EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pei Wei’s Mesa Street location has shut down. The fast-casual Asia cuisine chain closed its Mesa location, which had been located in the Promenade shopping center. The restaurant’s Google listing shows that it is permanently closed, and the Mesa location has been removed from the Pei Wei location-finder map. Pei
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Residents of Far East El Paso were awaken early Sunday morning after a loud crash sent a car into a parked vehicle in a residential driveway, according to a homeowner who witnessed the aftermath. The incident happened around 3:08 a.m., when Robert Swanson said he and his wife heard several
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water is hosting community meetings several nights this week, including today, on the proposed rate increase. The proposal would raise the average residential water and wastewater bill by almost $10 a month. El Paso Water says that for the average El Pasoan, that represents a 12% increase over
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Pasoan Grace Rendall is reflecting on her time at KSCE Life Christian Television. After nearly 37 years as the general manager, Rendall officially retired on December 31st. She was also the vice president of the company. Rendall was born in New Jersey, but she was raised in Mexico. Her parents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A lower valley neighborhood expressed concern for stray and feral cats in the area, worried they could be getting poisoned. A woman called into the ABC-7 station saying that she’s worried cats are getting poisoned. She said that authorities came into the neighborhood to speak with residents. She said cats
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Skaters say broken and missing lights at Carolina Skatepark has made skating increasingly dangerous at night, forcing some to avoid a time of day they say is usually best for skating. Guillermo Arguelles, who regularly skates at the location, said poor visibility can turn even small obstacles into serious hazards. “If
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If your New Year’s resolution is to hit the gym, ABC-7 spoke to a local gym owner who’s not going to let you fail in 2026. “Your New Year’s resolution is none of this, jumping back and forth, ‘Oh, I’m going to eat this month, but I’m going to go to the gym and work
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The new year is bringing new opportunities for people across the Borderland to focus on healthier habits, and for one local group, that starts outdoors. Community members welcomed 2026 with a New Year’s Day hike at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park, surrounded by the scenic views of the Franklin Mountains. Organizers say
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many in the Borderland are going to be asking for menudo today after their New Year’s celebrations, and Jalisco Cafe is doing its part to help out. Jalisco Cafe in the Segundo Barrio gave away free menudo for a year to five winners today. The restaurant declared January 1st “World
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Before winning the 2025 Sun Bowl game on New Year’s Eve, players for Duke missed their planned visit to Providence Children’s Hospital. Now the Sun Bowl Association is speaking out on the situation. It is common for teams to visit sick children at El Paso hospitals before the big game.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first babies born in El Paso in 2026 made their appearance bright and early January 1! University Medical Center announced that its first baby of the new year, Austin Alvarez, was born at 1:18 a.m. He was born weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces, according to the hospital. Austin Alvarez
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — An active military member spends her time encouraging El Paso youth as well as caring for homeless veterans. Her compassion driven by her own childhood experiences. “I was an at risk youth. I grew up in the system,” said Samantha Recker. While her days haven’t always been easy she spends her current days giving back
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Redfin Real Estate compiled data on the housing marking in 2025 in El Paso, TX.
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA)– Fireworks are illegal within El Paso city limits, but that hasn’t stopped many residents from traveling beyond the city line to celebrate the New Year. One of those destinations is Planet Fireworks, the only nearby retailer selling Black Cat brand fireworks in the El Paso area. Store officials say business typically
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta is the first big event the public can go to before the big game kicks off on New Years Eve. The event takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. at the El Paso Convention Center. It will begin with a mariachi performance welcoming everyone, then
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Bowl week is officially underway in El Paso as the city prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl matchup between Duke and Arizona State on December 31. Both teams arrived over the weekend and have already begun taking part in events throughout the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With just three days remaining until the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl kicks off, excitement continues to build across El Paso as teams and fans prepare for the holiday tradition. The Arizona State Sun Devils arrived El Paso on Sunday and quickly started to enjoy everything the Borderland has to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Overcoming fear is never easy, but one El Paso native says stepping outside his comfort zone led to more than he ever expected. Jacob Pace, content creator and entrepreneur, turned to social media as a way to confront his fear of being camera shy. What started as a personal challenge quickly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Students at the El Paso Independent School District are getting the chance to showcase their creativity this holiday season. This year marks the 35th Annual Holiday Card Contest. Students across the district work on holiday cards and submit them for a chance to be honored. The categories include elementary, middle and high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shoppers expecting Black Friday style crowds at the outlets on Christmas Eve were met with a different scene this year. Instead of long lines and packed parking lots, the shopping center remained relatively calm as people wrapped up last-minute purchases ahead of Christmas Day. For some, the timing was no
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A local nonprofit brought holiday cheer to downtown El Paso today, blending festive fun with fitness. The Run El Paso Club hosted a holiday-themed run at San Jacinto Plaza, encouraging community members to stay active while celebrating the season. Participants showed up dressed in Santa suits, holiday hats and running shoes,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The City of El Paso said Tuesday it’s assessing the impact after the Federal Communications Commission announced the ban of new foreign drone models. El Paso has a citywide network of DJI drones, a Chinese brand that the U.S. said poses a national security risk. The city’s drone program is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A 13-year-old girl reported that a man approached her and made inappropriate propositions in exchange for money, El Paso Police said in a news release Tuesday afternoon. The girl told police it happened outside a grocery store on Dec. 13 on Gateway South Blvd. near Kenworthy Street in Northeast El Paso.
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Binational residents in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez have been reporting longer wait times and lines at all ports of entry to cross into either city. Last-minute holiday shopping and travel are among the most common reasons more people have been crossing the border recently. ABC-7 spoke with some residents waiting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An El Paso family is asking for the public’s help in finding a 24-year-old woman who was last seen in Houston earlier this month. Sydney Marquez was reported missing after she was last seen on Dec. 11 in the 9100 block of Bellaire Boulevard, according to Houston police. She was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– PepsiCo Foods has released a new product aimed at fans of its iconic snack who may want less mess and fewer artificial ingredients. The company’s new Cheetos Simply NKD removed the familiar red dye while keeping the signature Flamin’ Hot flavor. At first glance, the chips look noticeably different. Pale in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At just 12 years old, Iker Torres is already being recognized for something rarely seen at his age: mastery of the harp. The Magoffin Middle School student has drawn attention from teachers and musicians alike for his natural ability and dedication to the instrument. But continuing his musical journey comes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational, the nation’s oldest holiday collegiate basketball tournament, returns for its 64th year this weekend at the Don Haskins Center. Tournament director Barry Kobren will join ABC-7’s Good Morning El Paso Weekend at 8 a.m. to preview the event The two-day tournament, scheduled for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the year draws to a close, ABC-7 is taking a look back at the year that was. These past twelve months have certainly been eventful, to say the least. From the return of the Trump administration to the White House, to conflicts and major geopolitical developments around the world
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) awarded El Paso County $12.8 million to support the construction of a new maintenance facility on Windermere Avenue, among other improvements. The money is coming from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission Grant Program and Grants for
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