EPISD advances to Phase II in Destination District Redesign, considers school closures
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is moving forward with Phase II of its Destination District Redesign (DDR). Currently,…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve $1 million contribution to advance Downtown Deck Plaza project
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court voted 3-1 Monday to contribute $1 million from the county, to go towards the proposed…
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Jose Manuel Guzman to serve 38 years in prison for murdering sister
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The case is closed on the Canutillo man who murdered his sister in 2022, El Paso County District Attorney Bill Hicks…
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Native El Pasoan found guilty of murder in Vegas reporter’s stabbing death sentenced to life in prison
Originally Published: 28 AUG 24 13:42 ET Updated: 28 AUG 24 19:57 ET By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 7:57 p.m.…
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El Paso ISD moves to Phase II of Destination District Redesign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso ISD is moving into Phase II of its Destination District Redesign (DDR). The redesign analyzes programs, allocation…
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El Paso’s “Desert Serial Killer” to be executed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man who’s been on death row for over thirty years has a new execution date. David Leonard Wood, who had been…
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Native El Pasoan found guilty of killing journalist who exposed corruption in his office
By Julia Reinstein August 28, 2024, 1:13 PM A native El Pasoans and former Nevada politician was found guilty Wednesday of killing journalist Jeff…
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El Paso International Airport unveils new exhibit: El Imperio Ancestral Del Xoloitzcuintle
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso hosted a ceremony to unveil the exhibition “El Imperio…
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ABC-7 at 4: FBI to host Diversity Recruiting Event
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Have you ever wanted to work for the FBI? Now is you chance. The FBI will hold a Diversity Recruiting event on Friday,…
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Parents say student discharged pepper spray at North Loop Elementary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents at North Loop Elementary School in the Lower Valley are frustrated with the school’s administration after the…
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Hunt School of Nursing holds White Coat Ceremony for Fall 2024 Class
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso says they are contining their tradition of welcoming a new cohort of nursing students with the…
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El Paso City Council approves contract terms for new city manager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City council voted today on the contract terms for new city manager Dionne Mack. Mack was chosen as the new city manager on…
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American Red Cross West Texas Chapter honors 6 lifesaving award recipients at City Hall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six individuals were recognized by the American Red Cross West Texas Chapter for their heroic actions. This happened at a…
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1700° Steakhouse to hold charity dinner for EPFH
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 1700° Steakhouse is partnering with FamilyMEAL to hold a charity dinner to raise money for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger. The…
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Rob ‘Rabbit’ Pitts, co-star of El Paso-based Netflix show Tex Mex Motors, has died
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rob “Rabbit” Pitts, the co-star of Tex Mex Motors, has passed away. The El Paso-based show’s other co-star, Marcos “Scooter”…
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Two renowned muralists educate the community through artwork inspired by the neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Saturday El Pasoans celebrated the unveiling of artist Jesus “Cimi” Alvarado’s latest mural. The mural honored the…
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ABC-7 Do- Gooder: El Pasoan exchanges books for smiles
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Pasoan is spreading the joy of reading books to children through her work at a bookstore with a special mission. “The…
Continue Reading Prosecution picks apart ex-politician’s conspiracy defense in Vegas reporter’s death: ‘It didn’t make sense’
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Late last week, Robert Telles, the former Nevada politician accused of killing a Las Vegas investigative…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve UMC tax rate, select no-new-revenue tax rate for County
Update: El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved the “No-New-Revenue” County tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025 of $0.426323 per $100 of home…
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El Paso County to possibly adopt new tax rate on Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners are discussing the adoption of a new tax rate. County commissioners go through this…
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UTEP President Heather Wilson makes announcement of $12M going to research purposes
Update (August 26, 2024): The $12M that UTEP is receiving for the Regents’ Research Excellence Program will be a contribution made annually. EL PASO,…
Continue Reading EPISD’s new app has parents and teachers concerned about privacy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Independent School District has launched a new app to improve communications between parents and teachers. El Paso…
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ABC-7 Listens: Breaking down County, UMC bond initiatives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5. And while much of the focus has been on the presidential race, there are many local…
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League of Women Voters of El Paso celebrates Women’s Equality Day, calls for greater voter participation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This weekend, the League of Women Voters of El Paso celebrated Women’s Equality Day early, reflecting on the progress made…
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El Paso Police seek information on the identity of a woman captured on security cameras using a stolen credit card
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are asking the community for help to identify a woman who was recorded as she used a stolen credit card at…
Continue Reading 15th Annual Eagle in the Sun Triathalon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This morning, Ascarate Park hosts the annual Eagle in the Sun Triathalon, which features a 400m swim, 12-mile bike ride, and…
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El Paso Police locate missing 88-year-old man
Update (August 30, 2024): “John Kotowski has been located and the local silver alert has been cancelled,” El Paso Police said today. EL PASO, Texas…
Continue Reading Socorro ISD educators begin annual Walk for Success program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Educators in the Socorro Independent School District will participate in a districtwide callout event from 8:30 a.m. to…
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ABC-7 at 4: The Alzheimer’s Association launches Dementia Care Navigation Service
El Paso, TX, August 15, 2024 – The Alzheimer’s Association announced the launch of a new Dementia Care Navigation Service. The Alzheimer’s…
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