Xtra: El Paso Fire’s medical helicopter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Last fall, the El Paso Fire Department announced its newest partnership that is providing a dedicated medical transportation…
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El Paso synagogues targeted with anti-Semitic vandalism
Update: The InterFaith Alliance of the Southwest says that Temple Mt. Sinai was also targeted with vandalism. The rabbi at Temple Mt. Sinai also…
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El Paso Sigma Beta Club to hold induction ceremony next week
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Sigma Beta Club, the youth affiliate of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, stopped by ABC-7 at noon this afternoon. The…
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El Paso County Coliseum bond proposal may head back to voters in May
by Cindy Ramirez January 31, 2025 More than $100 million in improvements to the El Paso County Coliseum may be placed on the ballot in May – just…
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Traffic closed for hours after East El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Traffic has reopened after it was closed for hours following a crash at I-10 East and Giles. El Paso Fire Department says at…
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City of Socorro to enforce pecan shell ordinance
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) —Â A new pecan shell ordinance has gone into effect in the City of Socorro. It is part of the effort to prevent another red…
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Highly contagious stomach virus spreading in El Paso: what you need to knowÂ
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Norovirus, often referred to as the winter stomach bug or stomach flu, spreads easily through contaminated food, surfaces, and…
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UTEP announces Golden Standard Giving Society for athletic department
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP has announced a new membership for their top donors who give contributions in ways different than ticket purchases. The…
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UTEP students concerned about President Trump’s policy change.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– President Trump’s new policy change which allows federal Immigration officers to enter public areas such as school campuses…
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El Paso I-Fly reopens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s indoor skydiving spot is open this afternoon, after being closed for months. ABC-7 crews spotted a banner in front…
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2025 Job Fair at Southwest University Park February 15
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Southwest University Park in Downtown El Paso is hosting a job fair February 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM. The fair is happening in…
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Ysleta Port of Entry reopened after investigation over “unattended bag”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Ysleta Port of Entry has been reopened after a reported “unattended bag” prompted a shutdown of the crossing Tuesday…
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Doctor urges early cancer detection
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — February marks Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, and local doctors are stressing the importance of early detection and…
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Care in the Air: El Paso’s new medical helicopter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso now has another tool for medical transportation. Last fall, the El Paso Fire Department and Air Methods…
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El Paso City Council debates use of residential properties as entertainment venues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council members continue to discuss possible methods to address the use of residential properties as “party…
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El Paso economist, business owner discuss pause on tariffs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum said earlier today she plans to use the next month to negotiate with President Trump…
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El Pasoans struggle with increasing property taxes, Gov. Abbott announces new relief plan
Increasing property taxes are among the top priorities for the state, according to the governor, and El Pasoans said they’ve had to sacrifice a lot…
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Owner of westside massage parlor closes business, agrees to settlement with County of El Paso
Update (February 3, 2025): The County Attorney’s Office just announced a settlement. The two sides reached the agreement before a court hearing this…
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El Paso County Commissioners speak about resolution on constitutional rights
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday El Paso County commissioners and Judger Ricardo Samaniego will approve and adopt a resolution to reaffirm El Paso…
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It’s a boy! Baby giraffe born at El Paso Zoo
Update: A gender reveal celebration, hosted at the El Paso Zoo today, revealed the new baby is a boy. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new giraffe was just…
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Watch Live: Naked Harem demolition in El Paso’s Lower Valley
Watch the demolition live below: Update (January 30, 2025): El Paso County will begin the demolition tomorrow. The demolition did not start late last…
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Grand opening of El Paso’s Mexican American Cultural Center announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced the grand opening of the Mexican American Cultural Center will happen Saturday, March 22,…
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January marks a busy start for operations at El Paso Animal Services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The same challenges remain for El Paso Animal Services in 2025. The shelter continues to deal with high intake numbers, but…
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Ysleta ISD trustees approve year extension for superintendent, who proposed benefits cut for himself
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta ISD Board of Trustees approved a one-year extension for Superintendent Dr. Xavier De La Torre. A district…
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4th sinkhole in Far East neighborhood has residents concerned
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents near Mission Ridge Blvd and Pleasant in Far East El Paso say in the past 3 years, 4 sinkholes have appeared in…
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Family of detainee who died in jail files federal civil lawsuit against County of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lawyers representing the family of Vincent Leyva, 42, tell ABC-7 that they filed a federal civil lawsuit against El Paso…
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El Paso’s Edward Greer, retired Army major general, dies at 100
by El Paso Matters Staff January 29, 2025 Edward Greer, who enlisted in the segregated Army during World War II and rose to become one of the…
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ABC-7 Do-Gooder: El Pasoan uses sports to unite the community on the field
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After his childhood was shaped by sports, an El Pasoan dedicates his time to to help unite the community out on the soccer…
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Local passengers at the El Paso International Airport react to deadly D.C plane crash
ABC-7 went to the El Paso International Airport to talk to passengers about how they feel taking to the skies after the deadly plane crash in…
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El Paso property taxes due tomorrow
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Homeowners in El Paso have until midnight on Friday, January 31, to pay their property taxes and avoid penalties and interest…
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