EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In Downtown El Paso, the Downtown Management District honors the legacy of Latina Pop and Tejano music artist Selena at the Second Annual Selena & Salsa. The event happened from Saturday, May 30, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Union Plaza, the free, family-friendly event will brought together music,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A baby great horned owl, named Hootie, is on the path to recovery and slated for release in the coming weeks after being found on ABC-7’s Hillary Floren’s lavender farm in Tularosa and received care from multiple wildlife organizations. Cressie Drummond was out for her morning walk when she spotted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A warm and mostly dry weekend is underway across the Borderland, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s today. The National Weather Service says breezy conditions will develop this afternoon, but winds should remain lighter than what the Borderland experienced earlier this week. Temperatures will continue to
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This weekend will be sunny and warm. Temps will be in the low to mid 90s. All of next week we will see added moisture surge in on easterly winds. The daily chance for showers and storms will exits with some gusty winds in and around any storms.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The highly-anticipated showdown between Stephanie Han and Holly Holm is less than 24 hours away. The ceremonial weigh-ins will take place at 6 p.m. Friday at the El Paso County Coliseum. The fight brings two experienced fighters with plenty to prove. In Saturday’s fight, Han will look to defend her
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A federal judge said Friday that President Donald Trump can’t close or rename the Kennedy Center, ruling that it cannot be officially named for anyone else unless Congress approves it. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the rebranding of the Kennedy Center as the “Trump Kennedy Center” violates the law, and ordered that Trump’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former candidate for El Paso City Council, District 5, was arrested on charges including indecency with a child, possession of child pornography and child sexual assault, according to jail records. An arrest affidavit for Sean Austin Orr said he was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old child between February
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By John Parkinson, Jay O’Brien, James Hill, Peter Charalambous, and Lauren Peller Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told members of the House Oversight Committee Friday that the Justice Department had released all the documents required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but that she did not lead every aspect of the process, according to a copy of her prepared opening
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UPDATE (3:01 p.m.) — El Paso police said all lanes reopened at 2:16 p.m. UPDATE (1:18 p.m.) — One person has been airlifted, the El Paso Fire Department said. Two others have been sent to the hospital. UPDATE: (1:06 p.m.) — The Special Traffic Investigation unit of the El Paso Police were called out to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Motorcyclists are more vulnerable in traffic due to their smaller size and reduced visibility, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. With increased motorcycle crashes in the county, the sheriff’s office shared safety tips for all drivers. “We all have to be driving defensively, and so that’s all we ask,”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County said it’s looking for firms to manage, operate, market and administrate the County Coliseum. Friday, the county sent a Request for Proposal process to keep continuity of operations while encouraging contractors to submit proposals. The request means the county can solicit competitive proposals from qualified vendors for
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SANTA FE (KVIA) — People in New Mexico are smoking less, but are also vaping more, the New Mexico Department of Health said Friday. Health data shows teenagers are also smoking cigarettes less. The percentage of adults in New Mexico dropped from 15% in 2022 to 11.7% in 2024, NMDOH said. The percentage of those
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of next week’s El Paso Independent School District board meeting to decide if the district cuts more than 400 EPISD jobs, ABC-7 spoke today with Dr. Jack Loveridge, Vice President of the board and Ross Moore, El Paso Federation of Teachers President. According to EPISD Board Vice President Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the warm temperatures continue to grip the Borderland, many children will be around swimming pools. May marks National Water Safety Month, a time to help prevent drowning and promote safe water practices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Betty Landin joined countless other business hopefuls aiming to be cast in the next season of ABC’s Shark Tank. The nationwide quest to find entrepreneurs for the upcoming season closed at the end of April. Landin’s story of resilience begins in Tamaulipas, Mexico, where she was born to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed a new district police service chief. Donica Pedregon made history as the district’s first woman to lead the department. Pedregon joined EPISD’s police services in 2014 and has since served in several leadership roles, such as a field training officer. Her promotion to
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The way people workout has changed significantly over the last few years as more people are focusing on how they recover. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins Planet Fitness in West El Paso on Friday to talk about this wellness movement, or “workout evolution” as they begin integrating these changes. The gym franchise in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Just days away from Silva Magnet High School’s graduation ceremony, senior Josefina Cortez is eager to embark on the next chapter of her life. At a young age, she realized she wanted to study medicine. She said her grandmother being diabetic and facing other health challenges fueled her passion. Cortez is one
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Warm and mostly dry weather will continue across the Borderland through the weekend, with temperatures climbing closer to the triple-digit mark by Monday. According to the National Weather Service, Friday through Monday will feature afternoon breezes and temperatures near or slightly above average. Monday is expected to be the warmest
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EL PASO, Texas – The Sun City is inching closer to fight night. Thursday, a news conference was held to promote Saturday’s boxing event at the El Paso County Coliseum. The event will be headlined by El Paso’s Stephanie Han defending her WBA Lightweight Championship against Holly Holm. It is a rematch between the two
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A Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch tower in a fiery blast during a test of its engines on Thursday night, the company said. The static fire test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station in Florida came in preparation for the company’s upcoming launch of its New Glenn rocket, which aimed to send
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We will see another hot and dry weekend with temperatures remaining in the mid and upper 90s, climbing to near triple digits by Monday. Friday, temperatures will be in the low-90s with partly sunny skies and some westerly wind gusts at 30-35 mph in the afternoon. Saturday will be hot and sunny with temperatures in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for animal cruelty after finding an underweight dog with visible bones. On Memorial Day, deputies helped the Animal Welfare Unit with an investigation on the 13300 block of Estancia de Misiones Street off S San Elizario Road. They found
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Casa de Peregrinos is excited to announce that the popular event is coming back.The 18th Annual Taste of Las Cruces, presented by Ben E. Keith, will take place on Wednesday, June10, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center. This special community event brings together top restaurants,
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Harmony Public Schools EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All Six Harmony Public Schools Campuses have been recognized in El Paso to earn a National PLTW Distinguished School Recognition. Project Lead The Way is a national nonprofit organization that provides transformative learning experiences in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, helping students develop real-world knowledge and skills for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at the University of Texas at El Paso are closer to having a new on-campus housing option. Thursday, with pickaxes in hand, university officials broke ground for a new $102 million dorm called “Miner Crossing.” The dorm will have 507 beds in rooms made for for one to two
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by Claudia Lorena Silva More than 400 El Paso Independent School District jobs, including teachers and central office staff, may be cut as the Board of Trustees will vote Tuesday whether to declare financial exigency and implement a massive savings plan that includes layoffs. EPISD Superintendent Brian Lusk is recommending the board make the declaration and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged for allegedly crashing into an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit, EPCSO said Thursday. The sheriff’s office also said the man drove while intoxicated. The sheriff’s office said deputies used a patrol unit with its emergency lights on to block Montana Avenue
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Summer and Fall Mobile Food Pantry is preparing to return June 2. EPCC said it’s teaming up with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to host a grocery pick up every Tuesday through November from at EPCC campuses across the city. Organizers ask residents to bring their own
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The season has arrived when water is released into the canal adjacent to the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as into the Rio Grande; there, the El Paso Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team is raising awareness about the risks and dangers that anyone may face while in the water in that
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