Suspected burglar dies after El Paso police use taser to subdue him
EL PASO, Texas — The death of a suspected burglar after El Paso police officers used a stun gun to subdue him is under investigation by state and…
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El Pollo Loco plans to open up to 4 restaurants in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Fire-grilled chicken chain El Pollo Loco is eyeing a return to El Paso as part of its next wave of expansion. El Pollo Loco said…
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El Paso reports 6 virus deaths, including man in his 30s, as vaccination rate continues to rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced six new coronavirus-related deaths and 73 new cases Tuesday. The latest…
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No injuries from Clint chemical plant fire causing heavy smoke
CLINT, Texas — Firefighters battled a blaze at a chemical factory late Monday afternoon in the Clint area of El Paso County. The fire broke out at…
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Caught on audio: J.P. Bryan reaches out to ‘settle’ Duranguito fight, but Leeser won’t return his calls
EL PASO, Texas — Houston preservationist J.P. Bryan has funded a legal battle against El Paso’s proposed downtown multipurpose arena and donated…
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Transmountain rollover car crash & assault investigation uncovers human smuggling operation
UPDATE, April 26: An investigation into last week’s rollover car crash and related assault along I-10 west at the Transmountain exit has led to the…
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Criminal probe into celebrity appearance that led to false ‘active shooter’ report at Cielo Vista Mall
UPDATE, April 26: El Paso police said Monday a criminal investigation is underway into panic about an “active shooter” over the weekend at the Cielo…
Continue Reading Nearly 40% of El Pasoans fully vaccinated amid 4 new virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new coronavirus-related deaths and 90 new cases Monday. The latest…
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El Paso’s Five Points is part of pilot program encouraging outdoor spaces
EL PASO, Texas — If you drive through El Paso’s Five Points Entertainment District, you might notice some orange barricades and trees on the street,…
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No new El Paso virus deaths; almost 60% have received at least 1 shot but infection rate remains stuck
EL PASO, Texas — There were no new deaths due to Covid-19 reported by El Paso public health officials on Sunday, leaving the county’s pandemic death…
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2 motorcyclists seriously hurt in Upper Valley crash on Country Club
EL PASO, Texas — Two motorcycles crashed in El Paso’s Upper Valley early Sunday, resulting in both motorcyclists being seriously injured. Police…
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El Pasoans encouraged to dispose of unused medicine on National Drug Take Back Day
EL PASO, Texas — The Drug Enforcement Administration held its 20th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to encourage people to bring back…
Continue Reading 1 new El Paso virus death reported as emergency alert goes out about vaccination effort
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported one new Covid-19 death on Saturday, a man in his 60s, bringing the total number of…
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Man stabbed to death in south-central el Paso; no arrests yet
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing in south-central El Paso stemming from an apparent violent…
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Fort Bliss soldier, who beat sons & ran naked down street while using LSD, sentenced to 8 years in prison
EL PASO, Texas — A Fort Bliss soldier who police said was high on LSD when he attacked his two sons has pleaded guilty to two charges of injuring a…
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El Paso mayor, county judge say vaccine demand reducing while supply increases
EL PASO, Texas — At a news conference Friday, Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said El Paso is starting to see a decline in…
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Sgt. Pushup comes to El Paso with pushups for a purpose: Fighting hunger
EL PASO, Texas — Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Patrick Parker of Killeen, Texas travels the U.S. to bring awareness to hunger. The decorated Iraqi War…
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Pandemic impact poses difficulty for Borderland center working with sex assault victims
EL PASO, Texas — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Covid-19 has impacted the way we do everything, and a Borderland shelter that works with…
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El Paso couple to compete for $250k in new TV game show featuring NBA legend Dwayne Wade
EL PASO, Texas — A new television game show called “The Cube” is coming to the TBS cable network and will feature a Borderland couple, Samantha and…
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Escobar wants ‘crown jewel’ Castner Range named national monument
EL PASO, Texas — Former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke called the the Castner Range of the Franklin Mountains “7,000 acres of rugged wilderness…
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‘You’re just gambling with your life’: DEA urges public to drop off unused medication Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Drug Enforcement Administration is asking for the public’s help in preventing opioid overdoses. The DEA is hosting…
Continue Reading Nearly 60% of eligible El Pasoans partially vaccinated; 1 new death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced one new coronavirus-related deaths and 81 new cases Friday morning. El…
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El Paso Woman takes to Tik Tok to spark up a conversation around mental health
EL PASO, Texas– Everyday millions of users log on to Tik Tok to upload short form videos, ranging from dance moves to comedy. One El Paso woman is…
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UTEP to allow 8 guests per grad at May commencement ceremonies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Graduates participating in the University of Texas at El Paso’s in-person May commencement will be allowed to bring up to…
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Army commander says vaccinating Fort Bliss is #1 priority
FORT BLISS, Texas — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Sean Bernabe, the Fort Bliss commander, told a virtual town hall Thursday evening that “our number one…
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UMC opens online registration for 20,000 virus vaccinations
EL PASO, Texas– University Medical Center of El Paso has opened its online registration at 6 p.m. Thursday to accommodate up to 20,000…
Continue Reading 2 new virus deaths reported; 35% of eligible El Pasoans now vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced two new coronavirus-related deaths and 137 new cases Thursday morning. El…
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El Paso therapist offers tips for high school seniors navigating college admissions process
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many high school seniors have only days left to decide where they will attend college or university in the fall. The…
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El Paso singer featured in music video for nationwide movement, ‘Call Me a Dreamer’
El Paso, Texas– An El Paso woman has a dream to sing at the White House and she’s joining a nationwide movement, “Call me a Dreamer,” to make it a…
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El Paso area school leaders hope for high turnout during STAAR testing
EL PASO, Texas — School districts across the Borderland are hoping that turnout during this year’s STAAR testing is high so they can collect good…
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