Migrant encounters decreasing along border; rescues continue to rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector has seen a decline in migrant encounters along the Southwest Land Border this Fiscal Year…
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El Paso City Representatives push to put Multipurpose Center project back on ballot
UPDATE: Motion passes with a 5 to 3 vote. Representatives Brian Kennedy, Joe Molinar, Art Fierro, Henry Rivera and Chris Canales voting yes.…
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Decision on El Paso Multipurpose Center yet to be made, officials say it’s likely to go to voters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City leaders are considering letting voters decide whether to have a multipurpose center in El Paso. The Multipurpose…
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City of El Paso approves sale of land in West El Paso for development
Update: City Council approved the sale of the land Tuesday. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso will decide Tuesday, July 16, if it will…
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EPCC to provide backpacks to select students
El Paso, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Community College is partnering with the El Paso Community Foundation to provide backpacks filled with school supplies…
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No more abuse for these siblings after being adopted: Heart Gallery & mission to find forever home for kids
EL PASO – The dream of any kid is to grow up in a loving, supporting home. As part of a program called “Heart gallery of El…
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Sun Metro to introduce more paying options for bus fares starting July 22th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun metro buses are now equipped with new technology to make public transit more accessible and convenient. The new…
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Marketing expert shares ways to identify fake social media accounts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Immediately following the assassination attempt on former President Trump misinformation rapidly spread. Stories about how…
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El Paso County leaders to decide future of Sun Bowl Uplift Project
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — County leaders will decide today whether the Sun Bowl Uplift Project will receive county funding for stadium renovations. The…
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El Paso residents share thoughts on Trump rally shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– People around El Paso as well as Adolpho Telles, member of the executive committee for the Republican Party of Texas share…
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One woman rescued on Transmountain after her phone fell off the mountain and could not get back up when she retrieved it
UPDATE: El Paso Fire says the person was an adult woman who went down the mountain after her phone fell down. The woman could not get back up, which…
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Sierra Title and escrow officer in McAllen face federal charges in alleged home-buying fraud
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal records obtained by ABC-7 show a Sierra Title office in McAllen, along with an escrow officer, are accused…
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3 El Paso city reps seek to cancel arena, ask voters to revoke 2012 bond
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersJuly 11, 2024 The El Paso City Council on Tuesday will discuss whether to allow voters to decide the fate of the…
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City of El Paso leaders announce candidates for new city manager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso leaders have announced the four finalist candidates to take over as the new city manager. In a news…
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Donate a Book, get a free pack of flour tortillas during an EP Public Libraries book drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Public Libraries partnered with Food City Supermarkets to promote literacy with a unique book drive. They are…
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El Paso County Hosts Free Community Cleanup Event
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-El Paso County Public Works hosts two free community cleanup events. The cleanup events allow El Paso County residents to…
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City Invites Community to Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month during July…
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El Paso County extends Healthy Food Financing Initiative application deadline
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso County Economic Development Department has extended the application deadline for the Healthy Food Financing…
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Road to recovery: Passenger of deadly car crash in East El Paso opens up
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For Joshua Serrano, the road to recovery has been a hard and long fought battle, after suffering life threatening injuries…
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1st Armored Division hosts Change of Command Ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 1st Armored Division hosted a Change of Command Ceremony for Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III and Maj. Gen. Curtis D.…
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El Paso City Representative Brian Kennedy announces mayoral run
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Brian Kennedy, El Paso city representative for District 1, announced he is officially running for El Paso mayor in…
Continue Reading Sierra Title, 12 defendants engaged in clashing lawsuits after protests outside office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, Sierra Title is suing 12 El Paso residents, and those same people are filing…
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Employment may be key to veterans’ mental health, UTEP study finds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new study authored by two University of Texas El Paso researchers is showing employment may be key to emotional wellbeing…
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The El Paso County Commissioners Court holds first of three Capital Planning Workshops Sessions in July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, July 9th at 9:00 a.m. the El Paso County Commissioners Court held their 1st Capital Planning Workshop (Special…
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The Salvation Army celebrated 6th annual Music & Arts Conservatory Graduation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Salvation Army hosted the 6th Annual Music & Arts Conservatory Wednesday, July 10th. The students’ were celebrated…
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ABC-7 at 4: WarriorsEdge Boxing to host Amateur boxing event at Ascarate Park
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)— Boxing at the Lake is a first for El Paso because there has never been boxing at the Lake. Twenty-five amateur fights…
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Owner arrested for dumping emaciated, malnourished, dehydrated bulldog in El Paso desert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 29-year-old Marco Trent Butler is charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal after investigators uncovered video of…
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Ft. Bliss man sentenced to 8 years for intoxicated assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Ft. Bliss man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 8 years in prison today for Intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication…
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Funding for Sun Bowl improvements can still be decided on, says County Judge Samaniego
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego told ABC-7 that funding for Sun Bowl improvements can still be decided on and that he…
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City of El Paso host first comprehensive plan meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today the City of El Paso hosted the first of many comprehensive plan meetings. The city invited residents to come out and…
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