EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some residents in Northeast El Paso may experience reduced water pressure Monday, El Paso Water said. The utility is improving the water system, which could impact water pressure. EPWater said it started working at 6:30 a.m. Monday and will finish by 6:30 p.m. in the Mesquite Hills and Futureland neighborhoods
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar held a town hall meeting Saturday morning, giving El Paso residents a chance to ask questions and discuss issues affecting the community. Escobar told our crew the event was a great way to connect with constituents. She said people of all ages and from different parts of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dolores and Che Juarez both went through something only a few of us can ever know: cancer. As mother and son, they were able to strengthen their bond through a shared experience. Che got his diagnosis first in 2012. Doctors found a baseball-sized tumor in his brain and he had
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Las Palmas Medical Center nurses Krystal and Kristian Huizar share more than a career. The twin sisters were both born at 32 weeks and spent their first two months in a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU. After a complicated delivery, their mother visited them every day and stayed by their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s property tax season in the Borderland. Not for paying them, but arguably the more important part of the process – setting how much you could pay for next year. Property valuation notices have been sent out to homeowners from the El Paso Central Appraisal District over the last couple
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Canutillo Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Josue Borrego announced Casey Rangel as the next principal of Canutillo High School. The district says Rangel will begin his new role on May 21. CISD says Rangel has 13 years of experience in public education. That includes extensive work in high school administration and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to ABC News, the Trump administration is launching a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the country, a move that, according to national news reports, could lead to the closure of some of them. The ABC News report says a State Department official told them about the reviews
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican American Cultural Center organized a Cinco de Mayo celebration set for May 9 from 2-6 p.m., the City of El Paso said Tuesday. The free event is an opportunity to learn about the Battle of Puebla through performances, activities and food, the MACC’s director said. Activities Talavera ceramic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What Megan Harris thought would be a dream fixer-upper in Downtown El Paso became what she calls a “house of horrors.” “I can’t promise your safety,” Harris warned visitors before stepping inside the historic home. “You’re going to have to enter at your own risk. It’s always an event.” Harris,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso Independent School District announced its chief financial officer, Martha Aguirre, is resigning amid financial pressure. EPISD’s Deputy Superintendent David Bates will oversee financial operations while the district looks for a new CFO. The district listed several reasons for financial struggles: changes to the Texas school funding
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VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested three people, including two alleged Chuco Tango gang members, after pursuing a stolen car near Vinton. According to the Texas DPS, its special agents and troopers tried to stop a stolen car near Vinton. The driver allegedly refused to stop and led troopers on
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SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario held its council meeting on Tuesday and unanimously approved the following two items: “14. Discussion and Action: Regarding a Resolution supporting Emergency Services District #2 decision to protect our health and resources and to limit or deny permits to detention facilities that would create mass
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some drivers reported car trouble after filling their cars with diesel at an East El Paso Circle K, a spokesperson for the convenience store chain said Thursday. According to a Circle K spokesperson, a third-party gas supplier delivered diesel into a premium gas storage tank at the 1239 N. Zaragoza
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into independent school districts to make sure they’re displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms. A U.S. appeals court ruled the state can require donated displays April 21. In a news release, Attorney General Paxton named El Paso on the ISD investigation list. The requirement
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After selling out two shows at the Sun Bowl Stadium, Korean pop boy band BTS shared their journey around El Paso. From stunning views to local bites, the members posted social media pictures of them enjoying some Sun City landmarks and businesses. Kim Namjoon, also known as RM, soaked up
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All eastbound lanes on Paisano Drive at Doniphan Drive are closed after a vehicle hit a person Wednesday night, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT maps show it confirmed the crash at 10:18 p.m. Wednesday. The lanes are still closed. This is a developing story. Please check back
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Disney on Ice makes another stop in El Paso as Mickey and pals visit fans in the borderland for their “Road Trip Adventures” tour. ABC-7’s Nicole Ardila joined the crew to get a sneak peak of the show before opening night. You’ll get to see different princess stories from Ariel, Merida and Mulan to other
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hantavirus has been making headlines across the world due to an infected cruise ship where 3 people have died from the infection. Hantavirus also has some local impacts, as Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman’s wife died from the virus last year in New Mexico. However, Dr. Armando Meza with the Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since Former U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales resigned in April, Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, which includes part of El Paso County, is going without representation. Texas Governor Greg Abbott also hasn’t called for a special election since Gonzales’ resignation. According to the U.S. House Clerk’s office, the district will “continue to
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UPDATE (6:32 p.m.) — The subject left the scene, according to El Paso Police Sergeant Robert Gomez. A female employee was in the store and had a brief interaction with the subject, a 40 to 45-year-old man, according to police. He brandished a small gun. Police said he barricaded himself at Levcomm International, which sells
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LAS CRUCES (N.M.) — The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management authorized a natural gas pipeline that will stretch 16 miles across Doña Ana County. The BLM of Las Cruces said the pipeline will deliver gas to Project Jupiter, a massive proposed data center near Santa Teresa. BLM authorized the “Green Chile
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso will soon have a new manufacturing facility near the airport. The El Paso International Airport hosted a groundbreaking ceremony with the Economic and International Development Department Wednesday. The City of El Paso said the Advanced Manufacturing will attract high-quality jobs and strengthen local aerospace and defense supply chain.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Reggaeton star Yandel will be making a stop in El Paso for his upcoming Sinfónico USA Tour, according to Live Nation. Yandel will perform at the Don Haskins Center Oct. 18 for one of just nine concerts across the U.S. The first round of presale tickets starts Thursday at 10
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Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have found that Valley fever cases in El Paso County have more than tripled from 2013 to 2022, and that this increase is associated with periods of high temperatures, increased wind, and elevated levels of airborne dust and pollution.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High school seniors can get help transitioning to college Wednesday through Operation College Bound at Harmony School of Science. The event will help seniors apply to the University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College, Harmony Public Schools said. They can also schedule their college orientation session
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The public can help pinpoint transportation priorities and recommendations in the Sun City by attending public meetings held by the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization. EPMPO wants community input on its Draft 2052 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. Draft 2052 MTP is a long-rage plan involving all
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UPDATE (3:16 p.m.) — All lanes reopened at 12:14 p.m., according to police. UPDATE (10:36 a.m.) — El Paso police said all northbound lanes on Zaragoza Road near New World Drive are closed until further notice. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said Special Traffic Investigators are looking into a crash involving a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Property values in El Paso County have been slowly rising over the past few years, but that doesn’t mean that you have to pay for that value through property taxes. You can contest your property value and appraisal with the El Paso Central Appraisal District. By contesting it, you can
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Questions over the future management of the El Paso County Coliseum have raised public interest in how a county’s request for proposals works under Texas law. An RFP, or request for proposals, is a formal process governments can use to ask outside organizations to submit plans for a contract. In
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TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Animal Welfare reported a positive rabies case in a bat in Tornillo, the county announced Tuesday. Animal Welfare canvassed the area to find any possible human or animal exposure, according to the county. It said there is no signs of risk to the public. Following the report,
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