Two year anniversary of De Soto Hotel fire in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday, Feb. 4 marks two years since the De Soto Hotel fire in downtown El Paso. Destructive flames left the city’s skyline…
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Rebuilding Together El Paso: Transforming Homes, Changing Lives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rebuilding Together El Paso, a nonprofit organization, is making a significant impact by providing safety and health-related…
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Watch: Sunday Mass by the Diocese of El Paso, February 4, 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is proud to partner with the Diocese of El Paso to bring our viewers Sunday Mass February 4, 2024. This week’s Mass…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Azul Cielo Townhomes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Azul Cielo Townhomes, a collaborative project by North Pass Development Team, Raiz…
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Las Vegas is gearing up for Super Bowl 58, what to expect
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The defending Super Bowl champs, Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are heading to Vegas Sunday, a week ahead of…
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Socorro Middle School hosting Latino Literacy Nights
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Middle School will host a series of Latino Literacy Nights for the school’s students and parents starting Feb. 2…
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El Paso prosecutor allegedly involved in hit-and-run
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A prosecutor under DA Bill Hicks allegedly fled the scene of a hit-and-run incident and the DA office says “his behavior…
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El Paso treasure hunt could lead you to $1,000 prize or free smoothies for a year from Tropical Smoothie Cafe
El Paso, TEXAS — A month-long treasure hunt is promising to give you an opportunity to learn about El Paso’s history and culture before you have the…
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President of El Paso Chamber and El Paso’s mayor at odds over “call to action” letter sent to members of the chamber
EL PASO, Texas — The President of the El Paso Chamber sent a letter titled, “”Call to Action: Advocating for Transparency and Opportunity in Local…
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El Paso ISD secures highest number of All State student musicians in region
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District has secured the highest number of All-State student musicians in the region, two ranking…
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Federal jury sentences El Paso dealer to decade in prison for selling fentanyl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 56-year-old Gary Everett Rinker will spend the next 130 months in prison after a federal court found him guilty of…
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El Paso public figures to take part in Special Olympics Polar Plunge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of dollars are raised every year for Special Olympics Texas & the El Paso area through the Polar Plunge, and…
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Texas VFW names El Pasoan as Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced that El Pasoan teacher Chandra Chapman was selected as the…
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El Paso City Council hosts public strategic planning session
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is inviting the community to their public strategic planning session, today. This opportunity allows…
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Former El Paso Police Officer accused of stealing from hit-and-run victim
Update (August 2, 2024): Morales has several settlement conferences scheduled, from September 2024 through March 2025. There are also two jury trial…
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New Details: Man accused of assaulting neighbors in Northwest El Paso facing 8 charges
Update: New court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal that Guerrero’s wife told first responders her husband suffered from a mental illness and was…
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Four EPISD high school mariachi bands qualify for state competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four El Paso Independent School District high school mariachi bands have qualified for the 2024 UIL State Mariachi Festival.…
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Military Child Education Coalition conducting a training and education summit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) and the national advocate for Purple Star Schools, is conducting a training…
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El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens launching free educational zoo adventure programÂ
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is expanding its existing outreach program, and is launching a free, educational Zoo…
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Five SISD schools qualify for state mariachi festival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five Socorro Independent School District high schools qualified for the 2024 UIL State Mariachi Festival after earning…
Continue Reading Shoppes at Solana celebrates partnership with Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Shoppes at Solana celebrated a strategic partnership with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting…
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New Raiz federal credit union Stanton branch inaugurated through a ribbon-cutting ceremonyÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Raiz Stanton branch was held Tuesday, January 30, from 3:00…
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Grand Opening: New El Paso bar pulsing with reggaeton, celebrating city’s history
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New El Paso bar Vicio is hosting a grand opening celebration Friday, February 2, 2024. “Immerse yourself in a cultural…
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CHILDREN AT RISK organization receives $100,000 grant to support Children’s Immigration Network
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Â CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R), a leading research and advocacy organization, announce the receipt of a $100,000 grant from the…
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Savannah, El Paso’s beloved elephant, has died
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo announced the death of the beloved Asian elephant Savannah Tuesday afternoon. City officials say Savannah…
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El Paso City Council discusses police gender-diverse policies
UPDATE:  The El Paso Police Department presented it’s new gender inclusive policies which will affect interactions with the community. The new…
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City Council to address community concerns on commercial truck traffic at the Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, City Council will discuss plans for the modernization of the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA). The focus of the discussion…
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Police: Teen was drinking, speeding when he crashed car, killing passenger
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say speed and alcohol are to blame for a deadly collision early Saturday morning. Special Traffic…
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Texas Supreme Court hears arguments at UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Supreme Court of Texas visited The University of Texas at El Paso on January 29 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to hear oral…
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One man dead after Pointe East shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One man is dead after a shooting at the 1900 block of Pointe East. El Paso Police received a call at 5:17 a.m. on Sunday,…
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