EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso community is looking back on the somber fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization designated the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. Just two days later, on March 13th, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in El Paso. The days
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews are working to dissipate smoke at the Albertsons grocery store at 3100 N Mesa St. in West El Paso after a nearby fire broke out early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for EPFD says they received a call just before 2 a.m. Sunday from an Albertsons
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The second annual Elevation Fashion Show: Welcome to Love Season, is back for its second annual showcase Salathia Graham explains how you can attend the event.
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El Paso Texas ( KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Commission for Women is celebrating women in El Paso county who have made a lasting impression in the community. Dr. Manuela Gomez who is a 2024 inductee and Dr. Abigail Tarango who is a new inductee and will be honored this year.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs El paso, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and the 151st Borderplex Community Veterans Engagement Board the City of El Paso is hosting the Borderplex Veteran & Family Caregiver Expo. The city says the free two day event aims to inform, educate, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso MS Community is inviting El Pasoans to participate in the MS Warrior Walk Saturday, March 22, 2025. The walk will start at 8:30 AM at Memorial Park to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and support those impacted by the condition. Memorial Park is located at 1701 North Copia
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(KVIA) – A long-awaited addition to downtown is opening on Saturday, March 22nd. The Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) will officially open its doors, offering a space dedicated to celebrating art, heritage, and community. ABC-7 Anchor Paul Cicala will be live at the state-of-the-art center in our 4, 5 & 6 p.m. newscasts. As described
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA)– Commissioner Sid Miller is asking Texans to “remain vigilant and report unknown seed, liquid, and plant deliveries.” Today, Miller is reporting that the Texas Department of Agriculture has collected 311 unsolicited seed packages across 64 locations, along with a live plant being mailed unsolicited to a Texas resident. He is urging Texans
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by El Paso Matters Staff March 21, 2025 This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Judge Schedules More Hearings in Walmart Shooting Case Hearings into claims of prosecutorial misconduct in the 2019 Walmart mass shooting case will resume
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Las Cruces native Orlando Madrid picked up the saxophone in middle school and hasn’t put it down since. The Mayfield High School alum is now shining on the big stage and gaining recognition for his soulful performances. Madrid graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Music Education. He
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Veterans and their caregivers will have access to a variety of resources this weekend at the Borderplex Veteran & Family Caregiver Expo. The free two-day event will be held at the Starlight Event Center, kicking off today, March 21 at 9 a.m. Organizers say more than 120 community partners will
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Texas schools fill vacancies from the teacher shortage by hiring uncertified teachers. Now, state lawmakers want to put an end to that. The bill, HB 2, would ban unprepared or uncertified teachers from instructing core classes like reading and math in public schools. However, the state plans to assist teachers and school districts with financial
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that would officially begin the dismantling of the Department of Education. While entirely shutting down the department requires an act of Congress, the Trump’s administration’s stated goal is to return the authority over education to the states. The administration is arguing that schools
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Palmas Medical Center says that it is the first in El Paso to become nationally accredited for hyperbaric medicine. Experts say hyperbaric oxygen therapy, involves delivering a high oxygen concentration inside a pressurized chamber, which some say promotes improved healing for some conditions. Las Palmas Medical Center says it is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso held their first ever “pre-budget strategic planning session” for city council. City representatives met with city departments to understand the full scope of the city as they start the first phase of budget planning. “Our budget is one of the most important things that they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One Battle After Another, a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio that was partially shot in El Paso, has a new teaser out today. El Pasoans spotted DiCaprio and fellow Hollywood A-lister Benicio del Toro in El Paso in June 2024 as they were in town filming the movie. Fans photographed the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will host it’s fifth Grocery Pick-Up event on Wednesday March 19th. The event, which is open to the public, begins at 9 a.m. and will last until supplies are gone. The grocery pick up event will take place at EPCC’s Valle Verde
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today only, customers can enjoy 30% off their purchase at the new Goodwill located at 700 N. Zaragoza Rd. As with other Goodwill locations, the majority of funds generated at the store go toward supporting the mission to provide employment training and opportunities to people with barriers to employment according
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This morning ABC-7 received a tour of the new Mexican American Cultural Center located at, located at 201 West Franklin Avenue. The center features an auditorium, black box theater, dance studio, a teaching kitchen, a rooftop event space, classrooms, and exhibition space. The Mexican American Cultural Center was part of a
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso City Council voted to pass an item that will create a travel fund for city representatives. “As we were going to El Paso days in Austin, and we’ve kind of seen what has happened at the federal level, at the state level, I think it’s really important
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Update (3:46 PM): NMDOT just announced the closure of NM 9 both directions from Santa Teresa to the Dona Ana County Line. “Closure, NM 9 eastbound and westbound from Santa Teresa & Doña Ana County Line to mile marker 87, Columbus. NMDOT will continue monitoring the roadway. This event will be updated as conditions change.” Update:
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — At least one person was seriously injured in a 2 vehicle car crash in Sunland Park Monday night, according to the Sunland Park Fire Department. It happened at McNutt Rd. and Poplar Dr., according to Sunland Park Fire in a post on X. They say the department and Doña Ana
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is set to discuss two federal initiatives during Tuesday’s meeting, including a proposal to strengthen the city’s presence in Washington, D.C., and a mid-year update from Congresswoman Veronica Escobar’s office on federal programs and legislation. One agenda item calls for discussion and action to direct
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso personal injury law firm Mendez Isaac Joudi Law Firm is hosing its Second Annual March Madness bracket. The person with a perfect bracket will have the chance to win $1 million. There is no fee to enter your bracket. Texas and New Mexico residents 18 and older are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is celebrating St. Patrick’s day differently than it has in years past. Parts of Kansas Street and Mills Street are going to be closed to create a large party area with live bands, bagpipes, leprechauns, and more. There is also a VIP experience being hosted at The Reagan
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Update: Several El Paso residents showed up to the meeting to oppose the possible rate hike. “My electricity bill is already 100 bucks a month,” El Paso resident Leo Mendoza said. “I’ve had to go to a circular fan. I don’t know how many showers I’ve taken in the heat, because I don’t turn on
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–National Road Safety Foundation’s Drive2Life Public Service Announcement Contest, Offers $2,000 prize and an expenses-paid trip to New Work to Work with Emmy-Winning Producer to Create TV Ad that will air Nationally. The 16th annual Drive2Life PSA Contest, is open for teens (ages 13 to 19) nationwide to submit their ideas for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Robots, Rosey and Astro are the latest employees at the El Paso children’s hospital. The robots help the nursing staff by delivering medication. “They’re awesome,” says Kevin Lambeth, the pharmacy manager at the El Paso children’s hospital. “We are able to call them from an iPad, they come down to the
Continue Reading On days with strong winds and dust flying around and low visibility, do people shop in downtown? ABC-7 spoke with businesses on El Paso Street to see if storm days impact their sales and foot traffic. “Yeah less customers, people come and leave because of the dust in the air, and that’s when sales go
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