UPDATE: ABC-7 spoke to the Deputy City Manager, Araceli Guerra, who says progress has been made in these payout processes. She said in the last couple of days the HR’s payroll team has conducted audits into the accounts of seven firefighters and two police officers who haven’t received their full payout. As for the progress she
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In less than a week state lawmakers will return to Austin for the start of the special session. Redrawing congressional maps is one of the top priorities. “These maps are drawn in such a way to make your vote count less. To put you in districts that, are mixed with a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is continuing to send help to Central Texas for their recovery efforts following the deadly floods nearly two weeks ago. ABC-7 spoke with Kevin Dieter, the emergency management coordinator with the city and county of El Paso. His crew is in the middle of a 14 day deployment
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District finalized its updated student dress code for the upcoming school year. District officials say they developed the dress code with input from campus leaders, families, and educators. It aims to promote safe learning environments and consistency, while simplifying expectations for students and parents. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Districts around El Paso county are still searching for guidance on House Bill 1481. The bill calls for the prohibition of cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches in the classroom. ABC-7 spoke with the Canutillo Independent School District, saying that they are creating guidelines for students but still want more guidance
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Juliet Hart Summer Enrichment Camp is an annual program for youth, held at the McCall Neighborhood. Program Highlights The camp offers a well-rounded curriculum focused on: The arts Communication skills Cultural enrichment Career exploration Location Programs are held in the Juliet Hart Educational Room at: McCall Neighborhood Center 3231 Wyoming Ave.,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 30-year-old Xavier Guadalupe Hernandez died on Sunday after a confrontation with El Paso Police Department officers, a civilian, and an off-duty officer while he was found walking along the shoulder of I-10 East and Yarbrough. ABC-7 spoke today with Hernandez’s mother, Angelica Lujan, who said she and her family feel
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department just released new information on the alleged incident in the Quik Wok parking lot involving former City Representative Joe Molinar last month. Special Traffic Investigators say Molinar reversed into a parked car. Investigators say that surveillance video shows that Molinar drove away from the collision.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Zoo announced the death of its giraffe, Juma, today. The zoo says Juma was euthanized on Monday “due to a sudden and irreversible decline in his quality of life.” Juma, an 18-year-old male, was father to two giraffes born at the zoo. Zoo officials say Juma suffered from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marcos Martinez was just 16-years-old when he died on July 4th. He died after an 18 month battle with Philadelphia Positive Leukemia. ABC-7 spoke with his family, who described him as a big kid with a caring heart. “After all this, we just wanted to be good, to be better
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) celebrated a vital medical product manufactured in El Paso. ChloraPrep cleans the skin in preparation for numerous procedures, from routine blood draws to life-saving surgeries. BD said ChloraPrep is used in 38 countries around the globe. Armando Rosales, BD El Paso’s Director of Manufacturing, told
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department identified 30-year-old Xavier Guadalupe Hernandez as the man who was tased and killed on I-10 East at Yarbrough on Sunday. EPPD says that at approximately 10 a.m., officers responded to reports of a person attempting to jump over a barrier along the highway. Police say
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The Transportation Security Administration announces that passengers will no longer need to take off their shoes at the airport when passing through security checks — and flyers at El Paso International Airport have mixed feelings about it. After almost 20 years, TSA is eliminating this security measure that leaves many concerned with safety risks. But
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Socorro, Texas (KVIA)– Today at around 5 p.m. Socorro Police were called to a suspicious item call at 10197 Alameda Avenue. When officers arrived they met with the store clerk who told them a black Pelican box was put next to a fuel a station. Officers determined the package suspicious. “Surveillance footage revealed a male
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today La Nube in partnership with Emergence Health network hosted Family Mental Health day. The event titled “Feelings Factory” was free for the first 400 visitors. Organizers say their goal is to bring attention to the importance of prioritizing your mental health and learning how to express your feelings. Noreen Jaramillo,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 200 people came out to donate blood Saturday during the Barnett Harley-Davidson blood drive in partnership with Vitalant. “We ended the day with 223 donations, which is simply fantastic. Thank you so much El Paso and Las Cruces,” Barnett Harley-Davidson owner Mark Barnett said in a Facebook post.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Public Works Department is hosting two community cleanup events Saturday morning, as part of a several-month-long campaign. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. El Paso County residents can drop off tires, bulk trash, and electronic waste at the following locations: Fabens: 199 Citizen Transfer Station Rd.,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In the month of July, the average high temperatures are around 100 degrees here in the Borderland. According to the the National Weather service, when heat enters a closed vehicle, actual temperatures inside the vehicle can reach 120°F in minutes and approach 150°F in as little as an hour. Carlos Ornelas,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Santa Teresa livestock crossing was set to open up July 21st after months of closure due to the New World Screwworm, a flesh eating parasite found in Mexico. But after a new case was found in the Mexican state of Veracruz, the crossing is shut down once again, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The floods in Ruidoso have displaced nearly a dozen horses, including some belonging to the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. An El Paso man is doing his best to help out those who are affected. Joe Uranga recently purchased property that came with a handful of stables and open area. He’s offering
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Dinner Theatre’s production of The SpongeBob Musical opens tonight July 11. ABC-7’s Sarah Coria is a part of the ensemble and gives us a backstage look at the preparations. Show Dates and Times: Dinner Performances (6:30 PM Dinner, 7:30 PM Performance): July 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24,
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ABC-7 got a first look of Emergence Health Network Day at La Nube — a family-friendly event that promotes emotional wellness with discovery and play. EHN and La Nube partnered up for National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month for what they say is to raise awareness about the unique mental health challenges that racial and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 spoke to some local businesses who said ongoing construction along Montana Avenue continues to impact them. Construction for the Montana Project began in 2019 and is expected to be completed in 2027. According to TxDOT El Paso, the project from Global Reach to Loop 375 is set to improve mobility
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Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the El Paso metro area using data from Niche.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Plaza Theatre announced Jurassic Park in Concert is coming to El Paso later in the year. The music of the 1993 film will be performed by the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. Audiences can watch the movie while musicians perform the score written by legendary composer John Williams. The concert
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by Robert Moore July 10, 2025 Eight defense attorneys who represented the man who killed 23 people at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 were paid $745,000 to defend him against federal hate crimes and weapons charges, according to a document filed in federal court this week. Patrick Crusius, who will turn 27 later this month, pleaded
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A Fort Bliss soldier and his wife are in the hospital with serious injuries after getting caught in the Ruidoso floods, leaving their two young children dead. The family was caught at the wrong time while they were just on vacation in Ruidoso, where they’d then lose their 4-year-old Charlotte Trotter and 7-year-old Sebastian Trotter.
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Update (8:15 P.M.) – El Paso Police say Jazmin Munoz has been located. UPDATE – Police are now looking for 21 year-old Ian Rodriguez as suspect in connection to the disappearance of Jazmin Martina Munoz. A CLEAR Alert has also been issued for Munoz as law enforcement officials believe her disappearance poses a credible threat
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Traffic Investigators are at the scene of a crash in Northeast El Paso. It happened at Gateway North and Kenworthy Street. Right now the turnaround from Gateway South to Gateway North is closed. Police say the call came in at 7 p.m. We’ll bring you the latest information on
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El Pasoans are also working to help Central Texas flood victims in any way they can, but one woman couldn’t sit on her hands once she found out about the floods. “As a human being, you can’t help but not feel their sorrow, their pain,” says Ashley Culver, a U.S. Army Veteran. Culver says when
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