EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is expanding a teacher incentive program and creating a compensation model for principals, the district said Tuesday. EPISD said it’s broadening its Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) to include teachers in all core subjects: math, reading, science and social studies. The expansion will include special
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UPDATE (April 29, 2026) — El Paso police said all lanes reopened at 8:44 p.m. Tuesday. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The right lane and exit on Loop 375 North at the I-10 interchange (Exit 44) is closed due to a semi rollover, El Paso police said Tuesday. Police said there is no set clearing
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UPDATE (2:13 p.m.) — EP Texas Trucking sent ABC-7 the following statement in response to Attorney General Paxton opening an investigation into the school: “We are aware of the concerns raised and take them seriously. Our school is committed to full compliance with all applicable state and federal standards and regulations. We provide basic English
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 54-year-old man was arrested for animal cruelty, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. His arrest happened after the county’s animal welfare department found seven puppies abandoned in Fabens in March. According to EPCSO, detectives found Carlos Flores responsible for abandoning the puppies, which were three weeks old.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Corpus Christi Monastery closed its doors Sunday, according to the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. The monastery on Mockingbird Road had a “devoted presence” in Lower Valley El Paso since 1967. The diocese said the Perpetual Adorers of the Most Holy Sacrament, also called the Adoratrices, operated the monastery.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s tourism industry is preparing for an economic impact May 2 & 3, with four major entertainment events happening simultaneously. BTS sold more than 100,000 tickets for two Sun Bowl performances on Saturday and Sunday. Additional events like Comic-Con and the Sol Summit Music Festival happening Downtown will also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sherriff’s Office deputies arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly refusing to stop for a traffic stop Sunday. According to EPCSO, deputies tried to stop Mario Alberto Marquez on Bachimba Drive near N Darrington Road in Far East El Paso. Marquez didn’t stop and kept driving until he
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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 police documents, Gene Morales was driving 47 mph in a 30 mph zone. Officer D. Mobbley turned his unit’s lights on to start a traffic stop and asked for
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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 a water breach from the reservoir. According to a spokesperson with EPWater, as of Monday morning, the utility extracted nearly 20 feet of water from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council is reviewing proposals that could shape utility costs. Monday, the council approved the action on multiple active El Paso Electric filings. According to the city, action allows it to understand issues shaping future infrastructure decisions and protect taxpayers. The council authorized action on EPE’s proposed high-load
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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 Department said he’s now in stable condition. Investigators said the man was a member of Mongols OMG, or outlaw motorcycle gang. According to an MPD press release on Facebook, the man
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council directed staff to plan an agreement for council consideration with a Northeast nonprofit about the future of the YMCA Bowling Branch. Monday, the city said a potential agreement would look at the nonprofit assuming operations at the city-owned site. Agreements would also look at keeping programs
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by Daniel Perez The White House fired all members of the National Science Board Friday, including Heather Wilson, president of the University of Texas at El Paso. President Donald Trump appointed Wilson – who previously served as his secretary of the Air Force – to the board in March 2020. The six-year term was to have
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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 year. Morissey will play at the Don Haskins Center Nov. 6, he announced Monday. General sale tickets go on sale Friday. The first round of presales start Wednesday.
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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 School District said repairs will impact a free dinner program. In a Facebook post, the district said the Child Nutrition Department’s Free Dinner Program will end at 5 p.m. before the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Clint Independent School District announced Monday 340 teachers will earn part of a $5.5 million compensation package in honor of increased student performance. CISD said the compensation program provides financial recognition for the impact teachers have on their students. The designated teachers will receive an average payout of $16,000,
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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 Summit Music Festival and the sold-out BTS concert. Downtown El Paso will hold most of the crowds with Comic-Con at the Convention Center 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and
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by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas TribuneApril 27, 2026 Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map is officially cleared for use, after the U.S. Supreme Court formally overturned a lower court’s ruling Monday. In November, the high court allowed the map to be used temporarily. Monday’s ruling maintains that status quo permanently, ensuring the new lines will be
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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 Department will accept walk-in registration applications until the deadline. You can also update your information with the department. The elections department office is at 500 E. San Antonio Ave.,
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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 repairs. UPDATE (10:42 a.m.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said westbound lanes on Montana Avenue reduced to one lane. Delays could last for the next four to
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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 said. Falicia Remotigue, manager of Rosa’s Cantina, said El Paso police arrived and told staff the dam was likely to breach, prompting a swift shutdown. “Within the hour, we made sure
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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 Friday. The request comes after the county Commissioners Court discussed the sheriff’s office use of overtime. “We want to be clear that we have been sounding the alarm regarding budget and
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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 was crossing Mesa Street near UTEP while a car drove southbound. The car hit Botelo, who was transported to the hospital. He died to his injuries. El Paso
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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 to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank as part of the initiative to give back to West Texas communities. Brandon Kovach, Special Operation Chief at EPFD, said the money will go to
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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 inspiring program highlighted leadership, community connection, and their ongoing mission to empower women and eliminate racism. ABC-7’s 7 in the City Reporter Isabella Martinez hosted a Q&A with singer Paula
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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 instead allow the renaming of existing facilities under the same requirements for naming new ones. Members Cruz A. Ochoa, Carlos Bustillos (the board’s president), Chris Hernandez and Henry Rivera voted
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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 basketball team to support El Paso athletics. He said he and his siblings graduated from Andress, making it a bittersweet visit. “This was a small way that I could help
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Best Communities for Music Education designation recognizes districts across the country for demonstrating commitment to quality music education. The Canutillo Independent School District was named one of the best music education communities, the district said Thursday. National Association of Music Merchants Foundation named CISD with the national title. The district
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District projected an estimated $16 million budget deficit going into the new school year. At Wednesday’s board of trustees meeting, officials said they’re expecting to lose $11 million in state funding. Officials said the estimated loss is due to changes made in Senate Bill 12, which
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he launched an investigation into popular streaming platforms over alleged bribery schemes. Some of the platforms involved include Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music and YouTube Music. The investigation will look into whether the platforms entered undisclosed financial arrangements with record labels, promoters or third parties,
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