Relief fund set up for Tony’s Burrito House employees after devastating east El Paso fire
EL PASO, Texas — Days after a devastating fire at Tony’s Burrito House, a relative of the family that owns the business is now organizing a…
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‘The best Christmas gift’: El Paso woman reunites with health care workers who saved her life after heart attack
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sonia Madrid of El Paso thought she was going to die. She collapsed during a family cookout back in August. She was rushed…
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El Paso OnlyFans creators say they find money and discrimination in their work
by Brandy Ruiz, El Paso Matters EL PASO, Texas — Jackie, a mother from El Paso, created an account two years ago on OnlyFans, a subscription-based…
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Many El Paso families coping with loss of loved ones due to Covid as Christmas approaches
EL PASO, Texas – While Christmas is a time of joy for many, this holiday will be different for families who are grieving the loss of a loved one,…
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A look inside the El Paso lab responsible for processing your Covid-19 tests
EL PASO, Texas — A lab in south-central El Paso is responsible for processing all of the Covid-19 tests that are administered at four city-run…
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El Pasoans struggle to get their tamal fix ahead of Christmas
EL PASO, Texas — Tamales play an important part in our El Paso holiday traditions. This year, there seems to be a shortage of this Mexican delicacy.…
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El Paso health officials expect a Covid-19 spike after the start of 2022
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials said they expect coronavirus cases and hospitalizations to increase after the holidays with the…
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Lower Valley fire knocked out, multiple storage units affected
UPDATE #2: There are no reported injuries from the Lower Valley fire. As many as three storage units were on fire. Crews remained on the scene…
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El Paso couple celebrates 80 years of marriage and counting
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso couple celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary Tuesday. George May is about to turn 103 next month and his wife Daisy…
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Power restored to more than 3,600 homes after pickup truck crashes into electrical pole in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 3,600 El Paso Electric customers were without power early Wednesday morning after a car crashed into an electrical…
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BBB: More than 50 ‘puppy scams’ reported in El Paso before holidays
EL PASO, Texas — It’s the one present under the tree that might move or bark. A puppy can be an incredible Christmas gift for your loved ones, but…
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El Paso Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services after 21 months
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso is no longer one of the largest cities in the country without an abortion clinic. The city’s Planned Parenthood, which…
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El Paso gang member arrested for attacking, stabbing woman in dispute over money
EL PASO, Texas – A known gang member was arrested by SWAT officers for allegedly attacking and stabbing a woman in a dispute over money, El Paso…
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El Paso police search for driver of black Ford F150 after deadly crash
UPDATE #2: El Paso detectives believe a Ford F150 collided with a car, sending the car over a concrete barrier and onto Loop 375. Detectives say the…
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El Paso health experts urge: ‘You need to get vaccinated’ due to Omicron
EL PASO, Texas — Despite a slight decrease in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, two top El Paso health experts tell ABC-7 it’s still too early to…
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7 fires burned homes & buildings over the weekend in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — There were seven fires over the weekend in both El Paso and Sunland Park. The first happened at Tony’s Burrito House at 1410…
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Is it safe to travel for the holidays? El Paso infectious disease specialist weighs in
EL PASO, Texas – People who were not able to travel for the holidays last year are making up for lost time this year. According to the…
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El Paso Army veteran, educator, politician Jerome Tilghman dies at 70
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Army veteran, educator and politician Jerome Tilghman has died, according to his son. Tilghman was an educator in the El Paso…
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El Paso DEA has spike in fentanyl seizures amid national crisis
EL PASO, Texas — Seizures of fentanyl by the Drug Enforcement Administration within the city of El Paso rose 456% between the fiscal years 2020 and…
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El Paso’s weekly Covid-19 death toll at 21, youngest victims in their 20s
EL PASO, Texas — The number of weekly deaths due to Covid-19 continued to go down slightly this past week, while the number of breakthrough deaths…
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El Paso International Airport seeing 80% increase in passengers for Christmas travel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Airport officials are warning passengers to prepare for long lines as holiday travel really starts to ramp up. For…
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50 firefighters battle major warehouse blaze in central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A major building fire late Sunday night in an industrial area of central El Paso drew a massive response from firefighters. The…
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YouTuber Danny Duncan, blamed for causing Cielo Vista Mall panic, now accused of sex misconduct
EL PASO, Texas — Popular YouTube internet celebrity Danny Duncan is being accused of abusing his employees and sexual misconduct with multiple…
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Central El Paso family loses home in fire that created smoke seen for miles
EL PASO, Texas — A central El Paso family lost their home Sunday afternoon in a fire that produced smoke visible for miles. The smoky afternoon…
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21-year-old El Paso man jailed for allegedly posing as cop, trying to pull over vehicles
EL PASO, Texas – A 21-year-old El Paso man was arrested Saturday night after authorities said he posed as a police officer and tried to pull over…
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Tony’s Burrito House in east El Paso burns down; family owners heartbroken
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso family is in disbelief after their beloved restaurant went up in flames. Tony’s Burrito House at 1410 Vanderbilt Drive…
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EPPD holds ‘Coffee with a Cop’ events to overcome negative perceptions some may have
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Police Department is hosting numerous Coffee with a Cop events to help unite the force and the community. Jeremiah…
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CISD superintendent weighs in on controversial book; panel’s report to keep it is released
UPDATE: On Friday, the Canutillo Independent School District released a report compiled by a panel that determined the controversial book ‘Gender…
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El Paso County officials prepare for Covid-19 Christmas surge
EL PASO, Texas — With the Christmas holiday only days away El Paso County officials are preparing for a possible COVID-19 surge. County Judge…
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Judge won’t lower bond for airport murder suspect, calls him threat to El Paso’s safety
EL PASO, Texas — The man arrested for allegedly beating his estranged wife’s lover to death was denied a bond reduction Friday afternoon and remains…
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