El Paso reports 7 virus deaths as active cases continue to decline
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported seven coronavirus-related deaths and 46 new cases Thursday. The latest…
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CBP to allow Mexican students, parents to cross border for UTEP commencement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP has announced that it reached an agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection that would allow upcoming graduates…
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NAMI El Paso encourages community conversation about mental health
EL PASO, Texas– The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month and NAMI El Paso is encouraging the community to continue the conversation of…
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El Paso tourism restarting, leaders hope border restrictions lifted by summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Travel and tourism is picking up as more people are getting vaccinated. Despite border restrictions still in place,…
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Migrant family separated in El Paso by Trump administration among 1st to be reunited
EL PASO, Texas — Mabel, a mother from Honduras surprised her sons, Mino and Erick, at a family gathering and locked them in a tearful group hug for…
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El Paso man arrested for animal cruelty after allegedly tossing dog out of car at intersection
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man was jailed on $2,000 bond for alleged animal cruelty after witnesses say he dumped his dog in the middle of a busy…
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‘Times are challenging’: Many El Pasoans still coping with loss as Mother’s Day approaches
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while the day offers a chance to celebrate loved ones, the holiday will be…
Continue Reading Nearly 65% of eligible El Pasoans partially vaccinated; 11 added virus deaths including man in 40s
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 11 coronavirus-related deaths and 46 new cases Wednesday. The latest…
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Places to grab food and drink specials for Cinco de Mayo in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Every year on the fifth of May, Mexican-American heritage and pride is celebrated. The U.S. Congress issued a proclamation in 2005…
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Migrant girls facility in quiet west El Paso neighborhood to open soon
EL PASO, Texas — Nestled inside a quiet westside El Paso neighborhood, you’ll find an Alzheimer’s facility transformed into a facility for migrant…
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Caught on video: Inside Juarez smuggling operation moving migrants across border to El Paso
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The blue sedan looked like any other driving along a Mexican highway until the mid-morning sun glinted off long, thin pieces…
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Man arrested after ’50-person fight’ was newly-retired Fort Bliss soldier, says he was celebrating
EL PASO, Texas — The owner of a west El Paso bar and restaurant contends police are wrong in their report of a 50-person brawl with shots fired that…
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El Paso shops, restaurants offer giveaways, deals to teachers for appreciation week
EL PASO, Texas — It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week and local businesses throughout El Paso are showing their gratitude by offering free…
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Police identify motorist killed in Lower Valley crash; still don’t know why car ran into pole
UPDATE, May 4: Police on Tuesday identified a man killed in Lower Valley traffic crash the day prior, but investigators still don’t know what caused…
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Taco Bell giving away free crunchy tacos in honor of the ‘Taco Moon’
EL PASO, Texas — The last quarter moon will shine like a big, cheesy taco in the sky Tuesday night, and Taco Bell is celebrating the lunar phase by…
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‘A lot of heartbreak’: El Paso Hispanic Chamber helps struggling bars, restaurants apply for billions in available aid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bars and restaurants have been devastated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many have laid off workers while others have closed…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 48 new virus cases — fewest since early September
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced one coronavirus-related death and 48 new cases Tuesday. That marks the…
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UMC not receiving vaccine doses this week due to decline in demand
EL PASO, Texas– The state of Texas has announced it will begin to ask the federal government only for doses that providers have ordered, rather than…
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Horizon City fugitive leads troopers on ‘reckless’ chase with small child in car
EL PASO, Texas — A federal fugitive with a small child in his car led Texas state troopers on a “reckless” chase through the streets of El Paso on…
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El Paso man killed after being caught between rear axles of stuck big-rig
EL PASO, Texas — A 59-year-old man died after he was caught between the rear axles of a big-rig’s trailer that he was helping to move out of…
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El Paso County considering fireworks ban due to drought
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners Court on Monday discussed a possible ban on fireworks usage given the current drought the Borderland…
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Borderland artists honor ‘healthcare heroes’ with chalk art
EL PASO, Texas– Local artists have come together to bring messages of hope and healing for ‘healthcare heroes’ at University Medical Center, El Paso…
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Chick-fil-A celebrating El Paso & Las Cruces ‘hometown heroes’ with free entrée
EL PASO, Texas — Chick-fil-A restaurants in El Paso and Las Cruces are celebrating “hometown heroes” in the community with a free…
Continue Reading Armed man arrested after shots fired at 50-person fight in west El Paso is released by magistrate
UPDATE: A 40-year-old armed man from Fort Bliss who was arrested after gunshots rang out during a large fight in west El Paso has now been released…
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Drought conditions continue to worsen across the Borderland
El Paso, Texas — Drought conditions across the Borderland have gone from bad to worse, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. Almost…
Continue Reading 43% of eligible El Pasoans fully vaccinated; 1 additional virus death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced one coronavirus-related death and 61 new cases Monday morning. El Paso County’s…
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Voters oust 1 EPISD & 2 SISD board members – Get election results
CLICK HERE FOR LATEST ELECTION RESULTSABC-7 PROJECTIONS: Hanany wins in EPISD dist. 1Acevado re-elected in EPISD dist. 3Hernandez ousts Dye in EPISD…
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No new El Paso virus deaths for 2nd day, but vaccinations on decline
EL PASO, Texas — For a second straight day, El Paso public health officials reported no new Covid-19 deaths on Sunday. The weekend fatality reprieve…
Continue Reading No new El Paso virus deaths; officials still urge vaccination
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials said there were no new Covid-19 deaths to report on Saturday, leaving the cumulative number of…
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City of El Paso opens vaccine ‘pop-ups’ to get more shots in arms
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials opened two vaccine “pop-up” clinics Saturday to help vaccinate people that have yet to get their first…
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