Some people are excited for longer days with the time change this weekend… But one doctor is sharing why she’s against daylight savings. “Oh yeah, I’m totally against it, even when spring comes, it affects me too,” says Dr. Mina Haidarian, family medicine physician for The Hospitals of Providence. “I feel like, ‘what’s going on
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it placed Camp East Montana under quarantine due to a recent measles outbreak at the facility. Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center says now it will be more difficult for them to access dozens of their clients who are detained under ICE
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Drivers in El Paso are paying the highest gas prices in Texas, according to the American Automobile Association, prompting some residents to look for creative ways to save money at the pump. AAA reports that gas prices in El Paso have jumped 31 cents in just the past week. The statewide
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – IDEA Public Schools El Paso is hosting its annual 5K run/walk and healthy living expo for the entire community. The event is part of IDEA’s “Healthy Kids Here” initiative and seeks to promote fitness, health, and wellness amongst idea students and families, as well as community members. Its goal is
Continue Reading UPDATE (7:00) – ABC-7 spoke with the director of Las Americas, the immigration advocacy group, Marisa Limón Garza. She said that she’s “cautiously optimistic” about the reports, but worries that ICE will not cease operations. “The caution is that this is an agency that does whatever it wants,” said Garza. “It could be happening today,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A day after technical issues slowed voter check in during Tuesday’s primary election, El Paso County election officials have shifted their focus from managing lines to completing the detailed post election work required before results become official. El Paso County Elections Department officials said several polling locations experienced problems early
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Each year, El Paso Inc. honors a person or group that embodies El Paso’s spirit, generosity and values. The 2025 Community Spirit Award went to Ray and Lilia Tullius, the founders of the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. Today, the Opportunity Center is the largest provider of services to the unhoused within
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Each year, El Paso Inc. recognizes an individual who has helped advance El Paso over the last 12 months and sometimes even a lifetime. For 2025, the publication announced local philanthropist and art advocate Judy Robison as the El Pasoan of the Year. “I am incredibly honored,” said Robison when ABC-7 asked
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World Obesity Day is a time to raise awareness on the growing pandemic affecting millions of children and adults across the world. Dr. Benjamin Clapp, medical director of the weight loss centers of The Hospitals of Providence says it’s about educating people on this disease, its risk factors and stigma. A recent study from the
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by Priscilla TotiyapungprasertMarch 3, 2026 First-time candidate Annette Griego ousted incumbent El Paso County Commissioner Sergio Coronado for the Democratic nomination in Precinct 4 on Tuesday, while Miguel Teran won a tight race over incumbent David Stout in Precinct 2. Griego captured 57% of the total votes in her race, while Teran had 53% of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As polls opened Tuesday across El Paso County, voter check-in devices, known as poll pads, experienced technical issues at some locations, according to the El Paso County Elections Department. As of just after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Elections Department says all voting centers should have the check-in software fully restored.
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UPDATE (11:57 PM) – The El Paso County Elections Department has provided an update saying when polls opened some experienced an inability to allow voters to select a party via voter check-in pads, known as poll pads. According to officials, all machines used to vote and cast a voter’s ballot have been and remain fully
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There are more than 523,000 registered voters in El Paso County, but not all will be voting today. For the primary elections, a voter must choose to align with a party. The biggest difference that a voter may see is the change between their congressional district 16 and 23 for those who live on the cusp
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 2026 midterm primary elections had their early voting period end on Friday, February 27th. El Paso County voters have shown up in near record numbers this year. The early voting numbers are much higher than the Presidential primary in 2024 and the last midterm primary in 2022. In 2022,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—The Socorro Independent School District continues to celebrate after earning the Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education Award for a third year in a row. Each year, Texas Thespians recognizes school districts that provide excellent theater education. Dr. Josey Pickett, the fine arts facilitator at SISD, said the district’s fine arts
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to help promote healthy, respectful and safe relationships. However, it’s important to keep conversations going all year long. Sandra Garcia, the executive director of the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence in El Paso, told ABC-7 this is a community issue. They want
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA)– In the Borderland, residents are reacting with concern and uncertainty following news of a global attack that has dominated headlines and social media feeds. ABC-7 spoke with several El Pasoans about their thoughts. While many declined to comment on camera, one woman said she remains in disbelief over the situation. Jennifer
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Department of Homeland Security says all of the 17 cases in El Paso, 13 cases involve detainees at Camp East Montana, a detention center at Fort Bliss. El Paso health authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza said measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. “This is not a call for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— The month of February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize the contributions and achievements of African Americans in our country. Earlier this month, the El Paso Independent School District unveiled an art exhibit highlighting prominent Black leaders. The works of art were all created by EPISD students. During a
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UPDATE AT 9:25 P.M. The Department of War, the FAA and CBP issued this joint statement to ABC-7: “At President Trump’s direction, the Department of War, FAA, and Customs and Border Patrol are working together in an unprecedented fashion to mitigate drone threats by Mexican cartels and foreign terrorist organizations at the U.S.-Mexico Border. This
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An El Paso mother traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to advocate for her 14-year-old son, who is living with a rare genetic disorder. Angelina Olivera said her son, Ryu, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive muscle-wasting disease that primarily affects boys and can significantly shorten life expectancy. Olivera attended a
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UPDATE: The ESD board did not take any action on the item, but around 30 people gave public comment on the issue. Everyone who spoke was against the facilities, and they mainly spoke about not wanting extra resources to go to another facility in the area. “It’s appalling and it’s heartbreaking,” said Daniel Rivera. “At
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, saying it is needed to combat voter fraud. “I’m asking you to approve the SAVE America Act,” Trump said. “All voters must show voter ID.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With tax season upon us, there are options available for free tax preparation assistance for those who qualify in the Borderland with the VITA Program. Watch the full interview with Linda Nuñez, Assistant Vice President for Community Development with GECU. Find the full details on the VITA Program at www.freetaxeselpaso.org.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A focus on community resources to promote mental health, overcoming stress, and resiliency for individuals and the Borderland as a whole is part of the mission of the Center for Resiliency, with ongoing monthly and special events plus services for those who register. See the full interview with Alberto Ruiz, Senior
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo ISD joined EPISD and Socorro ISD as the three school districts in El Paso County to vote against SB11. The bill requires school districts across Texas to vote on a policy that would require them to provide opportunities for prayer of the Bible or other religious texts during school time.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A jury sentenced Rene Martinez to a total of 90 years of prison time and $20,000 after Martinez was found guilty of murder and a collision involving the 2024 death of 23-year-old Juan Flores Jr. The sentence included 70 years and $10,000 for the murder charge, as well as 20
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and Destination El Paso want your help to shape the future of its Film Commissioner position. The job involves bringing “production attraction, workforce development and long-term industry growth” for El Paso’s creative world. Destination El Paso said it’s looking for feedback from filmmakers and creative
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Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how much it costs to buy a home in El Paso, TX.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Messages were released that show conversations between U.S Representative Tony Gonzales and his former staffer Regina Santos-Aviles. Gonzales represents part of far-East El Paso and is up for re-election next week. There were several messages that were released, most of them were sexually explicit. They show Gonzales asking Santos-Aviles to
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