EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Offices at VA ECHCS are closed until further notice, due to the ongoing government shutdown. The services being impacted by the shutdown include, but are not limited to: Compensation Service Pension and Fiduciary Service Insurance Service Education Service Loan Guaranty Service Outreach, Transition and Economic Development Veteran Readiness &
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (KVIA) — Indiana State Senator Cyndi Carrasco continues to soar outside of the Sun City. Carrasco is a native of El Paso who now lives in Indianapolis. “When I look out the, out the window. Indiana’s is pretty flat. I tell everyone here that there’s nothing like an El Paso sunset with all
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s El Paso Giving Day, which is all about donating to non-profits that help the community. Today, the El Paso Center for Diabetes unveiled a plaque to commemorate the de Wetter Family Foundation’s donation. The family’s generous donation will be used to help with the center’s programs and outreach. It’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City-owned ports of entry, such as Ysleta-Zaragoza, Stanton, and the Paso Del Norte bridges, continue to undergo improvements and planning for future expansions. ABC-7 reported on Tuesday that the El Paso City Council approved a $5 million investment for a feasibility study at the Zaragoza Bridge to expand commercial traffic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new policy is being implemented to monitor take-home vehicles owned by the City of El Paso. This is happening after an internal audit found there is no citywide program to monitor take-home cars. The audit found that the city has a fleet of vehicles that are assigned to different
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has compiled a list of the most haunted places in El Paso, according to El Pasoans. We asked people from across the city what they believe to be the most haunted spot in the Sun City. The following places are ranked based on the number of responses each received.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP received a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) grant to use AI to strengthen cybersecurity for nuclear power plants. The university is getting $500,000, according to officials. UTEP says that as nuclear power plants become more and more reliant on digital systems and automation, the plants need additional protection form
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Breast cancer survivor Marlene Rivera is turning fitness into advocacy this October, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection. Rivera, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2022, said it’s important to schedule yearly mammograms. “I didn’t realize how important it was until I got diagnosed,”
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It’s El Paso Giving Day — it’s all about giving back to non-profits — and the Humane Society of El Paso is just one of the many non-profits who are asking for donations to fulfill their missions. HSEP’s goal this year is to raise $50,000 for shelter animals and life-saving medical care. Anton Conlon is the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Senate Bill 8, which aims to require local law enforcement officers to assist and collaborate with ICE and other federal agencies in enforcing immigration law, will take effect on January 1, 2026. If ICE declines a request, sheriff’s officers statewide must reapply at least once a year until an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Burger,” known across El Paso as a pop-up eatery, now has a permanent spot in the heart of Downtown El Paso. That new location is at 209 East Mills Avenue. Burger started as a pop-up spot in downtown known for its smash burgers. The owners then moved to the first
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council Representative Josh Acevedo says the video of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem attributing the current government shutdown to Democrats is playing at the TSA security checkpoint in the El Paso airport. Acevedo posted a message to Instagram, along with a clip of Noem’s video playing at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso resident Chong Kim is speaking out about her experience surviving sex trafficking. The FBI says every 40 seconds, a child goes missing in the U.S., and many become victims of sex trafficking like Kim. The movie “Eden” from 2013, was written by Kim to tell her own story. Kim was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta is planning to build an AI-optimized data center in Northeast El Paso. The investment is estimated at $1.5 billion, according to the Borderplex Alliance. This project is happening in partnership with the State of Texas, El Paso County, and the City of El Paso, a spokesperson for the Borderplex
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UPDATE (7:07 a.m.) — El Paso Police told ABC-7 a 49-year-old woman died in the hospital from gunshot wounds. The suspect is a 23-year-old man who is detained and being questioned. Police believe the man and woman have no relationship. Police are going door-to-door, asking for witness information. They received the call around 1 a.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council approved today the allocation of $5 million from the Texas Economic Development (TED) Fund to conduct feasibility studies at the Ysleta-Zaragoza Port of Entry, aiming to “expand and modernize one of the region’s busiest international crossings.” According to the City’s International Bridges Department director, Roberto
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPCC and the food bank are on a mission to make sure no one goes hungry in the community. Today, El Paso Community College and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank hosted a grocery pick-up event at the EPCC Transmountain Campus. It was free to students, staff, faculty, and the public. Fresh
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a resolution today authorizing Mayor Renard Johnson to sign an Interlocal Agreement with UTEP. The agreement allows the city to assume joint-administration of a $40 million award that boosts the Borderland’s aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities. The money comes from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rainy weather overnight caused damage and flooding across El Paso. ABC-7 is committed to providing complete team coverage on the damage and flooding. Flooding on Elm Street Elm Street in Central El Paso flooded overnight. Video sent in by a viewer says shows heavy streams of water flowing through the
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NAMI El Paso is hosting its annual NAMIWalks event at Ascarate Park to promote accessible and affordable mental health care for all. The purpose of the event is to show those who are struggling, are not alone. NAMI El Paso says Americans are becoming more aware of the crisis where 1 in 5 of people experience
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As a ceasefire takes hold in the Middle East, families in El Paso with ties to the region are feeling a mix of relief and hope. The release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners brought emotional reactions from locals with loved ones overseas. Annsam Jallad has family in the West
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lincoln Park in Central El Paso was damaged by truck drivers allegedly doing donuts on the grass. Residents in the area are not happy with the damages. “It makes me feel disgusted,” said Joe Cardoza. He is the president of the Lincoln Park Association and saw the damages on Monday
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Board of Nursing is issuing an Imposter Alert for an El Paso woman accused of trying to pose as a nurse. The board says Margarita Gonzalez tried to secure a job as a registered nurse at several places by using license numbers and names belonging to other nurses. Gonzalez did not provide patient care,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CREEED, the nonprofit focused on increasing college readiness among Borderland students, is recognizing local middle schools that delivered high scores in Algebra 1. Creed held its 3rd annual Algebra and Middle School event. The top five middle schools were celebrated for their work in teaching algebra to students, all of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The recent rainfall in El Paso may have brought relief from the heat, but it also brought a familiar problem to city streets: potholes. “When rain infiltrates the cracks in asphalt, it seeps down into the base layer,” Randy Garcia, director of the City of El Paso’s Streets and Maintenance
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso received a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. The program aims to support the addition of new police officers and strengthen community policing efforts citywide. “The grant will enable the El Paso Police Department to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a $316 million capital improvement plan for the El Paso International Airport. The plan will run from Fiscal Year 2025 to 2030. The plan aims to strengthen the region’s air transportation infrastructure, expand economic opportunities, and enhance passenger experience. Officials say the pavement will be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As a part of National Disability Employment Awareness month, El Paso Community College (EPCC) will hold a disability-friendly ‘Empowering Careers. Building Futures’ job fair Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. The EPCC hireability job fair will take place at the EPCC Valle Verde campus at the AST Building
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 2024 report, the U.S. Department of State estimates that 27 million people worldwide are exploited for labor, services, and commercial sex. ABC-7’s Nicole Ardila sat down with Chong Kim, a Borderland resident who shares her story from being sold into sex slavery to escaping and surviving. Chong now
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Families can learn about financial aid resources in informational sessions hosted by UTEP, El Paso Community College and Texas Tech Health. Financial experts from the three institutions will be there to guide families and students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The experts will be guiding on the true costs of college, how
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