EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans celebrated the unveiling of a new handball court with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Shawver Park on Saturday. “There’s a lot of need for a handball course you know in El Paso because we do have a lot of talented players,” said Henry Rivera, El Paso City District 7 Representative.
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — I had the opportunity to sit down with Luis Treviño, who owns Warriors Edge Boxing Gym in east El Paso. Coach Treviño was selected as the ABC-7 Do Gooder this month because of his contribution to the Borderland community, particularly his work with at-risk children. Some of the children working
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County commissioners unanimously approved funds to start a gun buyback program Monday. This comes after growing concerns over a recent uptick in gun violence among teens and young adults. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, firearms are the leading cause of death in children and youth from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss was treated for heat exhaustion after performing at the Sun Bowl Friday. “Turns out I was right about that stadium being hot yesterday- so much so in fact that I experienced heat exhaustion during the show for the first time EMTs told me that my
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso motorcyclists are raising concerns about the increase in deaths involving motorcycles on Texas roads. This comes after three serious motorcycle crashes happened in El Paso within 24 hours earlier this week. “Look twice before you get on the freeway,” Carlos Atilano, a member of the El Paso Motorcycle
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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — The 109th annual San Lorenzo Festival has only a few hours left, but you still have time to enjoy traditional food, drinks, and fun Sunday night. Organizers said the festival started as a means to raise money to build the church, but over the century has grown larger and larger, bringing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Texans across the state take advantage of savings this tax-free weekend, staff at the Cielo Vista Mall are celebrating El Paso’s local communities. Amid back-to-school shopping and the deals that come with it, the mall hosted a back-to-school expo Saturday. “It’s an educational opportunity for the community to come
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The new school year in Juarez is just around the corner, and local parents keep looking for school supplies for their kids. In an event organized by several Mexican federal government divisions in Juarez, the Feria del Regreso a Clases 2023 will be celebrated at the city’s Parque Central. It offers
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — A million dollar ticket was sold in Socorro in Tuesday night’s Mega Million drawing. According to Texas Lottery, the winning ticket was sold at the In N Out – Marathon gas station at 10197 Alameda Ave. The winner did choose a pick quick, according to Texas Lottery. Last night’s, Mega Million
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UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police have identified the driver in the deadly crash in South Central El Paso. 21-year-old Ruby Elena Aranda has been identified as the driver of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado that drove off the Piedras overpass, Tuesday night. —————————————————————————————————————- EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A woman has been
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Update: DPS Troopers tried to stop a white Dodge Ram driving on Artcraft after it allegedly violated several traffic laws. The driver tried to get away, ran a red light at the intersection of South Desert Boulevard and Redd Road, and hit the side of another car. Both cars slammed into a nearby traffic light.
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, August 7th, an inmate was discovered missing from the Satellite Prison Camp in Anthony, Texas, according to U.S. Department of Justice spokesperson. 40-year-old, Manuel Burciaga-Brijidio was sentenced in the Southern District of Ohio for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine. Burciaga is a white male,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 9-year-old Daniela Aguirre sat in the shade at Chamizal Memorial Park, trying to get out of the record temperatures El Paso can’t seem to get a break from this year. She said she is exposed to the sun a lot now that the school year has started. “Walking to my
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UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police have located Gerardo Arturo Martinez who was reported missing Sunday evening. El Paso Police would like to thank the community for their help in locating Mr. Martinez. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a Central El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To kick off National breastfeeding month Texas WIC is emphasizing breastfeeding for the month of August by sharing resources with nursing mothers. “Breastfeeding can be challenging,” said Nikki Morrow WIC Nutrition Education & Clinic Services Director. “How do I latch the baby? How often should I feed the baby? Am
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you are planning on driving through West El Paso between Sunday and Tuesday, you can expect traffic backups on and around the I-10. Crews with the Texas Department of Transportation have been preparing for a project that will widen the I-10 from Redd Road to north of Transmountain –
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A person was seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in West El Paso, early Friday morning. According to police dispatch, the call came in at 2:43 a.m. Fire crews responded to the intersection of Racetrack Dr. and Doniphan Dr. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. We
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As we remember the lives lost in the shooting at Walmart, Cielo Vista on August 3, 2019 our community is coming together. The Healing Garden is open for people throughout the day with different events taking place. Judge Samaniego says it is a place to reflect and come together, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The The Federal Bureau of Investigation offices in El Paso through its Office for Victim Assistance remembers how they worked almost four years ago during the Walmart shooting on August 3. ABC-7 spoke with Jennifer Romero, a victim specialist with over 20 years of experience here at the FBI El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The cast of “Tex-Mex Motors” spoke with the public at the El Paso Classic Film Festival Brunch to talk about the making of the show. Attendees at the brunch were able to ask questions. The show is one of Netflix top 10 most watched shows when it aired. At the
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The City of El Paso’s Live Active El Paso program in sponsorship with Raiz Federal Credit Union and PBC Marketing-Insurance Brokerage Agency are hosting a free backpack and school supply drive as part of the citywide 3K Walk/Run series starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, July 29 at Marty Robbins Park, 11600 Vista Del Sol Dr. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA ) — A mountain lion was seen roaming around an East El Paso neighborhood. A viewer reached out to ABC-7, notifying us of video that appears to show a mountain lion between Red Sails Dr. and McLean St. not far from Pebble Hills Elementary. Neighbors informed us that they’ve seen the
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Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — A “conversation has commenced” with North Korea over US Army Pvt. Travis King, who crossed the border between North and South Korea last week in the demilitarized zone separating the two nations, the deputy commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) said Monday. King, believed to be the first US
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ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Alamogordo community gathered Thursday afternoon to remember police officer Anthony Ferguson. The officer was critically injured after he was shot while making a traffic stop in Alamogordo. He was eventually taken to the University Medical Center in El Paso where he died Sunday. Ferguson was 41 years old and
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A U.S. Army soldier that was supposed to board a flight from South Korea to Fort Bliss, Texas Tuesday willingly walked into North Korea instead. “One of our service members, who was on a tour, willfully and without authorization crossed the military demarcation line,” said U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nonprofit organizations can register through September 29to participate in the 8th Annual Day of Giving. EL PASO, Texas – The region’s only community-wide day of charitable giving is almost here! Registration will open on July 20, 2023, for nonprofits who want to participate in the eighth annual El Paso Giving Day on October 19, 2023.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Immigrant Advocacy Organization and Advocates to Join Parkland Parents in Nationwide Tour to End Gun Violence. WHAT: Pop-up rally against gun violence with local activists, advocates including Beto O’Rourke and Cameron Kasky, and leading immigrant advocacy organization Las Americas WHEN: Wednesday, July 12th at 5:30pm MT WHERE: 1500 Yandell Dr, El Paso,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police officers responded to a ‘deadly conduct’ call in Central El Paso, early Wednesday morning. The call came in past 2:30 am at the 4500 Blanco Avenue, according to a police spokesperson. Three people were injured. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown. Gang unit investigators have taken over
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Southwest Airlines celebrated the launch of their daily non-stop service from El Paso to Long Beach, California with a ceremony Tuesday. “A new flight is really, really great for our community, because it’s just more options for people to fly,” said Cassandra Davisson, the Marketing and Air Service Development Manager
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will kick off in Arlington on July, 13th. The summit is aimed at assisting small Texas business owners and inspiring new owners by providing them with resources and information that they need in order to succeed and grow their
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