El Paso VA says new partnership will improve suicide prevention services for vets
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it is partnering with OnStar’s emergency services to improve…
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‘We know that there’s gonna be a risk’ – but El Paso’s top doctor still ‘excited’ for return to classrooms
EL PASO, Texas — Several major school districts are using a phased-approach to in-person instruction. El Paso city-county health officials say it’s…
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Girl who fell from picnic area rushed to hospital after being rescued along Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Fire Department crews were able to successfully rescue a girl who fell from a picnic location at Transmountain on…
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2 hurt in motorcycle crash along I-10 at Sunland Park
EL PASO, Texas — Two people were injured in a collision involving a motorcycle Wednesday night along Interstate 10 in west El Paso. The collision…
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CBP agent charged with drug possession after search of Horizon City home
HORIZON CITY, Texas — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent has been arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and THC products,…
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Country music star Jon Pardi promises a fun time for Minerpalooza virtual concert
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP Miner fans don’t have to worry about missing this years Minerpalooza due to the pandemic. The 30th Minerpalooza celebration…
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MinerPalooza going virtual for 30 year celebration
EL PASO, Texas — A pandemic isn’t going to stop UTEP from celebrating their biggest back to school celebration. For the first time in it’s thirty…
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Better Business Bureau begins ‘Buy El Paso’ campaign
EL PASO, Texas — When you ‘Buy El Paso,’ you ‘Heart El Paso.’ That’s the central message of the Better Business Bureau Paso del Norte’s new “Buy El…
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Death of decorated soldier in training mishap at Fort Bliss probed
FORT BLISS — The recent death of a decorated Fort Bliss soldier during a training exercise at the post is under investigation, Army officials said…
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No new virus deaths in El Paso; 66 additional cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health did not announce any new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday morning. It’s the…
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Here’s what to know about El Paso’s new police cite & release marijuana policy
EL PASO, Texas — Police officers now have the option to simply hand out a citation to El Paso residents in possession of small amounts of marijuana.…
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Del Valle High School employee tests positive for virus, prompting quarantine for some staff
EL PASO, Texas — A Del Valle High School employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, Ysleta Independent School District officials confirmed…
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Woman seeks El Paso policy change after dog fight leads to her pet being euthanized
EL PASO, Texas– A pet owner’s worst nightmare became a horrific reality for one east El Paso dog owner. Mimi Macias had to euthanized her…
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EPISD to continue remote learning as it reconsiders timeline for in-person classes
EL PASO, Texas — With the El Paso Health Department mandate on coronavirus set to expire on Sept. 7th, the El Paso Independent School District said…
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San Elizario High School closed for 3 days to disinfect due to virus case
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — The San Elizario School District has shut down the high school for the next three days because of a Covid-19 case. The…
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El Paso man who shot self arrested with 2 others as police seize guns, drugs, cash, dogs
UPDATE, Sept. 1: El Paso police on Tuesday announced three arrests and the seizure of a cache of drugs, guns, dogs and cash stemming from a shooting…
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Fort Hood commander removed from post by Army, being denied transfer to Fort Bliss
FORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army announced Tuesday that it is removing Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt from his post as commander of Fort Hood and is now…
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Canutillo ISD to start returning students to school classrooms on Sept. 14
CANUTILLO, Texas – The Canutillo Independent School District announced Tuesday that will return to in-person instruction beginning on Sept. 14 in a…
Continue Reading 2 new virus deaths reported in El Paso; weeks-old cases continue to be announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced two new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The death toll now…
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El Paso falls behind in census response, and that could cost county millions of dollars
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners were given some staggering information Monday about the 2020 census. The number of people responding…
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Nearly 9 percent of El Pasoans remain unemployed during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — More than 31,000 people across the Borderland region are unemployed and searching for work. The recent numbers released by…
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Socorro ISD set to be 1st El Paso district for school campus returns
EL PASO, Texas – The Socorro Independent School District, one of the largest school districts in El Paso, announced Monday that it would begin a…
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Mural in downtown El Paso honors artist with a bent for social activism
EL PASO, Texas — A new mural decorates downtown El Paso, honoring a local artist who puts his talents to use promoting social justice causes. The…
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YISD to continue remote learning through mid-October for most students
EL PASO, Texas – The Ysleta Independent School District is still planning to rely on remote instruction through mid-October as a way to help slow…
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El Paso leaders warn ‘bad actor’ bars not complying with Covid rules will be ‘shut down’
EL PASO, Texas — A handful of “bad actors” are continuing to play by their own rules when it comes to stopping the spread of Covid-19, El Paso city…
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Operation Hope seeks help to keep providing El Paso families with funeral aid during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– Operation Hope has been giving back to the El Paso community for over twenty years now. For the past several years they’ve assisted…
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El Paso woman killed in rollover crash in New Mexico’s Bootheel
HIDALGO COUNTY, New Mexico – An El Pasoan was identified Monday by New Mexico State Police as the woman killed in a weekend rollover crash in New…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 1 new virus death, but over 100 deaths are currently under investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s coronavirus death toll now stands at 419 after the Department of Public Health announced one new death. The victim…
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‘A sense of pride for the entire community’: Chabad Lubavitch of El Paso opens new $2.5 million synagogue
EL PASO, Texas — Chabad Lubavitch of El Paso officially opened it’s doors to it’s brand new multipurpose center in west El Paso Sunday evening.…
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El Paso is Hockeyville; will host NHL game, get $150K for Rhinos rink upgrade
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Rhinos came through on its biggest power play in franchise history. The city of El Paso was announced as the winner of…
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