EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso on Saturday celebrated the grand opening of its new Animal Services Westside Adoption Center, a project city leaders say will improve pet adoptions and keep more animals healthy and in permanent homes. The $8.9 million renovation transformed the former Moorhead Middle School on Confetti Drive
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UPDATE: The Special Traffic Investigation Unit identified 21-year-old Kevin Lopez-Vazquez as the man who was killed after being hit by a car. Officials say that Vazquez was hit by a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta while on I-10 West and Paisano. Police say Vazquez died from his injuries and the investigation is still ongoing. Investigators say that
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City officials confirmed Montisano’s administrative leave but have not disclosed reasons or timeline for his return to the zoo. by Elida S. Perez September 25, 2025 El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montisano has been placed on administrative leave this week, though city officials won’t discuss the reason. An email from assistant director Gary Lunsford sent Sept.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–El Paso is getting the Hollywood treatment this weekend as the Borderland takes center stage in the upcoming film One Battle After Another, starring Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio. A special premiere of the film will be held at the IMAX theater at Bassett Place on Friday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m.,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is celebrating its Noche de Estrellas gala tonight. The gala, now in its third year, fundraises for the food bank’s main mission: feeding the Borderland’s hungry. The event puts a spin on the traditional gala fundraiser. It puts those experiencing homelessness at the heart
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson took a tour of ReadyOne Industries today. The tour showcased the company’s production facilities and its work making jobs for El Pasoans with disabilities. Johnson toured ReadyOne’s production floor, where workers make protective uniforms and gear for the U.S. military. Johnson also got the opportunity
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Center for Diabetes celebrated the grand opening of its new facility located at 8700 Montana Avenue. The new facility aims to help Borderland residents manage diabetes. The center features a classroom for diabetes self-management education classes, a teaching kitchen, a healing garden, and private consultation rooms. “Nearly
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UTEP will be hosting “Paying for College” sessions for families starting in October. Financial aid experts will share the true cost of college and how financial aid works. Participants will obtain information about how to make higher education more affordable. For more information, parents and families can contact the UTEP financial aid and scholarship office. Parents and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The builders of the new Sunset Amphitheater at El Paso will break ground on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. VENU, the company building the new entertainment venue, will hold a ceremony on that day celebrating the groundbreaking. The new 12,500-seat venue will be located in the Cohen Entertainment District in the
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The El Paso Film Festival is back this year with over 60 new films and some special guests. One of those is Kevin Smith, an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, author and YouTuber. He’s best known for the low-budget comedy buddy film “Clerks” (1994). Other special guests include writer and director Lloyd Kaufman, actress & producer Adrianne Palicki and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Health officials are pushing back following yesterday’s announcement from the White House that they are advising against using Tylenol for pregnant women. The White House says that there’s an increased risk of autism in pregnant women who take acetaminophen, better known by it’s brand name Tylenol. Local officials here in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Manager Dionne Mack and City Attorney Karla Nieman were ranked above a standard of “meets expectations” in their most recent performance evaluations, according to documents from the City of El Paso. The annual evaluations include input from Mayor Renard Johnson and members of city council ranking Mack
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Neighbors say they were shocked and scared after gunfire erupted Monday at an East El Paso apartment complex, leaving five teenagers wounded and one 15-year-old boy in custody. The shooting happened just before 9 p.m. at the Commissioners Corner Apartments on Montana Avenue. Police said a dispute among a group
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Professor Jose Hurtado, Ph.D., is part of a team of scientists that is mapping the moon ahead of a planned 2027 lunar landing. NASA is planning to land two astronauts on the moon’s south pole. currently, a high-quality, modern map of the south pole does not exist. Hurtado’s team,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has named Army veteran and businessman Kris Yagel as interim CEO. This is the first change in leadership since outgoing CEO Susan Goodell took the helm in 2018. The organization announced today that Goodell is leaving her position. “Kris brings strong leadership skills and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A chihuahua was surrendered to Animal Control after multiple calls to 311 by community members who say they were appalled at the condition of the dog. They say calls to Animal Services went unanswered. A local rescue made additional calls and asked the public to contact 311. Community members say
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– More than 200 people gathered at Memorial Park on Sunday for an event called the “March Against Evil,” a walk organizers say was not political, but personal. The crowd assembled to honor the life and message of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who attendees say was a voice for faith, family, and
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UTEP’s school spirit comes to an all time high with their Miner Morning Mania event. This event brings together alumni, students and staff for a display of miner spirit. The UTEP marching band, cheer and dance teams, Paydirt Pete, members of the student government association and the department of athletics will come together bright and early
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle rolled over in West El Paso. It happened near I-10 and Trade Center Ave. just after 3 a.m. Sunday. Video from our TxDOT traffic camera showed several El Paso Police officers blocking traffic and clearing debris from the road. A
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hospitals of Providence, in partnership with Emerus, broke ground on its newest facility Thursday, in an effort to expand access to emergency care in East El Paso. The 10,899-square-foot Gateway Emergency Room will be located off I-10 at 11201 Gateway Boulevard West. It will feature 10 beds, a triage
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Attorney’s Office is urging residents to take extra precautions to avoid scams and deceptive business practices. County Attorney Christina Sanchez said consumer vigilance is the strongest defense against fraud, and her office released guidance Friday to help people protect themselves. Deceptive business practices can include selling
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County and the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority have reached agreements to resume work on the long-delayed Pellicano Drive Widening Project. Construction is restarting on the westbound segment between Aircoupe and Loop 375, known as Phase 1 of the project. Hawk Construction has been tapped to complete the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The New York Attorney General announced that executives of RCI Hospitality Holdings have been charged in a multimillion-dollar criminal tax fraud and bribery scheme. RCI Hospitality Holdings is the owner of several clubs across the U.S. The company owns Chicas Locas, a bikini bar in El Paso. It’s been operating
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County deputies arrested 29-year-old Johnny Justin Flores on Thursday after attempting refusing to give a customer’s truck back. On Thursday, deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 12800 block of Bales Drive regarding a civil dispute involving repair services on a semi-truck. Deputies
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 26-year-old Jaren Adrian Dickerson and 28-year-old Jaclyn Nicole Chavez were arrested after fleeing from a traffic stop on Thursday. Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriffs office conducted a traffic stop on the 7600 block of De Alva with Dickerson driving. Dickerson provided false identifying information to deputies before fleeing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso police said they arrested a man who stabbed his dog to death. On Wednesday morning, police were called out to the 11200 block of Pebble Hills Boulevard for a report of animal cruelty. Police said the investigation revealed a witness saw 37-year-old Kevin Garcia stabbing his 6-year-old female
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has sparked a conversation on the relationship among TV networks, local TV affiliates and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Here’s how it works: The FCC issues licenses to local broadcasters like KVIA ABC-7. Local stations then enter agreements with networks like ABC, NBC, CBS,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police said Friday that a body was found in a house that caught fire in the northeast. The El Paso Fire Department was called out to the house fire on Beautonne Avenue at 8:48 a.m. on Friday. Police said a body was found. EPPD’s Crimes Against Persons Unit
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man was accused of burglarizing vehicles and stealing more than $3,000 worth of property, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office said the video you can play above shows the suspect burglarizing an SUV. Deputies were called out for reports of multiple vehicle burglaries on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A troubling rise in self-harm among children ages 6 to 12 has experts urging parents to take immediate action. A recent study analyzing U.S. Poison Control Center data found a 400% increase in self-harm incidents among 11-year-olds, with many using common household items. Krista Wingate, chief of child and adolescent services
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