EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dolly Parton has made an impact with her music and philanthropy. For one El Paso radio station, an interview with the superstar served as a reminder of Parton’s good character. Parton’s family announced her death Tuesday. She was 80 years old. KLAQ Director of Content Kevin Vargas said he interviewed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Monday, recall petition organizers have filed suit against the City of El Paso after being told they don’t have enough signatures against District 4 City Rep. Cynthia Boyar Trejo, said petition organizer Joshua Dagda. Last week, the city clerk determined the organizers had submitted 897 valid signatures out of the
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El Paso Community College is back in session and joins Good Morning El Paso on Tuesday morning to highlight some of their programs at the Valle Verde Campus. ABC-7 goes live from the Advanced Technology Center and houses many career and technical programs. In their welding program, EPCC says students learn and use welding techniques
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash left one person hospitalized with serious injuries, the El Paso Fire Department said Monday. It happened on the Loop 375 at San Marcial near the Chamizal. El Paso police said it happened just before 5 p.m. The crash led to all westbound lanes on Loop 375 in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County leaders are exploring ways to expand holiday time off for county employees to combat workplace burnout, retain staff and boost overall productivity. During a Commissioners Court meeting Monday, human resources presented several proposed holiday schedule adjustments based on staff research. According to county HR data, county employees
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents may see an increased law enforcement and emergency vehicle presence in the Cielo Vista Mall Tuesday morning. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said from 4-7 a.m., it will conduct a training exercise. “This is a planned training exercise, and there is no threat to the public,” EPCSO said.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the City of El Paso said international bridge toll rates will change for commercial vehicles at some ports of entry starting Sept. 1. According to a Facebook post the city made, new toll rates for commercial vehicles will take effect at these bridges: Ysleta-Zaragoza Stanton-Lerdo Paso Del Norte Pre-paid
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The mother of a 3-year-old, whose father punched in the head and chest, says Fort Bliss officials failed to take abuse allegations seriously. Specialist Baltazar E. Gonzalez, 27, will serve six years in a military correction facility and was dishonorably discharged from the Army after pleading guilty to several charges,
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Good Morning El Paso joins UTEP to kick off their first day of the fall semester on Monday. UTEP says new and returning students will be greeted with the Miner Welcome event, which started on August 20 and will end with the 35th annual Minerpalooza on September 11.. Victor Arreola with UTEP’s Communications and Marketing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were hospitalized after a crash in Northeast El Paso Monday, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The El Paso Independent School District said the crash involved a district police officer. See the moment the crash happened in the video above. The Fire Department said it happened just
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By Catherine Bouvet Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez woke up to a gut-wrenching call at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday: Cristy Maryori Villafranca Trejo, his wife and the mother to their 6-year-old daughter, was aboard a plane about to be deported to Honduras. Turcios told ABC News that he scrambled to stop it. He stayed on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday night, two El Pasoans took home the 2026 Miss El Paso USA and Miss El Paso Teen USA titles. Laura’s Productions hosted the final part of the pageant at Bowie High School’s Fine Arts building. Lauren Elizabeth Hernandez won the 2026 Miss El Paso USA title. Victoria Benitez won
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Judith Raanan was one of the first American hostages released by Hamas after the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel. Raanan, and her teenage daughter were on a trip from Chicago visiting in Kibbutz Nahal Oz when they were kidnapped. The two spent 17 days in Hamas captivity. Ranaan shared
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) says that 40-year-old Edgar Amaya is facing a charge of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) after a crash that left one person with serious injuries. Officials say deputies with the sheriff’s office were called out Saturday, August 22, around to 1:48 a.m. to the 900
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) School of Pharmacy hosted a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday evening for the university’s Doctor of Pharmacy Class 2030. During the ceremony, family and friends joined University administrators and faculty as students received their first white coat. According to UTEP, the white
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Hunt School of Dental Medicine welcomed the Class of 2030 with a white coat ceremony Saturday morning. The school says 60 new students will train to serve patients and improve access to oral healthcare across the region. The school emphasizes a hands on approach, and students begin treating patients in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County officials announced Saturday that registration for the Ascarate Park Camp Out event is now open for Borderland camping enthusiasts. The event will be held at Ascarate Park on September 26-27, where officials say that individuals will get the chance to camp alongside the lake, fish, and stargaze.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – All lanes are closed on Transmountain westbound at Mile Marker 17 after a crash, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TXDOT sent out the alert at around 1 a.m. Saturday morning. They say clearing time is until further notice. ABC-7 reached out to the El Paso Sheriff’s office for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 50s died to neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) disease in El Paso, the city said Friday. It’s the first WNV death in El Paso in 2026. As of Friday, the City of El Paso said there are six WNV cases and one death in El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With less than 100 days until Election Day, ABC-7 is committed to bringing Borderland voters the information they need before heading to the polls. One of the most closely watched races this November is the battle for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic State
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Star on the Mountain will light up Friday night to celebrate the appointment of a new executive director at Visit El Paso. Destination El Paso said Veronica Castro’s new position will be represented on the star through Visit El Paso’s colors. Castro has more than 20 years of experience
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A set of incidents at a major local refinery may now result in legal action – and more. Marathon Petroleum, which operates the industrial facilities around Trowbridge Dr. in south-central El Paso says they responded and found no threat to the community after a strong odor was noticed by residents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police charged a woman accused of stabbing a woman to death after a fight at a party in Northeast El Paso. Documents alleged Regan Shameika Anderson murdered Daissy Guadalupe Moreno. Moreno went to a party on July 17 at her ex-girlfriend’s apartment. Documents said Anderson, Devyuan Jamal Williams Kee and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson held the annual state of the university address Friday. She highlighted UTEP’s progress in enrollment, financial aid, student success and funding. Student Enrollment She noted the campus expects record-high enrollment for the upcoming fall semester. UTEP’s previous enrollment record stood
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — An investment to expand operations at the Socorro Logistics Center is expected to bring 2,000 jobs to the area. Friday, El Paso County, the City of Socorro and the Borderplex Alliance announced that the Wiwynn Corporation will invest $275 million to expand its server manufacturing and testing operations in Socorro. Wiwynn
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police took three people into custody after receiving a call about a person with a weapon at Paisano Drive and Copia Street Friday. The El Paso Police Department alleged the three in custody were evading arrest. Police received the report at 8:01 a.m.
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You have to be vigilant on the road every day, but back-to-school season is the time of year to be extra cautious of students on the roads. The biggest accidents happen when students are crossing the street and either the driver isn’t paying attention or the student isn’t, especially with headphones in. The El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Last year, El Pasoan Justin Malooly launched his own company, Kinetra, to spotlight adaptive competitors through a new platform. Kinetra is a brand that focuses on apparel, innovation, and adaptive media. The goal is to advance representation for adaptive and Paralympic athletes! “I started hearing all these incredible stories, and it had
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UPDATE (Aug. 20, 2026): According to police, officers found 59-year-old David Edward De Coste’s body wrapped inside a plastic bag in the home on Villa Hermosa Drive. His son, 29-year-old John Michael De Coste allegedly hit and kicked him after seeing him kiss a woman living with them. The arrest affidavit said a neighbor told
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Artificial intelligence grows and evolves at a rapid rate. According to Worldmetrics, 45% of K-12 schools in the U.S. use A.I. for personalization. Schools have to decide whether to implement A.I. into their daily curriculums. Texas doesn’t have a mandatory A.I. framework for public schools, meaning the Texas Education Agency
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