goodwill grand opening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today only, customers can enjoy 30% off their purchase at the new Goodwill located at 700 N. Zaragoza Rd. As with other…
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ABC-7 gets preview of Mexican American Cultural Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This morning ABC-7 received a tour of the new Mexican American Cultural Center located at, located at 201 West Franklin…
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City Council creates travel fund
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso City Council voted to pass an item that will create a travel fund for city representatives. “As we were going…
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Trampoline blown by wind, difficult driving conditions
Update (3:46 PM): NMDOT just announced the closure of NM 9 both directions from Santa Teresa to the Dona Ana County Line. “Closure, NM 9 eastbound…
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At least one person seriously injured in Sunland Park crash
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — At least one person was seriously injured in a 2 vehicle car crash in Sunland Park Monday night, according to the…
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City Council to discuss federal advocacy and congressional update
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is set to discuss two federal initiatives during Tuesday’s meeting, including a proposal to strengthen…
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Chance to win $1 million with perfect March Madness bracket
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso personal injury law firm Mendez Isaac Joudi Law Firm is hosing its Second Annual March Madness bracket. The person…
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St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is celebrating St. Patrick’s day differently than it has in years past. Parts of Kansas Street and Mills Street are…
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El Paso Electric updated city council on proposed rate increase
Update: Several El Paso residents showed up to the meeting to oppose the possible rate hike. “My electricity bill is already 100 bucks a month,” El…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–National Road Safety Foundation’s Drive2Life Public Service Announcement Contest, Offers $2,000 prize and an expenses-paid…
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