City considering selling buildings in the historic Duranguito neighborhood
Correction: A previous edition of this article incorrectly stated that City Council approved the sale of 18 properties in Duranguito. Council…
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New Hooters restaurant bringing jobs to Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hooters is expanding into Far East El Paso. A new location at 1799 Joe Battle Boulevard will open Monday, October 16, 2023.…
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Paso del Norte Community Foundation kicks off El Paso Giving Day with Early Giving celebration
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Paso del Norte Community Foundation is kicking off El Paso Giving Day with an Early Giving celebration. Early El Paso…
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Verónica Carbajal announces run in District 2 special election this November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Verónica Carbajal says she will run for the City Council District 2 seat that former Representative Alexsandra Annello…
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Police: Underaged drunk driver ran red light leaving UTEP tailgate party, hit pregnant woman
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police charged a 20-year-old man with Intoxicated Assault after investigators say he ran a read light and hit at…
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City of El Paso releases fall schedule for its aquatic centers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you need to get your laps in the pool, or just want to take a soak this fall, the City of El Paso’s aquatic centers have…
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People, Places & Paul: Revitalization of Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — From taking in game or concert at Southwest Community Park… to strolling through a renovated San Jacinto Plaza……
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El Paso police looking for man accused of robbing woman near adult club
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials say an unknown man robbed a woman near an adult club in East El Paso. Police are now trying to find that man.…
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El Paso Jewish Federation to hold gathering in solidarity of Israel amid Hamas attacks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces, Anti-Defamation League, Temple Mount Sinai and Congregation B’nai Zion…
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Call Me ABLE hosts first annual Children’s Adaptive Golf Clinic with one-handed golfer Gianna Rojas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A clinic designed to help children with physical and cognitive disabilities was held in east El Paso Sunday at the…
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City of El Paso holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new mural Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new mural at Chalio Acosta Sports Center Sunday. The mural…
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PBS show “Opportunity Knock$” returns to El Paso to shoot second season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Opportunity Knock$,” a nationally televised show on PBS, is returning to the Borderland for a second season. According to…
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El Pasoans react to attack on Israel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After learning of the Hamas attack on Israel Saturday, El Pasoans are deliberating not only on where tensions stand in the…
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216 Texans killed as a result of domestic violence in 2022. What you need to know and how to prevent it
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Murders resulting from domestic violence have increased in Texas, according to a new report from the Texas Council on Family…
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El Paso Vector Control Program helps control mosquito-borne diseases
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has reported its fourth case of West Nile virus this year. According to the CDC, approximately 8 out…
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Global manufacturer buys Helen of Troy building in Northwest El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eaton Corp., a global manufacturer, bought the Helen of Troy building last month. The sale finalized on September 28,…
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San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church celebrating 25 years with bazaar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church is hosting its annual bazaar Saturday, October 7, 2023. Doors open at 3 p.m. and close…
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UTEP Chihuahuan Desert Gardens hosting 2023 Fall FloraFest fundraiser
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is hosting a Fall FloraFest this weekend. It’s happening Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Undergraduate…
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UTEP says musical theater program will change after this season
The UTEP Liberal Arts College says its musical theater program will change as the Dinner Theatre program “transitions” after this season. The Dean…
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Watch: Fire engulfs mobile home in East El Paso
UPDATE- A spokesman with the El Paso Fire Department told ABC-7 that the fire was determined to be intentional. EPFD also said that it is suspected…
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Can an arena fit in a Downtown Sun Metro property? The city is assessing possible sites.
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersOctober 2, 2023 An unspecified Sun Metro property located in Downtown El Paso is being environmentally assessed as…
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Looking for things to do this fall? Mazes, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, Halloween, DÃa de los Muertos events abound
by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersSeptember 30, 2023 Summer weather may be stubbornly sticking around, but fall has officially arrived. Mazes across…
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El Paso reports fourth known West Nile Virus case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso now has four reported cases of Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) disease this year. The patient, identified only…
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Tom Lea Mobile Tour lets you travel the state virtually to see works from the iconic El Paso artist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Tom Lea is an artist who may be one of Texas’ best kept secrets. Now not only El Pasoans, but people across Texas…
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El Paso Public Libraries celebrates Banned Books Week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During this Banned Books Week, the City of El Paso Public Libraries is encouraging all El Pasoans to pick up a banned or…
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Intersession activities at Douglass Elementary moved after fire in South El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is moving intersession activities scheduled to happen this week at Douglass…
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ABC-7 speaks with mother of El Paso singer Khalid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 recently had the opportunity to sit down for a one-on-one interview with retired Army Sergeant First Class Linda…
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Las Palmas Del Sol hosting job fair in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is looking to hire more nurses! Potential applicants are welcome to stop by the WestStar Club…
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Watch: City of El Paso announces new police chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This City of El Paso announced the new police chief Monday afternoon. Peter Pacillas, who was named Interim Police Chief…
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Registration open in El Paso for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Salvation Army is now taking applications for its yearly Angel Tree program. The program allows generous community…
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