EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After years of legal battles and construction delays, the long-awaited Pellicano Drive widening project is finally moving forward, according to an update from the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority. During Monday’s El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting, CRRMA Executive Director Raymond Telles shared that construction crews are back on site
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ARLINGTON, Texas (KVIA)–An El Paso woman has transformed her lifelong passion for dancing into a career. 25-year-old Kaitlyn Bradham started dancing at a young age but never imagined it would become her profession. After graduating from Eastwood High School, she enrolled at UTEP, studying kinesiology. She was part of the UTEP Dance Team for five
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The federal government officially ended funds for SNAP benefits on Nov. 1, but a federal judge is ordering the Trump Administration to make food stamp payments this week. This uncertainty is what pushes El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to work hard to meet the needs of those who need food. “I want to show up big for
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JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA)– Five people were killed early Saturday morning after a fiery crash along one of Juárez’s main avenues, according to Juárez traffic police. Security camera footage from a nearby business shows a GMC Acadia crossing an intersection when a Honda Civic ran a red light and slammed into the SUV. The Acadia exploded
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Three people were killed in another U.S. military airstrike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in a social media post. In a post on X Saturday evening, Hegseth said that the vessel was “known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, was transiting along a known
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Flags Across America invites all veterans, active-duty service members, families, and supporters to the Coffee With Veterans – Veterans Day Month Edition on Tuesday, November 4, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Old Glory Memorial, 9550 Gateway Blvd N, El Paso. The event offers a relaxed setting to share
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will host a Grocery Pick-Up event on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mission del Paso Campus Horseshoe, 10700 Gateway Blvd East. The event is free and open to EPCC students, faculty, staff, and the wider community.
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EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso Municipal Court is marking Municipal Courts Week from Nov. 3-7 with a series of educational and safety-focused events for the community. The week honors the city’s judges, clerks, administrators, prosecutors, police officers, court security staff, interpreters, and other personnel who help keep the court running smoothly.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Diocese of El Paso will hold its 28th Annual Border Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday near the U.S.-Mexico border fence by the old Fort Bliss Historical Marker. Established in 1997, the Border Mass brings together the communities of Ciudad Juárez, El Paso and Las Cruces in a unified prayer
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From cultural celebrations and family fun to live music, wine and playoff soccer, there’s plenty happening across the Borderland. Here’s a look at what’s going on around town this Saturday, Nov. 1. Día de los Muertos Festival and Parade The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, led
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank said its team is preparing for all possible scenarios as families await the release of SNAP benefits. Interim CEO Kris Yagel said that while the court’s decision offers some relief, administrative backlogs will likely delay when benefits reach families. “We’re relying heavily on the community
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cecilia Tapia and Rafael Cárdenas are the parents of 15-year-old Paola Cárdenas. They say two El Paso Police Officers physically assaulted their daughter while responding to a mental health crisis last Friday, October 24th, at their home in the Northeast. ABC-7 reached out to the El Paso Police Department for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will host a community meeting on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. to get feedback on proposed improvements for the San Felipe Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Park in Fabens. Attendees will be able to share their input on the proposed project which includes construction of off-road trails for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bank of American (BofA) is giving $5 million to support families and individuals experiencing urgent food needs. The money will go to nearly 100 nonprofit organizations to address the needs in communities nationwide. Over the next five years, BofA is also committing $250 million dollars to support food insecurity across
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Forbidden Acres closes out their 2025 haunt season this weekend, it’s the last chance to get your spook on this year. The family-owned business has become a Halloween tradition for thousands across the borderland. For the Ehler family, the haunt is about more than scares — it’s about community. “In the darkness, always be the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Fashion design students at Hanks High School are spreading hope to cancer patients in the El Paso community. Together, they created more than 200 beanies that were donated to a breast cancer care clinic. Rita Sanchez Garcia, the fashion design teacher at Hanks High, came up with the idea. “I said,
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UPDATE (11:40 AM): Ivan Mireles was found safe with another family member and has been reunited with his family. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department is asking the community to help find a missing endangered person. Police are searching for Ivan Mireles, a 12-year-old, white male. He was last seen wearing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another was partially filmed in El Paso last year. Destination El Paso now says that the movie’s filming contributed nearly $6 million in direct local spending. Destination El Paso adds that the film’s production supported local businesses and highlighted our city’s capacity to host
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Hospitals of Providence NICU hosted a Halloween costume contest with some of their newborns. Contestants’ costumes varied from a baby doctor to a witch to a pumpkin spice latte. Courtesy: Hospitals of Providence Courtesy: Hospitals of Providence While the costumes may not be scary, officials say the festive costumes brought smiles
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Dia de los Muertos is one of the biggest celebrations in the borderland. ABC-7 spoke with the director of the Mexican American Cultural Center who says Mexican families are inviting their loved ones who passed away to return and connect with them. It’s a way of celebrating our loved ones and life with traditions like ofrendas, covered
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council failed to approve a motion directing the city manager and city attorney to work with TSA and the FAA to review the lease agreement for the security checkpoint at the El Paso International Airport. At today’s meeting, city council heard then discussed the item, which intended
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Kelly Center for Hunger Relief is asking for help as it braces for an increase in families seeking food and other resources during the government shutdown. The nonprofit, which feeds hundreds of people each week, said demand has surged in recent weeks, reaching more than 1,000 individuals last week alone. “We’re
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta Independent School District received a $100,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to expand high school Esports. The money will give students expanded access to potential Esport careers and competitions. In 2022, Ysleta ISD became the first district in El Paso to introduce Esports, a district officials said. They
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge ruled in favor of the City of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) in the federal lawsuit Surface & Chaves v. Pacillas and the City of El Paso. Former EPPD supervisors John Surface and Adan Chavez were fired after an internal investigation found evidence of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly one month on, the federal government shutdown could soon lead to higher health care premiums for federal workers and others in El Paso. Open enrollment starts Saturday, November 1, 2025. The deadline to enroll for coverage starting in 2026 is December 15. Without an end to the government shutdown,
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Calling all train fans and hobbyists — The El Paso Model Railroad and Historical Association is hosting an open house running model electrical trains. The association started at Fort Bliss in the 1950s, and members typically come to work on the layouts, run trains, and discuss association business. Members can also learn from others in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is First Responders Day. To show their appreciation, UMC and El Paso Children’s Hospital delivered baskets to firefighters and police officers. Hospital officials say that these baskets featured unique items to make first responders feel special for the work that they do. One firefighter who spoke to ABC-7 said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds of high schoolers gathered this morning to share ideas on improving leadership. The Trans Pecos Association of Student Councils hosted its annual fall conference at Eastlake High School. El Paso’s boxing champ Stephanie Han was a speaker and delivered a speech encouraging the students. Han told the students they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For more than four months, federal court-appointed defense attorneys in El Paso and across the country have been working without pay. Cori Harbour, who has served as a Criminal Justice Act panel attorney for about 20 years, says she received her last payment on June 30. Since then, she and
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The survey asks residents to identify the top issues the incoming director should focus on during their first 100 days. Responses will help shape the department’s strategic direction. City leaders say public input will guide early decisions on shelter operations and long-term planning. Feedback can highlight where residents want to
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