EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The third defendant in the Young Park case is set to stand trial, April 1. Josiah Ontiveros, the youngest defendant, has been charged with three counts of murder for the shooting and killing of 16-year-old Andrew Madrid, Jason Gomez, 17, and 18-year-old Dominick Estrada. Two other defendants of the four, Tomas
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Bodega Loya is a community staple for fresh and local produce in Socorro, and now they’re celebrating their 5th year anniversary. ABC-7’s Nicole Ardila joins owners Ralph and Marty Loya, who come from generations of family farmers to talk about the history and work behind Bodega Loya. They both believe in contributing to a healthy food
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Maraton Refinery in Central El Paso is one step closer to getting their air quality permit application approved. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said the permit application meets all state and federal laws and can’t be denied because it meets all requirements. The refinery and commission held a
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The days are longer and warmer and that means being more active outside. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and doctors want you to prevent a lifelong injury to the head. They can range from mild traumatic brain injuries like a concussion, to severe traumatic brain injuries, where someone is in a coma and needs neurosurgery.
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UPDATE: ABC-7 spoke with the Congresswoman about the allegations surrounding her staffer that was accused by DHS of impersonating a lawyer. DHS says that the staffer impersonated an attorney from September 2025 to January 2025 in order to get into Camp East Montana and speak with detainees. Escobar said the allegations were unfounded. Escobar did
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court has officially renamed March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Appreciation Day following allegations that Chavez abused “young women or minors,” according to United Farm Workers. The court approved the change Monday as part of an update to the county’s Holiday Leave Policy. County-designated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A minor is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed with ABC-7 Monday. EPCSO said it happened just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of Desert Meadows Drive and Greg Drive near East Montana Middle School. The sheriff’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez obtained a temporary restraining order to shut down the Dirty Laundry bar in East El Paso, Sanchez said Monday. Authorities describe the bar as a “common nuisance” with more than 280 emergency calls to the bar over the last two years. The El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man driving a motorcycle died after crashing into an SUV in East El Paso, El Paso police said Monday. The EPPD Special Traffic Investigations unit said it happened at the 11800 block of Pellicano Dr. Saturday night. It said 67-year-old William Page drove his motorcycle and failed to yield
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office released its 2025 Annual Report, which highlights a 14% reduction in crime, EPCSO announced Monday. The report comes after Sheriff Oscar Ugarte’s administration’s first year. In 2025, EPCSO said it responded to more than 153,000 calls and more than 45,000 traffic stops. EPCSO said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council voted to deny the Texas Gas Service’s proposed interim rate increase and stop new rates from implementing for 45 days, the city said Monday. The proposed interim rate increase is part of the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP), which allows utility rates to adjust to
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UPDATE (April 13, 2026) — The FBI El Paso Field Office is gather additional information about the scheme, a DOJ spokesperson said Tuesday. The DOJ said victims of Johnson’s crimes can submit their information here. The DOJ said those who have information relevant to the investigation can also enter submissions. UPDATE (3:35 p.m.) — Mayor Renard
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UPDATE (1:55 p.m.) — El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz released a statement on Corbett being named the pope’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. He said, in part, quote: “I give thanks to God for the appointment of Dylan Corbett of the Hope Border Institute to the Dicasteryfor Promoting Integral Human Development by our Holy
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last week, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz released a pastoral letter on immigration and border security in our region. In it, he specifically addressed mass detention and mass deportations in El Paso, calling them a “grave moral evil.” Now, ABC-7 Xtra host Andrew J. Polk sat down with the local religious leader one-on-one.
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High school seniors are preparing for a new chapter coming up in a few months, and college enrollment season can be stressful for a student to handle on their own. Operation College Bound is a partnership between EPCC, UTEP and local high schools to assist students on whatever help, answers they may be looking for.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—In a few short weeks, BTS will make two stops in El Paso. It’s part of the biggest global K-Pop tour of all time, which spans 34 regions and 79 shows. On May 2 and May 3, the BTS World Tour will make its arrival at the Sun Bowl Stadium. However, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle in East El Paso, according to the El Paso Fire Department. El Paso Police confirmed the crash happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of N. Zaragoza Rd. and Pellicano Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Families got out of the house this morning to attend a community block party hosted by the YWCA, bringing neighbors together for a day focused on fun and connection. Organizers said the family-friendly event was designed to offer something for everyone. Activities included Zumba classes, tumbling demonstrations, access to a pool
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UPDATE (March 27, 2026) — The victim’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Airbnb over the carbon monoxide poisoning of two El Paso siblings, according to documents. The lawsuit filed Feb. 6 in a California superior court. The Dolman Law Group is representing the Morales family. They allege Airbnb failed to require carbon monoxide
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Meta announced an expansion to the scope of the El Paso Data Center this morning during the Borderplex Alliance’s Global Border Summit. Meta broke ground back in October 2025 and with today’s announcement, the center’s capacity will grow to 1 gigawatt. The expansion also means an investment increase of $10
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The War Eagles Air Museum will host the Flying Legends of Victory Tour from April 23–26, 2026, at 8012 Airport Rd in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, to give the borderland community a unique opportunity to experience and fly aboard historic WWII aircraft like the B-17 and B-25. What: Hosting the Flying Legends of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District invited families and students at Mesita Elementary School Wednesday at its Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos Gifted & Talented Expo and Showcase. The event featured student work done in the district’s only language magnet program. Mesita Elementary and Mesita Early Childhood Development Center showed off their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to IQAir, El Paso was the most polluted major city in the country in 2025. Of the top 25 populated cities in the country, El Paso had the highest PM 2.5 score. PM 2.5 is particulate matter that is smaller than 2.5 microns, and it’s a catch all term
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EL PASO, Texas / CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Monday, the renegotiation of the Free Trade Agreement, or USMCA, between Mexico, the United States, and Canada got underway, a development announced by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum weeks ago. According to the Mexican Importers and Exporters Association (ANIERM), the USMCA trade agreement sustains Juárez’s economy
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Andress High School Marching Band welcomed city and business leaders to a sold-out State of the City address. Johnson highlighted progress in police and fire services but said drunk driving remains a concern. “One accident is way too many. We can do much better. So we’re going to be making
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This week, the Humane Society of El Paso will be taking animals to PetSmart locations all over El Paso. Customers will have the opportunity to meet and fall in love with the animals while making triple the impact. Not only are they giving their new pet a home, but they’re also helping another animal who
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Catholic Diocese of El Paso and the HOPE Border Institute are holding a march at San Jacinto Plaza today. They are calling for an end to mass deportations. Bishop Mark Seitz and other local community leaders will be at the march and will be speaking as well. In a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over two months after 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz from Nicaragua was pronounced dead while under ICE custody at Camp East Montana, his family was able to pay their last respects to him. ABC-7 reported back in January that Randall Kallinen, the attorney representing Diaz’s family, had just started an investigation
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County commissioners questioned elections vendor KNOWiNK on Monday after a primary election day malfunction with electronic poll pads slowed voter check in across the county. The issue, which occurred during the March 3 primary, affected electronic poll books used to verify voter identity and collect signatures, but did
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is hosting 6 community meetings over the next two weeks as they make new policy framework for data centers in the city. The first one was held at the Don Haskins Rec Center in West El Paso. Nearly 100 people were inside as they all
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