EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso teen is going to Hollywood after wowing judges on American Idol. 19-year-old Julián Kalel advanced past the first round Monday night. Kalel advanced during his last audition in 2025, but took a step back to focus on his mental health. He received an anxiety diagnosis as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Some El Pasoans have been feeling a sense of relief when pumping gas in 2026. According to GasBuddy, 2026 is set to be the cheapest year for fuel since 2020. The national average is expected to be at $2.97 per gallon. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Post Malone will be kicking off his tour in El Paso at the Sun Bowl Stadium. It’s one of only two stops he will be making in texas on his tour across the us.” “We’re still blessed with great weather, great pricing in real estate and now a lot of things to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is discussing its legal rights and responsibilities regarding ICE detention centers within county limits during today’s El Paso County Commissioners Court in executive session. This comes after the potential opening of a new ICE detention center in Clint, Texas. ABC-7 previously reported that the El Paso City
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-Widening projects aren’t only happening on the city’s westside, in today’s TxDot talks Lauren Macias-Cervantes joins us with an update on the purple heart widening project. Tuesday, February 3 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Night) I-10 eastbound between Vinton and Artcraft closed Detour: I-10 traffic will have to exit at Vinton/Westway
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cacao Coyatoc in El Paso brings a devotion to artisanal chocolate rooted in centuries-old techniques. Visitors embark on a sensory journey from the moment they taste the traditional Chiapas chocolate. “I fell in love with teaching. But more so teaching about our traditions and the resilience that our people have
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The organization We Hike is aiming to take teens off of screens and up summits with their now free teen introduction to mountain hiking. On Saturday, Jan. 31, they’re expecting at least 30 teens to participate in their first teen hike of the year. We Hike says it’s taken them a couple of years but
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— 12-year-old Arykah Brown has been recognized by the Recording Academy, the music industry’s highest honor. The 7th grader at Spec. Rafael Hernando III Middle School is heavily involved in fine arts. She sings and plays piano and guitar. She’s also a member of Sound Stage 9, which offers performance-based music education.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council will consider a plan to prevent ICE detention facilities within city limits, addressing concerns about human rights and public safety. The proposal involves collaboration with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water to explore legal and regulatory options. Here’s what the City Council
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family said they had to go request medical help for George Vargas because jail workers were not doing anything about him not feeling well for days. He later died. Vargas, 27, was being held at the El Paso County Jail since March of 2025. He was accused
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Central Business Association (CBA) will host the first luncheon this month with El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego. This event will take place on Wednesday, January 28th, at 12:00 PM at the El Paso Convention and Visitors Center. It will bring together community leaders, business professionals, and stakeholders.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hearing to discuss the case of the second migrant who died while in federal custody at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss happened today at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Downtown El Paso. 56-year-old, Geraldo Lunas Campos from Cuba was pronounced dead on Jan. 3 of this year and
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)- A recent clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reinforces that breastmilk is the best nutrition source for infants born with very low birth weight, offering strong protective benefits during a critical period of development. Dr. Fernando Najar, neonatologist at Las Palmas Medical Center, joins us to talk about the importance of
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Save the Date: Paso del Norte Community Foundation’s Reimagine Nonprofit Conference returning in April: When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026Where: ESC Region 19 Head Start, 11670 Chito Samaniego Dr, El Paso, TX 79936 visit their website at www.pdnfoundation.org
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament is BACK on March 20-22, 2026, at Eastwood High School. Registration is now open. Event Page on Website: Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament – Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl | December 31, 2025 | El Paso, Texas Registration Page on Pickleball Tournaments’ site: Nusenda
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported less than two weeks ago about the third reported migrant death at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss, where 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz died by presumed suicide, according to ICE. The attorney representing Diaz’s family from Nicaragua, Randall Kallinen, says they want to start an investigation into what
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-One of the biggest things going into 2026 is going to be the difference people are going to feel in their healthcare costs. Dr. Ogechika Alozie explains.
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El Paso, TX(KVIA-TV)-Wall Street analysts are calling for a potentially strong year for stocks, but many everyday Americans are feeling skeptical and uncertain. Financial advisor Jeff Thompson from Mirau Capital Management helps us make sense of both sides.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The El Paso Fire Department Softball Team is currently seeking donations and sponsorships for our 2026 season. According to El Paso Fire, they are a Texas-registered nonprofit organization, and all donations directly support our firefighters by helping cover tournament fees, uniforms, equipment, and travel expenses throughout the season. If you
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Cold and flu season is here, and as temperatures drop in the Sun City respiratory illnesses become increasingly common. Dr. Irene Gonzales, emergency medicine physician at Del Sol Medical Center helps us understand the difference between a cold and the flu and how it can help you make smart decisions about your health
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— This Good Vibes Only report begins in the busy streets of the Resler area in West El Paso. Two stray dogs had been roaming the area near the interstate for over two weeks when a local animal rescue spotted them. One was limping; the other stayed nearby. “People would drive by,
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is set to hold a press event along with the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), which will feature the agency’s director, Sara Carter, also known as the Drug Czar. ONDCP is the White House component that leads and coordinates the nation’s drug policy
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today’s women are busy. They’re stressed, exhausted, overwhelmed and often lonely. That’s why Nicole Haymon decided to take action. She created a “purpose and paint party.” Dozens of women answered the call, gathering for a night of smiles, conversation, goal setting, and painting. Participant Tonique Hayward says, “It was needed,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Trump visited Michigan last week, where he said the USMCA trade agreement is irrelevant to the country’s economy. The president claimed the U.S. does not need either Mexico or Canada for trade and industry. Local economy experts and leaders say this is not true. “There’s no advantage to it,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During Sheriff Oscar Ugarte’s town hall meeting this past Saturday, the family of Tara Williams questioned Sheriff Ugarte as to why Williams was able to take her own life while in their custody. Rosalie Vicenti, Tara Williams’ mother, told ABC-7 during an interview that her daughter was supposed to be
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. federal government is about to begin construction of a new border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border in the Mount Cristo Rey area of Sunland Park, New Mexico. According to the El Paso Sector Border Patrol and the Ciudad Juárez Civil Protection Department, controlled detonations are expected to
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Mark your calendars: on Saturday, February 7th, at the Starlight Event Center, the El Paso Black Hall of Fame will host its 2nd annual induction ceremony and gala night, where legacy meets action. Monica Tucker, the founder of Black El Paso Voice, and Reginald Daniel, Sr., who is a retired
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January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and now prevention month in Texas as declared by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month. FBI El Paso says there’s a misconception that human trafficking happens more along the border, and that’s simply not true. Human trafficking is a crime that involves sexual exploitation or forced labor. It can
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A video circulating on social media shows two migrants crossing the Rio Grande dressed as construction workers, along with three suspected human smugglers; this reportedly occurred on January 9. Once they crossed the river, they were seen walking toward the levee and then heading to one of the border wall
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One El Paso artist found his voice by creating from the heart. Gabriel Marquez runs a studio in El Paso that highlights his signature line art alongside works from other local artists. His art all started with his distinctive linear prints. Marquez says his style truly came to life when
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