Update (4:20 PM): El Paso’s Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is responding to the news of Border Czar Tom Homan’s upcoming speaking engagement at UTEP. Read Rep. Escobar’s full statement below: “UTEP’s embrace of right-wing politics in the last few years has been alarming and is unreflective of El Paso. As a loving, welcoming community, the invitation of Tom
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El Paso Community College Fashion Technology Program will host “Fashion Lab Sessions’ for students to meet industry professionals, including a Project Runway contestant. The TV show’s season 21 contestant Belania Daley is the owner and creator of BCD Planet. She has over 10 years of corporate fashion technical designer experience and she will share her story, passion, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—A team of researchers from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and the University of Texas at El Paso have received a $40,000 grant from Sobel-Duncan Border Health Research Award to study chronic ankle instability, a condition disproportionately impacting the Borderplex region. Colby Genrich, Family and Sports Medicine physician at
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District celebrated the start of construction on its new, relocated Canutillo Middle School, a major bond project aimed at supporting the district’s growth and modernizing student learning environments. District leaders marked the launch of the $106.8 million construction project on Saturday morning, followed by a fall festival
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A crash on Montwood and Pete Brown in East El Paso sent one person to the hospital this evening. According to the El Paso Fire Department, the call came in at 5:57 p.m. One person with life threatening injuries was airlifted by Fire Star to the hospital.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Population growth in El Paso county is slowing down. Previously, the area had seen double-digit percent increases in population every decade since the 1950s. But the 2020 census showed that growth cut in half over ten years, falling from 17.8% to 8.1 %. While the city of El Paso and surrounding communities are still growing now, El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of bishops with the U.S. Conference of Bishops, including El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, uploaded a video message addressing the current immigration situation in America. The video was uploaded to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ YouTube page. El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz was one of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new sign posted on the side of Chicas Locas indicates the building that housed the local establishment is now to lease. The City of El Paso previously filed a lawsuit against Chicas Locas. City Attorney Karla Nieman says that the city has not yet settled with the business’s owners.
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by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersNovember 13, 2025 The El Paso and Canutillo school districts could soon name their respective superintendent finalists as the districts’ school boards are set to interview candidates next week. The El Paso Independent School District board will conduct interviews Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17-18, and will hold a second
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Ornelas Law will distribute over 1,000 whole turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The giveaway will happen at the El Paso County Coliseum starting at 10 a.m. and will last until all of the turkeys are gone. Each family will receive one turkey, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Construction is resuming on the Pellicano Drive Widening Project. Officials with El Paso County and the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) say they have taken “major strides to restart construction” on the project. “As the legal disputes continue, an arrangement has been made to advance construction of a portion
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Native El Pasoan Lisa Caprelli is celebrating the recent publication of her 23rd children’s book. Caprelli hopes her new book, The Flying Taco?, will inspire readers to explore the world around them. The characters are assigned the global taste tour as their project. The adventure spans five continents and features
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Immunize El Paso was awarded with a $20,000 grant, just in time for their busiest season: upper respiratory viruses. With the grant by the Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation, they plan on making vaccines accessible to people who can’t afford them. The money will be going towards expanding their outreach
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Valle Verde campus and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger hosted a grocery pickup event today. Dozens of students, staff, and faculty lined up for free food. Attendees received fresh produce like pumpkins, onions, and potatoes, as well as dry items such as pinto beans and lentils. Organizers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The longest shutdown in United States history but some borderland federal workers who haven’t received a paycheck in weeks will still have to wait for back pay. ABC-7 spoke to the AFGE local 1050 President, Gabriel Ochoa he said he has not received any guidance on when federal workers will be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Harmony Public Schools says that a contract worker at the Harmony School of Innovation-El Paso was allegedly involved in inappropriate communication and interactions with a student. The School of Innovation campus in question hosts Middle and High School students. The worker was employed by a third-party vendor and assigned to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Oscar Leeser’s Hyundai of East El Paso hosted the Grand Opening Wednesday night. The new dealership location, located at 1571 Joe Battle Boulevard, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening. Oscar Leeser, the owner of the dealerships, is originally from Chihuahua. He told ABC-7 at last night’s event that he is living the
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to recognize a form of dementia that can create emotional and traumatic impact on families. People with Alzheimer’s Disease can feel unsafe, lost and agitated. In El Paso, 16,000 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, and early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease can start as early as your 30s. The Alzheimer’s Association
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Diabetes is what many doctors call “the silent killer.” It’s a chronic illness affecting people all over the world, and can seriously affect vital organs if not treated. According to the International Diabetes Federation, nearly 600 million people in the world have diabetes as of this year. A doctor of internal medicine at The Hospitals of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You may have to pay a bit more next year due to a new fee being discussed by the City of El Paso. The transportation user fee would be a monthly charge on properties based off estimated street usage. Deputy City Manager Robert Cortinas said that the city is trying
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Red, White, and You Hiring Event is back with around 20 employers confirmed to attend. The event is hosted by Workforce Solutions Borderplex, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the Texas Workforce Commission. Some of the employers include the FBI, Texas Department of Public Safety, and El Paso Police Department.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso business woman and community leader has died. Estine Davis, died on Monday, her son Micheal Davis shared the news of her passing this week. Davis was known for her barbershop, Estine’s Eastside Barbershop. For over 70 years, her barbershop, located at the corner of Piedras and Alameda since 1960, became a
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Update (November 19, 2025): El Paso’s Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent a letter to CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott and Border Patrol Chief Michael W. Banks in reference to the shooting of an El Paso family’s dog by Border Patrol agents. Find the letter below: “Commissioner Scott and Chief Banks: “I am writing to formally request
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) is expanding to El Paso and looking to hire more than 200 skilled manufacturing and electrical workers. The company, which operates the EnTech Solutions, Excellerate, and Faith Technologies brands, estimates the expansion into El Paso represents a $81.6 million capital investment. FTI is building a 500,000-square-foot
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Northern Lights were visible across the Borderland Tuesday night! Here is a collection of the viewer photos the ABC-7 newsroom received. El Pasoan John Henderson took this photo in Colorado. “Aurora Borealis seen in El Paso, Texas.” (Courtesy: Sherri Bryant) “Taken at the round house trail parking lot.” (Courtesy:
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the state has reported more than 3,500 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, so far this year. According to the El Paso Children’s Hospital’s Infection Control Director, José Luis Salas, El Paso has seen over 20 cases so far
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As you drive through Northeast El Paso, it’s hard to miss the massive American flag waving over the Old Glory Memorial, but on Veterans Day, the site becomes much more than a landmark, it transforms into a gathering place to honor and celebrate those who’ve served. Veterans of all ages
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This Veterans Day, El Pasoans are invited to a ceremony that honors the brave service and sacrifice of veterans across the borderland. ABC-7 spoke with Donna Juarez, veteran and the president of Flags Across America who wants the community to come out and thank our veterans. There will be over 40 Rio Grand Honor Flight yellow
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chihuahua Charlie’s El Paso location is closing. The establishment posted the news on Facebook today. “From the depth of our hearts we thank you for every moment you’ve shared with us at Chihuahua Charlie’s,” the owners captioned their post. “The joy, the laughter, and your unwavering support will forever stay
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Gas System held their first community meetings today as they get ready to propose their new rate change for the state. The utility is proposing to merge their service areas across Texas, creating one singular statewide rate. Doing that would result in 27% increase for El Paso residential
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