Biggest sources of immigrants to El Paso
Stacker compiled a ranking of the biggest sources of immigrants to El Paso, TX Metro Area.
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El Paso Catholics react to Minnesota shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The shooting at the Annunciation Church in Minnesota has had a profound impact throughout the country, including El Paso. The Catholic Diocese of El Paso serves over 600,000 people, and has multiple schools in the area as well. Bishop Mark Seitz says that he hopes we can get to a
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Animal Services rescues dozens of animals from ‘unsanitary’ conditions at El Paso house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City Attorney’s Office announced the rescue of more than two dozen animals found living in unsanitary outdoor conditions at an El Paso house. City staff had observed strong odors and unsanitary outdoor conditions at the house. City officials have not said where the house is located. “Earlier this month,
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Fire burns garage of house in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Fire Department crew put out a house fire in east El Paso today. Courtesy: EPFD Fire Department officials say the fire was classified as the lowest possible response level. Pictures posted by the fire officials show a house’s garage roof caved in and burned debris mixed with
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“If you see something, say something.” – El Paso officials discuss severity of threats against schools, public places
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Law enforcement officials gathered at the FBI El Paso field office Tuesday morning to discuss the severity of threats against schools and public places. The message was clear: even hoaxes or so-called “jokes” will be taken seriously and prosecuted. Representatives from the FBI El Paso Division, the U.S. Attorney’s Office,
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State programs make homeownership possible with down payment aid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most home buyers who are new to the market are not aware of the programs available to help make their dreams of owning their own home possible. The programs address many of the hurdles faced by young families, first time home buyers and those looking to go from being a
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Water main break causes local food truck to relocate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Heavy flooding caused by a water main break brought parts of El Paso to a standstill on Saturday Night. Among those impacted, popular food truck Hamburgesas Lola. The owner Ever Garcia said water swept in fast, disrupting one of the busiest days of the week. “As soon as I walked outside,
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Volunteers help clean the streets of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Tires, furniture, carpets and even piles of everyday litter were just some of the items collected during today’s neighborhood clean-up event. Organizers say events like these not only help beautify the city but also bring people together. “I just feel better knowing the community is cleaner,” one volunteer shared. The cleanup
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Water leak reported in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A water leak shut down at least one lane of Montana Avenue in Far East El Paso late Saturday, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. ABC-7 received multiple calls and emails about the water leak early Sunday morning. El Paso Water confirmed that the leak was reported just
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Western Tech announces Golf Tournament to support student scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Western Technical College announced the launch of its first annual golf tournament, designed to raise funds for student scholarships. The event, titled “Tee Up for Success,” will take place on Friday, August 29, at the Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course in Northeast El Paso. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with
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UTEP President Heather Wilson gave State of the University presentation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s annual State of the University addressed its highlights and continuous commitment to growth. UTEP President, Heather Wilson, announced that the Regents’ Research Excellence Program has now hired 33 research faculty, including four tenured professors, three associate professors, 15 research professors and 11 postdoctoral researchers. Other accomplishments include the launch of UTEP’s first artificial
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El Paso nonprofit thankful for new anti-human trafficking laws
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This week Governor Greg Abbott signed two anti-human trafficking bills into law, and the Paso Del Norte Center of Hope says this is a win for the victims. “We’ve been really grateful for the movement. At the legislature this year. We’ve seen a number of bills get passed that really benefit not
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Club de Amistad Adult Daycare celebrates client’s 100th birthday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Club de Amistad Adult Daycare Center got its party on today as one of its clients turned 100 years old. Luis Lopez spent his special day surrounded by his community and his family, getting us all in that Friday mood. He’s been with the daycare since its first opened in
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Search and rescue crew calls in helicopter to save injured hiker
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP’s Air and Marine Operations helicopter crew rescued a hiker in the Franklin Mountains State Park last night. CBP just released a photo and video of the nighttime rescue today. It shows CBP AMO El Paso Air Branch Operations officers hoisting a rescue specialist and the injured male hiker 180
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OSHA investigating death of civilian worker on Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the death of a civilian who died while working on Fort Bliss. The 1st Armored Division confirmed to ABC-7 that at noon on July 21, 2025, onsite private and Fort Bliss emergency personnel tried to save the injured worker. The U.S.
