SoldierCon returns with three days of fun and special guests in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –SoldierCon, an event established in 2015 to support military families facing financial challenges, has grown significantly…
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Police presence at clinic on Ft. Bliss
Update (6:00 PM): Fort Bliss officials say that Military Police remain on site at Mendoza Clinic. “There remains no risk to the community,” Ft. Bliss…
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ABC-7 at 4: Soldiercon Celebrates Comics, Cars, Cosplay
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)— Soldiercon returns for a three-day celebration of comic books, cosplay, cars, and more. The event began in 2015 after the…
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ABC-7 at 4: Meridian Medical & Associates to host Health Expo honoring local Veterans
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Meridian Medical & Associates, a local veteran and minority-owned clinic will host a Health expo to honor veterans in the…
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Renderings released of new El Paso VA main clinic on Ft. Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Veterans Administration Health Care System has released renderings of the new primary health care center for the…
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Disabled veteran continues to seek answers from VA after years of neurological complications
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The family of a young veteran suffering from major health complications is desperate for help after they say the VA…
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Fort Bliss soldiers graduate with master’s degrees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —  Twelve sergeants major from Fort Bliss, Texas, are marking a significant achievement as they graduate with master’s…
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Fort Bliss soldiers graduate from Penn State University
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — 12 Army sergeants major from Fort Bliss are being recognized by Penn State University this weekend. Officials said the…
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‘Several’ US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraq base
Originally Published: 05 AUG 24 17:26 ETBy Haley Britzky, CNN(CNN) — Several US personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack Monday…
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Watch Live: VA Secretary visits El Paso
EL PASO,Texas (KVIA)– Secretary of Veteran Affairs Denis McDonough, visited El Paso today and announced big changes for the Sun City. A new $750…
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Rising conflict in the Middle East sparking concerns over a wider war in the region
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans are among many across the world who have been watching the Israel-Hamas conflict over the last year. Now, they’re…
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El Paso history museum holds ceremony for 71st Armistice anniversary and new exhibit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the El Paso history museum held a grand opening for their new exhibit titled “El Paso Homegrown: The Korean War.” The…
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1st Armored Division hosts Change of Command Ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 1st Armored Division hosted a Change of Command Ceremony for Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III and Maj. Gen. Curtis D.…
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Ft. Bliss man sentenced to 8 years for intoxicated assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Ft. Bliss man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 8 years in prison today for Intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication…
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El Paso detailer selected for elite Air Force One restoration team
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony Aguilar, founder of Revive Auto Solutions, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious 2024 Air Force One…
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EPCC To Host Second U.S. Army MEDCOM Ceremony
El Paso, TX( KVIA0TV)- El Paso Community College will hold a Completion Ceremony for its second U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Cohort II…
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Ft. Bliss’ top commander leaving July 11
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Ft. Bliss’ top commander, Maj. Gen. Jim Isenhower, is leaving the post. Ft. Bliss officials confirm to ABC-7 that…
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Ft. Bliss couple indicted on child abuse charges
Update: A 1st Armored Division spokesperson provided ABC-7 with the following statement. “Sgt. Coreydon Stepaniak is a wheeled vehicle mechanic…
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Free Veteran Health Fair
El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- Doña Ana Community College (DACC) sponsors a free health fair for veterans and the entire community.  The fair, hosted by…
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Ft. Bliss added $27.9 billion to Texas economy in 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott says that military installations added $151.2 billion and 677,022 jobs to the state’s economy in…
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El Pasoans spend Memorial Day at area parks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is Memorial Day, and it’s about more than the unofficial start of summer. The holiday honors soldiers who died in war…
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Purple Heart lost for decades returned to recipient’s granddaughter on Memorial Day
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A woman drove from Oklahoma to Fort Bliss to receive her grandfather’s Purple Heart, which was lost for decades after he…
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Travis Manion Foundation hosts the Honor Project at Fort Bliss cemetery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families across the country gather to honor relatives and battle buddies this Memorial Day. In El Paso, the Travis Manion…
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Biden says each generation has to ‘earn’ freedom, in solemn Memorial Day remarks
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day with a pledge that the country would continue…
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Women take flight at Holloman Air Force Base
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — At times you hear them, and sometimes you can see them… F-16 combat fighter jets soaring high and fast over the…
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New report shows drop in sexual assault, harassment cases for active duty military members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Defense (DOD) says that the estimated number of sexual assault and harassment reports made by active duty…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Taking flight at Holloman Air Force Base
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Just to the north of El Paso, the Air Force’s 54th Fighter Group at Holloman Air Force Base trains about 100 skilled…
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U.S. has committed to $51.3 billion for Ukraine. This is where your tax dollars are going.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — The U.S. has sent $51.3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the outbreak of war. The Department of Defense…
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Man pleads guilty to murder of Army combat veteran in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A suspect in the murder of a U.S. Army combat veteran in El Paso has pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal.…
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