EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is reminding residents of upcoming seasonal closures and schedule changes taking effect throughout the remainder of 2026. The department has announced the following seasonal closures and schedule changes for popular locations around the City of El Paso: Spray Parks and Pavo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CandleLighters held a fundraising walk at Ascarate Park on Saturday to support children fighting cancer in the Borderland. According to organizers, proceeds raised from the walk will help fund all 30 CandleLighter Programs. CandleLighters said there were games, food, and entertainment for attendees, and the walk had participants go around
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the El Paso VA took its first ever motorcycle ride to spread awareness about veteran suicide. The VA says this is a new way to reach vets by meeting them where they are because the riding community is a natural place for the VA
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A tragic event that shook not only New York City but the entire country and even the world continues to resonate in the minds of some local residents each anniversary. Although the El Paso region is far from where the attacks took place, some residents vividly recall the impact that
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This year marks the 25th anniversary since the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. UTEP is hosting their 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, where El Paso law enforcement and community members come together to honoring all the lives lost. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them live from the Sun Bowl Stadium where the ceremony
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reporting a crash on US-54 North at Sean Haggerty. All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off the highway. TxDot reports the crash happened around 5:10 a.m. Friday morning. This is a developing story and ABC-7 will bring updates as they become
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Widespread reaction has continued to pour in across the country to claims made by President Trump Wednesday night at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, the first of it’s kind.In a nearly 100 minute speech, the President announced that if Republicans win and hold their majority in both the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A massive water main break in January left approximately 100,000 people across Northeast and Central El Paso without water or experiencing low water pressure for four to five days. The outage impacted 38,000 El Paso Water customers and resulted in repair costs of $877,000, which were covered through the utility’s
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September is national suicide month. Local organizations are coming together to raise awareness, especially for our military families. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila goes live with We Hike President and Founder Lisa Enriquez to share why they’re hosting a veteran suicide prevention walk on Thursday morning. This is We Hike’s second annual free, beginner-friendly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ashley Corona helps young people navigate life through their toughest emotions and express themselves through creativity. When she started her charcuterie business over a year ago, she had no idea it would help her do the same. “I love being able to transform something so normal, like cheese and meats,
Continue Reading UPDATE (4:04 a.m.): TxDot is reporting that all lanes are now open on I-10 east at Paisano. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reporting a crash on I-10 east at Paisano,. All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off the highway. TxDot reports the crash happened around 1:11
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Republican candidate Minerva Torres Shelton is outlining her priorities as she campaigns for El Paso County Judge. Torres Shelton is running against Democratic El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego in the November 3rd general election. In an interview with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke, Torres Shelton discussed several issues facing El Paso County, including property taxes, county
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– New tariffs between the United States and Canada could make affordability concerns worse, according to economist Tom Fullerton. “Households are already complaining about affordability in 2026,” Fullerton said. “And this doesn’t do anything to help matters. It exacerbates the problem a little bit.” In August, the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger says two in five people are food insecure in the borderland — for this Hunger Action Month, they want the community to be aware of the rising issue and how they can help. Interim CEO Kris Yagel says those numbers continue to climb. He says there’s a misconception — they’re at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said on Monday, detainees at Camp East Montana damaged the detention facility. ICE said it happened around 1 p.m. The agency said 130 detainees threw items, flipped furniture and disabled security cameras. An ICE spokesperson sent the following statement: “Is there any reasonable expectation
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UPDATE (9:27 p.m.) — The Texas Department of Transportation said all southbound lanes at McCombs and Dyer street closed. (Courtesy: KVIA) (Courtesy: TxDOT) EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was airlifted to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Northeast El Paso Tuesday, according to the city’s fire department. It happened near McCombs and
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UPDATE (12:50 PM) — The El Paso Police Department confirmed Tuesday that 41-year-old Angelo San Roman Perez is the person who died in the crash that occurred on Friday, September 4, in Northeast El Paso. The El Paso Police Department Special Traffic Investigators responded to a traffic fatality, initially reported as a multi-vehicle crash, to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 is seeing a large law enforcement presence in South-Central El Paso near Bowie High School. ABC-7 has reached out to the El Paso Police Department, EPPD was unable to provide any details. This is a developing story and ABC-7 will continue to bring updates as they become available.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a crime that shocked the El Paso community: three students stabbed at the start of the school day. In the aftermath of what happened at Americas High School, there’s an increasing focus on what measures are being taken for school safety. Several sets of school laws have put new
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Fire Department says that one person is seriously injured after a crash at Montoya and Redd in the Upper Valley. The person was taken to the hospital by a Firestar helicopter. ABC-7 has a crew headed to the scene. We will keep you updated on air and online
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Travel the World at the El Paso Convention Center From Friday through Sunday, fans can attend a free pop-up event at the El Paso Convention Center. The pop-up, inspired by Karol G’s song, “Viajando Por El Mundo,” invites fans to explore interactive installations that reference the song’s lyrics. According to Visit El Paso, fans will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For four long years, 20-year-old Ezra faced a fight against two aggressive forms of cancer that spread from his brain to his bones. He undergoes exhausting chemotherapy almost every day. Through the darkest stretches of his treatment, one light has kept his spirits up: music. Whenever the pain grows heavy,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge issued a decision in a hearing Friday where David Leonard Wood’s attorney requested testing on evidence from the 1987 serial killings. During the hearing, visiting Judge Dick Alcala stated that even though the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had ruled against the defense’s request for DNA testing back
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A delayed bus failed to return students at Charles Murphree School on time, according to the El Paso Independent School District. The district said it was because of a “technology outage” and a substitute driver. EPISD said the bus arrived more than two hours later than scheduled. One parent told
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council completed annual performance evaluations of the city manager and city attorney. The city’s manager and attorney report to the mayor and city council. The annual evaluation allows the council to assess performance, recognize accomplishments and provide feedback and expectations for the next year. The evaluations score
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UPDATE (Sept. 4, 2026): El Paso police said they arrested 50-year-old Richard Montoya after Wednesday’s shooting. EPPD said they were dispatched to Windsor Drive for an assault in progress. They found a 49-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He went to a hospital. Police charged Montoya with aggravated assault and discharge of a firearm
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nineteen schools in the Ysleta Independent School District earned Texas’ Purple Star designation, the district announced Thursday. The schools joined 329 campuses across Texas with designation for military family support. YISD said it created the HERO Military Program, which provides military-connected families with a “welcoming, supportive path into the district
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keep your eye on the Star on the Mountain on Friday. As Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G takes over the Sun Bowl Stadium this weekend, the star will shine blue. Live Nation and the El Paso Chamber organized the special lighting for the concerts set for Saturday and Sunday. “The tribute
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the school year continues, some Borderland students will be using artificial intelligence. In this age of AI, children must be safe and understand the risks involved. According to a new report by Common Sense Media, children aren’t just using AI for their homework. For many, it has become their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso said this weekend’s Karol G concerts and construction has limited parking on campus. An ABC-7 viewer said some students pay more than $400 for parking. According to UTEP’s website, student parking permits range from $225-400, not including taxes and fees. A motorcycle parking
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