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The Assistance League of El Paso is hosting A Taste of Five Points
EL Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Assistance League of El Paso is hosting “A Taste of Five Points,” a one-mile walk happening from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 2. The event supports Operation School Bell and will include sample tastings from 15 local restaurants, information tables from area businesses, and a raffle.
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Celebrities, panels, film screenings at Las Cruces International Film Fest
The Las Cruces International Film Fest returns for its 11th year, it’s a student run 5-day festival, now on day two. More than 800 submitted, 160 films were selected this year, including narrative and documentary features, short films, animation and music videos from 50 different countries. Some of the guests include Steve Zahn, Michael Rooker,
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm week turns windy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures are expected to warm up across the El Paso and Las Cruces area on Thursday, with mostly dry conditions. A slight increase in moisture could bring a few isolated late-day showers, mainly east of the Rio Grande. Rain chances increase Friday into early Saturday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms
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City hosting final community meeting on data center policy framework
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso wrapped up its series of community meetings Wednesday as it gets public input for a Data Center Policy Framework. El Paso City Council has a directive to get input from the community to create its policy framework for any potential new data centers brought to
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Sensory-friendly haircuts for kids, adults
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — People with autism can be challenged navigating everyday life. Activities most of us take for granted, like getting a haircut, can be major obstacles. Local barber Edgar “Scissorhands” Guerrero is making life a little easier in that department, by offering sensory-friendly haircuts at The Gentlemen’s Barbershop By Bissuett in northeast El Paso.
Continue ReadingUS Coast Guard opens criminal investigation into American woman’s disappearance in the Bahamas
Originally Published: 08 APR 26 04:00 ET Updated: 08 APR 26 18:57 ET By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Romine, Chris Boyette, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — The US Coast Guard has opened a criminal investigation into the disappearance of an American woman in the Bahamas after her husband reported she fell overboard during a boat trip
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El Paso International Airport bringing AI technology to improve parking payments
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting April 8, the El Paso International Airport will use artificial intelligence with the goal to make visitor parking “more convenient” and ticket-less, the City of El Paso announced Thursday. “Parking should be the easiest part of the journey, and this partnership with Metropolis allows travelers to simply drive-in and
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Sunday Funday: Aziz Atiya’s Jewelry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Aziz Atiya’s passion for jewelry making steadily grew into the business he has today. Now he’s asking the community to help save his life so he can continue doing what he loves. “It’s just something you got to accept and live with and and push through. you know, you can’t be afraid,” said Atiya. Atiya and his feline
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Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. gifts $5 million to support UTEP law school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. awarded $5 million to help establish a law school at UTEP, the school announced Wednesday. The future law school now has $10 million raised after the Paul L. Foster Family Foundation committed to a $5 million challenge grant last fall. UTEP will speak with the
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Josiah Ontiveros found guilty of 3 counts of first-degree murder in Young Park mass shooting
UPDATE (April 8, 2026) — The jurors found Josiah Ontiveros guilty on three counts of first-degree murder. He was not found guilty on the three conspiracy charges. Specifically, the jury found Ontiveros guilty of depraved mind murder. District Attorney Fernando Macias said that means jurors determined Ontiveros shot into a crowd without regard for human
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WATCH: Social media video helps El Paso deputies apprehend man in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a 25-year-old man after seeing a social media video allegedly showing him pointing a weapon at people, EPCSO said Wednesday. The sheriff’s office said the video showed an incident that reportedly happened near the intersection of Pellicano Drive and Sunfire Boulevard. Through investigative
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New Mexico Department of Justice files lawsuit against CYFD after child safety investigation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a lawsuit against the Children Youth and Families Department to “enforce transparency and protect children” Wednesday. The lawsuit comes after an investigation looking into child safety issues. The New Mexico Department of Justice launched the investigation in April 2025 after the death of a
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‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced to 15 years in connection with Matthew Perry’s overdose death
