EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Ornelas Law will distribute over 1,000 whole turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The giveaway will happen at the El Paso County Coliseum starting at 10 a.m. and will last until all of the turkeys are gone. Each family will receive one turkey, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Construction is resuming on the Pellicano Drive Widening Project. Officials with El Paso County and the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) say they have taken “major strides to restart construction” on the project. “As the legal disputes continue, an arrangement has been made to advance construction of a portion
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Native El Pasoan Lisa Caprelli is celebrating the recent publication of her 23rd children’s book. Caprelli hopes her new book, The Flying Taco?, will inspire readers to explore the world around them. The characters are assigned the global taste tour as their project. The adventure spans five continents and features
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Immunize El Paso was awarded with a $20,000 grant, just in time for their busiest season: upper respiratory viruses. With the grant by the Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation, they plan on making vaccines accessible to people who can’t afford them. The money will be going towards expanding their outreach
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Valle Verde campus and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger hosted a grocery pickup event today. Dozens of students, staff, and faculty lined up for free food. Attendees received fresh produce like pumpkins, onions, and potatoes, as well as dry items such as pinto beans and lentils. Organizers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The longest shutdown in United States history but some borderland federal workers who haven’t received a paycheck in weeks will still have to wait for back pay. ABC-7 spoke to the AFGE local 1050 President, Gabriel Ochoa he said he has not received any guidance on when federal workers will be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Harmony Public Schools says that a contract worker at the Harmony School of Innovation-El Paso was allegedly involved in inappropriate communication and interactions with a student. The School of Innovation campus in question hosts Middle and High School students. The worker was employed by a third-party vendor and assigned to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Oscar Leeser’s Hyundai of East El Paso hosted the Grand Opening Wednesday night. The new dealership location, located at 1571 Joe Battle Boulevard, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening. Oscar Leeser, the owner of the dealerships, is originally from Chihuahua. He told ABC-7 at last night’s event that he is living the
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to recognize a form of dementia that can create emotional and traumatic impact on families. People with Alzheimer’s Disease can feel unsafe, lost and agitated. In El Paso, 16,000 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, and early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease can start as early as your 30s. The Alzheimer’s Association
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Diabetes is what many doctors call “the silent killer.” It’s a chronic illness affecting people all over the world, and can seriously affect vital organs if not treated. According to the International Diabetes Federation, nearly 600 million people in the world have diabetes as of this year. A doctor of internal medicine at The Hospitals of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You may have to pay a bit more next year due to a new fee being discussed by the City of El Paso. The transportation user fee would be a monthly charge on properties based off estimated street usage. Deputy City Manager Robert Cortinas said that the city is trying
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Red, White, and You Hiring Event is back with around 20 employers confirmed to attend. The event is hosted by Workforce Solutions Borderplex, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the Texas Workforce Commission. Some of the employers include the FBI, Texas Department of Public Safety, and El Paso Police Department.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso business woman and community leader has died. Estine Davis, died on Monday, her son Micheal Davis shared the news of her passing this week. Davis was known for her barbershop, Estine’s Eastside Barbershop. For over 70 years, her barbershop, located at the corner of Piedras and Alameda since 1960, became a
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Update (November 19, 2025): El Paso’s Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent a letter to CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott and Border Patrol Chief Michael W. Banks in reference to the shooting of an El Paso family’s dog by Border Patrol agents. Find the letter below: “Commissioner Scott and Chief Banks: “I am writing to formally request
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) is expanding to El Paso and looking to hire more than 200 skilled manufacturing and electrical workers. The company, which operates the EnTech Solutions, Excellerate, and Faith Technologies brands, estimates the expansion into El Paso represents a $81.6 million capital investment. FTI is building a 500,000-square-foot
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Northern Lights were visible across the Borderland Tuesday night! Here is a collection of the viewer photos the ABC-7 newsroom received. El Pasoan John Henderson took this photo in Colorado. “Aurora Borealis seen in El Paso, Texas.” (Courtesy: Sherri Bryant) “Taken at the round house trail parking lot.” (Courtesy:
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the state has reported more than 3,500 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, so far this year. According to the El Paso Children’s Hospital’s Infection Control Director, José Luis Salas, El Paso has seen over 20 cases so far
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As you drive through Northeast El Paso, it’s hard to miss the massive American flag waving over the Old Glory Memorial, but on Veterans Day, the site becomes much more than a landmark, it transforms into a gathering place to honor and celebrate those who’ve served. Veterans of all ages
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This Veterans Day, El Pasoans are invited to a ceremony that honors the brave service and sacrifice of veterans across the borderland. ABC-7 spoke with Donna Juarez, veteran and the president of Flags Across America who wants the community to come out and thank our veterans. There will be over 40 Rio Grand Honor Flight yellow
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chihuahua Charlie’s El Paso location is closing. The establishment posted the news on Facebook today. “From the depth of our hearts we thank you for every moment you’ve shared with us at Chihuahua Charlie’s,” the owners captioned their post. “The joy, the laughter, and your unwavering support will forever stay
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Gas System held their first community meetings today as they get ready to propose their new rate change for the state. The utility is proposing to merge their service areas across Texas, creating one singular statewide rate. Doing that would result in 27% increase for El Paso residential
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees is discussing the search for a new superintendent at tonight’s meeting. Former Superintendent Diana Sayavedra offered to retire earlier this year. Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre has been leading the district since then. Tonight’s meeting, which is happening primarily in Executive Session,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The federal judge overseeing the prosecution of the Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooter has unsealed more records connected with the case. Some other records, requested by El Paso Matters, have yet to be unsealed. Patrick Crusius killed 23 people in the August 3, 2019, attack. 23 others were injured in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first community meeting to discuss the proposed 27% gas bill increase is happening Monday. El Paso City Council, along with the Texas Gas Service, is hosting a series of community meetings about a proposed gas rate increase. The proposed increase will raise bills by more than 27%, according to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Travelers at El Paso International Airport are facing both flight delays and cancellations as airlines nationwide adjust schedules under new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directives tied to the ongoing government shutdown and air traffic control staffing shortages. Hundreds of flights have been affected across the country through midweek. Here’s what
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Downtown El Paso has seen a lot of changes in recent history. From the tearing down of City Hall to building up of Southwest University Park in its place, and major real estate investments and renovations to reversals of plans for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center at the
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by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersNovember 7, 2025 Some Socorro Independent School District employees will see their health insurance premiums skyrocket, reducing their take-home pay, after voters this week rejected a tax ratification proposal that would have generated up to $49.2 million for the district. The district had planned to infuse $5 million from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water is taking a step toward utilizing more river water for the city’s water supply. El Paso Water announced $14 million in secure funding to launch a new Surface Water Augmentation Project at the Upper Valley Water Treatment Plant. The plant is located in northwest El Paso. El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— 32-year-old Armando Eleazar never imagined he would one day be performing alongside some of today’s biggest entertainers on some of the world’s largest stages. But today, he is doing just that while staying true to his Mexican roots. Eleazar had an unconventional start to his professional career. He grew up in
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While El Paso International Airport is not on that list of the 40 major airports facing reductions, many of the international airports on that list are connecting flights for El Paso and other states. These major airports serve as connecting hubs to and from El Paso: Dallas-Fort Worth International Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor International Denver International
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