El Paso Strong blood drive happening in remembrance of Aug. 3 fifth anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Vitalant will be having an El Paso Strong blood drive “in remembrance of the victims and their families” of the Aug. 3 Cielo…
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Anthony ISD kicks off new school year
ANTHONY, TX (KVIA) — The smallest school district in the El Paso region is making big strides this year. Anthony Independent School District is…
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The Hero in a Blue Vest: The Cielo Vista Walmart employee who saved lives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Pasoan Gilbert Serna’s life was forever marked by the Aug. 3rd, 2019 mass shooting inside the Cielo Vista Walmart. The…
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2024 Day of Remembrance releases schedule, programs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso United Family Resiliency Center (FRC), a United Way of El Paso County program, will host its fifth Day of…
Continue Reading Local organizations participate in second annual “Justice 4 Juniors” event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local law enforcement, businesses, and community support organizations helped put on the second annual Justice 4 Juniors…
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Renovated apartments open in former Multipurpose Center master plan area in Durangito
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A historic apartment building in the former Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center master plan area has been…
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Walmart shooting five years later: Gentle giant helps begin healing process
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paws for Love therapy dog handler Rodd Garcia remembers the exact moment he heard about the moment a gunman shot and…
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UTEP Parking Demand: Students share opinions on UTEP’s parking permit prices ahead of Fall semester
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, July 30, the University of Texas at El Paso began the sale of parking permits for the upcoming fall and spring…
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El Paso CBA hosts County Sheriff candidates at luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff candidates Minerva Torres Shelton and Constable Oscar Ugarte will participate in the Central Business…
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Sun Metro hosting conference to discuss Federal Transit Administration Grant Program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Metro Transit Operations Center is hosting a press conference to discuss the Federal Transit Administration’s Fiscal…
Continue Reading Red Cross holding blood drives across El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Red Cross’ West Texas Chapter in El Paso is hosting several blood drives this week across the city. Blood drives were…
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35-year El Paso Sheriff’s Office veteran accused of giving cannabis to inmate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Jail Annex employee Lance Brown was arrested today. Officials with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office accuse Brown…
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Emergence Health Network’s Crisis Intervention Team and its response on August 3, 2019
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five years later after the tragic Cielo Vista Walmart shooting, Borderland law enforcement agencies and first responders are…
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Bravo Auto Group acquires new dealership in Houston area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bravo Auto Group is expanding. The El Paso-based company just acquired Baytown Nissan, which will now be known as Bravo…
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City of El Paso hosting public meeting to discuss possible deck plaza over I-10
UPDATE: The open house community meeting revealed the estimated cost of the proposed project would be nearly $207 million. ABC-7 spoke to El Pasoans…
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El Paso to unveil new memorial on 5-year Walmart shooting anniversary
by Sofia Sierra, El Paso MattersJuly 29, 2024 For Albert “Tino” Ortega, Aug. 3 will forever remain a solemn date on the calendar. It holds sobering…
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El Paso City Council takes major vote on future of Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment facility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council just took a major vote to determine the future of the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment…
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Coronado Neighbors United to oppose HOME project at City Hall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Coronado Neighbors United will submit “a written petition to request City Council members to vote against the proposed…
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Wal Mart Shooting 5-year anniversary: Paying tribute to Memo Garcia through daughter’s quinceañera
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The pain of the mass shooting lingers on for the family of Guillermo “Memo” Garcia, who died from his injuries around nine…
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Venezuelan migrants in the Borderland predict increase in migration following Venezuelan election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke to Venezuelan migrants in the Borderland after the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela declared…
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Lucy’s Cafe North apparently burglarized
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained video of an alleged burglary that happened on Friday night at Lucy’s Cafe North on 10025 Dyer Street.…
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Back-to-school shopping expected to cost an average of $605 per child this year, study says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to a research team at Savings.com, and 54% of families will spend more than last year. Their research team…
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First phase of Wyler Aerial Tramway reconstruction begins
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Contract bidding is now open for the Wyler Aerial Tramway’s revival. The El Paso State Delegation secured $20 million for…
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Ysleta ISD students head back-to-school, how to support student’s mental health
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the new school year kicks off at Ysleta Independent School District, parents and students are preparing for the transition…
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Hallelujah BBQ helps homeless people and recovering addicts get their lives back
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rescue mission of El Paso is a shelter for people who are homeless. They actively provide resources to residents to help…
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El Paso history museum holds ceremony for 71st Armistice anniversary and new exhibit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the El Paso history museum held a grand opening for their new exhibit titled “El Paso Homegrown: The Korean War.” The…
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Former HSI assistant special agent weighs in on Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Oscar Hagelsieb, former Homeland Security Investigations assistant special agent talks to ABC-7 about what impact the arrest…
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Housing Opportunities and Management Enterprises to host “EPCC Round Up”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Housing Opportunities and Management Enterprises (HOME) along with El Paso Community College (EPCC) will host the “EPCC…
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El Paso’s Border AIDS Partnership to host 5th annual AIDS Walk Fundraiser
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Border AIDS Partnership (BAP) will host their 5th annual “AIDS Walk Fundraiser” on Saturday, July 27. The annual…
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Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia makes first appearance before federal judge in El Paso – official transcript of the hearing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained a complete hearing transcript of the first appearance of Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada…
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