While El Paso doesn’t get extreme winter weather, borderland residents have been experiencing very cold and freezing temperatures in the past few days, that means, so are your pets. You may think your pet’s fur is enough to keep them warm, but according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs tolerate the cold differently based on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water is warning of deceptive notices sent to Northeast and Central El Paso residents after the water main break that happened this weekend. The water main break caused service disruptions for thousands of residents. ABC-7 obtained one of the deceptive flyers being distributed. It reads “Routine check up…
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UPDATE (Jan. 13, 8:30 P.M.) — El Paso ISD says its campuses in the Northeast affected by the water main break will resume classes tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14th. The boil water notice will be in place. El Paso Community College says its Transmountain campus is still without water, and will be closed Wednesday, January 14th.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ReadyOne Industries was just awarded a one-year, $5.7 million contract to manufacture Fire-Resistant Army Combat Uniform coats for the U.S. Army. The company says that this award will sustain about 100 skilled manufacturing jobs for a year. The coat enhances flame resistance, durability, and mobility for military personnel, a spokesperson
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Update (6:06 PM): El Paso Water says that crews continue to make steady progress to repair the broken water main. Read through the company’s latest update below: “Crews are making steady progress to repair a broken large water main that interruptedservice for many Northeast and Central residents. Days of pumping out and diverting water from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shark Tank is casting for Season 18, and El Pasoans are being invited to apply! The nationwide search is open now. Interested applicants can apply until the end of April here. Shark Tank has served as a launching pad for dozens of various successful businesses. Worldwide brands such as Poppi,
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Update (4:12 PM): The El Paso Chamber says that Live Nation will light the Star on the Mountain red and white in honor of the BTS World Tour coming to El Paso. The star will be lit in BTS’ honor tonight and on January 23. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — BTS, the popular South Korean
Continue Reading UPDATE (7:03 a.m.) — El Paso Water opened another location at Grandview Park. Chapin High School remains open for distribution, but it’s operated by EPISD and Fort Bliss, not EP Water. UPDATE (8:40 p.m.) — Water distribution sites will be open from 5 a.m. to midnight, according to El Paso Water. Locations include: North Skies
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former U.S. Navy SEAL was convicted of intending to use explosives against law enforcement officers at a June 2025 No Kings Day protest in California. Federal prosecutors say that Gregory Vandenberg, 49, traveled from El Paso to San Diego to attend the protest. A federal jury just convicted Vandenberg
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Homeowner Guadalupe Montiel looked around her home of decades taking in the loss from the water main break just feet away from her home. “I lost my husband barely last year in November, everything that is his is here, and for me to lose it, it’s hard,” shared Montiel. Mud
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The trial of a man accused of stabbing three people to death nearly three decades ago is set to begin Monday. Prosecutors say the victims, 59-year-old Francisco Santoni, his 28-year-old girlfriend Connie Villa and her 3-year-old son, Dante Santoni, were killed inside their home in the 1800 block of Garden Gate
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A water main break flooded a major street in northeast El Paso, causing service disruptions for some residents. According to El Paso Water’s online outage map, the break occurred at 5117 Antonio Ave. near the intersection of Dyer St. and Rushing Rd. Our ABC-7 crews saw standing water covering parts
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested a 37-year-old man on drug and resisting arrest charges following a traffic stop Tuesday night, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies conducted a traffic stop around 9:09 p.m. Jan. 6 in the 400 block of Peyton Hills after observing a traffic violation involving a black
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Elections Department will begin mailing new voter registration certificates to all registered voters next week, officials announced. The certificates are orange and will be valid from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. The department mails new certificates every even-numbered year to all active registered voters.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Robert Almonte was an El Paso Police officer for 25 years from 1978-2003. He says that Johnathan Ross did what he was taught to do, and that law enforcement can use deadly force in those types of situations. “When you think you’re in danger of being killed you’re absolutely going
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A former El Paso police officer with nearly 35 years of experience says officers often have only seconds to make critical decisions during high-stress encounters, as public debate continues over a fatal police shooting in Minneapolis. Enrique Carrillo, who spent more three decades and a half with the El Paso Police
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Update (4:16 PM): At his news conference today, DA James Montoya said that the number of pending felony and misdemeanor cases has dropped by 1,937. As of December 2025, the number of pending cases was 9,950, according to Montoya. Montoya said that his goal for the upcoming year is to hold more jury trials. “I’m
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Two El Paso beauty queens continue to celebrate following a victorious weekend. Gia Soleil Espinoza and Mia Autumn Navarro were crowned Miss Earth USA and Miss Teen Earth USA in Orlando, Florida, last Saturday. This marks the first time Texas representatives, both from El Paso, have earned the national titles in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is opening up warming centers to help residents stay warm and safe. “Those seeking access to warming centers and/or experiencing insufficient heat are encouraged to visit a warming center and/or contact 3-1-1 for more information and to connect residents with support services,” a city spokesperson said.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On January 5, a truck driven by Carlos Molinar crashed into a Northeast El Paso home. Now, Carlos Molinar’s brother, former El Paso City Rep. Joe Molinar, is confirming to ABC-7 that he went to the house that evening. Joe Molinar tells ABC-7 that he went to the scene out
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UPDATE: Members at the meeting were unhappy with Western Refining. They wanted answers for how to have more monitors to find out what is happening with the air quality. Multiple people said they live near the refinery and wanted to have lower emissions. “I have a beautiful backyard that I feel like I cannot always
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health is urging residents with disabilities and medical needs to sign up for a statewide registry designed to help first responders identify people who may need assistance during emergencies. The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, known as STEAR, allows individuals who are medically
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Borderland pizza chain is opening up its first ever spot in the Far East. The Pizza Joint confirmed on social media that Horizon City residents will also soon get to enjoy fresh slices of pizza. The new location is expected to open in a few weeks. It will be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More upgrades are coming to the Beast Urban Park in Far East. El Paso City Council approved Phase Two of a major expansion. Beast Urban Park is located on Jason Crandall Drive, which is not far from Montana Avenue in Far East El Paso. City Council awarded an $11.7 million
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating National Bobblehead Day by unveiling an officially licensed UTEP Paydirt Pete Bobblehead. The museum is offering Miner fans an opportunity to purchase one of the limited-edition bobbleheads. A museum spokesperson says that only 2,026 Paydirt Pete bobbleheads will be sold,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained a ruling Tuesday from the Texas Attorney General’s office that blocked the release of further documents from the Aug. 3, 2019 shooting to the public. The Oct. 23, 2025 ruling is in response to a City of El Paso request to withhold material under provisions of the Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Council has taken another step toward formally defining short-term rentals in the city code, a move supporters say is meant to clarify their legal status and protect property rights rather than impose new regulations. The proposed ordinance was put up for its first reading at Monday’s City
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — American rock band Interpol is coming to El Paso! El Paso Live just announced that Interpol will play the Abraham Chavez Theatre on April 14, 2026. They will be joined by Model/Actriz as the supporting act. El Paso Live says that Venue Presale tickets go on sale on Thursday, January
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP researchers have found unusually high levels in the Borderland of parasitic infection in insects that transmit Chagas disease. Chagas disease is spread by blood-feeding insects known as kissing bugs. About 6 million people worldwide suffer from the disease. The disease has a “chronic” phase that can last for decades
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Hispanics across the world are celebrating Dia de Los Reyes Magos or Three King’s day to end their holiday season. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joined Dulce Maria’s Bake Goods and More to make “roscas de reyes,” a traditional pastry shared with friends and family. It’s decorated with candied fruits and concha paste, and
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