EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A wastewater main break at the Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant in El Paso’s Lower Valley spilled “100,000 gallons,” an El Paso Water spokesperson explained this evening. The 36-inch line was damaged during construction at the plant around 10:15 this morning. El Paso Water first alerted the public to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time in its history, officials say an El Pasoan will lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s El Paso Division. Del Valle High School and UTEP graduate Omar Arellano will serve as the division’s new Special Agent in Charge (SAC). The El Paso Division covers 17 counties in
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The USDA announced it will be cutting $1 billion of funding from two of their programs, one of them being the local food purchase assistance. “Forget about meat or pork or chicken, I mean, as long as we have eggs, milk and tortillas of course, we’re fine,” said Blanca Ramos, an El Paso resident. “Food is
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Military Officers Association of America is a professional association of United States military officers. Retired Colonel Bob Wagner who is with the El Paso chapter talk about the benefits of the local organization. For more information: https://www.moaa.org/chapter/elpaso/
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s office has been conducting license and insurance checkpoints in unincorporated areas of the county. Sheriff Oscar Ugarte, referring to the stops as stationary vehicle checks, says the two held so far this year in Montana Vista and Sparks follow the practice of previous administrations. “When
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego will speak at the 2025 Smart City Summit & Expo in Taiwan next week. UTEP Economics Professor Tom Fullerton says Foreign Domestic Investments from countries like Taiwan are becoming more common. “One of the things that’s going on in the background in terms of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A neighborhood in northeast El Paso is dealing with a junk problem – again. Residents are frustrated with a house that’s had overflowing litter in its yard multiple times. Crews from El Paso Environmental Services, codes, and the El Paso Police department were on full force Wednesday morning at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– There is a growing concern about bullying and the impact it has on students mental health. 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza from Gainesville, Texas made national news after she committed suicide following being bullied for her family’s immigration status. According to Children at Risk, latino youth make one-third to one-half as many
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Grayce Property Consultants CEO Sarah Dominguez confirmed to ABC-7 the sale of the building located at 301 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX 79901. The building is the former home of a Fallas Paredes location in Downtown El Paso, just south of San Jacinto Plaza. Dominguez confirmed the sale
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UPDATE: The El Paso County District Attorney’s Office, as part of their “Choose Your Ride” campaign, is giving out $20 Uber vouchers every Friday. To request a voucher, scan the QR code on the office’s social media pages. The program is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT). The vouchers are available as part
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EL PASO, TX — El Paso County leaders are asking residents to participate in a public survey as they develop the 2026 Strategic Plan, which aims to improve infrastructure, economic growth, and overall quality of life. The survey opened this week and it allows community members to provide feedback on priorities for the county’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Zoological Society, recently rebranded as the Conservation Society of El Paso, withdrew its lawsuit against the City of El Paso on Jan. 27, according to court documents obtained by ABC-7. One week later on February 3, El Paso City Council directed the City Manager and City Attorney
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services is hosting a free microchipping event. The event will happen from 3:00 to 6:30 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Mutts Canine Cantina, located at 460 Vin Rambla Drive in West El Paso. Additional events will also be hosted at the following times and locations.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso launched a “new and improved” EP311 website today. The newly improved website aims to better user experiences when requesting services, connecting with local government, and reporting concerns. Residents can report potholes, missed trash collection, graffiti, and more on the portal. Progress on requests can be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Last year, El Paso Animal Services says it took in over 23,000 lost pets, with the majority arriving at the shelter without a microchip or with outdated contact information. Microchips can prevent pets from entering the shelter system and increase the chances of a happy reunion, according to Animal Services. El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — David Leonard Wood, the man known as El Paso’s “Desert Serial Killer,” has had his execution stayed by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The execution was scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025. The next action from the court has not been scheduled yet, pending further orders from the court.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ruben Torres is the new President of Bank of America El Paso. “As El Paso president and head of the market, Ruben will connect clients, teammates, and communities to the full power of the franchise and drive integration across the bank’s eight lines of business,” a spokesperson explained this afternoon.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Southwest Airlines, notorious for affordable airfare and perks of free checked bags for all passengers, has decided to end that policy policies, to what they say is an initiative to create a broader range of travel options and “reward loyal customers.” But passengers at the El Paso International Airport flying
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As windy and dusty conditions continue across the Borderland, doctors say they are seeing a rise in allergy-related symptoms and respiratory issues. Dr. Fahad Omar, pulmonologist at Las Palmas Medical Center, told ABC-7 patients are coming in with shortness of breath, coughing and congestion. Some are even developing infections.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso doctor agreed to pay the U.S. $468,626 to resolve allegations under the Federal False Claims Act, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas’s Office. The U.S. alleges that Dr. John Patterson M.D. took “kickbacks” from Nursemind Home Care Inc., certifying patients eligible for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors announced the arrest of Araceli Benitez, 46, for alleged Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud. Court documents state that Benitez allegedly submitted fraudulent loan applications and PPP requests. She runs an insurance and tax service company and a home health services company. There was an indictment against Benitez filed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A letter sent to the Texas Workforce Commission by MVM Inc., a federal contractor, confirms the company will lay off 247 employees permanently effective March 18, 2025. The employees worked at an office near the airport under a contract with the Office of Refugee Resettlement to help unaccompanied children with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Schneider Electric USA, Inc. is modernizing and expanding its electric equipment manufacturing facilities in El Paso. Texas Governor Greg Abbott made the announcement this morning. The project, funded in part by a $1.5 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant, is expected to generate 300 new jobs. Schneider Electric USA makes energy
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By Eleany Arrieta EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is hosting a grand reopening for the Leo Cancellare Memorial Pool today. The pool received approximately $2.7 million in improvements that includes the refurbishment of the pool, major michanical components, electrical systems and the reconstruction of the locker rooms. Leo Cancellare Memorial
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wedding bells will soon be ringing for a member of the Good Morning El Paso team. Anchor Rosemary Montañez announced her engagement to viewers Monday morning. Her now fiancé, Noah Garcia, got down on one knee at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Fabens to pop the big question. Rosemary wrote on social
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Update (March10, 2025): Ysleta ISD posted on X confirming the death of Kristina Butterfield. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family was involved in a deadly car crash in the state of Montana, leaving one man dead and his daughter fighting for her life. The community is grieving high school coach David Butterfield, a P.E.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Leo Cancellare Memorial Pool in West El Paso is having it’s grand reopening ceremony today starting at 10 a.m.. The pool is located at 650 Wallenberg Dr., adjacent to the Westside Natatorium. At the celebration, attendees can take part in a water aerobics demonstration and free recreational swimming from 11:30 a.m.
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Zoo is inviting guests to decide the name of their newest resident- a one month old baby giraffe born to Gigi and Juma. The Zoo team has narrowed the choices to four names: Ato Balozi Hermanito Tesoro El Pasoans can vote on their favorite name by following this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Here in the Borderland, you may have felt a little drowsy today, after losing an hour of the sleep and you’re not alone. Experts say loss of sleep can wreak havoc on your circadian rhythm. The Director of public relations for the National Road Safety Foundation, David Reich says drowsy driving
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