El Paso County Sheriff’s Office finds body in east El Paso
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a dead person in east El Paso. It happened at a house on the…
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Government shutdown could put a financial strain on TSA workers in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Roughly 125 Transportation Security Administration agents work at the El Paso airport, playing a vital role in passenger…
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Man accused of causing train crash while U-turning his SUV
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested Alexis Reyes, 26, after officials say he tried to U-turn in an undesignated railroad crossing and…
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Congresswoman Escobar asks republicans to work across the aisle amid ongoing government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Congresswoman Veronica Escobar held a news conference Thursday amid the government shutdown. “The majority party does not…
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Man charged with DWI after crash in Canutillo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested Isaiah Gomez, 23, and charged him with DWI, Resisting Arrest, Evading Arrest, two counts of Harassment of…
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‘I’m scrambling’: Government shutdown spurs confusion and concern with no funding deal in sight
By Tami Luhby, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — A self-described national park fanatic, Lucas Wall was excited to start a weeklong trip to visit seven…
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The Hospitals of Providence gifts UTEP Nursing $1.1 million
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hospitals of Providence and Tenet Healthcare Foundation gifted UTEP’s College of Nursing $1.1 million for nursing…
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Principal of Hueco Elementary charged with allegedly injuring person
Update (6:22 PM): Court documents state that Hatch is accused of allegedly pulling a child from underneath a table and “forcefully” sitting the child…
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OXXO makes donation to food bank, announces expanded presence in El Paso by 2027
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Latin America’s largest convenience store chain, OXXO, is marking its first year in the El Paso market and is looking…
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El Paso Mayor, Texas Higher Education Commissioner speak at 2nd annual Education Matters Summit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CREEED hosted the 2nd annual Education Matters Summit in El Paso today. El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson and Texas Higher…
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Former cheer coach facing additional invasive recording charges
Update (4:20 PM): ABC-7 just obtained court documents detailing the reasons for Sotelo’s new charges. The court documents state that a 17-year-old…
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NMSU Announces New Athletic Director Joe Fields
NMSU is holding a news conference to announce Joe Fields as the university’s new athletic director. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State…
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Disney on Ice presents ‘Lets Dance!’ in El Paso
Disney on Ice is back in El Paso this week to put on a spectacular show with some magical fun. Belt out Disney’s popular songs, as their favorite…
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2 dead, 3 seriously injured in stabbing and car ramming attack on Yom Kippur at synagogue in Manchester, UK police say
UPDATE (7:11 a.m.): At least two people were killed and three other people are in a serious condition. The suspected assailant is also believed to be…
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Documents, belongings left outside closed Jungle Jaks raise concerns in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The closure of Jungle Jaks amusement center in Far East El Paso left behind more than memories for former employees and…
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New Deal Furniture El Paso going out of business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of El Paso’s oldest furniture stores is going out of business. After 78-years, New Deal Furniture…
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El Paso at center of redistricting battle
EL PASO Texas (KVIA)–El Paso epicenter of a high-stakes legal fight over Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map, which is set to be used in the…
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Bloods gang member from El Paso added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas DPS just added El Pasoan Elijah Turner Reyes, 24, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is…
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El Paso DACA recipient Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago must be freed by Thursday, judge rules
By Cindy Ramirez and Robert Moore October 1, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free.…
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Government shutdown impacting Borderland federal workers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Legislators in Washington, D.C. failed to pass any measure to prevent a government shutdown last night. Now, federal workers…
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Housing New Mexico celebrates ribbon-cutting of new senior apartment complex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- The Pedrena Apartment, a brand new senior apartment complex, had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The complex is…
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Conditional approval granted to first drug to treat screwworm infestation in cattle
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is praising the conditional approval of the first drug to treat screwworm…
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Man charged with aggravated assault after Central El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested Alan Guillermo Torres, 29, and charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officers…
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Get spooked at Wet N’ Wild Waterworld’s first-ever haunted scaregrounds
Wet N’ Wild Waterworld is opening its first ever Haunted Scaregrounds this fall. The event will include activities, wandering scare actors,…
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Local woman shares ‘terrifying’ breast cancer journey for awareness
Emily Ortega is a local nurse and mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer — now she wants others to know to never wait or hesitate. “It’s…
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Quiet and warm weather ahead with a breezy weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Dry conditions persist through the week with high temperatures about 5 to 8 degrees above normal. By Thursday we can expect a…
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Hometown Home Run: El Paso native crafts “torpedo” baseball bats for players of all ages
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Major League Baseball’s 2025 season winds down, a new piece of equipment has been making waves at ballparks across the…
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Government shutdown appears inevitable after Senate sinks competing funding proposals as deadline looms
By Sarah Ferris, Arlette Saenz, Manu Raju, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Congress is veering even closer to a government shutdown at midnight…
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Texas DPS increasing security near places of worship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following the church shooting in Michigan, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to…
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Third-party investigation launched after death of El Paso ISD student killed on US-54
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the El Paso Independent School District confirms that a third-party is investigating the events leading…
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