FRIDAY UPDATE: iFly in El Paso will be reopening in the first quarter of 2025 after a refurbishment of the facility. According to a release sent Friday by a corporate spokesperson for iFly Indoor Skydiving, the company has formally acquired the El Paso, Texas vertical wind tunnel. The location had opened in 2019 on the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The cold temperatures and snow flurries seen across the Borderland did not stop drivers from hitting the road as many attended work or took their children to school. ABC-7 spoke to drivers who gave us their best advice for taking on the roads when driving in snow and icy weather.
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EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Snow hit the Borderland today but not all areas were able to see a Winter wonderland. ABC-7’s crew captured footage from Fabens to Las Cruces. Fabens had a snow day early this morning and a delay for schools, but by noon it was all just a
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Snow has hit the Borderland as El Pasoans experienced heavy snowfall throughout the day. Anthony, Texas got hit with more of the heavy snowfall throughout the area, but the snow was spread throughout the area and into Fabens as well. ABC-7 spoke with the community about the snowfall, and they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Public Service Board has approved El Paso Water’s 2025-2026 fiscal year water, wastewater and stormwater budgets. The board, made up of the mayor of El Paso and six members selected by city council that governs El Paso Water’s operations, voted Wednesday to approve an updated slate of charges in
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The Accessibility Make-a-Thon is a hands-on competition that challenges high school and college students to design innovative solutions to enhance accessibility for visually impaired visitors at La Nube STEAM. The competition is taking place at La Nube, 201 W. Main Drive, El Paso, Texas 79901 from Friday, January 10th 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)– At some point, you’ve likely heard heard a winter or cold weather health myth. Common myths include not to shower or have wet hair before going outside or you could catch a cold, or that drinking hot liquids warms you up faster than cold liquids. ABC-7 spoke to people around El
Continue Reading EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The powerful winds from the past 24 hours made a major effect on households in El Paso. While the East and Northeast got the snow flurries, the Westside of El Paso experienced extreme wind that knocked over lights, street signs, and trees. ABC-7 spoke to an Angel Licerio who woke
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A member of the Latin Kings criminal gang was arrested in El Paso by U.S. Border Patrol agents. According to a post on X.com by Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens on Tuesday, Luis Sanchez Lopez was arrested on January 3rd and is being prosecuted for illegal re-entry. Owens said that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police announced Tuesday that a man has been arrested in connection to a murder in December. Police identified the suspect as 18-year-old Alejandro Corral. He was arrested on Dec. 30. The shooting happened on Dec. 21 on the 9400 block of Diana Street in Northeast El Paso. Police
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso is starting the new year with new leadership as city council will hold their first meeting of the year this morning. Mayor Renard Johnson was sworn in on Monday evening along with several newly elected city representatives. Johnson replaces outgoing Mayor Oscar Leeser and will lead a council
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EL PASO, Texas — EPWater is working to repair a break in a wastewater main on teh 10300block of Railroad Drive in Northeast El Paso. According to a release, the break was isolated late Monday morning in a 30-inch line. EPWater officials have confirmed that more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater was spilled as a
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The Paul L. Foster Family Foundation has pledged a $2.5 million gift to UTEP. This will be in support of UTEP Athletics as the University is preparing to join the Mountain West Conference in July of 2026. “There is clear and growing support for our move to the Mountain West Conference,” said
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EL PASO, Texas – The Paul L. Foster Family Foundation has pledged a $2.5 million gift in support of UTEP Athletics as the University continues preparations to join the Mountain West Conference in July of 2026. The transformative gift will play a crucial role in ensuring success on and off the playing field as the Miners enter a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An American man was killed by a Mexican police officer in the Melchor Ocampo neighborhood of Ciudad Juarez on Sunday, the Chihuahua State Attorney General’s Office said in a statement. The incident happened around noon on Sunday, a source in the Chihuahua State Attorney General’s office told ABC News. An
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The holiday season isn’t quite over in the Borderland! Today, families are coming together to celebrate Three Kings Day, or Día de los Reyes. Bakeries and grocery stores across El Paso are busy preparing roscas de reyes, a traditional sweet bread that serves as the centerpiece for festive gatherings.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some bars are finding different manners to adapt to the City of El Paso’s noise ordinance while attracting customers who take part in El Paso’s nightlife. International Bar, located at 114 E Mills Ave, is a bar in the heart of Downtown El Paso that has found a way to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An extensive review of data provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, combined with arrest affidavits and previous media reporting determined that DPS pursuits endanger officers and the public, according to officials from the El Paso County Attorney’s office. “Our review did find that DPS pursuits are an ongoing
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — James Montoya will be sworn in as the new District Attorney for El Paso County today. He takes over for Bill Hicks, after he served for 2 years taking over for Yvonne Rosales in the middle of her term. Montoya was raised in El Paso and has worked as an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Snow in the Borderland seems to be in the forecast. People around the city say they are not happy about cooler temperatures, but they are prepared. Temperatures are expected to drop down to the 20s as early as Tuesday, and there’s a possibility of snow. People say they already have their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– For months the General Services Administration or GSA has conducted research to determine the best option for the Bridge for the Americas. The Final Environmental Impact Statement found Alternative 4 which includes the removal of the commercial trucks is the best option. Commissioner David Stout who has worked with the community
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local man is breaking into the film industry as an actor and stunt-double. Nathan Reyes, an Americas high graduate, told ABC-7 from a young age he’s always known this was his calling. In 2020 Reyes attended the New York film academy in Los Angeles, CA. That’s where he would eventually get
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has placed on hold a ruling by an El Paso appellate court that ordered the judge in the Walmart mass shooting case to toss three “ex parte” orders he had issued. The state’s highest criminal appellate court issued its ruling Tuesday, after defense attorneys for accused mass killer Patrick
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Deciding what items to put in your cart that will also be nutritious for your body can be a challenge. El Pasoans fighting hunger has created a system to make shopping easier. SWAP which stands for Supporting health Wellness At food Pantries is a system that allows every item in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 1977 a then 15-year-old Michele Nevins, wrote a letter to Jimmy Carter expressing her admiration. After seeing him on TV Nevins said she remembers thinking “he seems down to earth and humble.” “You don’t get to see a lot of honest politicians. At least I didn’t even back then. But
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Deaths from drug overdoses, as a whole in the United States, have declined over the past few years, but fentanyl overdoses are still a concern for the DEA here in El Paso. ABC-7 spoke with Jeffery Castillo with the DEA about their Fentanyl Overdose Response Team, or FORT, which was
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Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El Paso.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– People around El Paso started their year with a 4-mile hike. According to hikers Mundy’s Gap trail is moderately difficult but they say it’s a great way to start the New Year. Lydia Pagel, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Ranger, says the first hike of the year is a tradition for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Newly-elected El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte is being sworn in at midnight. Ugarte is replacing Richard Wiles, who retired this year. The new sheriff is a former El Paso County constable. In addition to being sworn in, Sheriff Ugarte will also oversee the swearing-in of his command staff, deputies,
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