EPISD superintendent speaks about recommendation to close ten schools
Update: El Paso ISD’s superintendent is speaking to ABC-7 about the recommendation. Update: El Paso Independent School District revealed 10…
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El Paso County approves new parental leave policy for employees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners just approved a new parental leave policy for the county’s employees. The county says its wants…
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El Paso Electric customers in Texas to see credit in bills
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric customers in Texas will see a credit on their bills for November and December. EPE officials say that the…
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El Paso International Airport to receive $26.8 million for runway safety upgrades
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso International Airport (EPIA) is set to undergo major safety improvements with a $26.8 million grant from the Federal…
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New hearings scheduled in Walmart shooting case, dueling motions on evidence and discovery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two new hearings have been scheduled in the State of Texas case against the federally convicted 2019 Walmart shooter. Court…
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El Paso Children’s Hospital tax filing shows raise for CEO, profit increase in 2023
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert October 21, 2024 El Paso Children’s Hospital’s latest tax filing shows the hospital gave CEO Cindy Stout an 8%…
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El Paso production “The Scarecrow” to debut in New York City
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a project more than three years in the making. Now, “The Scarecrow” will make its world premiere in less than two weeks…
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Border Patrol agents rescue 20 migrants from stash house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Patrol agents rescued 20 migrants from a stash house, this according to El Paso Border Patrol…
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El Paso teen will earn the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America Program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The prestigious Eagle Scout Badge is only given to about 2% of young men. After meeting a list of requirements the teens…
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State Rep. Joe Moody speaks on how Robert Roberson’s testimony will impact his case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– State Rep. Joe Moody says he believes Roberson’s testimony will offer legislature a different perspective. Moody says…
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DIEP surgery helps breast cancer patient rally after double mastectomy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Karen Denise Joyner works as a registered nurse, taking care of others who need her help. “Nurses are not always the best at…
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Scam Alert: El Paso Sheriff’s Office warns of land sale scam
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a new scam alert for El Paso County. The Sheriff’s Office is warning that scammers are trying to sell vacant land…
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El Paso contractor pleads guilty to wage theft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso contractor Joseph Arroyos pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges connected with his failure to pay his workers…
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Mpox in El Paso: What to know about vaccinations, symptoms, and prevention
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Mpox has made it’s way back into El Paso. The city confirmed two cases yesterday, the first of the year. ABC-7 spoke with…
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Humane Society president steps back into kennel for El Paso Giving Day
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Humane Society of El Paso Board President Anton Conlon is once again spending 24 hours in a kennel to raise awareness and funds…
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El…
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Two cases of Mpox confirmed in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Department of Public Health (DPH) just confirmed two Mpox cases. The two infected people are described…
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Native El Pasoan sentenced to 28 years for killing Las Vegas reporter in 2022
By KEN RITTER Associated Press October 15, 2024, 11:08 PM LAS VEGAS —Â A native El Pasoan and former Las Vegas-area Democratic elected official was…
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EPCC Holds Earth Science Day, New Art Exhibit Events
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) is hosting their 3rd annual Earth Science Day on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 5:00 to…
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SISD to host Career Con XXL for high school sophomores
Socorro, TEXAS (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District is hosting Career Con October 16th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eastlake High School on 13000…
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Countdown for El Paso Giving Day, early donations open now!
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Giving Day, the city’s biggest day of giving is tomorrow, October 17, but El Pasoans can donate now during the early…
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Hispanic Heritage Month: El Pasoan who took a leap of faith and became her own boss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — September 15 to October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month—a month created to recognize…
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East El Paso residents invited to learn about Montwood Drive Extension Project
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — East Side residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the Montwood Drive extension project during a community…
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Community organization looking to make demands to EPISD ahead of Destination District Redesign discussion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District will discuss the next step of Destination District Redesign (DDR) on Thursday, October…
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Walmart shooting defense lawyers subpoena former prosecutor for upcoming hearing
by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersOctober 14, 2024 A former top prosecutor in the Walmart mass shooting case who has criticized District Attorney Bill…
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YISD kicks off Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at eight schools
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — In an effort to promote healthier eating and overall student well being, the Ysleta Independent School District started their…
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Increase in breast cancer in younger women, the story of an El Paso woman
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues, experts are stressing the importance of early detection and regular screenings -…
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Borderland Rainbow Center prepares for DÃa de Los Muertos with brunch event Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday the Borderland Rainbow Center invited the community to help assemble and decorate their altar for DÃa de Los…
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Amigo Airsho allows guests to bring in outside water for last day
Update: Officials with the Mountain Star Sports Group Amigo Airsho announced the Airsho is now allowing guests to bring in their own water in…
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Donations contribute to programs offered at Kelly Center for Hunger Relief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Kelly Center for hunger relief offers the residents of El Paso a helping hand in times of need. Programs like the food pantry…
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