EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texans have until April 27 to register to vote for the May 2026 Primary Runoff Election. The El Paso County Elections Department will accept walk-in registration applications until the deadline. You can also update your information with the department. The elections department office is at 500 E. San Antonio Ave.,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested a 31-year-old man for leaving a traffic stop and allegedly almost hitting an officer with his vehicle. EPPD said on April 17, police tried stopping Jacob Williams at the 300 block of W San Antonio Avenue near the Abraham Chavez Theatre. When an officer made contact
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UPDATE (April 28, 2026) — Service was restored according to El Paso Water’s outage map. It is unclear what caused the issue or when crews finished repairs. UPDATE (10:42 a.m.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said westbound lanes on Montana Avenue reduced to one lane. Delays could last for the next four to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A mural by the late artist Hal Marcus was unveiled earlier today. The mural, titled “El Paso Gracias a Dios,” is located at the Casa Ford dealership. Luke Lowenfield, vice president of Casa Auto Group, said the mural represents the first Thanksgiving, which he said took place at the historic hacienda.
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) – An eastbound closure along I-10 near Anthony reopened earlier than expected after crews completed a major traffic switch ahead of schedule, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT announced that lanes on I-10 eastbound at Anthony had reopened and the closure had cleared after construction crews finished the traffic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is hosting a job fair aimed at filling essential support staff positions across several departments that help keep campuses operating safely and efficiently. The Auxiliary Services Job Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Murphree PK-8 School. District officials said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Rosa’s Cantina briefly evacuated Thursday night after police warned a nearby dam could be at risk of breaching, its manager said. Falicia Remotigue, manager of Rosa’s Cantina, said El Paso police arrived and told staff the dam was likely to breach, prompting a swift shutdown. “Within the hour, we made sure
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office asked the county for an independent, third-party consultant to assess EPCSO, it said Friday. The request comes after the county Commissioners Court discussed the sheriff’s office use of overtime. “We want to be clear that we have been sounding the alarm regarding budget and
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UPDATE (3:08 p.m.) — A man has died after a car hit him while crossing the street without using a crosswalk, police said. Police said Ismael Botelo was crossing Mesa Street near UTEP while a car drove southbound. The car hit Botelo, who was transported to the hospital. He died to his injuries. El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested a woman after attempting a traffic stop Wednesday. A viral video of the arrest shows one of the officers punching her face. According to arrest documents, Regina Viramontes was charged for harassing a public servant, resisting and evading arrest and possession of marijuana. Police tried stopping
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—El Pasoans Oscar, Yolanda, and Adrian Cisneros will visit the Texas Governor’s Mansion next week to receive the Volunteer Family of the Year Award. For 18 years, the family has diligently volunteered to help improve the lives of others. At the age of one, Oscar and Yolanda’s oldest son, Alex, was diagnosed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dallas-based company Energy Transfer on Thursday gifted the El Paso Fire Department $15,000. It also donated $10,000 given to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank as part of the initiative to give back to West Texas communities. Brandon Kovach, Special Operation Chief at EPFD, said the money will go to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region held its 31st Annual Women’s Luncheon at the El Paso Convention Center. The inspiring program highlighted leadership, community connection, and their ongoing mission to empower women and eliminate racism. ABC-7’s 7 in the City Reporter Isabella Martinez hosted a Q&A with singer Paula
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UPDATE (April 23, 2026) — During Wednesday’s meeting, the YISD school board voted five to one to change its renaming policy. The board approved to instead allow the renaming of existing facilities under the same requirements for naming new ones. Members Cruz A. Ochoa, Carlos Bustillos (the board’s president), Chris Hernandez and Henry Rivera voted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson returned to his roots Thursday. The mayor donated $1,500 to the Andress High School boy’s basketball team to support El Paso athletics. He said he and his siblings graduated from Andress, making it a bittersweet visit. “This was a small way that I could help
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District projected an estimated $16 million budget deficit going into the new school year. At Wednesday’s board of trustees meeting, officials said they’re expecting to lose $11 million in state funding. Officials said the estimated loss is due to changes made in Senate Bill 12, which
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UPDATE: A spokesperson with the El Paso Independent School District said an “individual was detained as part of the ongoing investigation”. The district added they will take the necessary actions as per their policy regarding this incident. The district urges the community to follow the “See Something, Say Something” policy and report any concerns they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The community has a chance to give feedback and speak on a data center that may be built on Fort Bliss property. The meeting was an open forum for people to ask questions and get information on where the project is at. Before the meeting, Army officials spoke with media
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Cadillac Master Dealer Award is the brand’s highest honor and recognizes dealership teams that excel in the areas of customer service and satisfaction, sales and overall operations. Bravo Cadillac is one of only 42 dealerships in the country to earn this prestigious recognition. “The award is given based on
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water said it’s monitoring Cement Lake in West El Paso for a potential dam breach risk. The utility said Wednesday its crews are trying to reduce pressure on the dam to prevent overflow that could impact roadways like Doniphan and Paisano Drive. Courtesy: EPWater El Paso Water said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said its Sex Offender Registration and Tracking unit arrested a 47-year-old man Tuesday. He had several registration violations, police said. Jesus Alfredo Cuellar faces three charges for violating sex offender registry duties, police said. Police started investigating Cuellar after he allegedly met with a 9-year-old. The SORT
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UPDATE (April 22, 2026) — The EPISD Board of Trustees approved an incentive program for eligible staff who give early notice of retirement plans or resignation, the district said Wednesday. The district said the decision comes as Texas school districts adjust to financial struggles due to recent legislation and enrollment patterns. The inventive would help
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday that Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. The spokesperson for Canutillo ISD, Gustavo Reveles, said since last year when the law passed the district received one big donation of Ten Commandments posters. “We had not posted them pending
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious running events in the world. People from all across the globe compete all year to be able to qualify, including those from El Paso. One El Paso runner did more than just qualify and finish the race. Israel Rivera helped carry
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso Police Officer was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated Friday, according to jail records. EPPD confirmed 29-year-old Jasson Isrrael Medina Rivera worked with the department. “Yes, he is an EPPD officer, and he has been relieved of duty,” EPPD confirmed with ABC-7 Tuesday. It said he
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UPDATE (April 21, 2026) — The El Paso Police Department on Tuesday said it’s investigating a suspicious death after finding a man’s body in the same area a fire burned on 1314 Magoffin Ave. The body was found at 1306 Magoffin Ave, EPPD said. The body has not been identified. Police said a demolition surveyor
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keep an eye out as the star on the Franklin Mountains Tuesday changes color in celebration of another musical artist coming to the Sun City. The El Paso Chamber and Live Nation will turn the star orange for Karol G’s “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour.” Courtesy: El Paso Chamber The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Community College is hosting a career fair Tuesday at the Valle Verde campus. The fair is open to the public until 2 p.m. at the AST Building Flexitorium in room 150, EPCC said. The third annual Earth Day “Terra Week” Career Fair will feature businesses in environmental
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Fort Bliss is holding a community listening meeting on Wednesday about a newly-announced data center project — with multiple data centers projected to be built in the region already, borderland residents are already voicing their concerns. Residents have already spoken out against Project Jupiter and the Meta data center. Now, an engineering expert at UTEP is
Continue Reading FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, who has been stationed at Fort Bliss for two years, says that ICE detained his wife, who could now face possible deportation after being taken into custody during an immigration interview. Serrano has served for 27 years and has deployed to Afghanistan on
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