By Meredith DelisoApril 8, 2026, 1:01 PM The woman reportedly known as the “Ketamine Queen” was sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing the drug that killed Matthew Perry. Jasveen Sangha admitted in a plea agreement to working with another dealer to provide the “Friends” actor with dozens of vials of ketamine, including the
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Oil tankers passage halted in Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Fars reports
By Somayeh Malekian Following Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, oil tankers are suspended from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency reported on Wednesday. “This morning, after Trump accepted Iran’s terms and a ceasefire was formed, two oil tankers were able to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz with permission from
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Fire in Juárez kills nearly a dozen farm animals
UPDATE (April 8, 2026) — The Juarez fire department said the fire was set intentionally, but no cause has been found. The Department of Animal Care and Welfare (DABA) returned several animals to their owner Tuesday, the Juarez Municipal Government said. The owner reunited with 30 pigs (both piglets and adults), eight chickens and a
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A New Safety Feature is Coming Soon to Transmountain Road
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- A new safety feature is coming soon to Transmountain Road: a mechanical runaway truck ramp. TxDOT El Paso says this is the first of its kind in Texas, making it a completely new addition. Recently, TxDOT El Paso teams met on-site to learn about the system and get maintenance training. Michael
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Young El Paso BTS fan creates website to help visitors explore the city
El Paso, TX (KVIA) — With thousands of fans expected to travel to El Paso for the upcoming BTS concert, one local fan is helping visitors plan their trip to the Sun City. 18-year-old Nadia Saenz, a longtime BTS fan, created a website designed to help visitors find places to eat, explore, and connect with
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‘Secure protocol’ lifted at El Paso High School, threat ‘non-credible’
UPDATE (11:02 a.m.) — The secure protocol at El Paso High has been lifted, EPISD said. Classes will resume as scheduled. EPISD said its district police and El Paso police investigated the reported threat and determined it’s not credible. The district added, district police will remain on campus out of caution. Law enforcement present at
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LCPD hiring retired officers
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department opened applications for Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico (PERA) retired law enforcement officers. The City of Las Cruces said selected retired officers are eligible for up to $35,000 in recruitment upon hire. The city said retired officers who return to the police
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UMC El Paso upgrades surgical fleet with Da Vinci 5 robot
University Medical Center of El Paso has completely upgraded its surgical fleet with robots, more specifically, the Da Vinci 5. The Da Vinci 5 is controlled by surgeons and used to make workflow and teaching easier, but that’s not all.UMC Surgical Medical Director Dr. Alonso Andrade says there’s a need for minimally invasive options, and that data shows
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Mission Save the Earth: Celebrate Earth Day with the City of El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Come celebrate Earth Day with the City of El Paso’s Environmental Services Department at Mission: Save the Earth, a free event full of fun and excitement. Enjoy live entertainment, free games, and educational booths. There will be over 50 booths from environmental groups, food trucks, and local vendors. Here’s the event schedule:
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El Paso Choral Society Inaugural Concert to be held April 12th
El Paso-TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Choral Society and Orchestra is back — and making a powerful return after a six-year hiatus with its first concert of the Presents Series Season. This inaugural concert marks the beginning of a meaningful artistic partnership between the St. Cecilia Choir and Orchestra and the El Paso Choral Society —
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm dry Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today temperatures continue warming as we are expected to return to above average. We woke to temperatures in the 40s to 50s but temps are expected to climb to the 80s returning us to above average once again. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 83, Las Cruces
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Chapin graduate Jayden Leverett reflects on true freshman year with Vanderbilt Commodores
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former Chapin graduate Jayden Leverett played in the NCAA March Madness tournament in just his first year playing Division 1 basketball with the Vanderbilt Commodores. Jayden and the Commodores got knocked out in the second round of the tournament to Nebraska, however, Leverett embraced every minute of the regular and
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ABC-7 Storm Track Weather – More sunshine the arriving with warming temps. Some storms possible later week.
A slight chance for a sprinkle or rain shower tonight then we begin to bring in some drier air. More sunshine and warming temps for the next couple of days. Moisture begins to seep into the area late week and weekend with a chance for a few storms. The winds will likely pick up a
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