EL PASO,Texas (KVIA)– On Thursday night, El Paso water says nearly an inch of rain fell in some parts of El Paso’s westside. Roads flooded quickly, particularly on Mesa near Montecillo. A spokesperson with El Paso Water said quote: “During monsoon, collaboration is key between El Paso Water and the Texas Department of Transportation in
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Northeast El Paso neighborhood will see improvements to its drainage system. The City of El Paso will start construction soon to reduce flooding in the area. The project will control runoff along Palomino Street and Laramie Circle. Construction is scheduled to start September 1, 2025 and it’s estimated to
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Adventure Zone is selling the recipe for its legendary tacos. After announcing its closure earlier this summer, Adventure Zone said that the “overwhelming” number of calls and questions about the tacos has filled the owner’s heart with love and memories. Now, the shuttered entertainment venue and longtime home of one
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso District Attorney James Montoya announced the sentencing of a man who fraudulently transferred property titles and deeds into his own name. Montoya announced that Victor Bernard Dennis, Jr., 47, pleaded guilty to four cases with multiple counts of Tampering with a Governmental Record with the Intent to
Continue Reading
by Robert Moore August 28, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. A 38-year-old El Paso serial killing case will return to court Sept. 15 when the man convicted of killing six girls and young women and burying them in the Northeast desert begins his latest effort to
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Pasoan Maria Arellano was recently awarded a $5,500 scholarship to further her education. The single mother of two was one of only two El Pasoans selected. The scholarship, made possible through the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers, helps students who live in affordable housing communities pursue higher education. At
Continue Reading
Camping on Labor Day Weekend can be a great way to end the summer. But before you go, make sure to plan head and pack properly. ABC-7 spoke to a Franklin Mountains State Park ranger on the best practices for those staying out in the wild overnight, especially at the state park. Here are some
Continue Reading
Stacker compiled a ranking of the biggest sources of immigrants to El Paso, TX Metro Area.
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The shooting at the Annunciation Church in Minnesota has had a profound impact throughout the country, including El Paso. The Catholic Diocese of El Paso serves over 600,000 people, and has multiple schools in the area as well. Bishop Mark Seitz says that he hopes we can get to a
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City Attorney’s Office announced the rescue of more than two dozen animals found living in unsanitary outdoor conditions at an El Paso house. City staff had observed strong odors and unsanitary outdoor conditions at the house. City officials have not said where the house is located. “Earlier this month,
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Fire Department crew put out a house fire in east El Paso today. Courtesy: EPFD Fire Department officials say the fire was classified as the lowest possible response level. Pictures posted by the fire officials show a house’s garage roof caved in and burned debris mixed with
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Law enforcement officials gathered at the FBI El Paso field office Tuesday morning to discuss the severity of threats against schools and public places. The message was clear: even hoaxes or so-called “jokes” will be taken seriously and prosecuted. Representatives from the FBI El Paso Division, the U.S. Attorney’s Office,
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most home buyers who are new to the market are not aware of the programs available to help make their dreams of owning their own home possible. The programs address many of the hurdles faced by young families, first time home buyers and those looking to go from being a
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Heavy flooding caused by a water main break brought parts of El Paso to a standstill on Saturday Night. Among those impacted, popular food truck Hamburgesas Lola. The owner Ever Garcia said water swept in fast, disrupting one of the busiest days of the week. “As soon as I walked outside,
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Tires, furniture, carpets and even piles of everyday litter were just some of the items collected during today’s neighborhood clean-up event. Organizers say events like these not only help beautify the city but also bring people together. “I just feel better knowing the community is cleaner,” one volunteer shared. The cleanup
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A water leak shut down at least one lane of Montana Avenue in Far East El Paso late Saturday, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. ABC-7 received multiple calls and emails about the water leak early Sunday morning. El Paso Water confirmed that the leak was reported just
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Western Technical College announced the launch of its first annual golf tournament, designed to raise funds for student scholarships. The event, titled “Tee Up for Success,” will take place on Friday, August 29, at the Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course in Northeast El Paso. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s annual State of the University addressed its highlights and continuous commitment to growth. UTEP President, Heather Wilson, announced that the Regents’ Research Excellence Program has now hired 33 research faculty, including four tenured professors, three associate professors, 15 research professors and 11 postdoctoral researchers. Other accomplishments include the launch of UTEP’s first artificial
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This week Governor Greg Abbott signed two anti-human trafficking bills into law, and the Paso Del Norte Center of Hope says this is a win for the victims. “We’ve been really grateful for the movement. At the legislature this year. We’ve seen a number of bills get passed that really benefit not
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Club de Amistad Adult Daycare Center got its party on today as one of its clients turned 100 years old. Luis Lopez spent his special day surrounded by his community and his family, getting us all in that Friday mood. He’s been with the daycare since its first opened in
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP’s Air and Marine Operations helicopter crew rescued a hiker in the Franklin Mountains State Park last night. CBP just released a photo and video of the nighttime rescue today. It shows CBP AMO El Paso Air Branch Operations officers hoisting a rescue specialist and the injured male hiker 180
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the death of a civilian who died while working on Fort Bliss. The 1st Armored Division confirmed to ABC-7 that at noon on July 21, 2025, onsite private and Fort Bliss emergency personnel tried to save the injured worker. The U.S.
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Transportation Commission approved $150 million in new funding for Phase 3 of the El Paso District’s Borderland Expressway. This is the final phase of the project. In total, the El Paso District is getting $2.1 billion as part of the 2026 Unified Transportation Program, which is Texas’ 10-year
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– School districts now have clear plans on how to implement HB 1481, which prohibits the use of cellphones, smartwatches, and tablets in the classroom. Over a month ago Canutillo ISD’s spokesperson Gustavo Reveles, told ABC-7 that the law was pretty broad so there wasn’t a lot of guidance on how to
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo’s 7-year-old lion Hodari is recovering from treatment for a “suspected spinal condition.” Hodari’s care team prepares for his MRI (Courtesy: City of El Paso) Hodari had been showing signs of mobility issues, lethargy, and tenderness while walking, so the zoo did a series of diagnostic tests,
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is getting $118 million to fund maintenance projects across campus. The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the funds at their regular meeting today. UTEP will get the $118 million over three years. The funds will go toward addressing “critical maintenance issues.” UTEP officials say the Campus
Continue Reading
Update (August 21, 2025): The Westside Immunization Clinic reopened today. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Westside Immunizations Clinic, located at 7380 Remcon Circle, has been evacuated due to a gas leak. The city posted about the evacuation on social media this afternoon. View this post on Instagram A post shared
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At the Board of Trustees meeting last night, Socorro ISD trustees unanimously voted to approve James P. Vasquez’s employment contract to become the district’s new superintendent. The district has not publicly provided any details on the contract yet. Trustees discussed the contract in executive session. Vasquez has been serving as
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Democratic leaders called on El Pasons to get involved at stand up against Redistricting. Former U.S. House Representative Beto O’Rourke was joined by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Congressman Joaquin Castro. “It’s us against all of them. The most powerful man on the planet, literally, who is backed by
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– After an almost eight hour House floor session, the Texas House adopted the congressional map 88-52 that adds five GOP seats to the state. There were enough members to establish a quorum and pass laws, two weeks after democrats left the state to dodge the redistricting vote. Democrats put forth 12
Continue Reading