FBI El Paso warns community to beware of ‘unpaid toll fees’ text message scam
El Pasoans are receiving scam text messages once again asking people to pay their balance in toll bills, or else “increased late fees will be…
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Ben Ivey appointed to 120th Judicial District Court in El Paso
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott appointed El Pasoan Ben Ivey to the 120th Judicial District Court in El Paso. Ivey’s term is set to…
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City moves forward with Union Plaza redevelopment plans
Update (February 25, 2025): Today City Council authorized the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for redeveloping the 17 City-owned…
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EPCC granted $137,000
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Workforce Commission awarded a $137,000 Skills Development Fund grant to EPCC.…
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El Paso City Council asks electric company for presentation on proposed rate hike
Update (February 24, 2025): Today City Council unanimously voted to request that El Paso Electric give a public presentation at City Council’s March…
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City Council authorizes settlement negotiations in Tookie the Toucan case
Update (February 24, 2025): Council authorized the City Attorney’s Office, in consultation with the city manager, to engage in settlement…
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Attorneys for victims of Sun Metro explosion calling on city for answers
Update: City spokesperson Laura Cruz Acosta released the following statement in response to this morning’s news conference. “The City of El Paso and…
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El Paso dentist offers tips for parents
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — February marks National Children’s Dental Health Month, and local health officials are stressing the importance of…
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El Paso Marathon Sets Record with New Course and High Participation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Marathon saw record-breaking participation as runners took on a new Eastside-to-Downtown course. Starting at the…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 launch visible over Borderland skies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Did you see it in the sky Saturday night? A bright light, which some described looking like a comet streaking across the…
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar speaks says Trump administration decisions will have negative impact on military recruitment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Saturday Congresswoman Veronica Escobar held a news conference expressing how she believes the Trump administration will make…
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‘Jicama’ winning word at 2025 Regional Spelling Bee
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A fourth grade student at Mesita Elementary School in the El Paso Independent School District will represent El Paso at the…
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El Paso Five Points Lions Club celebrates 80th anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Join the El Paso Five Points Lions Club for ‘Dinner in the Dark’ as the club celebrates 80 years of service to the…
Continue Reading Friends of Sun Metro explosion victim organize soccer tournament to raise funds
After a man suffered life-threatening injuries from the Sun Metro operation center explosion, his friends decided to organize a soccer tournament to…
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ABC-7 at 4: 3rd Annual El Paso Strong Fashion Show to be held at the San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso, TX(KVIA-TV)—The Queen Has Spoken Entertainment announces the 3rd Annual El Paso Strong Fashion Show at San Jacinto Plaza. The show will…
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First Gamescape in the country opens in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new one stop destination for fun has opened here in the Sun City. Located at 13361 Gateway Blvd W. Gamescape by Cinemark…
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Unexpected Ring Leads to ‘Disturbing’ Discovery: A Warning About ‘Brushing Scams’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Lorraine Ontiveros received an unexpected gift yesterday, a ring in a package that appeared to be from Amazon.…
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El Paso Zoological Society Rebrand
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Changes are coming for the El Paso zoological society. The society says it is evolving to better reflect its commitment…
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Home on the Range: Bighorn sheep return to Franklin Mountains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been several months since a herd of 77 big horn sheep was released into the Franklin Mountains State Park as part of a…
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Vinton Steel invests in Borderland
VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — Greg Abbott took a trip to El Paso this afternoon and announced a big economic development happening in Vinton. Vinton Steel…
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Mesilla Valley Transportation hosts its first Driver Appreciation Day of 2025
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Today, trucking company Mesilla Valley Transportation held its first Driver Appreciation Day of the year, celebrating an end…
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El Paso woman receives reconstructive surgery after dog attack
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On February 7th, Jade Cerda says two dogs jumped a stone wall into her yard began being aggressive with her and her guest.…
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Marathon Petroleum donates to La Nube
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — La Nube announced a partnership with Marathon Petroleum corporation. This follows a significant investment in El Paso’s…
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Teacher reacts to SISD staff reduction approval
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Ben Vincent has been a fine arts teacher with the Socorro Independent School District for about ten years. Last week he was…
Continue Reading Attorneys for victims of Sun Metro explosion to speak out
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Maxey Scherr, of Scherr Law Firm, and Robert L. Collins, of Robert L. Collins and Associates are representing several…
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CISD given all-clear after gas odor reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo Elementary and Alderete Middle Schools have been cleared after a gas odor was reported on the two campuses. In a…
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El Paso Marathon set to take off on Sunday with a new course and record number of runners
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – A record number of runners will compete in the 2025 Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon on Sunday, February 23. Race organizers…
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Experts weigh in on the impact of removing DEI in the workforce
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are a broad list of programs that are used in, corporate America as well is in,…
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El…
Continue Reading New Details: Sun Metro bus explosion investigation
Update (February 19, 2025): Wednesday afternoon, City of El Paso spokesperson Laura Cruz Acosta released the following statement regarding the…
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