Local News Archives

ABC-7 at 4: ReadyOne Industries

October 24, 2025 9:22 AM Nichole Gomez

ReadyOne Industries based here in El Paso is the leading supplier of high quality garments for the US military. We are joined today by two employees that work for the company. Website: ReadyOne.jobs Address: 1414 Ability Dr, El Paso, TX 79936 Phone number: 915-858-7277 Ext. 1137 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadyOneIndustries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readyoneindustries/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/readyoneindustries/posts/?feedView=all

Good Vibes Only: Del Valle High students give back to local shelters

October 24, 2025 8:38 AM Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) A group of Del Valle High School students is stepping up and making a difference. Junior Leonardo Gomez helped launch Operation Waterspring, a community-led service project. It’s an initiative where they collect donations and create hygiene kits that are then donated to local shelters. Each kit is packed with toothpaste, soap,

Experience life as a Miner at UTEP’s Orange and Blue Day

October 24, 2025 5:59 AM Nicole Ardila

High school juniors, seniors and their families are invited to UTEP to experience life as a Miner at their largest open house event: Orange and Blue Day. Explore campus life through their guided tours, attend college showcases and learn about applying to UTEP, financial aid and campus housing in a series of informative workshops. This is

Local El Pasoan to compete for Face of Halloween contest presented by Jamie Lee Curtis

October 23, 2025 9:38 AM Nichole Gomez

UTEP Theatre & Dance Season Opener I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

October 23, 2025 9:29 AM Lauren Romero, Nichole Gomez

Performance DetailsLocation: Wise Family TheatreDates: October 24, 25, 30 & November 1 at 7:30 p.m. | October 26 & November 2 at 2:00 p.m

Harmony School of Innovation Elementary to host Trunk-or-Treat event

October 23, 2025 9:10 AM Lauren Romero

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Harmony School of Innovation Elementary will be hosting a Trunk or Treat for families and the community on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will feature food and craft vendors, along with an opportunity to learn more about Harmony School of Innovation Elementary.

SNAP benefits in November could be delayed due to the government shutdown

October 21, 2025 10:38 AM Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Health and Human Services says SNAP benefits for November won’t be issued in Texas if the government shutdown continues past October 27. This following disruptions to funding and delayed data processing tied to the shutdown. Without a funding resolution, the USDA indicated that there may be insufficient funds to

City of Juárez battles hundreds of animal cruelty cases

October 20, 2025 11:57 AM Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez’s Animal Care and Welfare Department (DABA) recently rescued 528 animals in five different operations, marking hundreds of cases they have worked on this year. The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office has assisted them in dozens of cases as well. After five operations carried out last Tuesday in different areas of the city,

25-year-old El Paso man charged with murder

October 17, 2025 7:01 AM Joseph Montero

EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff deputies have arrested Leopoldo Ortega, 25, and charged him with the murder of Juan Oscar Becerra, 36. Becerra was found dead inside a home on the 12800 block of Barstow Avenue on October 2, 2025. The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit identified Ortega as a suspect. Deputies

Barricaded subject dies after fire burns in Las Cruces apartment

October 17, 2025 1:54 AM Gabrielle Lopez, Nicole Ardila

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A person died while barricading themselves from Doña Ana County deputies late Thursday night. DASO deputies attempted to contact a person with multiple felony warrants inside the Telshor Apartments near Mesilla Valley Mall. The barricaded subject refused to leave the apartment. During the standoff, a fire started inside the

More improvements for local ports of entry

October 16, 2025 7:41 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City-owned ports of entry, such as Ysleta-Zaragoza, Stanton, and the Paso Del Norte bridges, continue to undergo improvements and planning for future expansions. ABC-7 reported on Tuesday that the El Paso City Council approved a $5 million investment for a feasibility study at the Zaragoza Bridge to expand commercial traffic

ABC-7 at 4: Financial Planning Month – Time to Strengthen Your Retirement Strategy

October 16, 2025 5:39 PM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) October is Financial Planning Month, and it’s a great reminder to check in on your financial goals — especially if you’re nearing retirement. I’m joined today by fiduciary financial advisor Brian Mirau, President of Mirau Capital Management.

County Commissioner to hold public hearing on Fire Code, Outdoor Business Order

October 16, 2025 5:27 PM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- El Paso County Commissioners will consider a countywide fire code and outdoor business order proposed by Commissioner Jackie Butler. Since 2019, there have been 14 fires at outdoor businesses, such as salvage yards, scrap metal facilities, and recycling plants, according to the Office of Commissioner Butler. “El Paso County is one

El Paso Sheriff discusses Senate Bill 8, agreements with ICE and Texas

October 15, 2025 7:04 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Senate Bill 8, which aims to require local law enforcement officers to assist and collaborate with ICE and other federal agencies in enforcing immigration law, will take effect on January 1, 2026. If ICE declines a request, sheriff’s officers statewide must reapply at least once a year until an

The El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s 95th season underway

October 15, 2025 5:25 PM Armando Ramirez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Symphony Orchestra is celebrating it’s milestone of 95 years in bringing performances to the borderland. Their series began with the gold medal winner of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Pian Competition, Aristo Sham who joined the they orchestra for Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. “I am excited

