EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A viral comedian is bringing El Paso and Juárez together with a volleyball game across the border wall. The game happened at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. There was a small group on the U.S. side and an even smaller group on the Mexico side. Skweezy Jibs posted about the event on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On July 1, the two-year wait will finally be over for the UTEP Miners as they embark on a new era in the Mountain West Conference. For Athletic Director Jim Senter, it’s been quite the journey. When he took the job at UTEP in 2017, fans were hopeful he would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There are many parts of the criminal justice system – and all rely on information. The who, what, when, where, why and how of a crime are critical to progress to being solved and prosecuted. And for nearly 50 years, Crime Stoppers of El Paso has been working to gather tips
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council will talk about including advocacy support for policy to protect residential ratepayers from utility costs of data centers in the city’s 90th Session State Legislative Agenda. The directive was proposed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott through a letter to the Public Utility Commission of Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the El paso County Constable’s Office Precinct Six said deputy constables arrested a Chuco Tango gang member for allegedly violating his parole. According to the constable’s office, deputy constables with Precincts Six and Four went to a home at the 3100 block of Douglas Avenue near Montana Avenue in
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UPDATE (6:17 a.m.) — All lanes are now open. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All eastbound lanes on Montana Avenue just before the intersection of Joe Battle are closed after a crash. According to the Texas Department of Transportation the crash happened at around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This July, El Paso Community College proudly presents William Shakespeare’s “Taming of The Shrew.” Instead of purchasing a ticket, EPCC asks attendees to bring one non-perishable food item. The show will premiere on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., and will run through July 19, 2026. Showtimes are on Fridays and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Within the last week, El Paso Animal Services has seen an expected but significant increase in missing or unhoused pets as the summer begins and the Fourth of July holiday nears. According to EPAS, nearly 600 pets have been entered into their two local facilities in the last week alone.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Brian Kanof, a photographer who chronicled El Paso life and its athletes for more than five decades, has died, the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame said. He was 77. Kanof began photographing the city in 1967 and spent years shooting news assignments for the El Paso Times. His portfolio
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bobby Pierce Long turns 100 this Father’s Day where he was surrounded by family and friends at the Woman’s Center of El Paso to commemorate his life in the Navy and decades of community service. Long was born in Fabens, Texas and grew up in a shelter near El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso police are investigating a reported stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon in East El Paso. Police responded to a call about a stabbing at 12125 Montwood Drive at approximately 4:15 p.m. Saturday. According to police, officers were unable to locate either a victim or a suspect at the scene.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some El Paso fathers got an early start on Father’s Day celebrations Friday by cruising in style at the fifth annual Father’s Day Cruise-In hosted by Car Parts Machine. The gathering featured an impressive lineup of classic cars, muscle cars and lowriders, drawing automotive enthusiasts and families from across the area.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Community members gathered at the historic Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso for a free public screening of the Spanish-language version of the action comedy superhero film “Green Ghost,” hosted by Charlie Clark Nissan and INFINITI of El Paso. The event celebrated the Spanish language release of the film, which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Team USA soccer group is back on the pitch Friday afternoon after a thrilling 4-1 victory over Paraguay in last week’s World Cup match. El Pasoans will gather to witness what the team has in store for the match against Australia. During the match, ABC-7 spoke with FC Dallas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family lost its Lower Valley home and pets after a house fire that led to an explosion. Now, they’re asking for the community’s help. Valerie Holguin, her mother and brother lived in a trailer. The siblings were at a graduation party when their mother called. “I thought
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso tradition returns next Friday for its 49th season. VIVA! El Paso will once again reconnect the Borderland with music and stories representing the Borderland. VIVA! El Paso said the show takes on McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater June 26 through Aug. 1. Set against the Franklin Mountains, VIVA! brings
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer break, a select group of El Paso educators will take part in a unique, real-world training and take their findings back to the classroom. Since 2023, Council on Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development’s (CREEED) Educator Externship Program has partnered with regional businesses to provide educators with a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hospitals of Providence on Friday named Victoria Gonzalez as its new chief executive officer for the Memorial Campus and Children’s Hospital. Gonzalez has worked for THOP since 1995, the hospital said. She served in several leadership roles, including group chief financial officer over the El Paso market. She graduated
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Strap on your cowboy boots and hat because Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo is back in El Paso this weekend. The spirit of the American west returns to El Paso on Friday at the El Paso County Coliseum for three days. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins special guests to give a live sneak peek of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— This Summer, some Borderland students took a break from their phones and tablets and perfected their chess skills! The second week of June marked the 8th annual Chess Camp at Reyes Elementary School. The week-long event was organized by El Pasoan Mark Fooladi. This year, over 50 students signed up. Fooladi
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UPDATE (5:55 p.m.): EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Electric spokesman Daniel Perez told ABC-7 this project will not impact ratepayers. “It’s a generation facility for a specific customer. And that specific customer will be paying for those costs. There’s nothing here that would impact any other any of our other customers,” Daniel Perez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens welcomed a new resident, the City of El Paso announced Thursday. Dan, a 19-month-old giraffe, moved to the Sun City from a Nebraska zoo in May. Dan stands at 12 feet. He’ll soon live with Gigi, the zoo’s female giraffe, and they will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced one of its lieutenants graduated from the FBI National Academy in Virginia. Lieutenant Oscar Torres graduated shook hands with FBI Director Kash Patel as he walked the stage and took his diploma. “Lieutenant Torres’ graduation from the FBI National Academy is a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested two people after helping El Paso County Animal Welfare with an animal cruelty investigation, the County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Myalena Morales, 25, and Carlos Jasso, 30, are accused of leaving a dog in a small space with poor conditions. Authorities found a severely malnourished dog at a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After a memorable run on American Idol, El Paso native Julian Kalel is returning home to thank the community that supported him throughout his journey. Kalel will perform at Country & Color in Downtown El Paso on July 4th, just weeks after appearing in the American Idol finale and sharing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso showed off renovations at Fire Station No. 24 in East El Paso. The $2.45 million renovation project modernized the station with technology updates, the city said. The 2019 Public Safety Bond Program funded the renovation project, according to El Paso Fire Chief Johnathan Killings.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso will host a free watch party for Mexico’s second World Cup match against South Korea at Cleveland Square Park in Downtown El Paso. Fans who attend can also take part in free snacks, prizes and soccer player card trading, while the game is played
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by Claudia Lorena Silva The Socorro Independent District adopted a balanced budget for the second year in a row and is looking to start rebuilding its savings next year after a decade of spending more than it generated in revenue. The SISD board voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a $462.1 million general fund budget with a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 55-year-old man has been arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation involving a hidden camera in a home. On Jan. 20, 2026 deputies responded to a call on Talbot Avenue. The sheriff’s office says a resident at the home discovered a suspicious device inside a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District voted 5-1 to approve the budget for next school year. They also have a $12 million budget deficit for the year and hope to balance it by the end of the school year. Superintendent Xavier De la Torre said that the main goal for the
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