EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A grand jury declined to indict, the woman who was accused of being drunk when she ran over Ana Maria Paniagua, killing her. El Paso District Attorney, James Montoya said in a statement: “Under Texas law, a grand jury must return an indictment to proceed with a felony criminal case.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Consulate General of Mexico launched its 8th edition of the External Legal Advice Week (SALE, Semana de Asesorías Legales Externas): “Información es Protección,” or “Information is Protection.” The Consulate invites the Mexican community to participate in the SALE event, which began on April 6 and will conclude on April
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UPDATE (April 9, 2026) — Jeremy Jordan pleaded guilty after a hearing Thursday. Jordan received differed adjudication, according to the court log. Additionally, Jordan was sentenced to 6 months under the County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, court logs show. He was also charged $312 in fees. Jordan was charged for aggravated assault with a
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — A new partnership is helping provide revolutionary care for families as they wait in the hospital. The Ronald McDonald House in Central Texas and Texas Children’s in Austin opened the first in-hospital Ronald McDonald House in the Central Texas region. The house includes nine family suites, a dining area, a lounge,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso wrapped up its series of community meetings Wednesday as it gets public input for a Data Center Policy Framework. El Paso City Council has a directive to get input from the community to create its policy framework for any potential new data centers brought to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting April 8, the El Paso International Airport will use artificial intelligence with the goal to make visitor parking “more convenient” and ticket-less, the City of El Paso announced Thursday. “Parking should be the easiest part of the journey, and this partnership with Metropolis allows travelers to simply drive-in and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. awarded $5 million to help establish a law school at UTEP, the school announced Wednesday. The future law school now has $10 million raised after the Paul L. Foster Family Foundation committed to a $5 million challenge grant last fall. UTEP will speak with the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two surgeons at Texas Tech Health El Paso are working to reduce amputations and improve outcomes for patients living with diabetes and complex lower-extremity conditions. Dr. Marina Tony and Dr. Joshua Ekladios focus on limb preservation, reconstruction, trauma care and expanding access to treatment in a region with significant health
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department said it arrested 35-year-old Francisco Javier Solis-Jurado Tuesday in connection to six burglaries in West El Paso. EPPD said officers found Solis-Jurado near the intersection of Doniphan and Montoya Drive with a stolen item. He’s now booked into the county’s detention facility under a $30,000
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a 25-year-old man after seeing a social media video allegedly showing him pointing a weapon at people, EPCSO said Wednesday. The sheriff’s office said the video showed an incident that reportedly happened near the intersection of Pellicano Drive and Sunfire Boulevard. Through investigative
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UPDATE (11:02 a.m.) — The secure protocol at El Paso High has been lifted, EPISD said. Classes will resume as scheduled. EPISD said its district police and El Paso police investigated the reported threat and determined it’s not credible. The district added, district police will remain on campus out of caution. Law enforcement present at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A newly filed lawsuit in El Paso County accuses Uber Technologies, Inc. and one of its drivers of false imprisonment, assault, and gross negligence after a ride reportedly spiraled into a violent confrontation, leaving a mother and her two young children traumatized. According to court filings, plaintiff Cynthia Sarabia, acting individually
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UPDATE (3:41 p.m.) — Power has been restored in the areas, according to EPE. UPDATE (3:20 p.m.) — According to the EPE outage map, there are four outages with more than 2,500 customers without power. The map shows the power outage is in the Sparks area. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Multiple power outages have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is in the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home in Northwest El Paso Tuesday, according to the El Paso Fire Department. According to the El Paso Fire, the crash happened at 1:12 p.m. near the intersection of Westwind Drive and Brisa Del Mar Drive. The person
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Editor’s Note: The original version of this story reported a separate wastewater spill that did not occur on Tropicana Avenue. The wastewater spill happened Monday on Railroad Drive near Farah Drive. The incident on Tropicana was a water main break, El Paso Water said, and has been restored. UPDATE (April 7, 2026) — El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The YMCA of El Paso announced the Bowling Family location in the Northeast will close May 15. The YMCA said Monday the closure comes after its lease with the City of El paso expired. YMCA CEO Glenda Gil said the cost of upkeep and maintenance of the Bowling location played
