EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people, including a teenager, Sunday after stopping a wrong-way driver. EPCSO said the stop led to a narcotics and weapons seizure. Deputies issued a traffic stop near N Zaragoza Road and Pellicano Drive after seeing a silver vehicle driving in the wrong
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Metro is hosting meetings across town to learn about bus route changes taking place June 14th. Sun Metro said the changes come after a study of the transit system to increase route frequencies and reduce travel time. Changes include existing routes, new ones and ending routes with low or
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County secured a temporary injunction against the Dirty Laundry bar in East El Paso, County Attorney Christina Sanchez announced Monday. The bar must stay closed until its owners can provide a safe environment for the public, the county said. The county obtained a temporary restraining order in March
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso found a rise in Valley fever cases in El Paso over the past 10 years with a connection to extreme weather, wind and dust, UTEP said Monday. A new study at UTEP’s Department of Earth, Environmental and Resource Sciences analyzed cases
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro police arrested a 35-year-old man Saturday after an alleged aggravated assault and standoff. The City of Socorro said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house while she wasn’t home. At 7:40 a.m. May 2, police went tot he intersection of Flor Bonita Avenue and Peters Road for an aggravated assault call.
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UPDATE (May 4, 2026) — As of Saturday at 8:22 p.m., the county elections department reported these unofficial results: Miguel Chacon led the San Elizario mayoral race with 124 votes (just below 50%). Savannah Alarcon had a small lead for San Elizario, Alderperson, Place 5, with 80 votes. Armando Alarcon trailed behind with 78. Thomas
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by Ayden Runnels, The Texas TribuneMay 1, 2026 The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday blocked a 2023 Federal and Drug Administration regulation that allowed mifepristone to be mailed to patients, a rule commonly used to get around Texas’ abortion ban. The 2023 rule allowed doctors to prescribe mifepristone remotely and the drug
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One local K-pop store, K-pop El Paso, has seen a higher volume of customers gearing up for the BTS concert according to store manager, Amanda Ramos. The store sells all sorts of K-pop merch, from magazines, pillows and even socks. It especially keep BTS merch in stock. Ramos told ABC-7
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eligible voters at the polls starting 7 a.m. Saturday for the May 2026 Uniform Election. This is not a countywide election; ballots include Anthony, Texas, and San Elizario. According to the county elections department, voters can vote until 7 p.m. at the following locations: Anthony Town Hall: 401 Wildcat Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — GECU is launching its third annual Matching May campaign, where 12 Borderland non-profits will receive each receive $12,000 in donations. Throughout the month, the campaign will support organizations addressing needs in education, housing, food insecurity, health and others, GECU said. “By matching donations, we’re empowering organizations to expand their reach
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County’s Aquatics Division is offering swim lessons for all ages and skill levels starting May 5. Lessons last through June, the county said. Group and private swim lessons will be available at three public pools: Ascarate Aquatic Center (6900 Delta Dr.) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Canutillo Community
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is bracing for several large-scale events this weekend, including the BTS concerts, Michelada Fest, Comic-Con and the Sol Summit Music Festival. The county sheriff’s office said with large gatherings comes the responsibility to remain vigilant. The sheriff’s office said it will monitor the events, surrounding areas and increase
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District said Friday a baseball championship game between Canutillo and Horizon High School has been postponed. According to a social media post, Game 2 of the bi-district baseball championship has been moved to 3 p.m. It will take place at Canutillo High School. If the Canutillo Eagles
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — BTS will kick off a two-night performance in El Paso as part of the ARIRANG world tour Saturday. To make sure fans stay safe, there will be multiple emergency medical tents around the Sun Bowl Stadium. ProAction Emergency Services Director Paloma Leyva said 40 medics will be stationed at the
