Girl under 13 dies of the flu; first of the season in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso just announced that a girl under 13 has died of the flu. This is reported as the first flu-related death…
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Opportunity Center receives $100,000 grant for farmworkers
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless has received a $100,000 dollar grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community…
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Hunt School of Nursing students looking ahead as graduation nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Monday night marks the commencement ceremony for the Hunt School of Nursing. It’s an extra special occasion for four…
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Barry Kobren discusses 2024 WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four college basketball teams from across the country will come together for the 2024 WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl…
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El Paso ISD uses new interactive system to improve physical education
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Department of Defense Education Activity will give EPISD $1.5 millions over the course of 5 years, this grant aims to…
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UTEP to celebrate more than 2,800 graduates this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The following information was shared in a news release from the University of Texas at El Paso: The University of Texas at…
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A Christmas Miracle: Parents say that’s what they feel as they get to take their baby home for Christmas after 63 days in the NICU
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Baby Santiago was born at 29 weeks and has been in the NICU for 63 days at Del Sol Medical Center NICU. Santiago’s parents,…
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Franklin, Coronado High School students bring early holiday cheer with “Blessings Drive”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at Franklin and Coronado High School held their annual “Blessings Drive” on December 12. Each year, the schools…
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Smart Money: Retirement Savings Crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Could our country be facing a “Retirement Savings Crisis?” Investment Advisor Brian Mirau will be taking us through a new…
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Annual ‘La Fe Segundo Barrio Matachines’ celebration takes place Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today some El Pasoans gathered to honor our community’s culture, heritage, and traditions at the annual La Fe Segundo…
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9 El Paso teens honored at Eagle Scout Ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– At tonight’s ceremony 9 young man received their Eagle Scout badges. This prestigious award is only earned by about 4% of Boy…
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Quality of Life Survey: Majority of El Pasoans struggling to make ends meet
EL PASP, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso Community Foundation and the El Paso Innovation Hub recently released data from their Quality of Life survey.…
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El Paso patient attributes successful recovery to his physical therapists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 76-year-old Roy Guinn is counting his blessings this Christmas season after falling earlier this year. Guinn told ABC-7 he…
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Abe Mac spreads holiday cheer with performances at Borderland schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso artist Abe Mac performed at the Sierra Vista STEAM Academy on Dec. 11 as part of his annual Spread the Holiday Cheer…
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NAMI receives $25,000 grant for youth education, outreach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Superior HealthPlan awarded NAMI El Paso a $25,000 grant as part of their 25-year anniversary. The money was presented to…
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El Paso Fire offers tips on safety and Christmas decorations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Many people around the city are turning their living rooms into a winter wonderland in preparation of the holiday season, El…
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“I’m going to kill you”: El Paso City Rep.’s husband allegedly assaults staffer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jeremy Jordan, the husband of El Paso City Representative and former mayoral candidate Cassandra Hernandez, is facing an…
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Real Christmas trees in demand, experts say higher prices are expected
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to an Texas A&M Forest Service, the demand for real Christmas trees in Texas continues to rise, and bringing…
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Amigo Airsho announces 2025 and 2026 dates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho will continue for 2025 and 2026, officials confirmed Tuesday. The 2025 show,…
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El Paso Innovation Hub shares results from their El Paso Quality of Life Index Survey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Innovation Hub, a has released the results from their Quality of Life Index Survey. This survey was launched by…
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Judge grants “non-suit” in Project Amistad’s guardianship case involving former Gateway Hotel resident
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso County judge granted a “non-suit” in Project Amistad’s guardianship case involving an 87-year-old former resident…
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Woman accused of shooting El Paso Uber driver collapses in court
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Phoebe Copas, the woman accused of killing her Uber driver in 2023, fainted in court for her first day of jury trial today.…
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Abandoned lot occupied by homeless people has some residents concerned
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Residents near Myrtle Ave. and Noble St. in Downtown El Paso are frustrated that homeless people have taken over an abandoned…
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As Johnson campaign surpasses $1 million in fundraising this year – what have been the most expensive mayoral campaigns?
Editor’s note: a previous version of this story included an incorrect calculation of the amount of spending by or on behalf of the Johnson campaign.…
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UTEP Volleyball fans gather to watch team’s first NCAA tournament appearance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than one hundred UTEP Volleyball fans gathered at DeadBeach Brewery to cheer for the Lady Miners in their first-ever…
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Longtime ABC-7 prime time anchor leaving the desk to spend more time with family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – After 23 years at KVIA, Stephanie Valle is moving away from the anchor desk. Valle began her career at KVIA as an intern and…
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Blue Ribbon Christmas for dozens of children in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Child Protective Services (CPS) with the help of employees from El Paso Electric, El Paso Water, and the Freeport-McMoRan…
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Event helps raise awareness about depression and loneliness during the holidays
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the holiday season, many people are facing even more feelings of depression and loneliness. The hustle and…
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Woman dies in Lower Valley crash
UPDATE: El Paso Police say a 64-year-old woman was ejected from the vehicle she was driving after a hit-and-run crash on the 5300 block of North Loop…
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Water restored in Northwest El Paso after Water Main Break
UPDATE (December 6, 2024): Water has been restored to the Northwest El Paso area, according to El Paso Water. El Paso Independent School District…
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