EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tommy’s Express Car Wash said Thursday the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will make a special appearance at the grand location of its newest West El Paso location. The grand opening will also feature free car washes, food, giveaways and donations for the city’s Humane Society. Tommy’s Express Car Wash will open
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UPDATE (1:52 p.m.) — Police documents ABC-7 obtained said an undercover El Paso police officer arrested Gallardo using an ad for soliciting prostitution. Arrest documents said Gallardo contacted the undercover officer using an adult escort website and agreed to pay $100 for a 30-minute service. When Gallardo arrived to the agreed location, the Wyndham Hotel
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — BTS fans lined up outside the Don Haskins Center Thursday to grab merchandise two days before the Korean pop group’s first performance in El Paso. Fans scrambled for jerseys with their favorite BTS member’s name. One fan told ABC-7 one of the member’s jersey sold out in about 20 minutes.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crews at the Sun Bowl are preparing the stadium for a busy concert weekend as Korean pop group BTS gets ready to take the stage. According to Ticketmaster, the BTS concerts are nearly sold out for two nights, signaling strong demand for the internationally known group. The same goes for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association on Wednesday announced the grand marshal and theme for its annual Thanksgiving parade. El Paso’s Amigo Man will lead the 90th Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade under a “Famous Sports & Movie Scenes” theme. The Amigo Man, an ambassador for the city,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two solar canopy projects debuted at the El Paso International Airport Wednesday. The new canopies cover part of the airport’s parking and infrastructure, providing shade while reducing energy, the City of El Paso said. “It’s going to reduce the cost of the electricity cost at the airport by 22 percent,”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Police responded to an unattended death on the the 300 block of Coles St. in South-Central, near the Segundo Barrio. Authorities said they were called out around 7:19 Wednesday morning. No other information has been released and the investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back for
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UPDATE (8:20 a.m.) — All lanes are now open, according to El Paso police. UPDATE (7:08 a.m.) — The El Paso Fire Department said two people were taken to the hospital. One person has minor injuries and the other person has serious injuries. UPDATE (2:02 a.m.) — El Paso Police say all lanes are closed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted 7-1 in favor of awarding a contract to Forward Global to act as a federal lobbyist for the city. The company will give the city a permanent representative in Washington D.C to help bring more funding and information to the city about bills that impact
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6 to 2 vote during Tuesday’s meeting, El Paso City Council approved a new ordinance prohibiting tow truck operators from soliciting business at traffic accident scenes. The ordinance bans towing companies and their representatives from arriving at crash scenes unless they have been contacted by police, the vehicle
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is expanding a teacher incentive program and creating a compensation model for principals, the district said Tuesday. EPISD said it’s broadening its Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) to include teachers in all core subjects: math, reading, science and social studies. The expansion will include special
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UPDATE (April 29, 2026) — El Paso police said all lanes reopened at 8:44 p.m. Tuesday. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The right lane and exit on Loop 375 North at the I-10 interchange (Exit 44) is closed due to a semi rollover, El Paso police said Tuesday. Police said there is no set clearing
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UPDATE (2:13 p.m.) — EP Texas Trucking sent ABC-7 the following statement in response to Attorney General Paxton opening an investigation into the school: “We are aware of the concerns raised and take them seriously. Our school is committed to full compliance with all applicable state and federal standards and regulations. We provide basic English
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 54-year-old man was arrested for animal cruelty, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. His arrest happened after the county’s animal welfare department found seven puppies abandoned in Fabens in March. According to EPCSO, detectives found Carlos Flores responsible for abandoning the puppies, which were three weeks old.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Corpus Christi Monastery closed its doors Sunday, according to the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. The monastery on Mockingbird Road had a “devoted presence” in Lower Valley El Paso since 1967. The diocese said the Perpetual Adorers of the Most Holy Sacrament, also called the Adoratrices, operated the monastery.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s tourism industry is preparing for an economic impact May 2 & 3, with four major entertainment events happening simultaneously. BTS sold more than 100,000 tickets for two Sun Bowl performances on Saturday and Sunday. Additional events like Comic-Con and the Sol Summit Music Festival happening Downtown will also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is considering a proposed ordinance aimed at cracking down on misleading commercial solicitations related to water quality, testing, filtration and treatment that residents say too often resemble official communications from public agencies. The agenda item would direct the City Attorney, working with the City Manager and
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — What is stopping growth for parts of far east El Paso and Horizon City? Most of the recent development in the region has been in the eastern part of the county. But that’s starting to run into roadblocks as it moves further and further out. If you take a look at a map
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During this time of year, many students are completing academic assessments, including STAAR tests and other final exams. However, this can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, worry, dread and even excitement. Tanya Trujillo, a psychiatric nurse practitioner in El Paso, said it’s important children and teenagers feel supported during
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sherriff’s Office deputies arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly refusing to stop for a traffic stop Sunday. According to EPCSO, deputies tried to stop Mario Alberto Marquez on Bachimba Drive near N Darrington Road in Far East El Paso. Marquez didn’t stop and kept driving until he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A traffic stop for speeding escalated after El Paso police used a stun gun on the driver, documents said. According to police documents, Gene Morales was driving 47 mph in a 30 mph zone. Officer D. Mobbley turned his unit’s lights on to start a traffic stop and asked for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been about a week since El Paso Water crews started working at Cement Lake to pull out water due to a potential risk of a water breach from the reservoir. According to a spokesperson with EPWater, as of Monday morning, the utility extracted nearly 20 feet of water from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council is reviewing proposals that could shape utility costs. Monday, the council approved the action on multiple active El Paso Electric filings. According to the city, action allows it to understand issues shaping future infrastructure decisions and protect taxpayers. The council authorized action on EPE’s proposed high-load
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MIDLAND, Texas (KVIA) — A 58-year-old man from El Paso was shot while riding his motorcycle in Midland, police said Sunday. The Midland Police Department said he’s now in stable condition. Investigators said the man was a member of Mongols OMG, or outlaw motorcycle gang. According to an MPD press release on Facebook, the man
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council directed staff to plan an agreement for council consideration with a Northeast nonprofit about the future of the YMCA Bowling Branch. Monday, the city said a potential agreement would look at the nonprofit assuming operations at the city-owned site. Agreements would also look at keeping programs
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by Daniel Perez The White House fired all members of the National Science Board Friday, including Heather Wilson, president of the University of Texas at El Paso. President Donald Trump appointed Wilson – who previously served as his secretary of the Air Force – to the board in March 2020. The six-year term was to have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The former lyricist for the English new wave band, The Smiths, joined the growing list of artists coming to El Paso this year. Morissey will play at the Don Haskins Center Nov. 6, he announced Monday. General sale tickets go on sale Friday. The first round of presales start Wednesday.
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo High School’s water service will shut off at 5 p.m. Monday due to water line repairs. The Canutillo Independent School District said repairs will impact a free dinner program. In a Facebook post, the district said the Child Nutrition Department’s Free Dinner Program will end at 5 p.m. before the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Clint Independent School District announced Monday 340 teachers will earn part of a $5.5 million compensation package in honor of increased student performance. CISD said the compensation program provides financial recognition for the impact teachers have on their students. The designated teachers will receive an average payout of $16,000,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The May 2-3 weekend is going to be busy for city employees with several anticipated events: Comic-Con, Michelada Fest, Sol Summit Music Festival and the sold-out BTS concert. Downtown El Paso will hold most of the crowds with Comic-Con at the Convention Center 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and
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