The World Cup frenzy continues globally and locally as well — especially when Mexico or USA plays this week. El Paso Biergarten is a European-style pub bringing a backyard feel to your watch party experience, different from your typical wings, burger or tacos vibe. They’ve also been offering $1 wings during the World Cup games, and a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new artificial intelligence-powered inspection system for commercial trucks will be up and running in El Paso soon. UVeye partnered with Mesilla Valley Transportation to try a new drive-thru scanner, the company said Wednesday. According to UVeye, its scanners do a 360° scan of heavy-duty vehicles to find damage or
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five people for the class of 2026. You can watch the full livestream above. The Class of 2026 inductees are as follows: Living Athlete Category Michael T. Baker Steven King Azar Coaching Category Cesar Morales Official Category Victor Maldonado Posthumous
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, El Paso Independent School District Deputy Superintendent David Bates presented a long-range master plan identifying more than $1 billion in potential capital improvement projects to support students in the district. The report does not represent a proposed bond amount, and any future bond proposal would require review and approval
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One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a driver lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a bus stop and the El Paso Zoo’s fence.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local artists and vendors can apply for two of El Paso’s upcoming arts and cultural events: Chalk the Block and Día de Los Muertos. Chalk the Block is a free annual art festival in Downtown El Paso. The heart of the festival is the chalk art competition. Throughout the festival
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — After months of financial planning and reviewing staffing, the Canutillo Independent School District said it adopted a $65.6 million budget Tuesday for the upcoming school year. The new, balanced budget reflects reduced spending and restructuring of staff vacancies, the district said in a news release. Like other school districts across Texas,
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by Claudia Lorena Silva The El Paso Independent School District is considering taking a series of bond proposals to voters in November to begin improving its aging school facilities, making safety upgrades and addressing classroom needs. Deputy Superintendent David Bates on Tuesday presented a long-range master plan, outlining the cost of addressing all the district’s needs
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso locals are putting up community water stations around the city to keep residents cool amid the summer heat. The initiative was started by Sun City Pickers, who just put up its first Downtown water station Tuesday. Sun City Pickers is a volunteer-run nonprofit that hosts weekly litter pickups
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The Roman Catholic Dioceses of Las Cruces and El Paso will host a pilgrimage on Mount Cristo Rey to pray for religious freedom as the U.S. government seeks to expand the border wall and security in the area.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When first responders answer a call, they count on a ready blood supply. This summer, Borderland donators can “be the backup” with a weekend blood drive honoring first responders. From June 26-28, Vitalant will host the Be the Backup blood drive. The summer is often referred to as “trauma season,”
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UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) — El Paso City Council unanimously voted to negotiate a CBA with meta for the data center planned for Northeast El Paso. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Item 35 on El Paso City Council’s Tuesday agenda is to begin negotiations with Meta Platforms Inc. for a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) through the
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UPDATE (June 23, 2026) — ABC-7 obtained arrest affidavits detailing a stabbing at a Vista market store. Documents allege 20-year-old Isaiah Jonathan Cardenas is responsible for stabbing and injuring a man. According to documents, Cardenas allegedly punched, kicked and stabbed a man inside a Vista Market store in Far East El Paso. It happened June
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A viral comedian is bringing El Paso and Juárez together with a volleyball game across the border wall. The game happened at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. There was a small group on the U.S. side and an even smaller group on the Mexico side. Skweezy Jibs posted about the event on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On July 1, the two-year wait will finally be over for the UTEP Miners as they embark on a new era in the Mountain West Conference. For Athletic Director Jim Senter, it’s been quite the journey. When he took the job at UTEP in 2017, fans were hopeful he would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There are many parts of the criminal justice system – and all rely on information. The who, what, when, where, why and how of a crime are critical to progress to being solved and prosecuted. And for nearly 50 years, Crime Stoppers of El Paso has been working to gather tips
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council will talk about including advocacy support for policy to protect residential ratepayers from utility costs of data centers in the city’s 90th Session State Legislative Agenda. The directive was proposed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott through a letter to the Public Utility Commission of Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the El paso County Constable’s Office Precinct Six said deputy constables arrested a Chuco Tango gang member for allegedly violating his parole. According to the constable’s office, deputy constables with Precincts Six and Four went to a home at the 3100 block of Douglas Avenue near Montana Avenue in
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UPDATE (6:17 a.m.) — All lanes are now open. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All eastbound lanes on Montana Avenue just before the intersection of Joe Battle are closed after a crash. According to the Texas Department of Transportation the crash happened at around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This July, El Paso Community College proudly presents William Shakespeare’s “Taming of The Shrew.” Instead of purchasing a ticket, EPCC asks attendees to bring one non-perishable food item. The show will premiere on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., and will run through July 19, 2026. Showtimes are on Fridays and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Within the last week, El Paso Animal Services has seen an expected but significant increase in missing or unhoused pets as the summer begins and the Fourth of July holiday nears. According to EPAS, nearly 600 pets have been entered into their two local facilities in the last week alone.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Brian Kanof, a photographer who chronicled El Paso life and its athletes for more than five decades, has died, the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame said. He was 77. Kanof began photographing the city in 1967 and spent years shooting news assignments for the El Paso Times. His portfolio
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bobby Pierce Long turns 100 this Father’s Day where he was surrounded by family and friends at the Woman’s Center of El Paso to commemorate his life in the Navy and decades of community service. Long was born in Fabens, Texas and grew up in a shelter near El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso police are investigating a reported stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon in East El Paso. Police responded to a call about a stabbing at 12125 Montwood Drive at approximately 4:15 p.m. Saturday. According to police, officers were unable to locate either a victim or a suspect at the scene.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some El Paso fathers got an early start on Father’s Day celebrations Friday by cruising in style at the fifth annual Father’s Day Cruise-In hosted by Car Parts Machine. The gathering featured an impressive lineup of classic cars, muscle cars and lowriders, drawing automotive enthusiasts and families from across the area.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Community members gathered at the historic Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso for a free public screening of the Spanish-language version of the action comedy superhero film “Green Ghost,” hosted by Charlie Clark Nissan and INFINITI of El Paso. The event celebrated the Spanish language release of the film, which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Team USA soccer group is back on the pitch Friday afternoon after a thrilling 4-1 victory over Paraguay in last week’s World Cup match. El Pasoans will gather to witness what the team has in store for the match against Australia. During the match, ABC-7 spoke with FC Dallas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family lost its Lower Valley home and pets after a house fire that led to an explosion. Now, they’re asking for the community’s help. Valerie Holguin, her mother and brother lived in a trailer. The siblings were at a graduation party when their mother called. “I thought
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso tradition returns next Friday for its 49th season. VIVA! El Paso will once again reconnect the Borderland with music and stories representing the Borderland. VIVA! El Paso said the show takes on McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater June 26 through Aug. 1. Set against the Franklin Mountains, VIVA! brings
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer break, a select group of El Paso educators will take part in a unique, real-world training and take their findings back to the classroom. Since 2023, Council on Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development’s (CREEED) Educator Externship Program has partnered with regional businesses to provide educators with a
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