You can vote on the name for El Paso Zoo’s newest baby giraffe
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Zoo is inviting guests to decide the name of their newest resident- a one month old baby giraffe born to Gigi and Juma.…
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Daylight saving one of the most dangerous times of year for drivers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Here in the Borderland, you may have felt a little drowsy today, after losing an hour of the sleep and you’re not alone.…
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Aaron Jones re-signs with Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (KVIA) — Aaron Jones is re-signing with the Minnesota Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal with $13 million guaranteed,…
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Attorneys representing Sun Metro explosion victims call investigation “unusual”
(UPDATE, 03-07-25, 8:55 P.M.) — This evening, City Attorney Karla Neiman contacted Maxey Scherr regarding the investigation into the explosion. This…
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‘Nothing like before’: El Pasoans say this week’s dust storm is one of ‘the worst’
A dust storm with strong hues of orange that El Pasoans say resembled the atmosphere of Mars, took over the region this week, creating a health…
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El Paso American Federation of Teachers decides against endorsing some board members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In a Facebook post to their members, the El Paso American Federation of Teachers said they will not endorse Leah Hanany from…
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Good Vibes Only: First graders publish first book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some first graders at Herrera Elementary are celebrating a big accomplishment. They just published their first book! The…
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UTEP football player charged with assault of a pregnant person
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Cornerback, Jaylon Shelton was arrested Wednesday and is facing three charges including assault of a pregnant…
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Building fire in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A building fire in Northeast El Paso has been put out and an investigation is now underway. The fire happened at 10406 Dyer…
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ABC-7’s open records request reveals names of all Sun Metro explosion victims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Open records connected to the Sun Metro bus explosion requested by ABC-7 have just been released. ABC-7 has spent nearly a…
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Socorro ISD gives employees incentives to leave amid budget cuts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District is giving some of their employees a chance to leave their positions with an…
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Children created threat hoax on flight diverted to El Paso, FBI says
Update (March 6, 2025): FBI El Paso released the following statement regarding the diversion: “The investigation into the diverted Sun Country…
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El Paso ISD takes proactive steps to protect students against Measles
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There are now 159 cases of Measles in Texas and the numbers continue to rise. Although no cases has been confirmed in El…
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City of El Paso’s chief military officer arrested for driving while intoxicated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Court records show the City of El Paso’s Chief Military Officer for the Division of Veteran and Military Affairs was charged…
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Congresswoman Escobar Honors Han Sisters on House Floor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar spoke on the House floor honoring the Han sisters. Jennifer and Stephanie Han are…
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Canutillo ISD board discusses potential layoffs, student program cuts
The Canutillo Independent School District is considering layoffs and program cuts after discussing their budget for the 2025-26 school year. In their…
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Local leaders address national issues at State of City
UPDATE: At the State of the City Address local leaders discussed local impacts of national hot button topics. One of the topics discussed was…
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Foster parents needed in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned that foster parents are critically needed in El Paso. The El Paso area is currently facing a foster parent…
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All lanes on Doniphan Dr. and Redd Rd. now open following overnight water main break
UPDATE: All lanes on both Doniphan Dr. and Redd Rd. are now open according to El Paso Police’s traffic account as of 6:50 a.m. UPDATE: Both lanes on…
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El Paso police searching for missing man
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police are searching for 67-year-old Kenneth Eugene Grimes. He was last seen on the 2700 block of Fillmore Ave.…
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El…
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Tariffs could costs households $2,600 more a year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tom Fullerton, an economic professor at UTEP, tells ABC-7 you could be spending $1,600 to $2,600 more a year on your…
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iFLY El Paso officially reopens after eight-month closure
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — After an eight-month closure and refurbishment, iFLY El Paso is officially reopening its doors. The indoor skydiving facility…
Continue Reading Second Sun Metro employee dies after explosion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso confirmed today that German Garcia, a fleet maintenance technician with Sun Metro, died from the…
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GSA deletes list of federal buildings for sale
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four El Paso buildings owned by the federal government were initially listed for sale by the U.S. General Services…
Continue Reading Man convicted of killing 6 in El Paso files new appeal days ahead of scheduled execution
This is the final story in a two-part series. Previously: After almost 4 decades, El Paso mom prepares to watch daughter’s killer die The…
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4 federal buildings in El Paso slated for disposal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is looking to put four federal buildings in El Paso up for sale. The…
Continue Reading Daylight saving time changes can be a health hazard, experts say
It’s almost time to spring forward one hour for extra sunlight and time outdoors, but experts want people to know how this time change affects both…
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Impacts of tariffs on the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The tariffs that have been promised by President Trump’s administration went into effect early Tuesday morning. The 25% taxes…
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El Paso designated Boot Capital of Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court approved and adopted a resolution today designating El Paso the Boot Capital of Texas.…
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