EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting Sunday, Sun Metro is bringing changes to its system; riders can expect new routes and schedules. Route and schedule changes come with Sun Metro Rising, the City of El Paso said. “We are making it so that the rides, the trips that you do are quicker, faster, get to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With Fourth of July celebrations less than a month away, El Paso Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to take steps now to keep their pets safe during what is historically one of the busiest times of the year for lost animals. Animal welfare officials said shelters across the country
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will open four cooling centers beginning Monday, June 15, to help residents stay safe during the summer heat. County officials said the centers are expected to remain open through Aug. 15 as temperatures climb across the Borderland. El Paso typically experiences temperatures above 100 degrees during June,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported the City of El Paso approved a new ordinance requiring short-term vacation rental owners to contribute to El Paso’s hotel occupancy tax (HOT). The city said this will create a more equitable lodging tax structure while generating an estimated $3.5 million annually to support tourism-related investments throughout the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Office of Field Operations Port of El Paso said Customs and Border Protection officers rescued five people hidden inside rail hoppers trying to cross into the U.S. Among the five rescued were a 28-year-old mother and her 12-year-old son, officials said in a social media post. The hoppers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police and U.S. Border Patrol agents are rescuing a person from the Rio Grande Friday. El Paso police said it happened at the 20 Rio Grande Levee, which is next to the Border Highway in Segundo Barrio. The call came in just after 1 p.m., according to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During warm months, it’s important to take extra care of your skin! You can spend time outdoors without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin. Dr. Zainab Mohammodu is a board-certified dermatologist. She sees patients at Epiphany Dermatology in El Paso. She said there’s a reason why El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man suspected of a hit-and-run. At 6:17 p.m. that day, deputies went to the intersection of Desert Meadows Drive and Montana Avenue because the crash injured people. Investigation revealed the driver of a Dodge Ram truck hit another vehicle and drove
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As we continue under triple-digit temperatures, experts say you should never leave anyone in a car, even for just minutes. “Look before you lock” means always check your backseat before leave your car, or else severe problems or death can begin in just minutes. Children and elderly are the most vulnerable if left behind in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Lily Rodriguez continues to raise money for wildlife following her participation in Colossal’s JR. Ranger Competition. It’s a nationwide campaign that raises awareness and funds for the National Wildlife Federation. The 8-year-old campaigned around her neighborhood and raised funds to advance in the donation-based competition. The winner earns $20,000 and enjoys
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained a copy of a letter an El Paso Independent School District teacher received Tuesday. The letter mentions EPISD school board’s plan to cut 54 teacher positions following financial struggles. The letter said, “After careful consideration and extensive review of the District’s financial needs, the District has made the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County partnered with the city’s zoo to show off a new A.I.-powered tour kiosk Thursday. The kiosk is part of the county’s Tourist Kiosk Program, which aims to connect residents and visitors with local attractions, activities and historical sites, the county said. Right now, the county said
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $750 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment funds went to more than 65,000 Texas teachers — including some in El Paso County. TIA aims to keep the state’s most effective educators in the classroom while helping them get more pay, Gov. Abbott said. He said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the U.S. Men’s National Team playing its first World Cup game Friday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent remarks honoring Ricardo Pepi and Alejandro Zendejas for their selection. The players will represent El Paso on soccer’s biggest stage. Rep. Escobar made the remarks to the Congressional Record Thursday. “I rise today
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso City Council voted 6-2 on Tuesday to direct the city manager and city attorney to develop a policy to safeguard taxpayers from covering public safety and venue costs when candidates visit the city on the campaign trail. The policy would include an upfront deposit to cover projected event
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will start collecting Hotel Occupancy Taxes on short-term rental properties to support tourism investments. The tax is expected to generate an estimated $3.5 million annually, according to the city. A short-term rental is usually a residential dwelling unit, apartment, condo rented to overnight
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge recommended Public Utility Commission approval for El Paso Electric’s resiliency plan Wednesday with some changes. EPE filed the application in December 2025. It’s system resiliency plan initially requested $328 million from Texas regulators over the next three years to make the power grid stronger and more reliable. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly murdering a 47-year-old man, they announced Wednesday. On June 6, the victim, Alberto Bustamante, died from assault injuries to his head after an assault May 18, according to the El Paso Police Department. After an investigation, police said Stefon Anthony Bonito
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The FIFA World Cup begins with Mexico vs. South Africa playing in Mexico City and El Pasoans are looking for watch parties to celebrate. The Shack is offering World Cup 2026 cups in Mexican and USA colors, giving jerseys away and offering happy hour when the game starts at 1 p.m. They’re expecting Thursday’s game
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sarah Zambrano is the epitome of strength and determination. She’s a crossfit competitor, a runner, and a mother of two. What you can’t see on the surface is how much she’s dealing with on the inside. She has been diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis, and lives with chronic, debilitating pain.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas appeals court kept a lower court’s decision that the City of El Paso’s franchise fee on El Pasoans’ water bills is an illegal tax. The fee was implemented in 2015 and relocated to city departments, according to former state Representative Joe Pickett. The purpose of the fee was
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UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — ABC-7 obtained the arrest affidavit for Ruth Julieta Flores and Cecilia Rocha-Lucero. Both detail the two allegedly witnessing Josue Urrutia yelling at students and failing to stop or report him. Documents alleged that on May 5, Flores failed to report Josue Urrutia, who allegedly grabbed a student and yelled in his
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UPDATE (June 10, 2026) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying it followed department policy when it came to responding to the in-custody death. On March 20, 46-year-old Roel Contreras died from acute methamphetamine toxicity with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease listed as a contributing factor, according to the Office of the Medical
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — St. Pius X Catholic Parish announced the closure of St. Pius X Catholic School Wednesday. The parish said the school’s enrollment fell since the COVID-19 pandemic and caused financial challenges. According to parish leaders, current and estimated enrollment numbers indicate an annual operating deficit totaling more than $300,000. Keeping the
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by Elida S. Perez The Texas 8th Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld a lower court’s decision that the city of El Paso’s environmental franchise fee tacked on to residential water bills is an illegal tax. The court ruling Tuesday creates the possibility that the city could have to refund tens of millions of dollars collected since
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso remains under an ABC-7 First Alert for triple-digit temperatures ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather Team is tracking throughout this week. The borderland is no stranger to the summer heat, with some playgrounds the one at Crestmont Park having covers over them to limit sun exposure. Earlier today one El Pasoan in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Five recent University of Texas at El Paso graduates have been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Wednesday, UTEP named the five alumni that now have the opportunity to teach and research around the world. The Fulbright Program gives fellowships for research, teaching and graduate studies in more than
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office charged a man for allegedly driving away from a crash scene and resisting deputies during arrest. Sunday, deputies went to the intersection of Chicken Ranch Road and Socorro Road in San Elizario for a crash. EPCSO said information indicated the driver of a Mazda
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UPDATE (2:06 p.m.) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego released a statement about Wednesday’s evacuation at the county courthouse after a reported suspicious package. “This morning, June 10th, a suspicious package was received at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse, prompting the immediate evacuation of county employees, visitors, and members of the public as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is bringing a cast of accomplished Broadway performers to El Paso, including Kathy Voytko, who plays Mrs. Potts, and Javier Ignacio, who portrays Cogsworth. Voytko’s Broadway credits include The Music Man, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and Tuck Everlasting. Ignacio, a New York
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