Some Education majors reconsider career path due to safety concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- With the constant news of school threats, the level of interest has slumped for potential Borderland teachers. ABC-7 spoke to…
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Online study ranks El Paso as the #29 dirtiest city in the United States
UPDATE: A city spokesperson responded to the study: The study does not capture a true reflection of our community’s cleanliness. The study did…
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Louisville Metro Police Department uses ‘excessive force’ and ‘unlawfully discriminates against Black people,’ DOJ report says
(CNN) — The Justice Department issued a scathing critique Wednesday on the Louisville Metro Police Department after a nearly…
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El Paso Symphony Orchestra holding auditions
EL PASO, Texas — Are you a talented musician who plays a musical instrument? El Paso Symphony is looking musicians to fill in positions in their…
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One person taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas — A person has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the Lower Valley Wednesday morning.…
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Violence in Mexico might affect medical tourism in the borderland
JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — After news of four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Tamaulipas, Mexico, some local residents say they’re reconsidering doing…
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El Paso Fire Department sees largest number of female recruits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to El Paso Fire Chief, Jonathan Killings, the fire service across the nation has always struggled to get women in…
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El Paso Sheriff Richard Wiles announces retirement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles says he will serve out the remainder of his term, which ends December 31, 2024. “It has…
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One person hospitalized after shooting in the Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting on the 7900 block of Alameda, according to El…
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City Rep responds to being target of sexual harassment complaint
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Representative Joe Molinar has responded to an El Paso Inc. article that cites a complaint about sexual…
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Battle of the Billboards between NMSU and UTEP seen along North Mesa St.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The I-10 rivalry between UTEP and NMSU moves to the 4000 block of North Mesa street with dueling billboards. The signs are…
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Fire Marshal: December’s downtown fire was unintentional and caused by an unknown heat source
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The condition 3 fire that engulfed a shoe store in downtown El Paso in December was unintentional, according to the El Paso…
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The Star on the Mountain to make its return
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Star on the Mountain will be lit up Monday night, March 6 after going dark due to wind damage. The El Paso Chamber says…
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Number of El Pasoans getting summoned for jury duty continues to increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The number of El Pasoans getting summoned for jury duty is increasing. According to court officials, in February 2022, 3,795…
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New canine support program to support U.S. Border Patrol Agents in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Introducing the newest member of the U.S. Border patrol El Paso Blitzen. The 7-month-old black Labrador is designed to…
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Tejas Cafe reopens less than two weeks after car crashes through side of restaurant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Less than two weeks after a car barreled through the side of Tejas Cafe in northeast El Paso, the restaurant is once again…
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El Paso Inc reporting new details surrounding sexual harassment allegations against El Paso City Rep. Joe Molinar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Inc. has reported new information on the complaints of sexual harassments against District 4 City Council…
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More than two thousand El Pasoans left without power in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – 2,431 El Pasoans have been left without power after an outage on the east side. The outage is located near the Quail Run…
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One woman injured in east El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police confirm one woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a shooting in east El Paso.…
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Silva Magnet seniors ready for nursing school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High school seniors in the borderland are getting a head start on a career in medicine making history along the way. Silva…
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El Paso business owner says he’s being charged thousands of dollars in bills that aren’t his
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local restaurant owner may have to pay $7,300 in El Paso Water bills that he says aren’t even his. Randy Garcia, owner of…
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ABC Meteorologist Ginger Zee surprises ABC-7 weekend anchor on-air
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 weekend anchor and reporter, Sam Harasimowicz, was surprised on-air by one of his favorites. Sam was gifted a special…
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Human smuggling chase involving a Texas DPS trooper leads to crash in Clint
UPDATE: Officials with Texas DPS confirmed to ABC-7 the Saturday afternoon crash involving a trooper involved human smuggling. Officials said six…
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El Paso ISD is looking to hire teachers, nurses, and other staff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) hosted a hiring fair Saturday looking to staff several positions in the…
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Tails are happily wagging at the Joey Barraza and Vino Memorial Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Pet owners in northeast El Paso have a new spot to take their fur babies. The Joey Barraza and Vino Memorial Park at 11270…
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Shifts in student enrollment at El Paso school districts leads to funding changes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A shift in enrollment at El Paso’s biggest school districts is impacting each district’s funding. El Paso Independent School…
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What’s on Doppler’s Radar: A “trace” of snow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Snow fell all over the Borderland Thursday. Some people saw more than others. The snow was recorded as a trace. ABC-7…
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Court orders DA to turn over slain deputy’s phone; defense alleges officer had ‘relationship’ with suspect’s girlfriend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Facundo Chavez appeared in court Friday afternoon with his attorneys. Chavez is accused of murdering El Paso Sherrif’s…
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El Paso Inc. honors Zuill Bailey with 2022 Community Spirit Award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — He’s known worldwide, but more importantly, Grammy-award-winning Zuill Bailey makes no secret about calling the Borderland…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s investigate discovery of body in desert area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man’s body was discovered Thursday evening with apparent gunshot wounds, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.…
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