UPDATE: Members at the meeting were unhappy with Western Refining. They wanted answers for how to have more monitors to find out what is happening with the air quality. Multiple people said they live near the refinery and wanted to have lower emissions. “I have a beautiful backyard that I feel like I cannot always
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health is urging residents with disabilities and medical needs to sign up for a statewide registry designed to help first responders identify people who may need assistance during emergencies. The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, known as STEAR, allows individuals who are medically
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Borderland pizza chain is opening up its first ever spot in the Far East. The Pizza Joint confirmed on social media that Horizon City residents will also soon get to enjoy fresh slices of pizza. The new location is expected to open in a few weeks. It will be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More upgrades are coming to the Beast Urban Park in Far East. El Paso City Council approved Phase Two of a major expansion. Beast Urban Park is located on Jason Crandall Drive, which is not far from Montana Avenue in Far East El Paso. City Council awarded an $11.7 million
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating National Bobblehead Day by unveiling an officially licensed UTEP Paydirt Pete Bobblehead. The museum is offering Miner fans an opportunity to purchase one of the limited-edition bobbleheads. A museum spokesperson says that only 2,026 Paydirt Pete bobbleheads will be sold,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained a ruling Tuesday from the Texas Attorney General’s office that blocked the release of further documents from the Aug. 3, 2019 shooting to the public. The Oct. 23, 2025 ruling is in response to a City of El Paso request to withhold material under provisions of the Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Council has taken another step toward formally defining short-term rentals in the city code, a move supporters say is meant to clarify their legal status and protect property rights rather than impose new regulations. The proposed ordinance was put up for its first reading at Monday’s City
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — American rock band Interpol is coming to El Paso! El Paso Live just announced that Interpol will play the Abraham Chavez Theatre on April 14, 2026. They will be joined by Model/Actriz as the supporting act. El Paso Live says that Venue Presale tickets go on sale on Thursday, January
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP researchers have found unusually high levels in the Borderland of parasitic infection in insects that transmit Chagas disease. Chagas disease is spread by blood-feeding insects known as kissing bugs. About 6 million people worldwide suffer from the disease. The disease has a “chronic” phase that can last for decades
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Hispanics across the world are celebrating Dia de Los Reyes Magos or Three King’s day to end their holiday season. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joined Dulce Maria’s Bake Goods and More to make “roscas de reyes,” a traditional pastry shared with friends and family. It’s decorated with candied fruits and concha paste, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pei Wei’s Mesa Street location has shut down. The fast-casual Asia cuisine chain closed its Mesa location, which had been located in the Promenade shopping center. The restaurant’s Google listing shows that it is permanently closed, and the Mesa location has been removed from the Pei Wei location-finder map. Pei
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Residents of Far East El Paso were awaken early Sunday morning after a loud crash sent a car into a parked vehicle in a residential driveway, according to a homeowner who witnessed the aftermath. The incident happened around 3:08 a.m., when Robert Swanson said he and his wife heard several
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water is hosting community meetings several nights this week, including today, on the proposed rate increase. The proposal would raise the average residential water and wastewater bill by almost $10 a month. El Paso Water says that for the average El Pasoan, that represents a 12% increase over
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Pasoan Grace Rendall is reflecting on her time at KSCE Life Christian Television. After nearly 37 years as the general manager, Rendall officially retired on December 31st. She was also the vice president of the company. Rendall was born in New Jersey, but she was raised in Mexico. Her parents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A lower valley neighborhood expressed concern for stray and feral cats in the area, worried they could be getting poisoned. A woman called into the ABC-7 station saying that she’s worried cats are getting poisoned. She said that authorities came into the neighborhood to speak with residents. She said cats
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Skaters say broken and missing lights at Carolina Skatepark has made skating increasingly dangerous at night, forcing some to avoid a time of day they say is usually best for skating. Guillermo Arguelles, who regularly skates at the location, said poor visibility can turn even small obstacles into serious hazards. “If
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If your New Year’s resolution is to hit the gym, ABC-7 spoke to a local gym owner who’s not going to let you fail in 2026. “Your New Year’s resolution is none of this, jumping back and forth, ‘Oh, I’m going to eat this month, but I’m going to go to the gym and work
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The new year is bringing new opportunities for people across the Borderland to focus on healthier habits, and for one local group, that starts outdoors. Community members welcomed 2026 with a New Year’s Day hike at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park, surrounded by the scenic views of the Franklin Mountains. Organizers say
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many in the Borderland are going to be asking for menudo today after their New Year’s celebrations, and Jalisco Cafe is doing its part to help out. Jalisco Cafe in the Segundo Barrio gave away free menudo for a year to five winners today. The restaurant declared January 1st “World
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Before winning the 2025 Sun Bowl game on New Year’s Eve, players for Duke missed their planned visit to Providence Children’s Hospital. Now the Sun Bowl Association is speaking out on the situation. It is common for teams to visit sick children at El Paso hospitals before the big game.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first babies born in El Paso in 2026 made their appearance bright and early January 1! University Medical Center announced that its first baby of the new year, Austin Alvarez, was born at 1:18 a.m. He was born weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces, according to the hospital. Austin Alvarez
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — An active military member spends her time encouraging El Paso youth as well as caring for homeless veterans. Her compassion driven by her own childhood experiences. “I was an at risk youth. I grew up in the system,” said Samantha Recker. While her days haven’t always been easy she spends her current days giving back
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Redfin Real Estate compiled data on the housing marking in 2025 in El Paso, TX.
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA)– Fireworks are illegal within El Paso city limits, but that hasn’t stopped many residents from traveling beyond the city line to celebrate the New Year. One of those destinations is Planet Fireworks, the only nearby retailer selling Black Cat brand fireworks in the El Paso area. Store officials say business typically
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta is the first big event the public can go to before the big game kicks off on New Years Eve. The event takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. at the El Paso Convention Center. It will begin with a mariachi performance welcoming everyone, then
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Bowl week is officially underway in El Paso as the city prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl matchup between Duke and Arizona State on December 31. Both teams arrived over the weekend and have already begun taking part in events throughout the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With just three days remaining until the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl kicks off, excitement continues to build across El Paso as teams and fans prepare for the holiday tradition. The Arizona State Sun Devils arrived El Paso on Sunday and quickly started to enjoy everything the Borderland has to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Overcoming fear is never easy, but one El Paso native says stepping outside his comfort zone led to more than he ever expected. Jacob Pace, content creator and entrepreneur, turned to social media as a way to confront his fear of being camera shy. What started as a personal challenge quickly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Students at the El Paso Independent School District are getting the chance to showcase their creativity this holiday season. This year marks the 35th Annual Holiday Card Contest. Students across the district work on holiday cards and submit them for a chance to be honored. The categories include elementary, middle and high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shoppers expecting Black Friday style crowds at the outlets on Christmas Eve were met with a different scene this year. Instead of long lines and packed parking lots, the shopping center remained relatively calm as people wrapped up last-minute purchases ahead of Christmas Day. For some, the timing was no
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