EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dallas-based company Energy Transfer on Thursday gifted the El Paso Fire Department $15,000. It also donated $10,000 given to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank as part of the initiative to give back to West Texas communities. Brandon Kovach, Special Operation Chief at EPFD, said the money will go to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region held its 31st Annual Women’s Luncheon at the El Paso Convention Center. The inspiring program highlighted leadership, community connection, and their ongoing mission to empower women and eliminate racism. ABC-7’s 7 in the City Reporter Isabella Martinez hosted a Q&A with singer Paula
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UPDATE (April 23, 2026) — During Wednesday’s meeting, the YISD school board voted five to one to change its renaming policy. The board approved to instead allow the renaming of existing facilities under the same requirements for naming new ones. Members Cruz A. Ochoa, Carlos Bustillos (the board’s president), Chris Hernandez and Henry Rivera voted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson returned to his roots Thursday. The mayor donated $1,500 to the Andress High School boy’s basketball team to support El Paso athletics. He said he and his siblings graduated from Andress, making it a bittersweet visit. “This was a small way that I could help
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District projected an estimated $16 million budget deficit going into the new school year. At Wednesday’s board of trustees meeting, officials said they’re expecting to lose $11 million in state funding. Officials said the estimated loss is due to changes made in Senate Bill 12, which
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UPDATE: A spokesperson with the El Paso Independent School District said an “individual was detained as part of the ongoing investigation”. The district added they will take the necessary actions as per their policy regarding this incident. The district urges the community to follow the “See Something, Say Something” policy and report any concerns they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The community has a chance to give feedback and speak on a data center that may be built on Fort Bliss property. The meeting was an open forum for people to ask questions and get information on where the project is at. Before the meeting, Army officials spoke with media
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Cadillac Master Dealer Award is the brand’s highest honor and recognizes dealership teams that excel in the areas of customer service and satisfaction, sales and overall operations. Bravo Cadillac is one of only 42 dealerships in the country to earn this prestigious recognition. “The award is given based on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water said it’s monitoring Cement Lake in West El Paso for a potential dam breach risk. The utility said Wednesday its crews are trying to reduce pressure on the dam to prevent overflow that could impact roadways like Doniphan and Paisano Drive. Courtesy: EPWater El Paso Water said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said its Sex Offender Registration and Tracking unit arrested a 47-year-old man Tuesday. He had several registration violations, police said. Jesus Alfredo Cuellar faces three charges for violating sex offender registry duties, police said. Police started investigating Cuellar after he allegedly met with a 9-year-old. The SORT
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UPDATE (April 22, 2026) — The EPISD Board of Trustees approved an incentive program for eligible staff who give early notice of retirement plans or resignation, the district said Wednesday. The district said the decision comes as Texas school districts adjust to financial struggles due to recent legislation and enrollment patterns. The inventive would help
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday that Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. The spokesperson for Canutillo ISD, Gustavo Reveles, said since last year when the law passed the district received one big donation of Ten Commandments posters. “We had not posted them pending
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious running events in the world. People from all across the globe compete all year to be able to qualify, including those from El Paso. One El Paso runner did more than just qualify and finish the race. Israel Rivera helped carry
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso Police Officer was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated Friday, according to jail records. EPPD confirmed 29-year-old Jasson Isrrael Medina Rivera worked with the department. “Yes, he is an EPPD officer, and he has been relieved of duty,” EPPD confirmed with ABC-7 Tuesday. It said he
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UPDATE (April 21, 2026) — The El Paso Police Department on Tuesday said it’s investigating a suspicious death after finding a man’s body in the same area a fire burned on 1314 Magoffin Ave. The body was found at 1306 Magoffin Ave, EPPD said. The body has not been identified. Police said a demolition surveyor
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keep an eye out as the star on the Franklin Mountains Tuesday changes color in celebration of another musical artist coming to the Sun City. The El Paso Chamber and Live Nation will turn the star orange for Karol G’s “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour.” Courtesy: El Paso Chamber The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Community College is hosting a career fair Tuesday at the Valle Verde campus. The fair is open to the public until 2 p.m. at the AST Building Flexitorium in room 150, EPCC said. The third annual Earth Day “Terra Week” Career Fair will feature businesses in environmental
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Fort Bliss is holding a community listening meeting on Wednesday about a newly-announced data center project — with multiple data centers projected to be built in the region already, borderland residents are already voicing their concerns. Residents have already spoken out against Project Jupiter and the Meta data center. Now, an engineering expert at UTEP is
Continue Reading FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, who has been stationed at Fort Bliss for two years, says that ICE detained his wife, who could now face possible deportation after being taken into custody during an immigration interview. Serrano has served for 27 years and has deployed to Afghanistan on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is celebrating National Volunteer Week to honor the contributions made by volunteers and interns. The county said it organized events to recognize their efforts. On Monday, the county said it formally recognized volunteers and interns through a National Volunteer Week resolution with the County Commissioner’s Court. Tuesday,
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By Laura RomeroApril 20, 2026, 6:05 PM The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant with 27 years of service is facing potential deportation to a third country after being detained during a routine immigration interview last week. Deisy Fidelina Rivera Ortega was taken into custody on April 14 in El Paso, Texas, while attending
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A social media post from the weekend prompted a response from Canutillo ISD after “high” per-student costs were discussed. Max Grossman, the lead writer for El Paso Taxpayer Revolt, posted on FaceBook that the Canutillo ISD administrative cost per student was much higher than the other larger districts in El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County leaders say they will give Law N Paws Animal Rescue 30 days to reach a final agreement with the County as officials move forward with a long-planned park project near the rescue’s current facility. County officials discussed a proposed Memorandum of Understanding Monday during Commissioners Court, where
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art unveiled its “Minds of All Kinds” exhibit in honor of National Autism Acceptance Month, the city said. The exhibit features more than 70 works by children with autism. Empower Behavior Health collaborated with the art museum to organize the exhibit, which will be on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Latin music singer Chayanne will return to the U.S. and make a pit stop at the Don Haskins Center October 1 for his “Bailemos Otra Vez” tour. Chayanne is known for his pop, ballads and Latin rhythmns. His hits include “Tiempo de Vals” and “Bailando Bachata.” The University of Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To celebrate National Library Week, the El Paso Public Libraries and Raising Cane’s are hosting a community book drive for children in the region. Participants can donate books at the Raising Cane’s on 675 Sunland Park Drive April 23, the City of El Paso said. The drive is from 4-7
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six of Harmony Public Schools’ robotics teams in El Paso won national championships and will soon bead to St. Louis for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship. The Neo Mustangs, Harmony School of Innovation Chorus, Green Charge and Blue Lightning will represent middle school grade levels. The Galactic and Tanzanite
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The debate over the Downtown Deck Plaza is back in the spotlight this week. Both the City and County of El Paso voted in favor of tentative agreements for how the project would be handled if it moves forward. There are also important deadlines approaching later this year to make
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UPDATE (April 20, 2026) — El Paso police announced Monday it arrested a 28-year-old man for evading arrest with a vehicle Friday. According to EPPD, Miguel Angel Anchondo refused to comply when officers tried to conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of Sunland Park Drive and S Mesa Hills Drive in El Paso. Police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Police identified a 16-year-old El Paso teen as the person who died in a fatal crash early Saturday morning in the Lower Valley. Police said officers responded at about 1:44 a.m. to a crash in the 6500 block of Gateway East. Investigators reported it was a single-vehicle collision in which the vehicle lost control, slid sideways
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