EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As polls opened Tuesday across El Paso County, voter check-in devices, known as poll pads, experienced technical issues at some locations, according to the El Paso County Elections Department. As of just after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Elections Department says all voting centers should have the check-in software fully restored.
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UPDATE (11:57 PM) – The El Paso County Elections Department has provided an update saying when polls opened some experienced an inability to allow voters to select a party via voter check-in pads, known as poll pads. According to officials, all machines used to vote and cast a voter’s ballot have been and remain fully
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There are more than 523,000 registered voters in El Paso County, but not all will be voting today. For the primary elections, a voter must choose to align with a party. The biggest difference that a voter may see is the change between their congressional district 16 and 23 for those who live on the cusp
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 2026 midterm primary elections had their early voting period end on Friday, February 27th. El Paso County voters have shown up in near record numbers this year. The early voting numbers are much higher than the Presidential primary in 2024 and the last midterm primary in 2022. In 2022,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—The Socorro Independent School District continues to celebrate after earning the Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education Award for a third year in a row. Each year, Texas Thespians recognizes school districts that provide excellent theater education. Dr. Josey Pickett, the fine arts facilitator at SISD, said the district’s fine arts
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to help promote healthy, respectful and safe relationships. However, it’s important to keep conversations going all year long. Sandra Garcia, the executive director of the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence in El Paso, told ABC-7 this is a community issue. They want
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA)– In the Borderland, residents are reacting with concern and uncertainty following news of a global attack that has dominated headlines and social media feeds. ABC-7 spoke with several El Pasoans about their thoughts. While many declined to comment on camera, one woman said she remains in disbelief over the situation. Jennifer
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Department of Homeland Security says all of the 17 cases in El Paso, 13 cases involve detainees at Camp East Montana, a detention center at Fort Bliss. El Paso health authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza said measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. “This is not a call for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— The month of February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize the contributions and achievements of African Americans in our country. Earlier this month, the El Paso Independent School District unveiled an art exhibit highlighting prominent Black leaders. The works of art were all created by EPISD students. During a
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UPDATE AT 9:25 P.M. The Department of War, the FAA and CBP issued this joint statement to ABC-7: “At President Trump’s direction, the Department of War, FAA, and Customs and Border Patrol are working together in an unprecedented fashion to mitigate drone threats by Mexican cartels and foreign terrorist organizations at the U.S.-Mexico Border. This
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An El Paso mother traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to advocate for her 14-year-old son, who is living with a rare genetic disorder. Angelina Olivera said her son, Ryu, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive muscle-wasting disease that primarily affects boys and can significantly shorten life expectancy. Olivera attended a
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UPDATE: The ESD board did not take any action on the item, but around 30 people gave public comment on the issue. Everyone who spoke was against the facilities, and they mainly spoke about not wanting extra resources to go to another facility in the area. “It’s appalling and it’s heartbreaking,” said Daniel Rivera. “At
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, saying it is needed to combat voter fraud. “I’m asking you to approve the SAVE America Act,” Trump said. “All voters must show voter ID.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With tax season upon us, there are options available for free tax preparation assistance for those who qualify in the Borderland with the VITA Program. Watch the full interview with Linda Nuñez, Assistant Vice President for Community Development with GECU. Find the full details on the VITA Program at www.freetaxeselpaso.org.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A focus on community resources to promote mental health, overcoming stress, and resiliency for individuals and the Borderland as a whole is part of the mission of the Center for Resiliency, with ongoing monthly and special events plus services for those who register. See the full interview with Alberto Ruiz, Senior
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo ISD joined EPISD and Socorro ISD as the three school districts in El Paso County to vote against SB11. The bill requires school districts across Texas to vote on a policy that would require them to provide opportunities for prayer of the Bible or other religious texts during school time.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A jury sentenced Rene Martinez to a total of 90 years of prison time and $20,000 after Martinez was found guilty of murder and a collision involving the 2024 death of 23-year-old Juan Flores Jr. The sentence included 70 years and $10,000 for the murder charge, as well as 20
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and Destination El Paso want your help to shape the future of its Film Commissioner position. The job involves bringing “production attraction, workforce development and long-term industry growth” for El Paso’s creative world. Destination El Paso said it’s looking for feedback from filmmakers and creative
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Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how much it costs to buy a home in El Paso, TX.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Messages were released that show conversations between U.S Representative Tony Gonzales and his former staffer Regina Santos-Aviles. Gonzales represents part of far-East El Paso and is up for re-election next week. There were several messages that were released, most of them were sexually explicit. They show Gonzales asking Santos-Aviles to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Residents on both sides of the U.S. Mexico border say violence in Mexico is weighing on their daily lives, even as law enforcement officials emphasize that El Paso remains one of the safest cities in the country. The reaction follows the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio “El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing First Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Foster, who served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He worked across the nation, South Korea and Germany, according to his daughter. We thank
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett met with voters in El Paso during a community conversation focused on affordability, public safety and immigration, telling attendees she is committed to “focusing on Texans every step of the way.” The event was organized in part by the Young Democrats, whose members said they are backing Crockett
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A national nonprofit organization is set to build and donate a specially adapted custom home for an injured Army veteran in El Paso, giving him renewed independence and the ability to rebuild his life. Homes For Our Troops hosted a community kickoff ceremony Saturday to mark the start of construction
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A record number of runners took to the streets of Downtown El Paso on Sunday as the 2026 Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon unveiled a new course and welcomed its largest field since the race began in 2007. More than 700 runners were expected to compete in the full 26.2-mile
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Looking back on a lifetime and legacy for a local immigration attorney with a national impact. Carlos Spector, regarded as one of El Paso’s leading lawyers on the topic and a human rights advocate for decades, writes his last chapter as the community rallies to make sure he can return home.
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If you love all things full of thrill, danger and theater, the Paranormal Cirque returns to the Shoppes at Solana in West El Paso. At the show starting on Friday, you’ll see juggling, a wire act, hand standing act, unicycle act and crossbow act but with a horror and gory twist. You’ll even catch the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— 20-year-old UTEP student Jesus Guillermo Reyes continues to celebrate his acceptance into the Warner Bros. Campus Ambassador Program, making him the first UTEP miner to join this distinguished program. “It was my dream. If I’m being completely honest, it was my dream to be a part of something this big,” he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to a study conducted by the Journal of the American Heart Association, adults who stay up late have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. About 1 in 4 U.S. adults regularly stay up past midnight, a habit that doctors say can come with serious health consequences. Dr. Debabrata Mukherjee of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso magistrate court judge Thursday lowered the bond for an El Paso woman charged with running over a pedestrian while driving drunk. As ABC-7 reported, 62 year-old Aurora Morales was charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle for running over 57 year-old Ana Maria Paniagua after Paniagua offered
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