EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department is responding to an aggravated assault in Far East El Paso on Friday. EPPD Detective Judy Oviedo said it happened on the 4600 block of Turf Road near El Dorado High School. Police didn’t share any other information at this time.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For many students attending the University of Texas at El Paso, trips to the gas station have challenged their budgeting. Students’ commutes vary as many live in Far East El Paso or across the border in Ciudad Juárez. Some student drivers admitted to pushing their luck by riding on fumes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A student took an unloaded gun to Riverside Middle School Friday morning, according to the Ysleta Independent School District. No injuries were reported. The district said it happened before classes started. School administration and security officers searched the student and their belongings, and found no ammunition. YISD said police were
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UPDATE (Sept. 18, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said a 16-year-old girl died in Thursday’s crash. Police didn’t release her name. Investigators unit went to the crash site and learned the teen “lost control” and hit a tree, police said. EPPD said this is the 44th traffic death of the year, compared to 43
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-It is a silent killer that takes more lives every year than the combined total of deaths from prostate cancer, breast cancer, and opioid overdoses, and yet we hardly know its warning signs. We’re talking about sepsis. Dr. Ogechika Alozie and Amber Dominguez explain what you need to know.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- El Pasoans Elizabeth Wyant and Arturo Amaro took a leap of faith, turning their business dreams into reality. Now, it’s paying off! In 2024, the duo opened Chéri Nails and Spa in West El Paso. The salon is reinventing the beauty industry locally, giving customers a modern salon experience while using
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A gift from the Burgess family to Texas Tech Health El Paso will establish a fellowship to train dentist to care for patients with special health needs, according to the university. The donation will create an endowment supporting the Hunt School of Dental Medicine’s first graduate fellowship in special needs dentistry. A
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Ysleta Independent School District Schools made their way to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s 2026 Lone Star Ribbon Schools list. The district said the honors are El Paso’s first two. Established by Gov. Abbott, the program recognizes “outstanding academic performance” in Texas public schools. Eligible campuses have to earn an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hospitals of Providence unveiled the newest emergency room in East El Paso on Thursday. The new facility is the 10th emergency room location in El Paso, according to THOP. It’s designed to provide 24/7 services. “Almost a year ago today, we broke ground on this new emergency room that’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite its name, the New World screwworm isn’t actually a worm, it’s a flesh-eating fly larva, and health officials are advising Borderland residents to stay vigilant for their pets. While no cases of the New World screwworm have been reported in El Paso, Dr. Tony Chacon, a veterinarian with El
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday the livestock crossing in Santa Teresa will reopen next week after more than two years. Santa Teresa’s port is part of a series of reopenings amid New World screwworm prevention efforts. The New Mexico Border Authority shared some of its facilities with USDA
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(KVIA) — Thursday, the New Mexico Supreme Court denied the request for a writ of mandamus requested by the New Energy Economy against the state Environment Department regarding an air quality permit application for the Project Jupiter data center. The data center is under construction in the Santa Teresa area. Additionally, the court denied a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — LibraryCon returns for its second year at the El Paso Public Library next weekend. The free convention offers a Comic Con-like experience for fans of books, games, artists and more. This year’s LibraryCon theme is “Borderland Heroes.” Attendees can explore local vendors, workshops, and a cosplay contest on Sept. 26
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lawmakers demanded answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs about its support for women veterans. Thursday, U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and 11 other Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins. The letter noted the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans (ACWV) hasn’t met since 2024, and
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UPDATE (Sept. 17, 2026): The Sun Bowl Association named Old El Paso as the new bowl game title sponsor. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The partnership agreement between the Sun Bowl Association and WK Kellogg Co. expired, the association announced Tuesday. Kellogg had been the title sponsor of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl since
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Two Las Cruces women have been charged with felony counts for allegedly hosting a teenage runaway, according to police. The Las Cruces Police Department said 49-year-old Crystal J. Buster and her mother, 68-year-old Kim Renee Stevenson, are suspected of “contributing to the delinquency” of a 15-year-old boy. Crystal Buster (left)
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Thursday said the Santa Teresa livestock port will reopen Sept. 24. The opening is part of a phased reopening of ports as officials work to restore operations with protocols to prevent the spread of New World screwworm. NWS is a parasite that
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New Mexico State University is hosting the “Americans and the Holocaust” traveling exhibit, and this week’s programming showcases “Refuge in the Land of Enchantment: Holocaust Survivors Who Made New Mexico Home.” On Thursday, Camelia Caton-Garcia, an archivist at New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum will share the personal stories of survivors who migrated to the U.S.
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — As September monsoon storms bring much-needed rain through the area, the Borderland saw its share of damage. For local farmers, the last few days of storm activity have been both a blessing and an obstacle. Flash flooding can cause water to stay stagnant in sections of farms, depriving the
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico is the third state to legalize the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health, trauma and end-of-life care. A new documentary on the subject is being screened in Las Cruces this Friday. The film puts the conversation of psilocybin treatment in the spotlight. Psilocybin therapy, also known as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The final living member of the 1949 Bowie High School baseball team died. Alfonzo Lopez was part of the first team to be declared Texas state champions. Lopez’ nephew confirmed with ABC-7 about his death. He was 94. Lopez was part of a team that made history. 1949 Bowie Bears
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — After a landmark ruling ordering Meta to pay $942 and overhaul protection for children on its platforms, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is expected to be in Las Cruces Wednesday to discuss the next steps. Torrez’ “Keeping Kids Safe” town hall is set for 6-7 p.m. at the Doña
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — How much have El Paso County commissioners traveled — and spent– on the taxpayers’ tab? An ABC-7 investigation found that the four commissioners and the county judge spent nearly $234,000 on flights and trips over the last several years. One commissioner spent more than all others combined. ABC-7 obtained about
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old man for reckless driving on Tuesday. EPCSO said it happened near the 14800 block of Edgemere Boulevard near IDEA Edgemere. Deputies found tire marks throughout a shopping center parking lot. Body cam footage EPCSO shared showed allegedly Anthony Samaniego
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Whiskey Dicks bar in El Paso is closing, according to a social media post the business posted Wednesday. “After 20+ years, we will officially be closing our doors. It has been a pleasure to have welcomed so many of you throughout our years of service,” the bar wrote. “Thank you
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico State University Hall of Famer Fredd Young died at the age of 64, NMSU Athletics said Wednesday. Young played football for the NMSU Aggies from 1980-83. His six-sack performance against LA Tech in 1983 remains the most ever recorded in a single game by any Aggie, according to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta gifted the Paso del Norte Community Foundation $2.5 million through its Future is for Everyone Fund. PdNCF said the funds will double the resources available to local nonprofits for El Paso Giving Day. El Paso Giving Day is on Oct. 15. It’s a day of charitable giving in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Metallica is scheduled to rock the Sun Bowl Stadium next May, the University of Texas at El Paso Office of Special Events announced Wednesday. Limp Bizkit and Avatar will headline Metallica’s M72 World Tour May 18, 2027. This isn’t Metallica’s first visit to the Sun City. In 2019, the band
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Continuing a tradition of welcoming performing artists, El Paso’s Star on the Mountain will shine silver Wednesday for Metallica’s upcoming concert at the Sun Bowl Stadium. The El Paso Chamber and Live Nation partnered to change the star’s color. The two previously partnered to change the star’s lights to commemorate
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-EPWater will be holding a celebration of our region’s most important resource at the 2026 Water event. This free event features a variety of activities and entertainment for the whole family.Attractions include watercolor art sessions, water-related demonstrations and art activities, music and dance entertainment featuring Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Dancers, Dash Rivera,
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