El Paso police tase man during traffic stop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A traffic stop for speeding escalated after El Paso police used a stun gun on the driver, documents said. According to…
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El Paso Water says it extracted nearly 20 feet of water from Cement Lake
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been about a week since El Paso Water crews started working at Cement Lake to pull out water due to a potential risk of…
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City Council authorizes action on El Paso Electric filings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council is reviewing proposals that could shape utility costs. Monday, the council approved the action on…
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Mongols Motorcycle Club member from El Paso shot while riding motorcycle in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KVIA) — A 58-year-old man from El Paso was shot while riding his motorcycle in Midland, police said Sunday. The Midland Police…
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City Council directs agreement development for future of YMCA Bowling Branch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council directed staff to plan an agreement for council consideration with a Northeast nonprofit about the…
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Trump dismisses UTEP president, others from National Science Foundation Board
by Daniel Perez The White House fired all members of the National Science Board Friday, including Heather Wilson, president of the University of…
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Morissey coming to Don Haskins Center November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The former lyricist for the English new wave band, The Smiths, joined the growing list of artists coming to El Paso this…
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Canutillo High School under water line repairs
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo High School’s water service will shut off at 5 p.m. Monday due to water line repairs. The Canutillo Independent…
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Qualified Clint ISD teachers earn $5.5 million compensation package
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Clint Independent School District announced Monday 340 teachers will earn part of a $5.5 million compensation package in…
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El Paso prepares for event-filled weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The May 2-3 weekend is going to be busy for city employees with several anticipated events: Comic-Con, Michelada Fest, Sol…
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map
by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas TribuneApril 27, 2026 Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map is officially cleared for use, after the U.S. Supreme…
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Last-minute voter registration for May 2026 Primary Runoff Election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texans have until April 27 to register to vote for the May 2026 Primary Runoff Election. The El Paso County Elections…
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Water main break repaired near Desert Meadows, Montana
UPDATE (April 28, 2026) — Service was restored according to El Paso Water’s outage map. It is unclear what caused the issue or when crews finished…
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Potential dam breach prompts closure, reopening of Rosa’s Cantina
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Rosa’s Cantina briefly evacuated Thursday night after police warned a nearby dam could be at risk of breaching, its manager…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office asks for assessment amid budget and staffing challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office asked the county for an independent, third-party consultant to assess EPCSO, it said…
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Man dies after being hit by car on Mesa Street
UPDATE (3:08 p.m.) — A man has died after a car hit him while crossing the street without using a crosswalk, police said. Police said Ismael Botelo…
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Energy company donates $25,000 to El Paso firefighters, food bank
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dallas-based company Energy Transfer on Thursday gifted the El Paso Fire Department $15,000. It also donated $10,000 given…
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Paula Abdul joins 7 in the City Reporter Isabella Martinez at YWCA Women’s Luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region held its 31st Annual Women’s Luncheon at the El Paso Convention Center. The…
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Ysleta ISD approves revising policy to rename schools
UPDATE (April 23, 2026) — During Wednesday’s meeting, the YISD school board voted five to one to change its renaming policy. The board approved to…
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Mayor Renard Johnson donates $1,500 to Andress High School’s boys basketball team
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson returned to his roots Thursday. The mayor donated $1,500 to the Andress High School boy’s…
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Canutillo ISD earns national music education award
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Best Communities for Music Education designation recognizes districts across the country for demonstrating commitment…
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YISD projects $16 million budget deficit due to tax relief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District projected an estimated $16 million budget deficit going into the new school year. At…
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Attorney General Ken Paxton investigating Spotify, Apple Music for alleged bribery
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he launched an investigation into popular streaming platforms over alleged bribery schemes.…
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One person detained after incident prompted lockdown at Franklin High School
UPDATE: A spokesperson with the El Paso Independent School District said an “individual was detained as part of the ongoing investigation”. The…
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Fort Bliss hosting community meeting on potential data center on base
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The community has a chance to give feedback and speak on a data center that may be built on Fort Bliss property. The meeting…
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Bravo Cadillac receives national top honor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Cadillac Master Dealer Award is the brand’s highest honor and recognizes dealership teams that excel in the areas of…
Continue Reading El Paso Water monitoring potential risk of dam breach on the Westside
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water said it’s monitoring Cement Lake in West El Paso for a potential dam breach risk. The utility said Wednesday…
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Man arrested for sex offender registry violations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said its Sex Offender Registration and Tracking unit arrested a 47-year-old man Tuesday. He had several…
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Two arrested in El Paso in connection to deadly Albuquerque shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were arrested in El Paso in connection to a deadly a deadly shooting that happened in Albuquerque, the Bernalillo…
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EPISD board approves early retirement incentives for central office staff
UPDATE (April 22, 2026) — The EPISD Board of Trustees approved an incentive program for eligible staff who give early notice of retirement plans or…
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