Local activist weighs in on EPISD’s recent budget approval
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted a $547 million operating budget for the 2025–26 school…
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El Paso real estate developer Stuart Meyers has died
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso real estate developer Stuart Meyers has died. Meyers founded The Related Companies Florida LIHTC Group, The…
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Celebrating Juneteenth in the borderland
Juneteenth — also known as freedom day and emancipation day — commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19th, 1865. With a predominant…
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EPISD board approves new budget, staff raises
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees met Wednesday night to discuss the 2025-2026 District Budget. The…
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3 people rescued, treated for heat exposure today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency crews have rescued three people suffering from heat exposure in desert areas around El Paso today. The El Paso…
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Funeral for El Pasoan killed while working as police officer in Arizona
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department, family and friends will celebrate the life of Gabriel Facio in a service at Cielo Vista…
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Ongoing fires affect air quality and health complications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The current Trout Fire north of Silver City has burned more than 76,000 acres. The Buck Fire, burning southeast of Aragon,…
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Sunset captures attention of El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today’s sunset stopped several El Pasoans in their tracks. The evening skyline was filled with bright warm colors and a…
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Funeral plans announced for El Pasoan killed while working as police officer in Arizona
APACHE JUNCTION, Arizona (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department is assisting with the funeral of Apache Junction Police Department Officer Gabriel…
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Law N Paws animal shelter in jeopardy as El Paso County Linear Park project grows
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso-based Laws N Paws animal rescue, which is currently caring for more than 75 dogs in its shelter, is desperately…
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Adoptive father accused of keeping son locked in bedroom was Sheriff’s Office employee
Update (June 18, 2025): ABC-7 obtained court documents today where police describe the abuse the 15-year-old said he endured since he was 5. These…
Continue Reading EPISD pausing central office hiring amid budgetary challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is enacting a hiring pause for central office positions amid ongoing budgetary…
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Ysleta ISD holds budget workshop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees held a budget workshop Monday. The board discussed the recent drop…
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City manager, attorney, auditor under review as council meets behind closed doors
by Elida S. Perez June 17, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. Six months after a…
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Men’s Health Month: Harms of ignoring physical, mental health issues
June is Men’s Health Month — And El Paso experts say it’s important that we discuss the importance men’s wellbeing as they aren’t as diligent as…
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Managing kid’s screen time this summer
More screen time in the summer can mean a rougher transition going back to school. Experts at the El Paso Center for Children share how excessive…
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Coldplay fans say concert was safe despite large crowds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Coldplay welcomed hundreds of thousands to the Sun Bowl this weekend, but fans say that the large crowds were not an issue.…
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Borderland heat wave could impact your vehicle’s performance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After setting a record high temperature of 109 degrees in El Paso Sunday, the high temperatures are sticking around this…
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30 year cancer survivor gives back to the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 1994, Wayne Martin experienced persistent indigestion that turned out to be cancer near his stomach. “The journey was…
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Chihuahuas host annual “Play Ball” weekend
UPDATE: Â Major League Baseball hosted Nationwide Playball Weekend here in El Paso. The Chihuahuas hosted youth players from the Miracle League of El…
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Putnam Elementary has final graduation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Putnam Elementary has been open since 1959. “This was such a great little school. I still have some friends. One of them…
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Hundreds of El Pasoans gather for No Kings Protest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Millions of people around the country held protests against the Trump administration and its policies. The nationwide protest…
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The 28th Annual La Fe Father’s Day 5K Community-Health Run and Walk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This morning El Pasoans laced up their tennis shoes for the 28th Annual La Fe Father’s Day 5K Community-Health Run and…
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Complete Coverage: Coldplay performs at Sun Bowl Stadium
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — World-renowned rock band Coldplay is playing two nights at the Sun Bowl Stadium. The band will perform Friday, June 13 and…
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Uber vouchers available to prevent drinking and driving
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Thousands of Coldplay fans will pack the Sun bowl stadium Friday and Saturday to watch them grace the UTEP stage for the…
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Jeremy Jordan, husband of former city representative, indicted on assault charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained the indictment against Jeremy Jordan, the husband of former El Paso City Council Representative Cassandra…
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Man accused of intoxication manslaughter in crash that killed El Paso couple denied bond reduction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Juan Francisco Del Valle Ferrer, was in court today asking for a bond reduction which was denied. He is charged with…
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EPISD discussing Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Forecast
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees are meeting Thursday morning to discuss the district’s current…
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Businesses prepare for Coldplay concert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso is the only stop in Texas for Coldplay’s “Music of the sphere world tour”. The band has the most tour tickets sold,…
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How father figures impact a child’s life
Dads may seem like they have it all together, but some say fatherhood isn’t talked about enough like motherhood is. ABC-7 spoke with the El Paso…
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