El Paso libraries, Raising Cane’s hosting children’s book drive
NewEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To celebrate National Library Week, the El Paso Public Libraries and Raising Cane’s are hosting a community book drive for…
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Harmony Public Schools’ robotics teams prepare for world championship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six of Harmony Public Schools’ robotics teams in El Paso won national championships and will soon bead to St. Louis for the…
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Man arrested for evading arrest across state line, prompting lockdown at Anthony City Hall, area schools
UPDATE (April 20, 2026) — El Paso police announced Monday it arrested a 28-year-old man for evading arrest with a vehicle Friday. According to EPPD,…
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EPFD says arson caused fire near Downtown El Paso
UPDATE (April 20, 2026) — The El Paso Fire Department said the cause of the fire was arson. Two buildings were damaged. A house was a “total loss,”…
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16-year-old died in fatal Saturday crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Police identified a 16-year-old El Paso teen as the person who died in a fatal crash early Saturday morning in the…
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National Work Zone Awareness Week Kicks Off with Traffic Closures — Here’s What Drivers Need to Know
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- For National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20-24, 2026, TxDOT El Paso reminds everyone to drive safely and stay alert.…
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El Paso International Airport director no longer working with city
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso International Airport Director Juan Antonio (Tony) Nevarez is no longer working with the city, a city spokesperson…
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Ysleta ISD considers revising policy to rename schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District will consider revising its policy when it comes to renaming its schools, according to…
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UTEP professor details experience with Artemis II mission
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four astronauts made history as the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years. UTEP professor Jose Hurtado was…
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Youth baseball tournament cancelled due to threat to security
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — National Championship Sports El Paso on Friday cancelled its Bunny Bash tournament due to a “serious threat” made toward…
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Canutillo ISD issues phishing alert for ‘Dinner & Drinks’ email
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District said Friday a phishing email has been targeting email accounts connected to the…
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Former business owner pleads guilty to attempted theft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former business owner pleaded guilty to attempted theft, El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez said in a press release…
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ICE report details detainee death at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released the death report for a migrant from Nicaragua who died at Camp East…
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Harmony Public Schools robotics teams from El Paso qualify for world championship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several student robotics teams from multiple Harmony Public Schools in El Paso qualified for a world championship, the HPS…
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El Paso’s Star on the Mountain to shine gold, white for Usher and Chris Brown concert
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Chamber lit up the Star on the Mountain for Coldplay and Post Malone. Friday, the star will shine gold and white in…
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Texas economy hits record $2.9 trillion, governor says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday the state economy expanded to $2.9 trillion in 2025, based on estimates from the…
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UTEP hosts job fair for opportunities in the education field
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — School districts and education employers are recruiting at Friday’s education job fair at the University of Texas at El…
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A Venezuelan family followed the rules to enter the U.S. After being arrested and detained for a month, they’re leaving.
by Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneApril 16, 2026 EL PASO — In the summer of 2025, José, his wife Carolina and their teenage daughter arrived…
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EPISD to consider early retirement incentives for central office personnel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District will consider incentives for early retirement in order to support resources for the…
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Man arrested for alleged hit-and-run into electricity pole in San Elizario
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it arrested a man after he allegedly crashed into an electric…
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El Paso County Commissioners discuss county sheriff’s office use of overtime in special meeting
UPDATE (5:03 p.m.) — County commissioners discussed the county sheriff’s use of overtime during the meeting. The majority of the meeting was behind…
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Texas, New Mexico attorney generals call to hold Live Nation accountable following verdict in landmark trial
UPDATE — New Mexico Attorney Genera Raúl Torrez sent out the following statement in reaction to Wednesday’s verdict: “Today’s verdict is a…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into Lululemon activewear
UPDATE (12:13 p.m.) — ABC-7 reached out to Lululemon about the impact of the investigation. A company spokesperson sent the following statement to…
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UTEP celebrates relationship with Bhutan with weeklong activities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso kicked off “Bhutan Days” Monday to celebrate the school’s relationship with the Himalayan…
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El Dorado High School student wins selective UT Austin scholarship, one of only 10 in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Dorado High School senior Xzell Osoria is one of two El Paso high school students to receive the Big Impact Scholar…
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Judge rules to temporarily block Texas’ smokeable hemp ban
by Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneApril 8, 2026 A Travis County district judge has temporarily lifted a statewide ban on the sale of natural…
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El Paso County breaks ground for Westway Park improvements
VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County kicked off the Westway Park Improvements Project Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony. The project is…
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‘I support my officers:’ El Paso police chief says officers acted appropriately in arrest of woman that went viral on social media
(UPDATE) — El Paso Police Chief Peter Pacillas addressed the arrest on April 2 that went viral on social media stating his officers “acted within…
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El Paso family moves into the first in-hospital house in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — A new partnership is helping provide revolutionary care for families as they wait in the hospital. The Ronald McDonald House…
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Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. gifts $5 million to support UTEP law school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. awarded $5 million to help establish a law school at UTEP, the school announced…
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