El Paso Zoo losing baby giraffe Obi
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Obi is leaving the El Paso Zoo. The 18-month-old male giraffe was born at the zoo last year. Now, officials say the giraffe…
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El Paso woman charged with producing child sexual material
Update (March 4, 2025): The January 21 jury trial was canceled and has not yet been rescheduled. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Regina Holguin is scheduled…
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The Salvation Army needs your help this Christmas season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Salvation Army has enter one of their busiest times of year, the Christmas season. There are over 300 families are…
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Crews partially repair sinkhole in Far East El Paso
Update (December 5, 2024): Contractors have “partially completed” repairs on the sinkhole, county officials say. “Waterline repairs have been…
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ABC-7 at 4:  Shop local and support El Paso businesses on Buy El Paso Day
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Buy El Paso Day is a citywide event encouraging residents to shop at local businesses. With more than 70 participating…
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El Paso Water customers could see a $5.71 increase in their monthly bill next year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water customers could see an increase of $5.71 on the typical residential monthly bill next year with the approval…
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El Paso car clubs raise over $6000 for teen battling Leukemia
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Around 200 cars from 15 car clubs around El Paso filled the parking for a great cause. The fundraiser was in honor of Sofia…
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Celebrating Doppler Dave Speelman’s 25th Anniversary with KVIA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, ABC-7’s Chief Meteorologist Doppler Dave Speelman is celebrating his 25th Anniversary with KVIA. Watch the video…
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UTEP Study shows influence of first drug experience on addiction
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — UTEP announced a study that was completed, stating the propensity to drug addiction starts with the first drug experience.…
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Watch Live: Desert Bighorn Sheep released into the Franklin Mountains
Watch the release live below: UPDATE: A spokesperson for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says the release will be pushed back, it is likely…
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City of El Paso to see “slight delay” on the construction of the Sunset Amphitheater
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council received an update on the status of the City’s Sunset Amphitheater in Northeast El Paso, where it was…
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Trial of woman accused of killing El Paso Uber driver set for next week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — (UPDATE 12/03/24) A Kentucky woman accused of murdering her Uber driver in 2023 was not in the courtroom for a hearing on…
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Cyber Monday broke records with consumers scouring the internet for online deals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cyber Monday is known as the last day of the big holiday shopping kickoff. Americans spent a record $10.8 billion…
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City Council provides update on potential Meta data center in Northeast El Paso Â
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is set to discuss the status of a potential Meta data center in Northeast El Paso during their meeting…
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Coyote jumps into Far East El Paso backyard and chases dog
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Ring doorbell camera captured the moments in which a coyote jumped into a backyard in Far East El Paso and chased after a…
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ABC-7 Listens: Overgrown weeds are a nuisance in West El Paso, says viewer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We may be approaching winter, but some El Pasoans say they’re dealing with an issue more commonly associated with springtime…
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El Paso Police release identity of pedestrian killed in 63rd traffic fatality of 2024
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has released the name of a pedestrian killed in late November on Mesa St. According to the…
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El Paso woman sentenced to 5 years for more than a million dollars in healthcare fraud scheme
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso woman has now been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding the Medicaid and Medicare systems for more than…
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El Paso County receives new funding to expand Paso del Norte Trail
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — $10.1 million in new funding will support a 2-mile trail segment of the Paso del Norte trail in the Mission Valley. The new…
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It’s Black Friday! Thousands of El Pasoans and people from out of town went shopping looking for the best deals in town
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — It’s black Friday and thousands of El Pasoans and people from out of town went out shopping searching for the best offers…
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I-10 Rivalry weekend: NMSU’s Navajo connection hoping for win over UTEP on Saturday’s “Thanksgiving Weekend”
LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – A rivalry that spans over a century continues on Saturday as New Mexico State’s football team will host UTEP at Aggie Memorial…
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Crash blocks lanes on Mesa Friday evening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A single vehicle crash impacted the eastbound lanes of Mesa St. near Paragon Ln. Friday evening. ABC-7 crews on the scene…
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City of El Paso encourages shopping local at WinterFest for Small Business Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is marking Small Business Saturday and inviting the community to shop local at The Market at WinterFest…
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2024 El Paso Sun Bowl Thanksgiving parade to honor military heroes Â
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – The annual Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Parade is back this morning, with the theme “Celebrate, Honor & Remember All the Heroes…
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El Pasoans discuss the best ways to address post-election discussions during Thanksgiving dinner
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This year’s Thanksgiving feast could lead to some fiery discussions following the post-election cycle. Some family members…
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City of El Paso department head leaves post
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A department head and one-time finalist for the city manager position has now left the City of El Paso.…
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Defense lawyers in Walmart shooting ask for contempt order against DA Bill Hicks
Defense lawyers for the suspect in the 2019 Walmart mass shooting are asking a judge to hold District Attorney Bill Hicks in contempt of court for…
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Local leaders speak on DWI concerns amid holiday season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and other local leaders held a news conference to speak on the growing concerns DWIs are…
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How kidney disease and diabetes can put you at a higher risk for depression
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and the American Diabetes Association is reporting that people with…
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Charlie Clark Nissan of El Paso handing out turkeys
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan of El Paso is holding a turkey giveaway ahead of Thanksgiving. The event his happening at 6451 South…
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