EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Hospitals of Providence is celebrating National Doctor’s Day with breakfast and lunch festivities. They say it’s to honor and thank physicians for their commitment to comfort and heal those in need. Doctors also had the opportunity to get their car washed by the leadership team. The Hospitals of Providence is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso Fire Department received a call this morning at 7:59 about smoke in the area near the 1000 block of Texas. EPFD identified a pile of railroad ties that were on fire. The fire was then quickly knocked down and Union Pacific was contacted to remove the railroad ties.
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According to TxDOT, all lanes on I-10 East at Copia are closed due to maintenance that is currently underway. The scheduled maintenance is planned from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. We will continue to monitor this closure and report any changes on air and online.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Historical Commission is honoring the region’s rich past by reinstalling a historical marker at Lincoln Park in South-Central El Paso. The Camp Concordia and Fort Bliss marker had been damaged during construction related to the I-10 Connect Project. It was returned to its original location during
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several El Paso offices and services will be closed Monday in honor of César Chávez Day. El Paso Community College will be completely closed. No classes or services will be available. All City of El Paso administrative offices will be closed for the holiday. Regular business hours and services will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Buying a new car and getting your car fixed could get a bit pricier due to President Trump’s auto tariffs. On Wednesday, Trump said he is imposing 25% tariffs on car parts coming into the US, in addition to fully assembled vehicles. The tariffs on the vehicles are set to
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by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersMarch 27, 2025 A former El Paso Zoo employee alleges in a lawsuit that she was sexually harassed by her direct supervisor while the zoo director and a human resources employee did nothing to stop it. The lawsuit alleges Anahí Chavez Villegas was sexually harassed by her then-supervisor John
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today, ABC-7 conducted an interview with Joe Spencer the prominent attorney who represents Patrick Crusius. Crusius, the man who killed 23 people and injured 22 others in the August 3, 2019 mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart. We asked Spencer what his reaction was to the District Attorney no longer
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UPDATE: A total of 8 people were impacted by the apartment fire according to fire officials. One apartment was fully affected and 2 others had little damage. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An early morning apartment fire in Northeast El Paso has left some residents displaced Friday. No injuries have been reported, but the Red
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is in the hospital with minor injuries after they were pulled from a canal near Loop 375 and Midway, which is near Riverside Middle School. Authorities were called around 11:40 p.m. on March 27 and were told someone had fallen into the canal near the border wall. Border
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric will hold 6 community meetings to discuss the proposed $93 million rate increase. Customers could see their bill increase by roughly $22.39 a month. El Paso city council has asked the utility to host several community meetings to inform residents about the proposal. There will be 6 chances
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Canutillo ISD is reducing its nearly $6 million budget deficit by cutting workforce positions. It plans to lower the deficit from $5.8 million to $2.3 million by restructuring programs such as career and technical education, central office departments and library services. They aren’t the only school in the borderland facing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All EP Electric customers will soon be given a credit to your bills. It will happen from April to June. The utility says the average resident will see a bill credit ranging from $8.24 to $15.05. All of this comes after EPE filed an application with the Public Utility Commission
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexico Supply Chain Nearshoring Summit 2025 will take place at the El Paso Convention Center today. The summit brings together manufacturers from Mexico and potential suppliers amid discussions of impending tariffs that could disrupt agreements and market access. Industry experts will lead discussions on key topics such as manufacturing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Two families are hurting, after the death of Phoebe Copas, the woman accused of shooting an El Paso Uber driver. Both families expressed to ABC-7 that the truth about their relatives will never be known to the public. Frank Tooley cousin and pastor to Copas says he was shocked when he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors announced the sentencing of a former Morgan Stanley financial advisor accused of committing a multi-million dollar fraud scheme. Jesus Rodriguez de la Cruz, 46, received a 12-year prison sentence. Court documents state that de la Cruz defrauded Morgan Stanley and clients through “materially false pretenses, representations and promises.”
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by Robert Moore March 27, 2025 Fifteen years ago, Marina Monsisvais founded Barracuda Public Relations with a simple idea – help people connect with all the interesting things happening in El Paso. “We’ve always been a city with a lot of potential. People would say that we have so much potential, we have so much potential.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are coming to El Paso! The famous cheerleaders will be putting on a live show and auditions at the Abraham Chavez Theatre Saturday, May 31, 2025. Tickets are going to go on sale tomorrow. JUST ANNOUNCED 💘 We’re bringing Sweetheart sparkle across Texas this May! Tickets
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This month marks the somber fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic as it shut down the world. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. On March 13, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in El Paso. On March 14, 2020, schools
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Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El Paso.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff deputies arrested Richard Allen Jenkins, 42, and charged him with Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Information (50 or more counts), Theft of Mail, and Forgery of a Financial Instrument. They arrested him yesterday after a traffic stop on the 12800 block of Thackery. Deputies reported finding the following
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Following the death of Phoebe Copas, the woman accused of killing Uber driver Daniel Piedra Garcia, Garcia’s family tells ABC-7 they are left with hurting hearts and no closure. Copas was accused of shooting Garcia during an Uber ride on June 6, 2023. At the time, Copas told investigators that she
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—This spring, La Union Maze is hosting its 3rd Annual Spring Fling on April 19th and 20th, with school field trips available from April 8th to May 2nd. This family-friendly event will feature a mini Farmer’s Market, an Easter Egg Hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, and plenty of outdoor fun! The popular playground attractions—including jumping
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Watch the City’s news conference below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo has been denied accreditation by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), according the the City of El Paso. The city says the AZA Accreditation Commission cited “deferred maintenance” in older guest areas of the zoo as the reason for the denial. “There was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney James Montoya is speaking today about the state’s capital murder case against accused Walmart shooter Patrick Crusius. Montoya is speaking about the recent development, reported by El Paso Matters, that Crusius will no longer face the death penalty. Tune in to watch the news conference live
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by Robert Moore March 24, 2025 Patrick Crusius, who has admitted to killing 23 people and wounding 22 others in a racist mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart in 2019, will no longer face the death penalty, El Paso Matters has learned. District Attorney James Montoya, who took office on Jan. 1, called family members
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Community College and UTEP have kicked off their Operation College Bound. The event happened at the harmony school of science today. From now on and until May 3, 2025, they’ll make 22 stops in different High Schools in El Paso. Their collaboration aims to educate high school
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is World Tuberculosis Day, and for the occasion, the El Paso Department of Public Health is reminding the community about the importance of year-round tuberculosis screenings and services. Today aims to raise awareness about this serious, infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs. Tuberculosis can be fatal if left untreated. The department
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—On March 24, at 6 pm in San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso, the Hope Border Institute, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, and local community leaders and organizations will hold a March and Vigil in Solidarity with Migrants. March and Vigil: Monday, March 24, 2024 6 pm Rally at
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Update (March 24, 2025): County Commissioners voted four to one to move forward with the $54 million in Certificates of Obligation. Commissioner Holguin voted no. The next step is to issue a Notice of Intent for the issuance of the COs. Update: ABC-7 spoke to El Paso County Commissioner for Precinct 3 Iliana Holguin about
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