EPISD delays in-person class start amid rising El Paso virus cases
EL PASO, Texas — Citing a recent sharp increase in Covid-19 cases in El Paso County, the El Paso Independent School District announced Friday it…
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Body found near downtown El Paso; detectives scour area
EL PASO, Texas — Investigators were at the scene of a body found Friday afternoon in south El Paso near downtown. Officers summoned detectives to…
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UTEP’s ‘Arts Alive’ project seeks to bring out sights and sounds during pandemic
El Paso, Texas — UTEP has launched the “Arts Alive” project which showcases the diversity of artists from all backgrounds on campus. The Covid-19…
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El Paso sets high temp record amid hotter than usual late September
For current conditions and the latest forecast, visit: kvia.com/weather. It was a hot one – record setting day! pic.twitter.com/Fn8jpDniab—…
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Graduation ceremony for NICU babies held at Del Sol Medical Center
EL PASO, Texas — The Del Sol Medical Center Neonatal ICU introduced its newest class of “graduates” to the world on Friday. The hospital held a…
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El Paso Parks and Rec prepares to resume adult athletic leagues
EL PASO, Texas — Youth athletic leagues in El Paso resumed action this past Monday with no major incident, adult leagues are scheduled to do the…
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2 men arrested for Lower Valley apartment complex gunfire that had children caught in the crossfire
EL PASO, Texas — Two men have been arrested after allegedly firing multiple gunshots into an apartment complex, with two sleeping children caught in…
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City of El Paso offers free drive-by flu shots at Clint High School
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — Health experts are urging the public to get a flu vaccine as soon as possible, as they raise concerns about the virus…
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7 virus deaths, increase in active cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported seven new coronavirus-related deaths. It brings the death toll to 515 in El…
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Retired Border Patrol agent & husband of El Paso shooting victim found shot dead in La Union
UPDATE: LA UNION, New Mexico — Authorities said the body of the husband of an El Paso shooting victim was found Thursday in his car in a field in La…
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Both drivers arrested in collision that left 3 children dead, 2 seriously hurt in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Drivers of two vehicles that collided in northeast El Paso last weekend, killing three young children and seriously injuring two…
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With under a week left, 65.7% of El Pasoans have filed out the 2020 Census
EL PASO, Texas — With six days until the deadline, the U.S. Census Bureau said 65.7 percent of El Pasoans have filled out the 2020 census so far.…
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Road debris caused lane closures, traffic backup on I-10 east at Yarbrough for hours
You can check current traffic conditions by visiting KVIA.com/traffic. I-10 East at Yarbrough, road debris, FINAL, all lanes open, backup to…
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El Paso officials hold virus briefing, offer financial aid for businesses
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo along with other city and county leaders and health officials held a Thursday afternoon news conference to…
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El Paso’s Irvin High School disinfected after student gets virus
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Independent School District officials on Thursday said they had learned of an Irvin High School infected with the virus,…
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‘We’ve seen a 30% increase in our Covid population’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Joel Hendryx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
Continue Reading Woman in her 20s among 8 new virus deaths in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported eight new coronavirus-related deaths. It brings the death toll to 508 in El…
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Shooting in Lower Valley is El Paso’s 2nd of the night, 3rd in 24 hours
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police were at the scene of a shooting in the Lower Valley late Wednesday night. It happened around the intersection of…
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58-year-old woman shot dead in home near Coronado Country Club in west El Paso; police look for killer
(Editor’s note: Please click here for updates on this story.) EL PASO, Texas — Police were at the scene of a deadly shooting Wednesday evening on El…
Continue Reading 3 El Paso kids ejected in crash are laid to rest, as records show dad had prior conviction for no seatbelt use
EL PASO, Texas – As family and friends gathered for funeral services of three children killed in a tragic traffic crash in northeast El Paso…
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La Perla, bar atop downtown El Paso’s Plaza Hotel, now open
EL PASO, Texas — Thursday marks the opening of La Perla, the rooftop bar at the Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park. It was the only aspect of the…
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Over 200 Fort Bliss soldiers, volunteers search Franklin Mountains for missing soldier
EL PASO, Texas — More than 200 Fort Bliss soldiers and some volunteers combed through the trails of the Franklin Mountains State Park Wednesday…
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El Paso-Juarez non-profit provides funding to Borderland businesses for PPE, medical device manufacturing
EL PASO, Texas — BIO El Paso-Juarez, a non-profit created by the Medical Center of the Americas, is helping 17 El Paso businesses ramp up their…
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El Paso’s annual Crime Victims’ Memorial event is this Sunday; walk portion canceled due to pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The District Attorney’s annual memorial service which pays tribute to victims in the El Paso community who lost their lives to…
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UTEP’s athletic department furloughs employees, cuts jobs due to pandemic budget woes
EL PASO, TEXAS – In what UTEP President Heather Wilson called “tough decisions,” the university announced late Wednesday afternoon that it was…
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El Paso Animal Services helps feed needy pets with a food bank
El Paso, Texas — As the need for food continues to increase during the pandemic, many are relying on the help of the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food…
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El Paso’s own Khalid among top nominees for 2020 Billboard Music Awards
LOS ANGLES, California — Lil Nas X follows Post Malone with 13 nominations for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. The “Old Town Road” singer is up…
Continue Reading El Paso’s coronavirus death toll reaches 500
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County surpassed an alarming pandemic milestone Wednesday morning, as the local health department announced six new…
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Fort Bliss organizing community search effort for soldier missing since July
UPDATE: Fort Bliss officials are now organizing a community search effort for a missing soldier. Those wishing to participate in the effort can meet…
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Man shot, seriously hurt in central El Paso just north of the Chamizal
EL PASO, Texas — A man was shot and seriously wounded late Tuesday night a couple blocks north of the Chamizal in central El Paso. Detectives…
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