El Paso City Council approves investment to modernize ports of entry

October 14, 2025 6:57 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council approved today the allocation of $5 million from the Texas Economic Development (TED) Fund to conduct feasibility studies at the Ysleta-Zaragoza Port of Entry, aiming to “expand and modernize one of the region’s busiest international crossings.” According to the City’s International Bridges Department director, Roberto

ABC-7 at 4: The annual El paso backyard BBQ Master Market

October 14, 2025 5:25 PM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX — The 1st Annual Backyard Warriors BBQ Competition is happening Oct 18 at the El Paso County Coliseum grounds. 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 4100 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79905 Venue: El Paso County Coliseum – Pavilion Admission: FREE admission: $5 parking https://www.epcountycoliseum.com

ABC-7 at 4: Volunteers needed to install free smoke alarms

October 14, 2025 5:17 PM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX — The American Red Cross West Texas Chapter is seeking volunteers to help install free smoke alarms for local families during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event in the Northeast El Paso community on Saturday, October 18, 2025. WHERE: El Maida Shriner, 6331 Alabama St, El Paso, TX 79904. WHEN:

Senate passes bipartisan bill to streamline New Mexico ports of entry

October 13, 2025 12:54 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced last Friday the passage of the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act, which will speed up the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry, according to a news release. Ports of entry and international bridges

Some El Paso businesses facing economic impacts due to government shutdown

October 10, 2025 6:47 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The government shutdown has been ongoing for 10 days now, and local businesses near Fort Bliss report that customer flow and services are changing, with fewer people going out to pay for services. Pumping Ink and Dreadful Things tattoo shops in Northeast El Paso have experienced fewer clients during this

ABC-7 at 4: What the Government Shutdown Means for Your Retirement

October 9, 2025 5:48 PM Nichole Gomez

El Paso-TX (KVIA-TV)-It’s been several days since the government shutdown began, and for many Americans, especially retirees, there’s growing concern about what this means for their savings and benefits. I’m joined today by financial adviser Charles Dodds, with Mirau Capital Management.

Impact of new sweeping tariffs on the border

October 9, 2025 11:58 AM Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A new round of sweeping tariffs was announced by President Trump last week, aimed at enforcing “National Security purposes,” something borderland business and industry leaders say will not only raise prices, but also economic uncertainty as well. ABC-7 spoke with the national vice president of the Mexican Cargo Transportation Chamber (CANACAR),

ABC-7 at 4: Dead as a Dodo a mesmerizing musical coming to El Paso

October 9, 2025 10:13 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – “Dead as a Dodo,” a puppet music theater spectacle, is coming to El Paso. The show will take place at The Plaza Theatre on October 11th, giving El Paso an opportunity to experience a performance that has been praised worldwide. https://www.ticketmaster.com/dead-as-a-dodo-el-paso-texas-10-11-2025/event/0C00630CA9901F31

ABC-7 at 4: The El Paso Symphony Orchestra Journeys into Space

October 9, 2025 9:53 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The El Paso Symphony Orchestra returns with concerts featuring music by two Grammy-award-winning composers, John Williams and Eric Whitacre, plus composer Richard Strauss. Conducted by Bohuslav Rattay, the program will open with music from Adventures on Earth (E.T.) by John Williams. EPSO will present “Space Odyssey” on Friday, October 17,

City of Juárez encourages residents to get ecological sticker

October 8, 2025 12:00 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez has been encouraging all local residents with Chihuahua license plates to obtain the ecological or eco-friendly sticker since the summer to avoid fines or traffic tickets, which serves as a registration sticker. Through its Ecology Department, the city has been placing these ecological stickers for decades, but

Borderland industry leaders worried over new 25% tariffs on trucks

October 7, 2025 6:34 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Trump announced last week a new round of sweeping tariffs, including 25% on all heavy-duty trucks and 30% on furniture imported into the U.S. All trucks not manufactured in the U.S. will be subject to a 25% tariff once imported into the country. “In order to protect our Great

Targeted Enforcement: A Closer Look at ICE’s operations on the border

October 6, 2025 7:58 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement ERO in El Paso continues to seek individuals in the country illegally, as well as those with legal status who have committed crimes in the U.S. According to ICE statistics, the El Paso Field Office conducted 487 arrests in Fiscal Year 2025, which ended last month,

El Paso County asked to move forward with Exigo Architecture for Ascarate Park Renovations

October 6, 2025 10:53 AM Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the El Paso County Commissioners Court is deciding whether to forward to approve items such as the El Paso County Ascarate Park Renovations Bond project. The proposed budget is broken down over items such as walking trail renovations, entrance expansion and lake and bridge renovations, with the proposed project

ABC-7 at4: El Paso Afro Latinx Heritage Week

October 6, 2025 9:51 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the community is invited to celebrate El Paso’s Afro-Latina Heritage Week. Dr. Jacqueline Biddle Richard explains.

ABC-7 at 4: El Paso Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to host Delta and Denim fundraiser event

October 6, 2025 9:47 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Delta Sigma Theta sorority will hold its annual breast cancer program to recognize and celebrate breast cancer survivors. What: El Paso Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents Delta and Denim: Faith, Fortitude, and Finding the Cure” When: 18 OCT 2025, 11:00- 2:pm Cost: $55.00 Location: Centennial Banquet and Conference Center,