Be Mindful: House Bill focuses on youth mental health provisions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Better Chance Act was introduced to the Texas House of Representatives and focuses on youth mental health. House Bill-42…
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El Paso’s DWI Court one of four in the U.S. to be nationally recognized
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s DWI Court is one of four of its kind being nationally recognized in the U.S. That means it will now help identify…
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El Paso Pro-Musica welcomes The Attacca Quartet
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Pro-Musica is getting ready welcome The Attacca Quartet on Saturday. The group, described as funky and exuberant, is coming…
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El Paso Locomotive FC gear up for historic 5th season
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive kicks off their 5th season Saturday night at Southwest University Park against Sacramento Republic. This year…
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Deported veteran who died in Mexico to be buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 learned that according to the Department of Homeland Security, Moreno’s condition did not fit an emergency status. His…
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Barber shop offers discounts to active military, free cuts for veterans
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — U.S. Army veteran Alec McGee serves everyone at Upperkutz Barber Shop, but his military clientele is special. McGee wants…
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Northeast El Paso fire sends one person to hospital
EL PASO, Texas — One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after an apartment caught on fire in northeast El Paso early Friday…
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One person with serious injuries after stabbing in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was stabbed at the intersection of Dyer St. & Flory Ave. in northeast El Paso. The individual was transported…
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County opens Migrant Support Center in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County of El Paso has opened a new County Migrant Support Center. It has been opened in partnership with its contractor,…
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Fentanyl and cocaine seized at the Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – More than 28-pounds of cocaine and 16 pounds of fentanyl were found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in two…
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One person seriously injured after car crashes into a wall in downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department says one patient was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash along…
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First annual Le Femme Beauty Expo kicks of Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — A new beauty expo aimed at empowering women is kicking of this Saturday. The 1st Annual Le Femme Beauty Expo will offering things…
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Texas Gas Service replaces meter damaged by car, causing morning leak
UPDATE 10:48 a.m.: A Texas Gas Service spokesperson says a third-party vehicle hit one of their gas meters, causing the leak. TGS crews have…
Continue Reading ABC-7 at Noon: Throw Down In Chuco Town
It’s fight week! Stephanie Han and Jorge Tovar stopped by ABC-7 at Noon to talk about the upcoming event that will feature local fighters, Throw Down…
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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of March 5 to March 11
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s…
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Catalytic converter thefts continue to be on the rise in El Paso, new legislation aims to curb it
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the nation, including here in El Paso. According to data ABC-7 obtained…
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El Paso Job Corps students earn top marks in state welding competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Borderland weld-off was hosted by the Texas High School Welding Series and saw over 115 competitors. Six…
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All-female ABC-7 crew produces newscast on International Women’s Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On this International Women’s Day, an all-female production crew put ABC-7 at 5 on the air. While we’re taking the time to…
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El Paso City Rep can vote on issues relating to multi-purpose arena
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A city panel says recently elected District 1 City Representative Brian Kennedy can vote on issues related to the…
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Some Education majors reconsider career path due to safety concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- With the constant news of school threats, the level of interest has slumped for potential Borderland teachers. ABC-7 spoke to…
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Online study ranks El Paso as the #29 dirtiest city in the United States
UPDATE: A city spokesperson responded to the study: The study does not capture a true reflection of our community’s cleanliness. The study did…
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Louisville Metro Police Department uses ‘excessive force’ and ‘unlawfully discriminates against Black people,’ DOJ report says
(CNN) — The Justice Department issued a scathing critique Wednesday on the Louisville Metro Police Department after a nearly…
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El Paso Symphony Orchestra holding auditions
EL PASO, Texas — Are you a talented musician who plays a musical instrument? El Paso Symphony is looking musicians to fill in positions in their…
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One person taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas — A person has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the Lower Valley Wednesday morning.…
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Violence in Mexico might affect medical tourism in the borderland
JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — After news of four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Tamaulipas, Mexico, some local residents say they’re reconsidering doing…
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El Paso Fire Department sees largest number of female recruits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to El Paso Fire Chief, Jonathan Killings, the fire service across the nation has always struggled to get women in…
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El Paso Sheriff Richard Wiles announces retirement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles says he will serve out the remainder of his term, which ends December 31, 2024. “It has…
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One person hospitalized after shooting in the Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting on the 7900 block of Alameda, according to El…
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City Rep responds to being target of sexual harassment complaint
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Representative Joe Molinar has responded to an El Paso Inc. article that cites a complaint about sexual…
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Battle of the Billboards between NMSU and UTEP seen along North Mesa St.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The I-10 rivalry between UTEP and NMSU moves to the 4000 block of North Mesa street with dueling billboards. The signs are…
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