New El Paso Jungle Reef location to host job fair Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jungle Reef, El Paso’s only touch aquarium, announced today that it will hold an exclusive job fair on Tuesday, December 12,…
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Buffalo Soldier Road gets $8.4 million for enhancements
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization unanimously approved an $8.4 million allocation to reconstruct and…
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El Paso fifth grader wishes for a new kidney this Christmas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most children ask for presents under the tree and over-stuffed stockings with holiday goodies. And while some…
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El Paso International Airport hosts Winterfest Holiday Social
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and the El Paso International Airport invites the public to the annual Winterfest Holiday Social…
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Foundation pays off mortgage for family of fallen Border Patrol agent
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border Patrol Agent Freddie Vasquez had a lifelong dream of being in law enforcement. On June 18, 2018, Vasquez became a…
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Amid citywide infrastructure revamp, El Paso Water looks to again boost household water bills
by Diego Mendoza-Moyers, El Paso MattersDecember 3, 2023 El Paso households could see their water utility bills rise by $3.54 per month on average…
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ABC-7 at 4: Bringing awareness to Alzheimer’s disease
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — In a recent study, El Paso ranked 10th in the country for those 65+ living with Alzheimer’s disease. Bringing awareness to…
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Special Election: City Council District 2 race slow to draw donors, voters
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersDecember 5, 2023 The race to represent District 2 on the El Paso City Council has proved challenging for candidates…
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SACSCOC removes ‘warning’ from UTEP’s accreditation status
by Daniel Perez, El Paso MattersDecember 5, 2023 Update, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.: This story has been updated with additional comments. The University of…
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Keep your packages safe from porch pirates
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Porch pirate activity has online shoppers on high alert. 17% of Americans falling victim to package theft in the last three…
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El Paso elementary school celebrates holiday wellness and gives back to the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Cactus Trails Elementary School community celebrated holiday wellness while giving back to those in need today at The…
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ABC-7 Xtra: An In-Depth look at the dangers lurking at Red Sands
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Red Sands in El Paso County’s far eastside has gone from a place of pleasure for families looking to go off-road riding, to…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank to host open house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank will host an exclusive Open House for donors and VIPs. This with the purpose of…
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Man accused of leaving young children in a car to drink at an El Paso bar
UPDATE — ABC-7 was able to obtain the arrest warrant affidavit of Fabio Minchala. The court documents state that a bartender working at Honest Abes…
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El Paso Police plans to present a strategic public safety plan to address incidents in bars and house parties
UPDATE: In response to the escalating concerns surrounding violence at house parties and bars, the El Paso Police Department unveiled an extensive…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office holds blood drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office held a blood drive earlier today in collaboration with Vitalant from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
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SISD, El Paso Children’s Hospital hold 2nd annual Winter Wellness Land event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Independent School District School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) and the El Paso Children’s Hospital conducted…
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Public records obtained by ABC-7 show the state trial for El Paso Walmart shooter costs Texas taxpayers close to $2 million so far
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas’ capital murder trial against accused El Paso Walmart mass shooter Patrick Crusius is inching…
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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego discusses changes coming to El Paso
El Paso Texas (TX)- El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego discussed the winners for the Mural at the Healing Garden and the economic development…
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TTUHSC honors cancer warriors, raises $67,750 for hundreds of life-saving screenings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Gloria Sanchez was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a screening in January 2022. She was one of…
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El Paso Chamber announces new additions to Foundation and Community Advisory Boards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber announced ten total new additions to its Foundation and Community Advisory Boards Monday. According to…
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El Paso Water Public Service Board announces public meeting to discuss key water and wastewater agreement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board (PSB) announced a special meeting to discuss key…
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“I Voted” Sticker Design Contest winners announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Elections Department had previously invited local high school…
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Chabad Lubavitch of El Paso hosting menorah lighting, Chanukah Playland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chabad Lubavitch of El Paso is hosting a Hanukkah menorah lighting Thursday, December 7, 2023. The ceremony is scheduled to…
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Tickets selling fast for the 2023 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 watched as a line of people stood wrapped around the Sun Bowl Association office in West El Paso Monday morning.…
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El Paso County takes next steps in healing garden mural
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County’s Healing Garden at Ascarate Park, a National Memorial, stands as a beacon of hope in honor of the lives…
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AT&T and Boys & Girls Club Open Learning Hub in Segundo Barrio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, AT&T has opened a Connected Learning Center in Segundo Barrio, El Paso.…
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Sunday Planner: First Armored Division Band Annual Holiday Show, Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Selection, and more
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Looking for something to do on the last day of the weekend? We have you covered! Here’s a list of some events that you and…
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Saturday is “Buy El Paso Day:” How you can participate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’d like to shop local this holiday season, there may not be a better day than Saturday, December 2nd. It’s the…
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Studio Golf Club’ El Paso hosts grand opening celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Studio golf club’s official grand opening celebration was held December 1, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. They are located…
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