Energy company donates $25,000 to El Paso firefighters, food bank
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dallas-based company Energy Transfer on Thursday gifted the El Paso Fire Department $15,000. It also donated $10,000 given…
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Paula Abdul joins 7 in the City Reporter Isabella Martinez at YWCA Women’s Luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region held its 31st Annual Women’s Luncheon at the El Paso Convention Center. The…
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Ysleta ISD approves revising policy to rename schools
UPDATE (April 23, 2026) — During Wednesday’s meeting, the YISD school board voted five to one to change its renaming policy. The board approved to…
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Mayor Renard Johnson donates $1,500 to Andress High School’s boys basketball team
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson returned to his roots Thursday. The mayor donated $1,500 to the Andress High School boy’s…
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Canutillo ISD earns national music education award
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Best Communities for Music Education designation recognizes districts across the country for demonstrating commitment…
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YISD projects $16 million budget deficit due to tax relief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District projected an estimated $16 million budget deficit going into the new school year. At…
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Attorney General Ken Paxton investigating Spotify, Apple Music for alleged bribery
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he launched an investigation into popular streaming platforms over alleged bribery schemes.…
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One person detained after incident prompted lockdown at Franklin High School
UPDATE: A spokesperson with the El Paso Independent School District said an “individual was detained as part of the ongoing investigation”. The…
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Fort Bliss hosting community meeting on potential data center on base
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The community has a chance to give feedback and speak on a data center that may be built on Fort Bliss property. The meeting…
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Bravo Cadillac receives national top honor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Cadillac Master Dealer Award is the brand’s highest honor and recognizes dealership teams that excel in the areas of…
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El Paso Water monitoring potential risk of dam breach on the Westside
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water said it’s monitoring Cement Lake in West El Paso for a potential dam breach risk. The utility said Wednesday…
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Man arrested for sex offender registry violations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said its Sex Offender Registration and Tracking unit arrested a 47-year-old man Tuesday. He had several…
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Two arrested in El Paso in connection to deadly Albuquerque shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were arrested in El Paso in connection to a deadly a deadly shooting that happened in Albuquerque, the Bernalillo…
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EPISD board approves early retirement incentives for central office staff
UPDATE (April 22, 2026) — The EPISD Board of Trustees approved an incentive program for eligible staff who give early notice of retirement plans or…
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Give input on El Paso’s transportation at public meetings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The public can help pinpoint transportation priorities and recommendations in the Sun City by attending public meetings held…
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Texas Rep. James Talarico joins Marcel Clarke on ABC-7 to discuss new gas relief proposal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Rep. James Talarico is pushing for immediate relief at the gas pump with a new proposal to suspend federal gas and…
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Former EPPD officer charged with DWI, relieved of duty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso Police Officer was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated Friday, according to jail records.…
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Police investigating suspicious death after body found near Magoffin fire
UPDATE (April 21, 2026) — The El Paso Police Department on Tuesday said it’s investigating a suspicious death after finding a man’s body in the same…
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Texas can force schools to post Ten Commandments, federal appeals court rules
by Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJanuary 20, 2026 Texas can enforce a state law requiring public schools to display posters of the Ten Commandments…
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El Paso’s Star on the Mountain will turn orange to celebrate Karol G’s upcoming concert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keep an eye out as the star on the Franklin Mountains Tuesday changes color in celebration of another musical artist coming…
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EPCC celebrates Earth Day with weeklong environmental events
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Community College is hosting a career fair Tuesday at the Valle Verde campus. The fair is open to the public…
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Desert Songs: How Sonic Ranch cut a new trail in the competitive music business
Editor’s note: This story was co-published by Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom and funder dedicated to high-quality,…
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Where to celebrate National Volunteer Week with El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is celebrating National Volunteer Week to honor the contributions made by volunteers and interns. The county…
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Wife of active US Army sergeant at risk of deportation to 3rd country
By Laura RomeroApril 20, 2026, 6:05 PM The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant with 27 years of service is facing potential deportation to a…
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‘Minds of All Kinds’ art exhibit on display for Autism Acceptance Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art unveiled its “Minds of All Kinds” exhibit in honor of National Autism Acceptance Month, the city…
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Chayanne to take the stage at the Don Haskins Center in October
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Latin music singer Chayanne will return to the U.S. and make a pit stop at the Don Haskins Center October 1 for his…
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner warns about New World screwworm moving closer to border
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said Monday New World screwworm is moving closer to the state. Miller’s warning comes…
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El Paso libraries, Raising Cane’s hosting children’s book drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To celebrate National Library Week, the El Paso Public Libraries and Raising Cane’s are hosting a community book drive for…
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Harmony Public Schools’ robotics teams prepare for world championship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six of Harmony Public Schools’ robotics teams in El Paso won national championships and will soon bead to St. Louis for the…
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Man arrested for evading arrest across state line, prompting lockdown at Anthony City Hall, area schools
UPDATE (April 20, 2026) — El Paso police announced Monday it arrested a 28-year-old man for evading arrest with a vehicle Friday. According to EPPD,…
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