El Paso representative reprimanded, ABC-7 searches for answers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 looked for answers after El Paso City Representative for District 7, Henry Rivera, was accused of allowing his wife…
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EPCC receives $100,000 grant from Texas Mutual Insurance to fund Risk Management Institute
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Mutual Insurance Company is awarding a $100,000 grant to El Paso Community College to continue funding the Risk…
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Witness at “Rust” movie trial recounts fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An eyewitness took the stand and shared new details of the deadly 2021 shooting at the ‘Rust’ movie rehearsal in New…
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El Paso City Council to consider paid parental leave for city employees
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council will meet today. On the agenda is an item to discuss a proposed policy to create a more robust paid…
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El Paso City Representative reprimanded after being accused of allowing wife to supervise duties, access city resources
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted 5-1 Monday to present a letter of reprimand to Representative for District 7 Henry Rivera.…
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Perches Funeral Home is offering free cremations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday February 26, 2024 @ 10:30 a.m. Perches Funeral Home announced they are offering free funerals to parents who…
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CBP officers stop multiple fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana smuggling attempts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Paso Del Norte border crossing disrupted three fentanyl, one cocaine, and…
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What you need to do to prepare for Fort Bliss’s planned power outage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss residents are urged to prepare ahead of next month’s “Black Start” exercise, which will shut off the base’s…
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Drug Enforcement Administration job listings close tonight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division is searching for El Paso, Midland, and Alpine, Texas residents to…
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Victims identified in Far East El Paso capital murder case
Update: Sheriff’s officials identified the two victims as 40-year-old Noemi Crispin and 34-year-old Enrike Javier Navarro. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –…
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Del Sol Medical Center patient shares life-saving heart procedure journey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As American Heart Month draws to a close, Del Sol Medical Center patient Mike Menager shares his remarkable journey of…
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San Elizario ISD seeks more school resource officers
SAN ELIZARIO, TX (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District made a request for additional School Resource Officers (SROs) from the El Paso…
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Thriving with Down Syndrome: The Inspiring Journey of Aidan Gardea
Living with Down syndrome presents unique challenges, but for Aidan Gardea and his family, it’s been a journey marked by resilience and success. This…
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One man seriously injured after being shot at Lincoln Park
UPDATE – El Paso Police have alerted that a man was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being shot at Lincoln Park. ABC-7 was told by…
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Borderland Rainbow Center to hold vigil for non-binary student who died one day after alleged attack
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland Rainbow Center will hold a vigil Sunday for Nex Benedict. Benedict was a non-binary 16-year-old originally…
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Nylia Ballet Academy Hosts Auditions for Magical Production of “Cinderella”
Nylia Ballet Academy is gearing up for the production of “Cinderella” and called all dancers to audition. The event took place at their studio on…
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UTEP fans invited to rally celebrating new Don Haskins statue before Saturday’s game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Miner fans are invited to gather around the new statue honoring the legendary coach Don Haskins, prior to Saturday…
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Alabama becomes first state in the U.S. to rule embryos are people, ensues political fallout
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More in vitro fertilization providers in Alabama have paused services, sending patients scrambling to make other plans. This…
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Coronado High School’s agriculture program may be shutting down
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students of the Future Farmers of America program at Coronado High School say they have not gone to the farm where they get…
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The 60th Annual Coin show is returning to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 60th Annual Coin show is set to return to El Paso February 23-25. The show helps to educate the public about coin…
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El Paso Idea Public Schools hosts “Healthy Kids Here” 5K Run/Walk
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — IDEA Public Schools will host their highly anticipated annual 5K Walk/Run and Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, February 24.…
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Centro San Vicente reveals renovations to dental and laboratory departments
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Centro San Vicente announced the completion of renovations to their dental and laboratory departments – the first since…
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ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle shares podcast creation process at “Lunch and Learn” event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle was included among a panel of experts on podcasting earlier today. The Public Relations Association…
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City of El Paso to host public meetings on proposed multipurpose center location
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents interested in learning more about the proposed alternative site for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and…
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Alabama Supreme Court ruling says frozen embryos are children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — IVF fertility treatments at Alabama’s biggest hospital are now on hold after an unprecedented ruling by the state’s…
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DEA El Paso hiring special agents to work in local offices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday Feb. 26 beginning at midnight, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division will be accepting…
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Donations made to GoFundMe trying to “Save the Franklin Marquee”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A GoFundMe has been made to “Save the Franklin Marquee.” The post states that the marquee at Franklin High School may be in…
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Prosecutors, defense team in El Paso Walmart shooting case meet to discuss trial
Update: The team says they still need months to sift through millions of documents connected to the case. Representatives from both legal teams spoke…
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Serving with pride: LGBTQ airman reflects on time in Air Force
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Staff Sergeant Cesar Lopez was worried about the treatment he would receive as a gay man in the Air Force. His fear…
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Bonds lowered for two people charged in shooting death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned two of the 11 people charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a local rapper five years ago…
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