EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 29-year-old woman accused of a deadly hit-and-run had a suspended sentence for driving while intoxicated with two children at the time, according to court documents. On Saturday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Melanie Christine Cuellar was found in Mexico and returned to El Paso. EPCSO said she
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District cancelled all after-school activities amid heavy rain in the area. EPISD shared this statement: “Due to inclement weather, all after school activities are canceled for today, Tuesday September 22, 2026. High School Volleyball and after-school day care at all El Paso ISD Extended Day
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The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to present its 2026 budget update on Monday, which includes a projected deficit of more than $5.9 million by the end of the fiscal year.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raise a glass for wildlife this Halloween season at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. For one night, adults ages 21 and over can attend the annual Brew at the Zoo event. Brew at the Zoo offers a night of craft beer, live music and animal experiences after the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss will host an ammunition and explosives amnesty day Wednesday. The military installation said anyone can relinquish any unauthorized, found, stolen or misplaced ammunition and explosives without fear of prosecution. Ammunition and Explosives Amnesty Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations. Weapons, firearms
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The El Paso film festival is back with over 80 new films and some special guests. Experience the magic of independent film at the Plaza Theater in Downtown El Paso, featuring genres from documentaries to late-night scares and animated films. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins EPFF Artistic Director Carlos Corral for a live
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Travelers at the El Paso International Airport can catch a glimpse into the Borderland through the lens of local photographers. Monday, the airport revealed its latest rotation of its annual Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso (PEEP) exhibit. This year’s PEEP exhibit features 37 pictures by local photographers. Selected works focus
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — He’s an energetic, fun voice on the radio on any given weekday for those listening to 93.1 KISS FM. Fernando Montejano, or “Grizz,” knows his music, and he knows how to entertain. Turns out, he also knows how to mask pain. “There were so many moments in my life i
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every September, emergency first responders, families and members of the fire service from the U.S. and Canada gather to honor members who died in the line of duty. Saturday, the El Paso Fire Department paid tribute to two local firefighters in this year’s memorial. The International Association of Fire Fighters
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s first “cafecito crawl” aims to bring 10 Downtown El Paso coffee shops into the spotlight. A coffee crawl encourages customers to explore coffee and pastries at their own pace. The Cafecito Crawl will start Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. to noon, according to Downtown El Paso. Those
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were arrested after deputies conducted a fraud investigation, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Deputies received a report about two vehicles financed through Ibarra Financial Services. The company told EPSCO it couldn’t recover the vehicles. Investigators said 35-year-old Luis Fernando Jaquez and 34-year-old Briana Christine Cardenas
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UPDATE (Sept. 21, 2026): An inmate in Hudspeth County helped police identify one of three suspects from a deadly shooting at Tom Lea Upper Park, according to police documents. The shooting happened around 3:39 a.m. on Sept. 12 at the park. Documents said police went to the park and found the two men dead on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lincoln Park Day kicked off its 22nd year at the newly renamed “Lincoln Park – El Paso’s Chicano Park” Saturday. The community gathered at the park under the freeway to express their cultural pride. From custom lowriders, zoot suits to music, the park buzzed with Chicano culture. A group of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On a beautiful day at Cimarron Park, couples enjoy lunch outdoors and time together. But the park isn’t the only place to meet someone or spend time with friends. Sarah Martinez, co-founder of The Node, is creating more opportunities for El Pasoans to connect. “A lot of members who come
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water said a 16-inch water main break happened in Far East El Paso Friday. At the scene, ABC-7 saw a Socorro Independent School District police car in a sinkhole. The break caused the nearby El Dorado High School to dismiss students. “Currently, we don’t have a cause. Crews
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The air was very different a quarter of a century ago when it came to the issue of smoking in the Borderland. In 2001, the City of El Paso passed the first public no smoking ordinance in the state of Texas. As a result, gone were the questions of “smoking
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yolanda D. Hoffmeister is no stranger to pain and grief, but the local humanitarian continues to use art to guide her own healing journey. She was born and raised in New York, but now lives in El Paso after her veteran husband retired. At 5 years old, her grandfather taught
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained copies of 911 calls regarding recent incidents at Camp East Montana. Local officials and agencies had to respond following an attack on security staff on Sept. 1 and a riot on Sept. 7. Emergency reports from August through the first week of September show that the following 911
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department is responding to an aggravated assault in Far East El Paso on Friday. EPPD Detective Judy Oviedo said it happened on the 4600 block of Turf Road near El Dorado High School. Police didn’t share any other information at this time.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For many students attending the University of Texas at El Paso, trips to the gas station have challenged their budgeting. Students’ commutes vary as many live in Far East El Paso or across the border in Ciudad Juárez. Some student drivers admitted to pushing their luck by riding on fumes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A student took an unloaded gun to Riverside Middle School Friday morning, according to the Ysleta Independent School District. No injuries were reported. The district said it happened before classes started. School administration and security officers searched the student and their belongings, and found no ammunition. YISD said police were
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UPDATE (Sept. 18, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said a 16-year-old girl died in Thursday’s crash. Police didn’t release her name. Investigators unit went to the crash site and learned the teen “lost control” and hit a tree, police said. EPPD said this is the 44th traffic death of the year, compared to 43
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- El Pasoans Elizabeth Wyant and Arturo Amaro took a leap of faith, turning their business dreams into reality. Now, it’s paying off! In 2024, the duo opened Chéri Nails and Spa in West El Paso. The salon is reinventing the beauty industry locally, giving customers a modern salon experience while using
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There can be a fair argument made that fewer things represent El Paso and it’s community more on the national stage than the annual Sun Bowl game at the stadium that bears it’s name.The 93th edition of the game coming this December, making it the second oldest active college football
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Ysleta Independent School District Schools made their way to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s 2026 Lone Star Ribbon Schools list. The district said the honors are El Paso’s first two. Established by Gov. Abbott, the program recognizes “outstanding academic performance” in Texas public schools. Eligible campuses have to earn an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hospitals of Providence unveiled the newest emergency room in East El Paso on Thursday. The new facility is the 10th emergency room location in El Paso, according to THOP. It’s designed to provide 24/7 services. “Almost a year ago today, we broke ground on this new emergency room that’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite its name, the New World screwworm isn’t actually a worm, it’s a flesh-eating fly larva, and health officials are advising Borderland residents to stay vigilant for their pets. While no cases of the New World screwworm have been reported in El Paso, Dr. Tony Chacon, a veterinarian with El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — LibraryCon returns for its second year at the El Paso Public Library next weekend. The free convention offers a Comic Con-like experience for fans of books, games, artists and more. This year’s LibraryCon theme is “Borderland Heroes.” Attendees can explore local vendors, workshops, and a cosplay contest on Sept. 26
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lawmakers demanded answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs about its support for women veterans. Thursday, U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and 11 other Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins. The letter noted the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans (ACWV) hasn’t met since 2024, and
Continue Reading UPDATE (Sept. 17, 2026): The Sun Bowl Association named Old El Paso as the new bowl game title sponsor. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The partnership agreement between the Sun Bowl Association and WK Kellogg Co. expired, the association announced Tuesday. Kellogg had been the title sponsor of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl since
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