Flowers placed at graves at Fort Bliss National Cemetery this Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mission Continues placed roses on graves at Fort Bliss National Cemetery this Memorial Day. The Mission Continues is an…
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El Paso community invited to lay a rose at every grave at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mission Continues, a non-profit organization is inviting the El Paso community to take part of a special event at the…
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House fire in El Paso’s Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A house fire broke out before 10 p.m. Sunday night in the Lower Valley. It happened at the 9400 block of Sorbonne Dr. near…
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El Pasoans honor loved ones at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many are enjoying the three-day weekend to plan trips, but it’s important to honor those who served our country. Monday at 9…
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The meaning of Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family spent their Sunday laying memorabilia on their loved one’s grave at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. “Really,…
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El Paso Police search for ‘Slurpee robber’ on the loose
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police need the public’s help identifying a man they claim robbed a Slurpee and cigarettes from a convenience store…
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Ricardo Pepi could be on the move!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Ricardo Pepi might be on the precipice of switching clubs and signing a new deal. The San Eli star has been…
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One person killed in downtown El Paso car wreck
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead following a car wreck in downtown El Paso. According to the El Paso Police Department, the deadly wreck…
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Local scouts place 4,000 American Flags for fallen heroes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over 4,000 flags were placed here at Fort Bliss National Cemetery to honor the men and women who served our country. …
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HSI El Paso arrest Fort Bliss soldier for sexual abuse of a minor
EL PASO, Texas — Homeland Security Investigations in El Paso arrested a U.S. army soldier stationed at Fort Bliss for sexual abuse of a minor.…
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Amber alert issued in El Paso for four children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police have issued an amber alert for an abduction of four children out of El Paso. Officials are asking the public to…
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Mayor Leeser: Auditor felt ‘pressured’ to ‘change his report’ on taxpayer-funded gas card audit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said in an exclusive interview with ABC-7 on Friday that the city’s chief internal auditor felt…
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2023 Memorial Day weekend travel – statistics and tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a frequent traveler over Memorial Day weekend, you may notice gas prices are lower than last year. That being…
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Tristen in the House: UConn visit the White House to celebrate NCAA Tournament win
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Tristen Newton stood directly behind President Joe Biden as he applauded the UConn Huskies for their NCAA…
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Major new cancer treatment center planned for El Paso
by Robert Moore, El Paso Matters The state of Texas will build a $97 million comprehensive cancer center on the Medical Center of the Americas…
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Your guide to Memorial Day weekend closures in El Paso
Here are all of the services that will be closed and open in El Paso this Memorial Day weekend. CLOSED Greater El Paso Landfill and Citizen…
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Ethics complaint filed against El Paso District 3 representative following gas card misuse controversy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A District 3 resident filed a formal ethics complaint against City Representative Cassandra Hernandez Friday afternoon.…
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Police say couple died in motorcycle crash in South El Paso, family identifies victim
Update: A Gofundme post identifies the 23-year-old female victim as Breanna Guevarra. “We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and are kindly asking…
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El Paso VA hosting clinic on Pact Act Claims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Veterans Affairs Office wants veterans to know help is available for anyone who was exposed to toxic hazards…
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Tips for a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Memorial Day weekend kicks off tomorrow, including events like cooking and outdoor activities, which can be dangerous if not…
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El Paso D.A. says his office never declined EPPD investigation into misuse of city gas cards
UPDATE (5/25/23): El Paso D.A. Bill Hicks followed up with Assistant District Attorney Doug Tiemann who told him he only spoke with an El Paso Police…
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ABC-7 obtains video showing husband of El Paso City representative using taxpayer-funded gas card
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained new surveillance footage that was used as part of the investigation into the potential misuse of…
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El Paso chartering long-haul bus rides for migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the county of El Paso is working with Los Misioneros bus company to transport migrants to other…
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El Paso District Attorney decides to pursue the death penalty in state’s case against Walmart shooter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks has decided to pursue the death penalty in the state’s case against accused Walmart…
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Wanted El Paso man arrested for allegedly assaulting a family member
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff’s deputies arrested 29-year-old Daniel Rojas Wednesday. Rojas was wanted on five felony counts of Assault on…
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El Pasoans spreading awareness on National Stop the Bleed Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, May 25, is the 5th Annual National Stop the Bleed Day. Here in El Paso, workplaces and schools are giving…
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Court documents show woman charged with intoxicated manslaughter admitted to police she had been drinking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, 24-year-old Valeria Mena admitted to police that she had been drinking…
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Sentencing hearing for El Paso Walmart killer will begin June 30
by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersMay 24, 2023 Formal sentencing will begin June 30 for the man who killed 23 people and wounded 22 others in a 2019…
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National Weather Service El Paso hosts meeting on Monsoon Preparedness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the National Weather Service El Paso Office will host an Integrated Warning Team (IWT) meeting at the Tech H2O…
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The Borderland remembers the one-year anniversary of the Robb Elementary mass shooting
UPDATE – State Representative Joe Moody spoke to ABC-7 about the ongoing work with just a few days left in the legislative session. He spoke to the…
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