NEW YORK CITY, New York (KVIA)—18-year-old Oscar Borges is currently studying fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and he continues to earn achievements. A few weeks ago, he was awarded the Michael Kors Endowed Scholarship. Borges graduated from Bel Air High School last year, where he was actively involved in
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Every year, Good Friday observers go up to the top of Mt. Cristo Rey in Sunland Park. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins the holiday observers on Friday during their holy pilgrimage starting at 5 a.m. Christian and Catholic El Pasoans and others from farther regions visit Mt. Cristo Rey to reflect on Jesus Christ’s crucifixion,
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UPDATE (5:14 p.m.) — The city opened an online survey for those who can’t attend community meetings in-person. It will close April 17 at 5 p.m. You can find the survey link here. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is continuing its community meetings as they get more information for a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released an inspection report on Camp East Montana, the immigration detention facility on Fort Bliss. ABC-7 obtained a copy of the report Thursday. It lists 49 deficiencies in national standards, including in medical care and facility security. The inspection took place between Feb. 20 and
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Downtown Restaurant Week returns this year with a whopping 29 restaurants participating. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joined The Mayflower and Mac’s in Downtown El Paso to get a sneak peek of their menus. A few of the 29 participating restaurants include: Fine Dining: Anson 11, Weso Steakhouse, Taft Diaz, 1700° Steakhouse Casual Dining: Mamacita’s, The Pizza
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Transportation Commission awarded $16 million to support a new public transportation facility in El Paso County, Texas State Sen. César Blanco said Wednesday. The award includes $12.8 million in federal funds and $3.2 million in state funds, State Sen. Blanco said in a press release. It’s part of
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by Claudia Lorena SilvaMarch 31, 2026 A judicial candidate in the May 26 Democratic primary runoff election is married to a registered sex offender with an extensive arrest record and ties to a bail bonds company that has faced legal repercussions for kidnapping and assault, court records show. El Paso County Court at Law No. 2
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students and faculty from the Department of Earth, Environmental and Resource Sciences in the College of Science at UTEP gathered together to watch the launch of the Artemis II mission. It is the first manned mission to the moon in more than 50 years. There’s a special reason why UTEP
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A large youth sports complex could soon replace part of Fort Bliss’s Underwood Golf Complex. The design for the complex was first unveiled at an El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting on Feb. 2, 2026. Plans call for transforming roughly 124 acres of the former Sunset Golf Course into a
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UPDATE (2:35 p.m.) — El Paso police said the victim, Salome Lares, passed away and the offense is now murder. UPDATE (April 1, 2026) — ABC-7 obtained an affidavit further detailing the incident. According to documents, David Garcia set fire to Salome Lares, kicked him in the head and dropped rocks on him. On March
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EL PASO, Texas – Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the renowned 1966 Texas Western national champion men’s basketball team, UTEP will host a 20th anniversary screening of the motion picture “Glory Road” at Memorial Gym on Wednesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. The special guest will be Schin Kerr, who portrayed Miner great David Lattin in the movie. Kerr will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The third defendant in the Young Park case is set to stand trial, April 1. Josiah Ontiveros, the youngest defendant, has been charged with three counts of murder for the shooting and killing of 16-year-old Andrew Madrid, Jason Gomez, 17, and 18-year-old Dominick Estrada. Two other defendants of the four, Tomas
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Bodega Loya is a community staple for fresh and local produce in Socorro, and now they’re celebrating their 5th year anniversary. ABC-7’s Nicole Ardila joins owners Ralph and Marty Loya, who come from generations of family farmers to talk about the history and work behind Bodega Loya. They both believe in contributing to a healthy food
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Maraton Refinery in Central El Paso is one step closer to getting their air quality permit application approved. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said the permit application meets all state and federal laws and can’t be denied because it meets all requirements. The refinery and commission held a
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The days are longer and warmer and that means being more active outside. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and doctors want you to prevent a lifelong injury to the head. They can range from mild traumatic brain injuries like a concussion, to severe traumatic brain injuries, where someone is in a coma and needs neurosurgery.
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UPDATE: ABC-7 spoke with the Congresswoman about the allegations surrounding her staffer that was accused by DHS of impersonating a lawyer. DHS says that the staffer impersonated an attorney from September 2025 to January 2025 in order to get into Camp East Montana and speak with detainees. Escobar said the allegations were unfounded. Escobar did
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court has officially renamed March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Appreciation Day following allegations that Chavez abused “young women or minors,” according to United Farm Workers. The court approved the change Monday as part of an update to the county’s Holiday Leave Policy. County-designated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A minor is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed with ABC-7 Monday. EPCSO said it happened just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of Desert Meadows Drive and Greg Drive near East Montana Middle School. The sheriff’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez obtained a temporary restraining order to shut down the Dirty Laundry bar in East El Paso, Sanchez said Monday. Authorities describe the bar as a “common nuisance” with more than 280 emergency calls to the bar over the last two years. The El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man driving a motorcycle died after crashing into an SUV in East El Paso, El Paso police said Monday. The EPPD Special Traffic Investigations unit said it happened at the 11800 block of Pellicano Dr. Saturday night. It said 67-year-old William Page drove his motorcycle and failed to yield
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office released its 2025 Annual Report, which highlights a 14% reduction in crime, EPCSO announced Monday. The report comes after Sheriff Oscar Ugarte’s administration’s first year. In 2025, EPCSO said it responded to more than 153,000 calls and more than 45,000 traffic stops. EPCSO said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council voted to deny the Texas Gas Service’s proposed interim rate increase and stop new rates from implementing for 45 days, the city said Monday. The proposed interim rate increase is part of the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP), which allows utility rates to adjust to
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UPDATE (1:55 p.m.) — El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz released a statement on Corbett being named the pope’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. He said, in part, quote: “I give thanks to God for the appointment of Dylan Corbett of the Hope Border Institute to the Dicasteryfor Promoting Integral Human Development by our Holy
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last week, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz released a pastoral letter on immigration and border security in our region. In it, he specifically addressed mass detention and mass deportations in El Paso, calling them a “grave moral evil.” Now, ABC-7 Xtra host Andrew J. Polk sat down with the local religious leader one-on-one.
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High school seniors are preparing for a new chapter coming up in a few months, and college enrollment season can be stressful for a student to handle on their own. Operation College Bound is a partnership between EPCC, UTEP and local high schools to assist students on whatever help, answers they may be looking for.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—In a few short weeks, BTS will make two stops in El Paso. It’s part of the biggest global K-Pop tour of all time, which spans 34 regions and 79 shows. On May 2 and May 3, the BTS World Tour will make its arrival at the Sun Bowl Stadium. However, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle in East El Paso, according to the El Paso Fire Department. El Paso Police confirmed the crash happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of N. Zaragoza Rd. and Pellicano Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Families got out of the house this morning to attend a community block party hosted by the YWCA, bringing neighbors together for a day focused on fun and connection. Organizers said the family-friendly event was designed to offer something for everyone. Activities included Zumba classes, tumbling demonstrations, access to a pool
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UPDATE (March 27, 2026) — The victim’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Airbnb over the carbon monoxide poisoning of two El Paso siblings, according to documents. The lawsuit filed Feb. 6 in a California superior court. The Dolman Law Group is representing the Morales family. They allege Airbnb failed to require carbon monoxide
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Meta announced an expansion to the scope of the El Paso Data Center this morning during the Borderplex Alliance’s Global Border Summit. Meta broke ground back in October 2025 and with today’s announcement, the center’s capacity will grow to 1 gigawatt. The expansion also means an investment increase of $10
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