City Council to decide on making political campaign contributions public
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council is considering making candidates report contributions during public meetings, just as they do. Right…
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ABC-7 at 4: Make-A-Wish El Paso to host 6th Annual Walk for Wishes
El Paso, Texas ( KVIA) — Make-A-Wish El Paso and Marathon Petroleum will host the 6th annual Walk for Wishes event on April 28. The goal is to…
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Journey to justice: Tornillo family finds closure after conviction in loved one’s murder
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — After nearly six years, an El Paso-area man was convicted of capital murder, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He…
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Young Women’s Leadership Academy and UTEP students attend Sun City Viewing Event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University of Texas at El Paso and Ysleta ISD Young Women’s Leadership Academy students gathered at UTEP’s Centennial Plaza…
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EPCC teamed up with NASA for a Solar Eclipse viewing event.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– About 500 people showed up at EPCC’s Mission Del Paso campus to view the solar eclipse. EPCC and NASA encouraged people to…
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Families attend inauguration of El Paso Science Festival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Science Festival held its inauguration this weekend with families and guests from the Borderland in attendance.…
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Teens fundraising for themselves and their mother’s funeral after their father allegedly murdered her
Update: If you cannot attend the fundraiser but still wish to donate, Aljibury’s son, 19-year-old Ethan Sandoval, is asking that you consider…
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El Paso District Attorney’s ongoing efforts to combat drunk driving
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Drunk driving continues to be a prominent problem on El Paso roads. The DA’s office told ABC-7 that they are committed to…
Continue Reading Bird Flu will not affect egg prices for one El Paso farmer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Cal-Maine foods, the largest egg production company in the United States announced, they had to euthanize about 2 millions…
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Congresswoman Escobar announces over $19 million dollars are secured to be used for 15 community projects in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced she has secured over $19 million dollars for 15 community projects. She says…
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El Paso community unites for Child Abuse Prevention, DFPS hosts “Go Blue Day” today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) spotlights preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and…
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El Paso Zoo responds to Association of Zoos & Aquariums; how zoo intends to respond to concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained the official responses from the El Paso Zoo to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums inspection that took…
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‘Shattered Lives’ Event Returns to Centennial With Mock Deaths, Arrests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at Centennial High School got a sobering lesson in the consequences of drunk driving with the “Shattered…
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El Paso Comic Con to hold sensory-friendly hour
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Comic Con announced the convention will once again hold a Sensory Friendly Hour, set to take place on Sunday, April…
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El Paso woman at center of crime ring convicted on capital murder charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Alexus Chantel Dominguez was convicted of capital murder in the death of Arnulfo Apodaca Gonzalez in 2019. Gonzalez’s…
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Las Palmas Medical Center presented a token of appreciation to the El Paso fire station #4
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Las Palmas Medical Center wanted to recognize them for their support in stabilizing and caring for the patients…
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Sheriffs from across Texas gather in El Paso for conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sheriffs from across Texas and the nation have gathered in El Paso for the annual spring conference of the Texas Border…
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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals hosting annual Miracle Maker Recognition Luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Children’s Miracle Network partners is celebrating their year-round fundraising efforts. They say the fundraiser helps…
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El Paso Department of Public Health educates seniors on technology for health
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) is hosting a technology and innovation event at the Fabens Senior Center today as…
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Powerball Jackpot hits $1.9 billion dollarsÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tonight’s powerball grand prize broke into the top 9th largest jackpots in U.S. Lottery history, according to Texas…
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Capital Murder Conviction: El Paso man killed 13-month-old with ‘football hold’, wrestling moves
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marvin Lake was convicted of the 2021 capital murder of 13-month-old Ahren DeHart today. He was sentenced to life in prison…
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Uniform and Special Election is just a few weeks away, voter registration deadline approaching
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The May 2024 Uniform and Special Election is just a few weeks away and the Voter registration deadline is Thursday, April 4,…
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City of El Paso hosts region’s largest business expo
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The 11th annual Cooperative Purchasing Expo starts today at 8 a.m. at the El Paso Convention Center, offering the community an…
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U.S. Citizen and Immigration services increasing filing fees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time in 7 years U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services is increasing its fees. This final rule went into…
Continue Reading City of El Paso 915 Tree Keepers Program Accepting Nominations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Community and Human Development is accepting neighborhood nominations for the 915 Tree…
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High percent of El Pasoans don’t carry health insurance
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A recent study found that nearly a quarter of El Pasoans do not have medical insurance. The US census show El Paso with…
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Sign against local restaurant pops up following restaurant’s sign against Canutillo ISD bond
UPDATE: ABC-7 spoke with one of the owners of Speedy’s Mexican Food. Juanita Mora, part owner of Speedy’s, said the sign across the street…
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Weight loss surgery at Las Palmas del Sol Bariatric Clinic
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Bariatric surgery is a transformative surgery for those dealing with obesity and the health complications associated with it.…
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El Pasoans celebrate Easter through long-standing traditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans in the Borderland gathered in the masses for this Easter Sunday through activities like cookouts, egg hunting,…
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El Paso Easter plans blown away by wind
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many El Pasoans had to cut their Easter celebrations short Sunday, after the wind picked up in the afternoon. Hundreds…
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