Kitchen knife confiscated from student at Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Staff at Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School confiscated a kitchen knife from a student today. The school’s principal…
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‘Slavery’ in Socorro? One of the last surviving participants in a U.S. program for migrant workers speaks out
Originally Published: 21 MAY 24 07:57 ET Updated: 21 MAY 24 11:47 ET By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Some of Sebastian Corral’s memories…
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Fight at SISD Middle School goes viral on social media
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Video appearing to show a fight between two students at Hurshel Antwine Middle School Monday, is going viral on social…
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El Paso Police Department to present Sociable City Assessment Action Plan
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — City leaders are set to hear a presentation from the El Paso Police Department today regarding the Sociable City Assessment…
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25-year-old woman arrested in deadly hit-and-run in East El Paso
Update: Court documents state that Lopez’s blood alcohol levels were below the legal limit during the crash. Court documents state that Lopez told…
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El Paso Zoological Society agrees to mutual audit of its, Zoo’s finances
Update: The Zoological Society has accepted the City’s offer to conduct a “mutual audit” of both the Zoo’s and the Society’s finances. The City…
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U.S. Border Patrol celebrates 100 years with Centennial Parade in El Paso
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol is marking a century of service with a Centennial Parade in downtown El Paso this weekend on May 25 from…
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University of New Mexico to build reproductive health care clinic offering abortion services in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The University of New Mexico Board of Regents voted 6 to 1 last week to acquire land in Las Cruces to build a new…
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Wilmer Cabrera taking over as El Paso Locomotive FC head coach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC is welcoming Wilmer Cabrera as its new head coach. Cabrera, a former World Cup player, will serve as…
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May 2024 Primary Run Off Election, early voting starts today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Early voting for the May 2024 Primary Run Off Election starts today. El Paso voters will decide which candidates will advance…
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City of El Paso responds to statements made by the El Paso Zoological Society
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has responded to statements made by the El Paso Zoological Society, where the Society said the City…
Continue Reading No survivors found after helicopter carrying Iran’s president crashes, state media says
Originally Published: 19 MAY 24 22:26 ET Updated: 20 MAY 24 00:17 ET By Negar Mahmoodi, Artemis Moshtaghian, Tamara Qiblawi, Sophie Tanno and Helen…
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ABC-7 Listens: The Walmart Shooting Trial
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — August 3, 2024 marks five years since the shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart. As we approach that milestone as a community,…
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Overcoming challenges: Military spouse finds career success amid relocation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Being a military spouse can present significant challenges, often leading individuals to sacrifice or pause their careers to…
Continue Reading Early voting period for May 2024 Primary Runoff Election this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The early voting period for the May 2024 Primary Runoff Election begins Monday. ABC-7 spoke with the El Paso County…
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“And the battle begins”: Inside the City, El Paso Zoo Society’s dispute over membership funds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is getting ready to close out its contract with the El Paso Zoological Society and questions remain…
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Parents protest the possibility of closing a historic Socorro ISD building
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 100th anniversary celebration of an El Paso school drew a group of protestors Saturday. Many of them were parents, and…
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Two hikers rescued by COMSAR at Tom Mays Park, minor injuries
UPDATE: The El Paso Fire Department says COMSAR brought down two hikers. The hikers received minor injuries according to rescue crews and were taken…
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Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy holds ‘Disney’s Aladdin JR’ play
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For their first major production, Socorro ISD’s Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy, presents ‘Disney’s Aladdin JR.’…
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NTSB releases report on El Paso train conductor’s death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) just put out a report on the deadly train derailment in August 2022 that…
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Locomotive FC part ways with head coach & technical director Brian Clarhaut
EL PASO, Texas – The season is far from over, but a search is now underway for the next head coach of the El Paso Locomotive FC. Friday following the…
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Zoological Society claims city is requesting turnover of funds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Zoological Society of El Paso is claiming that, while it has continued discussions with the city since the license…
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Watch Live: El Paso DA discusses sentencings in the death of Tyler Croke
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks is having a news conference Friday at 3 PM to discusses sentencings in the murder case…
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Police investigate possible threat at IDEA Mesa Hills
Update: El Paso Police is sending out new details on the lockdown. “At this point in the investigation, the police department does not have anyone in…
Continue Reading Parents frustrated, say Lundy Elementary is not providing information on investigation into teacher of the year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents at Lundy Elementary School reached out the ABC 7 after they say the school mishandled a situation involving their…
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County leaders to unveil El Paso’s largest all-abilities playground
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — County leaders will unveil the largest all-abilities playground at Ascarate Park. This playground is designed to provide…
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Former El Paso Nurse’s Ode to Old Stethoscope is Recognized by National Publication
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Maria O’Toole Corey recently had her ode to her old stethoscope recognized by the American Nurse Journal. O’Toole says that…
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Eastwood’s “Ohana-lympics” promotes inclusion at Special Olympics-type event celebrating diversity
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Hundreds of students, parents & educators turned out to the “Ohana-lympics” at Eastwood High School. The inspirational…
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Theft of residential mailboxes in Horizon sparks reward of up to $100,000
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering up to $100,000 in rewards for information that can lead to the…
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Several parents tell Socorro ISD they don’t want a temporary closure of the aquatics center, after idea is discussed by District CFO
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents addressed the Socorro Independent School District’s Board of Trustees, and shared their disdain for the idea of…
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