Man charged for animal cruelty after deputies find malnourished dog
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for animal cruelty after finding an underweight dog with visible…
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All El Paso Harmony Public Schools recognized for commitment to STEM learning
Harmony Public Schools EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All Six Harmony Public Schools Campuses have been recognized in El Paso to earn a National PLTW…
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Texas’ app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now
by Paul Cobler, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2026 Texas’ law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages and…
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UTEP breaks ground for new $102 million ‘Miner Crossing’ dorm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at the University of Texas at El Paso are closer to having a new on-campus housing option. Thursday, with pickaxes…
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EPISD to consider financial exigency declaration, more than 400 job cuts at Tuesday school board meeting
by Claudia Lorena Silva More than 400 El Paso Independent School District jobs, including teachers and central office staff, may be cut as the Board…
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Man allegedly crashes into El Paso County deputy patrol unit while driving drunk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged for allegedly crashing into an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit, EPCSO…
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EPCC rolls out free grocery pick up schedule for June through November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Summer and Fall Mobile Food Pantry is preparing to return June 2. EPCC said it’s teaming up with…
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Water to be released into the canal and the Rio Grande today; Water Rescue Team speaks about risks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The season has arrived when water is released into the canal adjacent to the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as into the Rio…
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Keeping your home cool on a budget this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With summer approaching, so are higher electricity bills. El Paso Electric shared some tips to keeping your home cool on a…
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City of El Paso to sell historic A.B. Fall house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the most historic buildings in El Paso will be sold for the first time in nearly 20 years after a city council vote…
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Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs
by Zahiyah Carter, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2026 A new state policy that bans prison inmates from receiving hardback books and used books will curb…
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Socorro ISD expects to adopt balanced budget for second year in a row
by Claudia Lorena Silva The Socorro Independent District expects to approve a balanced budget this June for the second year in a row, as it…
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Gov. Greg Abbott to Texas colleges: Don’t increase tuition, fees
by Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneMay 27, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott reminded Texas colleges: Do not raise undergraduate tuition or fees next year. In a…
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Former zoo employee’s wrongful termination lawsuit dismissed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a former El Paso Zoo employee against the city, former Zoo Director Joe Montisano and…
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City of El Paso releases preliminary budget for 2027 fiscal year, public meeting schedule
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso released its preliminary budget for the 2027 fiscal year Wednesday. It totals $1.405 billion across all…
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Man arrested during traffic stop, charged with indecency with a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 37-year-old man was arrested during a traffic stop and charged for sexual contact with a child, according to the El Paso…
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Bauman wins Republican runoff for District 16, will face US Rep. Escobar in November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, Adam Bauman defeated Manuel Barraza in the Republican runoff for Congressional District 16. Bauman will face…
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El Paso man creates game of blind billiards for his community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Martin Aceves has been legally blind his whole life. He’s an El Paso native and University of Texas at El Paso graduate…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn for GOP Senate runoff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, ABC-7…
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Person in hospital with serious injuries after crash in Lower Valley El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police said one person is in the hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a motorcycle Tuesday. Police…
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Voting participation lowers across El Paso County for May 2026 runoffs compared to March primary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Voting participation in El Paso County fell for Tuesday’s runoff elections compared to the March primary, according to the…
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Ysleta ISD offers free summer meals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District is offering free breakfast and lunch meals to children starting June 1. The 2026…
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Ysleta ISD names new principal at Alicia R. Chacón International School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a new principal at Alicia R. Chacon International School. Tuesday, the Ysleta Independent School District…
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Sold-out performances in El Paso bring more than $1.49 million in ticket sales in first 3 months of 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nine sold-out performances in El Paso brought more than $1.49 million in ticket sales in the first three months of 2026,…
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City of El Paso releases Data Center Policy Framework draft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the City of El Paso released a draft of its Data Center Policy Framework for the public to look at and give…
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Man arrested, charged for allegedly stalking with a drone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged for allegedly using a drone to stalk someone, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office…
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CASA Auto commits $1 million for future Deck Plaza dog park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The future Deck Plaza project received its first private donation of $1 million from CASA Auto Group, the Downtown Deck…
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Water outage in Northeast El Paso planned for Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water said a planned water outage will affect some Northeast residents Wednesday while the utility does replacement…
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El Paso Sector Border Patrol arrests 2 suspected Tren de Aragua members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Sector Border Patrol said its Targeting Unit, Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and…
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Voter Guide: May 26 primary runoffs in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, voters will decide who will move to the November general election after voting in the Democratic and Republican…
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