‘Sticks and fins’ fireworks temporarily banned in El Paso County ahead of July 4th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Certain types of fireworks, including “skyrockets with sticks” and “missiles with fins,” are temporarily banned in…
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New Rideshare Hub, extended streetcar hours for Coldplay concerts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is designating an area near UTEP as a new “Rideshare Hub,” ahead of the Coldplay concerts this week.…
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Over 500 service members graduate from Sergeants Major Academy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence will award diplomas to nearly 500 U.S. Service members and 66…
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Licon Dairy wellness celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso, TX – This Sunday, Rise and Restore invited families to Licon Dairy for a community wellness event from 9 AM to 1…
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“Give cancer the boot”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today, the Cielo Vista Mall teamed up with the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation to hold the 4th annual Cancer Survivor Line Dance…
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar holds town hall meeting
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted an in-person town hall meeting Saturday evening. Escobar held the meeting at Horizon High School and…
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El Paso woman found dead in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Missouri — A person who was found in a vacant building in New Florence, Missouri has been identified as a woman from El Paso. The…
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Make-A-Wish gifts El Paso child a play set
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local 4-year-old Liam loves to play on park swings and slides with his siblings. However, he was diagnosed with a liver…
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Texas attorney general denies public access to Franklin High football team hazing investigation done by outside law firm
Coach responds to reprimand: “The incidents that were reported I could not even imagine.” EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General…
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Job Corps Closure Affecting Student Employement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today at the the David Carrasco Job Corps Center in El Paso, Workforce Solutions Borderplex held a Career & Resource…
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Flooring put in ahead of Coldplay’s concerts at the Sun Bowl next week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Event organizers have already set up the flooring ahead of Coldplay’s concert at the Sun Bowl next week. KVIA An ABC-7 crew…
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Coldplay Concert: Sun Bowl Stadium Fan Guide
ABC-7 has republished in full the Sun Bowl Stadium Fan Guide for the Cold Play concert happening June 13 and 14, 2025. Find the original Fan Guide…
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Good Vibes Only: EPCC student returns to school after facing hardship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Age is just a number. And that saying perfectly describes Stephanie Menchey’s journey to the classroom. The 46-year-old…
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El…
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Cowgirl Up Charitable Fund launches to support women in creative fields
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s all to create space for more women in creative fields. Today, community leaders gathered at La Numbe to celebrate a new…
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Seniors seek healing through equine therapy
Equine therapy is known to have powerful healing effects on people. KNJ Therapeutic Ranch works with people with special needs, military, and the…
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$8.5 billion in public education funding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Wednesday, a public education funding bill landed on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. The bill provides $8.5 billion dollars.…
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Read through EPISD’s Voluntary Retirement Agreement with Superintendent Sayavedra
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At Tuesday’s meeting, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to accept Superintendent Diana…
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Sun City Summit Rocket Team blasts off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP engineering students are soaring high, as usual! The university’s Sun City Summit Rocket Team will compete in the…
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El Paso County prepares cooling centers ahead of summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re starting to see triple-digit temperatures again this week. El Paso County is preparing by using community centers as…
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Dr. Eric M. Rohren named new dean of Foster School of Medicine
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso named Dr. Eric M. Rohren as the new dean of the Foster School of Medicine. He…
Continue Reading EPISD superintendent leaving district, interim named. What’s next?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Diana Sayavedra formally resigned from her position as the El Paso Independent School District Superintendent. On Tuesday’s…
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Anthony ISD is offering free meals for children this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While schools close for the summer, some keep their cafeterias open. The Anthony ISD is making sure no child goes hungry by…
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The Great Khalid Foundation opens new music education space
EL PASO, Texas– A new music education space is now open in downtown El Paso, thanks to “The Great Khalid Foundation.” The foundation was created by…
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EPISD Board accepts Sayavedra’s voluntary resignation, CFO named interim superintendent
Update (8:46 PM): The board approved the appointment of current CFO Martha Aguirre as interim superintendent. Five board members voted in favor, with…
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EPISD Board to discuss superintendent’s contract
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The EPISD Board of Trustees will be discussing the contract of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra in a special meeting for the…
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Socorro ISD earns National Certificate for STEM Excellence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District became the third school district in the nation to receive a National Certificate for…
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Car club holds fundraiser for 4-year-old battling cancer
El Paso car clubs rallied together to raise money for 4-year-old Adahyr Araujo who is battling cancer. Organizers say around 150 cars showed up to…
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State budget includes over $146 million for El Paso projects
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – Senator Cesar J. Blanco voted for approval of the the General Appropriations Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act,…
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$10,000 worth of painting supplies stolen from storage unit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On April, 14 at 2 p.m. two people arrived at the Highway 54 Self Storage at 11707 Dyer. As someone was leaving the facility,…
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