Socorro ISD celebrates STEM program recognition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District is kicking off the school year with national recognition of their…
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How El Paso is commemorating the Walmart Shooting victims on the 6th anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is inviting the community to honor the lives lost during the August 3rd Walmart Mass Shooting. The…
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Two El Paso hospital executives surrender to FBI amid billing scheme allegations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors say that two El Paso hospital executives surrendered to FBI last week. Jose Huerta, 58, a CEO of two…
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“They’ve taken it to another level.”– Former El Paso Diablos owner discusses how the Savannah Bananas are revolutionizing baseball
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, chances are you’ve seen it: a group of baseball players showing off their…
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Starlink spotted in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some residents of the Borderland reported to ABC-7 about a trail of lights they saw crossing the sy last night. What viewers…
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Operation H.O.P.E host 30th annual backpack giveaway
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Many children will head back to school on Monday and thanks to Operation H.O.P.E and other local organizations they will be…
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El Pasoan celebrates 101st birthday, says secret to long life is Bud Light
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Lupe Ortega is turning 101 today. Lupe’s granddaughter Ariel says the El Paso native is still going strong, and…
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Reptilia: Celebration of snakes at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso zoo is inviting the community to celebrate the world of snakes at Reptilia: Celebration of Snakes today from 10…
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ABC-7 and Vitalant team up for blood drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just days ahead of the 6th anniversary of the August 3rd mass shooting, ABC-7 teamed up with Vitalant for a blood…
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Two Borderland school districts win prestigious awards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Borderland schools received more awards for their shelves! The Canutillo Independent School District earned the Texas…
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ABC-7’s Hillary Floren participates in Minority Mental Health Community Forum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here at ABC-7 we are committed to keeping our viewers informed about issues impacting mental health, in our community…
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13-year-old boy gets his wish granted to be a U.S. Army Armorer for a day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A 13-year-old boy diagnosed with lymphoma traveled from Arizona to Fort Bliss to fulfill his wish of being a U.S. Army…
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Good Vibes Only: Flash mob proposal inside an El Paso movie theater
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Newly engaged couple Erik Lopez and Marisela Lamas are still soaking in their engagement following a mega flash-mob proposal…
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Jury convicts man of murdering his wife, hiding her body in storage unit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso jury has convicted Linwood Smith, 26, of murdering his wife, Kerica Robinson, in 2020. Now the jury is hearing…
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SISD seeks state certification waiver to name interim chief James Vasquez as superintendent
by Claudia Lorena SilvaJuly 24, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The Socorro…
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Juárez doctors react to new Texas law that allows those without residency to practice medicine
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2038 last month, allowing experienced doctors from around the world to…
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New neighborhood in northeast El Paso floods again
Update: Campo del Sol, a new neighborhood in northeast El Paso, flooded again earlier this week. ABC-7 reached out to the company that built the…
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A culturally-inspired blood donation campaign is asking for Type O donors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The American Red Cross said 57% of Hispanic people have Type O blood — the most in-demand type for blood transfusions. Only…
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Lightning blamed as main cause of power outages affecting Borderland residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Power outages caused by last night’s storm continued to impact residents in the Borderland even up to this morning, with some…
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El Paso City Council votes to suspend Texas Gas Service rate increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council unanimously voted to suspend Texas Gas Service’s proposed $41.1 million rate increase for 90 days. A…
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City of El Paso’s Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon retires after 20 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council has accepted Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon’s retirement, effective August 1, 2025. Calderon…
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School supply prices decrease slightly compared to last year, data shows
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the back-to-school season ramps up, one longtime local business is working hard to support teachers, parents, and…
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Thunderstorms leave hundreds without power in El Paso County
Update (9:50 AM): There are now about 100 people in Central El Paso without power. There are also a few other scattered minor outages throughout the…
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Local artist raises money to support PBS programs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Artist Kim Arellano said she has been a PBS kids for as long as she can remember. When she learned they was being defunded…
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Welder job fair in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An industry facing a diminished workforce is looking for skilled tradespeople for a large-scale industrial project. …
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Legendary Coronado Head Coach inducted into Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The legendary Coronado Head Coach Don Brooks was honored once again. He was posthumously inducted into the Texas High School…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s office offers amnesty period for those with active criminal warrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is offering an amnesty period for individuals who have active criminal warrants. You can…
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Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home celebrates 20 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Borderland veterans center says it cares for more than 150 local vets. Today, the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans…
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Child Crisis Center of El Paso celebrates 45 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Child Crisis Center of El Paso is celebrating 45 years of protecting children and supporting families in crisis. A…
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City reveals new information about Sun Metro facility explosion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is revealing new information about the explosion at the Sun Metro facility that killed two employees…
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