Impact of dust storms on downtown businesses
On days with strong winds and dust flying around and low visibility, do people shop in downtown? ABC-7 spoke with businesses on El Paso Street to see…
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100,000 gallons of wastewater spill in Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A wastewater main break at the Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant in El Paso’s Lower Valley spilled “100,000…
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New DEA EP Special Agent in Charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time in its history, officials say an El Pasoan will lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s El Paso…
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USDA funding cuts will impact El Paso food banks
The USDA announced it will be cutting $1 billion of funding from two of their programs, one of them being the local food purchase assistance.…
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ABC-7 AT 4: Military Officers Association of America El Paso Chapter
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Military Officers Association of America is a professional association of United States military officers.…
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Stationary vehicle checks
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s office has been conducting license and insurance checkpoints in unincorporated areas of the…
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Samaniego attends Taiwanese business summit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego will speak at the 2025 Smart City Summit & Expo in Taiwan next week. UTEP…
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NE residents once again upset about junk-ridden home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A neighborhood in northeast El Paso is dealing with a junk problem – again. Residents are frustrated with a house that’s…
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Children at risk addresses bullying
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– There is a growing concern about bullying and the impact it has on students mental health. 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza…
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Downtown El Paso building sold
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Grayce Property Consultants CEO Sarah Dominguez confirmed to ABC-7 the sale of the building located at 301 E San Antonio…
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Spring break and driving safety
UPDATE: The El Paso County District Attorney’s Office, as part of their “Choose Your Ride” campaign, is giving out $20 Uber vouchers every Friday. To…
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El Paso County seeks community input for 2026 strategic plan
EL PASO, TX — El Paso County leaders are asking residents to participate in a public survey as they develop the 2026 Strategic Plan, which aims to…
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Zoological Society drops lawsuit against City of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Zoological Society, recently rebranded as the Conservation Society of El Paso, withdrew its lawsuit against the…
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Animal Services microchipping event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services is hosting a free microchipping event. The event will happen from 3:00 to 6:30 PM on Saturday, March…
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New EP311 website
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso launched a “new and improved” EP311 website today. The newly improved website aims to better user…
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El Paso Animal Services Hosts Free Microchip Clinics
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Last year, El Paso Animal Services says it took in over 23,000 lost pets, with the majority arriving at the shelter without a…
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David Leonard Wood’s execution stayed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — David Leonard Wood, the man known as El Paso’s “Desert Serial Killer,” has had his execution stayed by the Texas Court of…
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Ruben Torres named bank president
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ruben Torres is the new President of Bank of America El Paso. “As El Paso president and head of the market, Ruben will…
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Reaction to airline policy change
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Southwest Airlines, notorious for affordable airfare and perks of free checked bags for all passengers, has decided to end…
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Allergy season tips
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As windy and dusty conditions continue across the Borderland, doctors say they are seeing a rise in allergy-related symptoms…
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El Paso doctor agrees to pay $468,000 amid ‘kickback’ investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso doctor agreed to pay the U.S. $468,626 to resolve allegations under the Federal False Claims Act, according to…
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El Pasoan arrested amid PPP fraud investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors announced the arrest of Araceli Benitez, 46, for alleged Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud. Court…
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247 El Pasoans laid off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A letter sent to the Texas Workforce Commission by MVM Inc., a federal contractor, confirms the company will lay off 247…
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Schneider Electric expansion expected to generate 300 jobs in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Schneider Electric USA, Inc. is modernizing and expanding its electric equipment manufacturing facilities in El Paso. Texas…
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Reopening ceremony for Leo Cancellare Memorial Pool in West El Paso
By Eleany Arrieta EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is hosting a grand reopening for the Leo Cancellare Memorial Pool today. The pool…
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ABC-7’s Rosemary Montañez announces engagement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wedding bells will soon be ringing for a member of the Good Morning El Paso team. Anchor Rosemary Montañez announced her…
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Deadly Montana crash kills El Paso high school coach, Hanks student
Update (March10, 2025): Ysleta ISD posted on X confirming the death of Kristina Butterfield. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family was involved…
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Grand reopening ceremony at West El Paso pool
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Leo Cancellare Memorial Pool in West El Paso is having it’s grand reopening ceremony today starting at 10 a.m.. The pool…
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You can vote on the name for El Paso Zoo’s newest baby giraffe
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Zoo is inviting guests to decide the name of their newest resident- a one month old baby giraffe born to Gigi and Juma.…
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