Syrian rebels claim Damascus ‘liberated’ as Assad regime’s defenses crumble
By Eyad Kourdi, Christian Edwards, Nic Robertson and Avery Schmitz, CNN (CNN) — Syrian rebels have declared the capital Damascus…
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As Johnson campaign surpasses $1 million in fundraising this year – what have been the most expensive mayoral campaigns?
Editor’s note: a previous version of this story included an incorrect calculation of the amount of spending by or on behalf of the Johnson campaign.…
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Nonprofit and local dealership provide coats for kids
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso and the Knights of Columbus 12160 partnered to provide displaced children in Canutillo with…
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$100,000 in community grants awarded at Albertsons grand opening in Horizon City
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Albertsons held a ribbon cutting Friday morning at their new location in Horizon City at the Market at Darrington. The first…
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NCAA Volleyball Tournament: UTEP falls to #8 Oklahoma in five sets
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – The UTEP Miners pressed hard, but couldn’t overcome the 8th ranked Oklahoma Sooners in a five set showdown. Sooners took…
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El Paso contractor pleads guilty to felony theft, sentenced to 13 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso contractor, Daniel Barajas, pleaded guilty to two felony theft charges after defrauding 36 victims out of more than…
Continue Reading UTEP Volleyball Update: Miners lead 2 sets to 0 over #8 Oklahoma in NCAA tournament
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – The UTEP volleyball team is one set away from punching their ticket to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. UTEP is…
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El Paso’s WinterFest ranks 2nd in the nation in USA Today’s 2024 Best Holiday Market
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The City of El Paso’s WinterFest ranks as the second-best holiday market in the country, according to USA TODAY’s 2024 10…
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Holiday Fiestas at Winterfest lights up San Jacinto Plaza, offers free concerts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An average of 38,000 visitors head to San Jacinto Plaza every weekend to enjoy free concerts, performances, and enjoy free…
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Longtime ABC-7 prime time anchor leaving the desk to spend more time with family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – After 23 years at KVIA, Stephanie Valle is moving away from the anchor desk. Valle began her career at KVIA as an intern and…
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Blue Ribbon Christmas for dozens of children in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Child Protective Services (CPS) with the help of employees from El Paso Electric, El Paso Water, and the Freeport-McMoRan…
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Event helps raise awareness about depression and loneliness during the holidays
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the holiday season, many people are facing even more feelings of depression and loneliness. The hustle and…
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Woman dies in Lower Valley crash
UPDATE: El Paso Police say a 64-year-old woman was ejected from the vehicle she was driving after a hit-and-run crash on the 5300 block of North Loop…
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Water restored in Northwest El Paso after Water Main Break
UPDATE (December 6, 2024): Water has been restored to the Northwest El Paso area, according to El Paso Water. El Paso Independent School District…
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What’s in a name? City council runoff opponent suggests confusion over similarity to previous politician
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With early voting already underway for the runoff election, a question of how campaigning has been handled and name…
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Horizon reconstruction project impacts local businesses
HORIZON, Texas (KVIA)– Businesses in Horizon City say they are growing frustrated after construction in the area has impacted sales for some. The…
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Horizon High School holding memorial service for beloved teacher
HORIZON, Texas (KVIA) — Clint ISD is hosting a memorial service for beloved Horizon High School teacher Mario Ruben Tafoya. Tafoya died last month…
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El Paso Zoo losing baby giraffe Obi
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Obi is leaving the El Paso Zoo. The 18-month-old male giraffe was born at the zoo last year. Now, officials say the giraffe…
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El Paso woman charged with producing child sexual material
Update (March 4, 2025): The January 21 jury trial was canceled and has not yet been rescheduled. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Regina Holguin is scheduled…
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Man accused of robbing Vado Family Dollar at gunpoint arrested on weapons charge near Las Cruces elementary school
Update (December 5, 2024): Jail records state the FBI arrested Trujillo the morning of December 4, 2024 and booked him into the Dona Ana County…
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The Salvation Army needs your help this Christmas season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Salvation Army has enter one of their busiest times of year, the Christmas season. There are over 300 families are…
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Brisa De la Cruz, 24, dies in ATV crash in Red Sands
Update (December 5, 2024): Special Traffic Investigators say 24-year-old Brisa De la Cruz died at the hospital. An unidentified 20-year-old woman was…
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El Paso Police identify motorcyclist killed in northeast crash
Update (December 5, 2024): El Paso Police say 62-year-old Mark Alan Rasmussen died in the crash. Police say a woman was driving north on Dyer while…
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Ambulance collision in East El Paso injures 5 people
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An Elite Ambulance and another vehicle collided at the intersection of Rojas Drive and George Dieter Drive, first responders…
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El Paso judge to hear more testimonies regarding allegations of altered documents in migrant riot cases
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — UPDATE: The El Paso District Attorney’s Office is accused of asking County Clerk staff to alter a court record. County Clerk…
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El Paso Water customers could see a $5.71 increase in their monthly bill next year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water customers could see an increase of $5.71 on the typical residential monthly bill next year with the approval…
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Runoff election happening December 14
Update: The runoff election is happening December 14, 2024. Races including El Paso Mayor and a number of El Paso City Council District seats will be…
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Three people seriously injured in crash in Mesquite
MESQUITE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Three people are in the hospital after a serious crash in mesquite today. It happened at Stern Drive and  East…
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Fines start for residents cutting the line at international bridges in Juarez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez City Council announced on Tuesday through its Municipal Gazette that fines for people cutting the line at the…
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Watch Live: Desert Bighorn Sheep released into the Franklin Mountains
Watch the release live below: UPDATE: A spokesperson for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says the release will be pushed back, it is likely…
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