EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department took a man into custody after he allegedly barricaded himself after a report of a domestic disturbance in Northwest El Paso on Monday. EPPD said it received a call for the disturbance at 7:24 a.m. at the 7500 block of Plaza Taurina Drive, which is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With early voting kicking off Monday in Texas, ABC-7 is sitting down with candidates in local races to help keep voters informed. For El Paso County Commissioner Precinct 2, voters will see two candidates on their ballot. The race is between Republican Matt Sistrunk and Democrat Miguel ‘Mike’ Teran. As
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home brought back it’s ‘Operation Pumpkin’ fundraiser for the 25th year on Saturday. The children’s home is hosting the event at the Coronado Country club and sold out tickets for the second year in a row according to CEO Renee Tanner. One by one
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office hosted its annual Steps Toward Healing Crime Victims Walk at the Ralph T. Cloud Park. The walk took place Sunday, Oct. 18, at 8:30 a.m., with hundreds of community members remembering those lost to violence and recognizing crime survivors while demonstrating support for their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anime Mundo brought anime, gaming, and pop culture to the El Paso Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18. The event featured voice actors from a variety of shows, Q&A panels, workshops, cosplay opportunities, and family-friendly activities. Attendees were able to meet the guests and obtain signatures
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of early voting for the November election starting on Monday in Texas, ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk spoke one-on-one with the challenger for the El Paso County Judge seat. Minerva Torres Shelton discussed her campaign and the issues affecting the county, and how she would handle them if elected. As
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than billions of dollars worth of trade goods move across the bridge of the Americas between the U.S. and Mexico every year – not to mention thousands of vehicles and passengers every day. The current plan to modernize the bridge calls for the removal of commercial traffic, after pushes by
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Destructive gusts blew through the Borderland Thursday evening and will continue through Friday, according to ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather team. Friday morning, winds were estimated to peak at 65 miles per hour. In addition to a dramatic drop in temperatures, the wind gusts knocked down trees across El Paso neighborhoods, caused
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, working police K9 teams competed to put their skills and training to the test. El Paso County law enforcement agencies took the top three places. At the El Paso County Coliseum, 42 K9 teams raced against the clock to see who the top dog is. Teams from El Paso,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wind gusts reaching nearly 70 miles per hour woke some Borderland residents in the middle of the night. Some homes in Canutillo, Texas, near Country Club Road sustained severe damage. One West El Paso resident woke up to a tree weighing about three to four tons collapsed in his backyard.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport hired a new aviation director, the city announced on Friday. Rachel Engeler will bring more than 20 years of commercial airport leadership and operations to the airport. As an aviation director, Engeler will oversee the city’s Aviation Department, which is responsible for airport operations, security
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A coalition of legal organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union and Texas Civil Rights Project, filed a motion in federal court demanding urgent changes at Camp East Montana. The groups alleged the immigration detention center on Fort Bliss has severe medical neglect, unsafe living conditions and violence by guards.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety asked the public for information about a 1995 murder that happened in East El Paso. Friday, the DPS said the reward for information leading to an arrest increased to $6,000. On Feb. 7, 1995, 30-year-old Celia Loya called her colleagues at American Sling to
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It’s every coffee lover’s dream — Downtown El Paso hosts it’s first-ever “Cafecito Crawl” event as the coffee scene continues to grow in the heart of the Sun City. As one of the biggest coffee lovers, it was only appropriate that Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins a couple of the several coffee businesses
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This October, audiences in El Paso can watch Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein come to life! Presented by Next Stage Theater Company, the familiar tale of creation and consequence awaits. Cast and crew members have been preparing since August. The local production has been adapted and directed by Thomas Gandrup. “It’s amazing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District has begun a series of Town Hall meetings across their region in an effort to promote Proposition A, a voter-approval tax rate election, or V.A.T.R.E., that will be on the ballot this November. According to the district, if it is approved by voters, the measure
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said a 13-year-old boy was taken to the hospital severely malnourished, with bruises all over his body and broken bones. His adoptive parents have been arrested and charged with injury to a child. Timothy Sibley (left) and Katrina Gabrielle Sibley (right), who are accused of failing to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso prepares to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Destination El Paso invited the community to enjoy live music, food and local vendors for the next three weekends. The three-weekend events are free and open to the public. Each weekend will feature a different thee to celebrate Dia de
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, some border residents expressed divided opinions regarding a local businessman’s proposal to rename the Bridge of the Americas after President Donald Trump. The El Paso Chamber, along with other local business leaders, held a news conference Wednesday in Downtown El Paso. Leaders called on local, state, and federal government
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department is warning local businesses and residents about a scam impersonating EPFD personnel. The City of El Paso said individuals involved in the scam falsely claim to represent EPFD and demand payment for fire-related services. “EPFD will never request or demand upfront payment from businesses or
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a man accused of letting his child drive an ATV without functioning brakes. On Monday, deputies received a report of a crash at the intersection of Cypress Street and Wahlen Lane in Fabens. EPCSO said 37-year-old Jose Luis Lechuga let his
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Loya family announced a $20 million gift to the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation. The foundation said the gift will go into the proposed 6.5-acre park over the I-10. According to the foundation, the proposed park would also be named after Fred Loya and his family. “The future park will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many people here in the borderland desperately need mental health care, but can’t afford it. That’s where Catholic Counseling Services comes in, offering sliding fee scales, hoping no one is turned away. CCS is asking El Pasoans to consider donating on this Giving Day, Thursday, Oct. 15. Dr. Allannah Sanchez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, four El Paso non-profits stepped into the boxing ring together, not as competitors, but as teammates fighting for the community. El Paso Giving Day is the region’s largest online day of charitable giving. Created to spotlight nonprofit organizations and inspire a new generation of donors, El Paso Giving Day rallies
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UPDATE (Oct. 15, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said a 20-year-old motorcyclist died after the crash on Wednesday night. EPPD said Brandon Olivas drove his motorcycle eastbound at a “high rate of speed.” At the same time, the driver of a Chevy Malibu car drove westbound. The driver of the Malibu turned left, and
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Local non-profits ask for donations on El Paso Giving Day to achieve their goals, and the Humane Society of El Paso is showing off to what extent they’ll go to get the community’s support. Anton Conlon, board member and former board president of HSEP returns this year to do their 24-hour kennel challenge — where
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the El Paso County Elections Department did a log and accuracy test on electronic pollbook equipment that will be used for the November elections. The county said officials use this test to verify whether voter information has been correctly loaded into the system, whether key devices are working
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa will stop in El Paso during a campaign tour, her press team announced Wednesday. Hinojosa’s campaign released dates for her “One Flight” GOTV tour. Her El Paso stop is scheduled for Oct. 28. El Paso is the second-to-last stop on the One Flight
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents can receive guidance from city Tax Office representatives at senior and community centers starting Oct. 27. The El Paso Consolidated Tax Office, in partnership with the Department of Information Technology and Parks and Recreation Department, will host a series of free Tax Information Sessions where residents can
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Southwest University announced a new president on Wednesday. Jeremy Burciaga will step up from his role as vice president of academic affairs. Burciaga told ABC-7 he has been with SU for 18 years. He started his position as vice president in January 2021. “I was able to grow from a,
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