Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins Albertsons in West El Paso to give Super Bowl fans recommendations and also deals on food and drinks for the big game. Whether you’re rooting for the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots, Albertsons has character cakes and balloons with your favorite team to share with your guests.
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UPDATE (3:23 PM)- The El Paso City Council unanimously approved Item 34, which directs the City Manager and City Attorney to review the City of El Paso’s options for ICE Detention Centers. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is currently hearing from dozens of borderland residents during a public comment session on
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Several local businesses have closed their doors in recent months. Now Muttz, a favorite spot for dog lovers is worried about a similar outcome. The canine cantina in West El Paso posted on social media sounding the alarm before worst comes to worst and they have to close down for good. “It’s difficult,” says Muttz
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Some El Pasoans have been feeling a sense of relief when pumping gas in 2026. According to GasBuddy, 2026 is set to be the cheapest year for fuel since 2020. The national average is expected to be at $2.97 per gallon. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is discussing its legal rights and responsibilities regarding ICE detention centers within county limits during today’s El Paso County Commissioners Court in executive session. This comes after the potential opening of a new ICE detention center in Clint, Texas. ABC-7 previously reported that the El Paso City
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The City of El Paso Department of Public Health wants residents to put their health first with diabetes screenings. They’re offering free A1C testing to help prevent and manage diabetes. You don’t have to worry about eating before it, because it measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. It helps identify pre-diabetes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The federal government is under a partial shutdown as the House is expected to hold critical votes on a must-pass funding package tomorrow. Fort Bliss posted a Facebook update Sunday on how its operations will run. “We anticipate minimal impact to installation services,” the Facebook post said. It included the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens of high school students took to the courtroom to showcase their legal skills during the annual High School Regional Mock Trial Competition, hosted by the El Paso County District Attorney’s Office. The two-day competition brought together 12 teams from area high schools to compete over four preliminary rounds, followed
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UPDATE: 12:53 PM – El Paso Police say 48-year-old Adrian Omar Narro died from his injuries in a “T-bone” crash early Sunday morning. Special Traffic Investigators (STI) determined the collision occurred between Narro who was in a Harley Davidson and a Chevrolet Malibu sedan. The driver of the sedan was southbound on Lomaland and turned
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso have found a sharp increase in the number of insects carrying the parasite that causes Chagas disease, raising new concerns about the potential for local transmission in the Borderland region. Chagas disease is caused by a protozoan parasite that can lodge
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The International Museum of Art and the El Paso Black Arts Association are celebrating Black History Month with their second annual Black Arts Gallery, spotlighting Black excellence, creativity and community through the work of local artists. The exhibition features 125 pieces created by artists from the region, highlighting a wide range
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An El Paso family is turning to the community for support, organizing a parade to help raise money for their daughter’s upcoming surgery. Jaylynn Rodriguez may look like a happy, healthy baby, but behind her bright eyes is a serious medical condition that has shaped her young life. “I’m very blessed
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Redfin Real Estate compiled data on the affordability of buying versus renting in El Paso, TX.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A migrant shelter in downtown El Paso has taken in more than 100 people released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities so far this month, according to Ruben Garcia, the executive director of Annunciation House. He said ICE has released 125 people to the shelter since the start of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the January 31st deadline to make 2025 property tax payments in Texas landing tomorrow, property owners in El Paso County will want to keep in mind that the last day to make payments in person is today. According to the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office, all tax offices
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— 12-year-old Arykah Brown has been recognized by the Recording Academy, the music industry’s highest honor. The 7th grader at Spec. Rafael Hernando III Middle School is heavily involved in fine arts. She sings and plays piano and guitar. She’s also a member of Sound Stage 9, which offers performance-based music education.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both anti-ICE and pro-ICE protests are happening across El Paso and Las Cruces today. Hundreds of Borderland residents are participating and making their voices heard. They are speaking out from every part of the political spectrum. That includes some students at area high schools who organized walk-outs. ABC-7 is providing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained data that shows the amount of deaths in El Paso County Jails over the past 10 years. The data shows that since 2020, deaths have risen, specifically suicides. Typically from 2015 to 2020, suicides had been at two, one, or zero per year. There were no suicides
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family said they had to go request medical help for George Vargas because jail workers were not doing anything about him not feeling well for days. He later died. Vargas, 27, was being held at the El Paso County Jail since March of 2025. He was accused
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Court documents show that District Court Judge Marlene Gonzalez has recused herself from the case of an unaccompanied migrant child. “Not for the reasons alleged in Petitioner’s Motion to Recuse, but in the interest of judicial economy, this Court voluntarily recuses itself from further ruling in this cause,” a document
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Children of immigrants who are held in detention far longer than federal guidelines face serious and lasting mental and physical health consequences, according to recent research. A study by the advocacy group Children at Risk found that roughly 400 migrant children were detained in Texas facilities for an average of 168
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Southwest University Park is holding a job fair Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The job fair is happening at the WestStar Club at the ballpark. Job seekers will have the opportunity to apply for the following variety of part-time, seasonal, and event-based positions: Guest Services Cleaning Crew
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Temperatures are expected to fall into the low 30s overnight, and a winter weather advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m., prompting officials to urge residents to take precautions against the cold and stay home if possible. Doctors say residents who remain at home should still take steps to stay warm.
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As we continue seeing low temperatures, families at home are trying to stay warm however they can. But carbon monoxide can be produced accidentally at home. Carbon monoxide can be a deadly gas if it goes undetected for long. A detector will alert you about the colorless and odorless gas in your home that can cause
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In March and April of 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tried to pass a rule that would have made certain counties turn over prosecutorial data in certain cases. The rule has been shut down twice by appeals courts in Texas, but Paxton still wants to get it passed. El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso leaders are looking to address drunk driving, which they call a critical issue here in the Borderland. At a news conference today, officials say that over the last three years, traffic deaths have decreased by 24% and 5000 DWI arrests have been made. District Attorney James Montoya spoke
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Northwest El Paso residents are voicing concerns about traffic and safety as Canutillo ISD prepares to build a new campus for Alderete Middle School near growing neighborhoods in the area. Despite rainy and gloomy conditions, dozens of northwest El Paso residents gathered inside Reyes Elementary School for a community meeting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Debra Lynch, a Delaware-based nurse practitioner accused of shipping abortion drugs to El Paso. Lynch operates Her Safe Harbor, a group that Paxton says routinely sends the abortion drug mifepristone and misoprostol to women in other states. “The organization advertises abortion pills by
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and the County Commissioners spoke about a potential new DHS facility in Clint today. They discussed their responsibilities and legal rights to detention facilities in the county. Samaniego said he doesn’t think a new detention facility makes sense. He wants to discuss this further
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Update (3:35 p.m.): City of El Paso spokesperson Laura Cruz-Acosta sent ABC-7 the following statement: “We are heartbroken by the loss of life and extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected. The incident is currently under investigation. To protect the integrity of that process, the City cannot discuss details at
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