Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking for the communities help after they say a vehicle was burglarized after the driver visits an ATM in El Paso’s Westside. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:58 A.M., the victim visited an ATM at Wells Fargo, located at 6960 N. Mesa. The suspects followed the victim to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Emergence Health Network (EHN) kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month celebrating the importance of mental health and children. In collaboration with the El Paso Zoo, EHN aims to spark the discussion of prioritizing mental health.Kids enjoyed face painting, carousel rides, a magic show and much more. The first 200 kids received free
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso native says he received a letter from the Department of Homeland Security telling him to leave the United States immediately. Adam Peña, an immigration lawyer working in San Diego, says he got the letter from DHS in April, notifying him that his parole in the U.S is
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EL PASO, Texas – Things got heated during a baseball playoff game at Pebble Hills High School Friday night. ABC-7 received word of a fight that happened in the stands during a bidistrict series game between Pebble Hills and the Legacy Rebels. Legacy is a school located in Midland, Texas. The Rebels were taking on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 has obtained new video showing the aftermath of the Sun Metro explosion that occurred at the maintenance facility on February 11. Two Sun Metro employees died from their injuries sustained in the explosion. “The east side of the maintenance building will have to be demolished,” said Sun Metro Director Anthony
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On May 1, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease all federal funding for NPR and PBS by June 30, 2025. In response to the executive order, PBS and NPR have stated that they will consider legal action to protect their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials say El Paso has a problem with lost pets, and the County Animal Welfare Department is offering a way to keep your pet safer and at home, for free. “Unfortunately, we do have an overabundance of lost dogs,” said Crystal Reyes, interim director of the El Paso County Animal
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An El Paso figure skating champion is taking her knowledge on the ice and helping train the next generation of figure skaters. 17-year-old Anna Genna-Hiroi is a junior at Coronado High School. Most of her downtime is spent on the ice. Anna told ABC-7 she started skating at just eight years old.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congratulations are also in order for a UTEP computer science professor who has been honored with a statewide teaching award. Professor Martine Ceberio has been named a Piper Professor for 2025, one of the highest honors for educators in Texas. Today, the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation announced Ceberio was among the ten recipients of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A piece of El Paso has made it to Rome. The CEO of Perches Funeral Home hand-delivered hundreds of signatures from El Paso faithful to the Vatican in the wake of Pope Francis’ death. The register book shows more than 5,000 signatures that the funeral home gathered between their 13- locations.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has been selected to enter the final stage for UNICEF’s Child Friendly Cities Initiative. The initiative is a global program that supports local governments in building communities that prioritize children in policy and economic development. There are only 6 cities in the country who are under consideration for
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by Robert Moore May 1, 2025 Election Day is coming! Your vote helps decide who leads our schools and how education dollars are spent. Use our voter guide to learn about candidates for EPISD, SISD, and EPCC school boards before heading to the polls. 👉 Read the voter guide Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to
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Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The last two remaining Gold’s Gym locations in El Paso have closed. The company announced today on their Instagram account that they are closing due to “unforeseen circumstances”. RCJ2 Enterprises, LLC is the company that owns and operates the Gold’s Gym in El Paso. They filed for a Chapter 7
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Court documents show that former El Paso ISD Police officer John Solis filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the school district on February 25, 2025. Solis had been accused of official oppression and tampering with evidence. (ORIGINAL STORY: July 2, 2024) El Paso Independent School District officials say Texas Rangers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Southwest Airlines flight returned to its gate at the El Paso International Airport this morning after an airline spokesperson says that a passenger’s cell phone “apparently ignited.” “The Flight Crew quickly extinguished and the other passengers disembarked normally at the gate,” the Southwest Airlines spokesperson explained to ABC-7 this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has already seen 34 dust events this year, surpassing last year’s total number. The dust has made it difficult for those with respiratory issues to be outside at times. Dr. Fahad Omar, the ICU Director at Las Palmas Del Sol, says that people should be proactive with their
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As temperatures rise to high 80s in El Paso, fire departments want to remind you to never leave a child, pet, or elderly person in a car — hot day or not. Fire Chief Daniel Medrano of the Sunland Park Fire Department says they get a handful of calls about locking in someone in a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly 3 years after the Pellicano Widening Project was supposed to be completed, the 3 mile stretch of road between Loop 375 and Darrington Rd. could soon have upgrades begin again thanks to a new court ruling. The construction project is managed by the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA). The CRRMA contracted
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—El Paso Locomotive FC returns home after a month-long absence for Derby Del Camino Real against New Mexico United. El Paso Locomotives forward Amando Moreno joins us to talk about the big match and what it means to play against his former team. The match will be Saturday, May 3, at 7
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tommy’s Express Car Wash is hosting the official grand opening of its new location at Mesa and Mesa Hills tomorrow, featuring a special appearance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Tommy’s Express’ community party is happening Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 4 to 7 PM at the company’s new high efficiency
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by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersApril 29, 2025 Early voting is here! Your vote helps shape the future of local schools—from budgets to classroom quality. 📚✏️ Use our voter guide to learn about candidates for EPISD, SISD, and EPCC school boards. 👉 Read the voter guide Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your
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The weather is getting hotter, and for those who like to go hiking, ABC-7 spoke with a park ranger at the Franklin Mountains State Park for tips on staying safe outside. Ranger Lydia Pagel recommends you start your hike early, so you can finish early, and avoid hiking during the hottest times of the day
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens are still seeking their accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and they are working on renovations to get it. After an inspection by the AZA showed 3 major concerns and 16 minor concerns, Zoo director Joe Montisano started on renovations to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso based band, Mariachi Leyenda Azteca’s vehicle was hit by baseball size hail as they drove home from a performance near Carlsbad, New Mexico on Friday night. Jose Pompa, the director of the band, says he checked the weather before they got on the road. Although rain was in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council just voted unanimously to intervene in El Paso Electric’s request to increase its rate. The utility has requested to amend its Generation Cost Recovery Rider to include the costs of the Texas Solar One generation facility. A city spokesperson says this is the second time this
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Update (4:02 PM): EPCC spokesperson Beau Bagley confirmed to ABC-7 today that both of the students who had their visas revoked have since had their visas been reinstated. “As of this morning, both of the students with revoked visas have been placed back into ‘Active’ status, which means their visas were reinstated.” Update (2:42 PM):
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National Youth Violence Prevention Week begins this week and is is observed every year for communities for kids and teens across the U.S. to stand against violence. This initiative started in 2001 to raise awareness on stopping youth violence all around the country to make their neighborhoods and schools safer. ABC-7 spoke with the El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today, Make a Wish El Paso granted its 1,000th wish to Colton, a five-year-old from El Paso. Colton suffers from congenital heart disease, and is all to familiar with hospitals and doctor’s offices. The surprise took place during the annual Walk for Wishes event, where Colton got the news that he
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Sunday the International Museum of Art hosted the 4th annual Las Artistas spring show. The show was free and open to the public. The event showcased 35 artists including painters, glass workers and ceramists. Organizers say the purpose is to showcase local artists and make art accessible to all while fostering cultural understanding and promoting
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