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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Texas Rep. James Talarico joins Marcel Clarke on ABC-7 to discuss new gas relief proposal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Rep. James Talarico is pushing for immediate relief at the gas pump with a new proposal to suspend federal gas and…
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Former EPPD officer charged with DWI, relieved of duty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso Police Officer was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated Friday, according to jail records.…
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Police investigating suspicious death after body found near Magoffin fire
UPDATE (April 21, 2026) — The El Paso Police Department on Tuesday said it’s investigating a suspicious death after finding a man’s body in the same…
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Texas can force schools to post Ten Commandments, federal appeals court rules
by Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJanuary 20, 2026 Texas can enforce a state law requiring public schools to display posters of the Ten Commandments…
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El Paso’s Star on the Mountain will turn orange to celebrate Karol G’s upcoming concert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keep an eye out as the star on the Franklin Mountains Tuesday changes color in celebration of another musical artist coming…
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EPCC celebrates Earth Day with weeklong environmental events
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Community College is hosting a career fair Tuesday at the Valle Verde campus. The fair is open to the public…
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Desert Songs: How Sonic Ranch cut a new trail in the competitive music business
Editor’s note: This story was co-published by Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom and funder dedicated to high-quality,…
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Where to celebrate National Volunteer Week with El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is celebrating National Volunteer Week to honor the contributions made by volunteers and interns. The county…
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Wife of active US Army sergeant at risk of deportation to 3rd country
By Laura RomeroApril 20, 2026, 6:05 PM The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant with 27 years of service is facing potential deportation to a…
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‘Minds of All Kinds’ art exhibit on display for Autism Acceptance Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art unveiled its “Minds of All Kinds” exhibit in honor of National Autism Acceptance Month, the city…
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Chayanne to take the stage at the Don Haskins Center in October
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Latin music singer Chayanne will return to the U.S. and make a pit stop at the Don Haskins Center October 1 for his…
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner warns about New World screwworm moving closer to border
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said Monday New World screwworm is moving closer to the state. Miller’s warning comes…
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El Paso libraries, Raising Cane’s hosting children’s book drive
EL 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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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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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…
Continue Reading 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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