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– “It was an absolute disaster,” said Ruben Lopez. A little over three weeks ago, Ruben Lopez and his wife Ashley opened their business at a new location on alameda. Then, a car crashed into several parked cars that were up for sale. It happened early morning hours of march 21st. “As
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native and singer-songwriter Julián Kalel was eliminated from American Idol on Monday night’s episode. Kalel made it to the Top 14 contestants and was one of two performers cut. The singer shared his gratitude on Instagram. “Thank you for your votes, your voices, your support and for believing
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The El Paso Chihuahuas is opening their 2026 home season with a six-game series against the Albuquerque Isotopes starting on Tuesday. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins the baseball team to preview the season and this week’s homestand. This season, they’re introducing of “bargain bites” at Chico’s Eats and Treats, located behind section 112. On Tuesday,
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UPDATE (April 6) — El Paso Police said the injured person, a 30-year-old woman, died in the hospital Monday. Investigators found out the woman was traveling southbound on I-10 while a car was driving toward her. The woman was sent to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries, police said. EPPD added, this is the
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UPDATE (April 6, 2026) — Angelita Chacon faces at least 20 years in prison, the New Mexico Department of Justice said Monday. Chacon faces charges of Abuse of a Resident Resulting in Death, False Imprisonment and Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping. The New Mexico DOJ said a district court judge agreed to a plea agreement requiring
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Courtesy: EPPD UPDATE (April 6, 2026) — El Paso Police identified the woman punched in the video as Kelcee Hufford, according to documents obtained by ABC-7. They detail the moment officers went to an apartment in South-Central El Paso after a family violence assault report March 31. Documents say Hufford’s roommate said Hufford assaulted her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez conducted a Congressional Oversight visit to Camp East Montana, the largest detention facility in the country, Monday. “This camp is in my community’s backyard, and what happens here is incredibly relevant for my constituents in New Mexico’s second district, as it is for every American
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court voted and approved an item to direct the El Paso County Attorney’s Office to file a federal lawsuit against the federal government to force the disclosure of records related to plans to open what they call a “mega” detention center within county limits; the county
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By Martha Pskowski Editor’s note: This story was co-published with Puente News Collaborative in partnership with Inside Climate News. Puente News Collaborative is a bilingual nonprofit newsroom and funder dedicated to high-quality, fact-based news and information from the U.S.-Mexico border. SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — On a Saturday morning in March, high school students, mountain
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UDPATE (4/8/26 – 8:24 AM) — The El Paso Police Department says that 74-year-old Maria Patrocinio Longoria was the pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a car Sunday morning. According to police, early investigation of the incident revealed a 2011 Volvo was traveling on Texas and made a turn onto Kansas. Police say
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter celebrations are underway across the Borderland this weekend, with families gathering for festive community events. In Socorro, residents kicked off the annual Easter Eggstravaganza and Color Run early Saturday morning. The day began at 8 a.m. with a color run, where participants were doused in bright, colorful powder along
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers arrested a 24-year-old man in the Northeast for a report of shots fired, EPPD said Friday. The arrest happened Wednesday morning at the 3100 block of Titanic Avenue near Devils Tower Circle. According to EPPD, officers conducted a traffic stop on Daniel Reinert. While investigating, officers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter celebrations and egg hunts at parks across El Paso will be part of this holiday weekend, but in order for things to run smoothly for families and park workers, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has put certain rules and restrictions in place. Assistant Director Emigdio Gonzalez said all
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art and Museo de Arte de Ciudad Juárez want artists to submit entries for their 8th Border Biennial exhibition. Artists can submit applications until May 1 at 11:59 p.m. The City of El Paso said applicants must live and work within a 300-mile radius of El
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