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El Paso getting $150 million in new funding for last phase of Borderland Expressway construction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Transportation Commission approved $150 million in new funding for Phase 3 of the El Paso District’s Borderland Expressway. This is the final phase of the project. In total, the El Paso District is getting $2.1 billion as part of the 2026 Unified Transportation Program, which is Texas’ 10-year
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School Districts have clear plan on implementing cellphone ban
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– School districts now have clear plans on how to implement HB 1481, which prohibits the use of cellphones, smartwatches, and tablets in the classroom. Over a month ago Canutillo ISD’s spokesperson Gustavo Reveles, told ABC-7 that the law was pretty broad so there wasn’t a lot of guidance on how to
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El Paso Zoo’s ‘well-mannered’ lion, Hodari, gets MRI at Hospitals of Providence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo’s 7-year-old lion Hodari is recovering from treatment for a “suspected spinal condition.” Hodari’s care team prepares for his MRI (Courtesy: City of El Paso) Hodari had been showing signs of mobility issues, lethargy, and tenderness while walking, so the zoo did a series of diagnostic tests,
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UT System regents approve $118 million for campus maintenance, student union fee increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is getting $118 million to fund maintenance projects across campus. The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the funds at their regular meeting today. UTEP will get the $118 million over three years. The funds will go toward addressing “critical maintenance issues.” UTEP officials say the Campus
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Westside Immunization Center reopens after gas leak
Update (August 21, 2025): The Westside Immunization Clinic reopened today. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Westside Immunizations Clinic, located at 7380 Remcon Circle, has been evacuated due to a gas leak. The city posted about the evacuation on social media this afternoon. View this post on Instagram A post shared
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Socorro ISD board appoints James P. Vasquez as superintendent
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At the Board of Trustees meeting last night, Socorro ISD trustees unanimously voted to approve James P. Vasquez’s employment contract to become the district’s new superintendent. The district has not publicly provided any details on the contract yet. Trustees discussed the contract in executive session. Vasquez has been serving as
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Beto O’Rourke returns to El Paso to host community meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Democratic leaders called on El Pasons to get involved at stand up against Redistricting. Former U.S. House Representative Beto O’Rourke was joined by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Congressman Joaquin Castro. “It’s us against all of them. The most powerful man on the planet, literally, who is backed by
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Texas House adopts controversial congressional map
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– After an almost eight hour House floor session, the Texas House adopted the congressional map 88-52 that adds five GOP seats to the state. There were enough members to establish a quorum and pass laws, two weeks after democrats left the state to dodge the redistricting vote. Democrats put forth 12
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Palenque Grill opens at Cielo Vista Mall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new Palenque Grill location just opened at the Cielo Vista Mall. The chain celebrated the opening of its newest location today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Palenque Grill celebrates the flavors of Northern Pacific Mexican cuisine. Generations-old recipes are featured alongside the restaurant’s famous margaritas and refried bean dip appetizer.
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EPISD approves new property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved the new property tax rate for the upcoming year. Watch the meeting above. Tuesday evening, the school board decided to keep the current property tax rate, at $1.0807 per $100 of property value, through the 2026 fiscal year. The
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How to stay safe on the roads during monsoon season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monsoon season is here in the Borderland. July, August, and September are the wettest months of the year, and with that rain comes dangerous driving conditions. Hydroplaning can occur with water on the roads, especially when driving at high speeds. ABC-7 spoke with Lauren Macias-Cervantes, a public information officer with
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Man wanted for assault arrested at El Paso construction site
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 35-year-oldJose Angel Enriquez after receiving information regarding a wanted individual with active felony warrants. The individual was reported to be employed at a construction site in the 10300 block of Desert Oak Court, near the intersection of Neuvo Hueco Tanks and Interstate 10. The
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City Council puts HR department in charge of finding new chief internal auditor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is taking the next step in finding a replacement for Edmundo Calderon, the city’s former chief internal auditor. Calderon announced his retirement last month, and his retirement took effect on August 1, 2025. Just a week later, City Council voted to not name an interim chief
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The Whataburger on Sunland Park is open for business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Whataburger on Sunland Park Drive has opened its doors after being closed for months. One of the oldest Whataburger locations in El Paso has been fully renovated. To kick off the grand reopening the first guests in the drive through lanes won free Whataburger for a year. One woman
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MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho partnering with Peter Piper Pizza
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho is partnering with Peter Piper Pizza for this year’s event. Children 12 and under will get in free. “Kids 12 and under will continue to enjoy free general admission to Airsho with Rocky’s Boarding Ticket,” event organizers explained. “Kids tickets and The Maverick pizza will be
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