El Paso District Attorney addresses three cases ending in a capital murder conviction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three recent cases in El Paso County have ended with the defendant being found guilty of capital murder. On Monday, ABC-7…
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El Pasoan indicted for alleged multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
Update: ABC-7 has learned that Timothy Johnson is the estranged brother of El Paso mayoral candidate Renard Johnson. Renard Johnson provided ABC-7…
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Rising egg prices impacting Borderland consumers amidst inflation surge
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Consumers in El Paso are feeling the pinch as egg prices surge amid an increase in inflation. The latest consumer price report…
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Finding ways to handle traffic backup along Pellicano Drive in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Areas of Pellicano Drive remain congested due to a pause in the construction project that has been in the works for several…
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Las Palmas Medical Center raises awareness on critical need for kidney transplants in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Palmas Medical Center is raising awareness about the importance of kidney transplants as April marks National Donate…
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Sun Metro announces they’re replacing aging ticket vending machines to improve service
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Metro says they are beginning to replace more than a dozen ticket vending machines. They aim to improve the customer…
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It’s National Safe Digging Month and Texans can win a free tree by participating in the Dig Hero Tree Giveaway
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans can win a free tree in celebration of Safe Digging Month. Texas Gas Service wants to promote safety and a greener…
Continue Reading El Paso’s proposed multipurpose center may finally find its home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City officials are considering building the proposed Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center at the Union…
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For Borderland seniors stressed out, and local groups are here to help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Seniors in the El Paso community are invited to a free Stress Awareness event, hosted by Molina Healthcare of Texas, serving…
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El Paso City Council approves purchase of Bonham Elementary for new Police Regional Command Center
UPDATE: In a unanimous vote, members of City Council voted to approve the purchase of Bonham Elementary School. The city will acquire approximately…
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El Paso Animal Services to present overview of Animal Protection Officers to City Council
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, City Council members are set to hear an overview of El Paso Animal Services’ Animal Protection Field Division. The…
Continue Reading 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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