Mystery in the sky?
This evening ABC-7 got a lot of calls about a bright light or an orb like object in the sky. Fear not! It’s not aliens, Space X just launched the…
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El Paso man celebrates 100th birthday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today Alejandro Lucero celebrated his 100th birthday with a bunch on new friends. Lucero, who is originally from Ciudad…
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Warm temps, plenty of events – Weekend Planner
As temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s, whether you’re looking to soak up the sun or cool off in the pool, there are plenty of events…
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El Paso Police offers free catalytic converter etching
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department is working to help keep your car, and all of its parts, safe from potential thieves. Today…
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Good Vibes Only: Bikers surprise cancer survivor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso community continues to rally behind a boy who overcame cancer. 11-year-old Esteban “Stevie” Lerma was…
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‘Requiem for Rosa Elena’s Dream,’ brings story of El Paso generations, roots to stage
A new play is coming to the Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso this weekend, “Requiem for Rosa Elena’s Dream”, by a local playwright. ABC-7 got a…
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Housing market uncertainty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As President Trump continues with his sweeping tariffs, buying home could cost you more. UTEP Professor of Economics, Tom…
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Downtown’s Main Library celebrates grand reopening
The Main Library in Downtown El Paso is reopening after co-locating with the newly opened Mexican American Cultural Center. The historic library…
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El…
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Community rallies behind former police officer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans are starting to rally behind a former police officer who is in danger of losing his leg after an accident this…
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Student visas revoked across borderland universities
UPDATE: The University of Texas at El Paso says 10 students had their visas revoked. “We became aware of the visa terminations through status changes…
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ABC-7 gets taste of Downtown Restaurant Week
This year, Downtown Restaurant Week has over 20 participating restaurants offering exclusive menus, discounts, and special dishes. El Paso food…
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El Paso’s pilot recycling program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is announcing that it’s launching a pilot recycling program. The program, will…
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Two confirmed measles cases in El Paso
Update: (April 8, 2025): The City of El Paso has confirmed a second positive measles test in El Paso. It comes from a three-year-old unvaccinated…
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TxDOT begins construction on SH178 Artcraft Road project
Update: TxDOT Public Information Officer Jennifer Wright says the $243.7 million project is designed to improve safety and streamline traffic in a…
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National Stress Awareness Month: Signs of stress in kids
This National Stress Awareness Month, mental health experts are sharing tips for parents and children for stress. Children are often overlooked when…
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El Paso car dealer, mechanic adjust to Trump’s auto tariffs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on new passenger vehicles and certain automotive parts have Borderland mechanics and…
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DEA El Paso Division is hiring
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The DEA El Paso Division is hiring. Watch ABC-7’s interview with Carlos Briano, Public Information Officer for the DEA El…
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PDN Health Foundation awards new grants under the Healthy Kids Initiative
EL PASO (KVIA) — The Paso Del Norte Health Foundation rewarded 10 grants totaling over $1.1 million under the Healthy Kids Initiative. This…
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Ysleta ISD offers students free gifts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta ISD is offering students with high attendance records free bikes, games, and backpacks. The attendance challenge is…
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El Paso Electric holding community meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric is hosting their first community meeting today as they talk about their proposed $93 million rate increase.…
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Karl Rove, Senator Manchin to speak at 2025 Global Border Summit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former White House advisor Karl Rove and Senator Joe Manchin will deliver keynote speeches at this year’s Global Border…
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Astronaut José Hernández shares his journey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands attended the 2nd annual El Paso science festival this weekend. Organizers say the festival’s goal is to inspire…
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Local “Hands Off” protest
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA)– El Paso was one of hundred of locations across the nation that took part in the “hands off” protest, against the Trump…
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Hiker rescued in Franklin Mountains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Fire Department’s Combined Search and Rescue (ComSar) team responded to an incident involving a hiker in the Tom…
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More than $13,000 raised for Tippin elementary head custodian
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Tippin Elementary School staff and the El Paso community came out to help Head custodian Ramn Alcanta Cota. Cota and his wife…
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El Paso County hosts free community cleanup
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County public works department is hosting two community cleanup events Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until…
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El…
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El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce settles with DOJ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released a statement addressing a legal matter that involved the Department of…
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to the National Road Safety Foundation, April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. Their latest data from 2023…
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