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by Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneApril 8, 2026 A Travis County district judge has allowed the sale of natural smokeable hemp products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, to continue until July 27. Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle’s ruling on Friday continues the pause on the ban that was granted earlier this month. Lyttle granted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A small kiosk caught fire inside Cielo Vista Mall Friday morning, the El Paso Fire Department said. According to EPFD, the call for the fire came in just after 5 a.m. Multiple units responded but reported no injuries. An investigation is ongoing. No word on what caused the fire.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parking near the Sun Bowl during any big event can be tricky, but knowing where to go can save drivers time and frustration. Along Cincinnati Street, just off Mesa across from the Sun Bowl, metered parking is available. However, drivers are advised to pay close attention to posted signs, as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tommy’s Express Car Wash said Thursday the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will make a special appearance at the grand location of its newest West El Paso location. The grand opening will also feature free car washes, food, giveaways and donations for the city’s Humane Society. Tommy’s Express Car Wash will open
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Horizon City police arrested and charged a man for injuring a 10-year-old child. Raul David Reyes was charged with injury wo a child with intent to cause bodily injury, which is a felony offense. According to documents, on April 25, Raul David Reyes allegedly argued with Flor Aldaba Soto at
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UPDATE (1:52 p.m.) — Police documents ABC-7 obtained said an undercover El Paso police officer arrested Gallardo using an ad for soliciting prostitution. Arrest documents said Gallardo contacted the undercover officer using an adult escort website and agreed to pay $100 for a 30-minute service. When Gallardo arrived to the agreed location, the Wyndham Hotel
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by Emily Foxhall, The Texas TribuneApril 30, 2026 Camp Mystic on Thursday said it has withdrawn its application for an operating license, a decision that means it will not reopen to campers this summer. The decision follows a grueling hearing earlier this week when Texas lawmakers pushed the family that runs the camp to consider
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — BTS fans lined up outside the Don Haskins Center Thursday to grab merchandise two days before the Korean pop group’s first performance in El Paso. Fans scrambled for jerseys with their favorite BTS member’s name. One fan told ABC-7 one of the member’s jersey sold out in about 20 minutes.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congressional districts have been at the forefront of political discussion for the past year. Texas had its share of the conversation with the re-drawing of the district map last year, and after Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana, it could re-enter the conversation. In a 6-3 decision, the court’s conservative
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crews at the Sun Bowl are preparing the stadium for a busy concert weekend as Korean pop group BTS gets ready to take the stage. According to Ticketmaster, the BTS concerts are nearly sold out for two nights, signaling strong demand for the internationally known group. The same goes for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Senator John Cornyn said El Paso County received a federal grant of $700,000 to help local law enforcement prevent, investigate and prosecute cyber crimes. The funds will go to special training, developed response to cyber-related offenses and advocacy for victims, Sen. Cornyn announced Wednesday. “From online harassment and deepfakes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association on Wednesday announced the grand marshal and theme for its annual Thanksgiving parade. El Paso’s Amigo Man will lead the 90th Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade under a “Famous Sports & Movie Scenes” theme. The Amigo Man, an ambassador for the city,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border Patrol agents arrested and charged two people in El Paso after searching a home with conditions “consistent with operations of a stash house,” the Justice Department said Wednesday. On April 20, agents detained Edith Marie Dominguez, a U.S. citizen, and Gregory Jose Daniel Martinez-Tovar, a Venezuelan migrant. Agents then
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two solar canopy projects debuted at the El Paso International Airport Wednesday. The new canopies cover part of the airport’s parking and infrastructure, providing shade while reducing energy, the City of El Paso said. “It’s going to reduce the cost of the electricity cost at the airport by 22 percent,”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a 30-year-old woman for driving while intoxicated with children in her vehicle. EPCSO said the arrest happened Sunday just before 1 a.m. in Canutillo. Deputies stopped Cristina Zeigler because her vehicle didn’t have license plate lights, EPCSO said. Deputies said she
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6 to 2 vote during Tuesday’s meeting, El Paso City Council approved a new ordinance prohibiting tow truck operators from soliciting business at traffic accident scenes. The ordinance bans towing companies and their representatives from arriving at crash scenes unless they have been contacted by police, the vehicle
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