EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP students Brianna Emily Ortega and Eduardo Gutierrez just received the Hawkins Scholarship. University officials describe the scholarship as UTEP’s highest award for scholarship and leadership. Ortega, a native El Pasoan and junior biological sciences major, says she has a lifelong passion for science and hopes to pursue a doctorate
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by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert November 12, 2024 Planned Parenthood in El Paso opened the doors to its new, expanded facility Tuesday morning at 1061 Chelsea St. The nonprofit relocated its reproductive health center about 4.5miles east of its old location in Central El Paso. It remains the only Planned Parenthood clinic in West Texas. Ken Lambrecht, president
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners scheduled a special meeting for to discuss the 2024 general election results pertaining to the five county bond propositions. According to the unofficial final results from the El Paso County Elections Department, the majority of voters approved the following propositions: Proposition A ($95.6 million) to upgrade
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Update (4:20 PM): El Paso Electric released the following statement: “We are aware of the City Council of El Paso’s request for an analysis to ensure that our service and existing programs are meeting customer needs and will provide the information requested in the next 30 days while also highlighting the many resources we already
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 72-year-old man from Youngstown, Ohio, has now completed a more than 2,200 mile fundraising bike ride across the country to raise awareness on Alzheimer’s disease. Carl Foote rode his bicycle across the country, traveling through Route 62 from Niagara Falls, New York, and finishing his journey in El Paso,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso food store Grace Trading is recovering from damage caused by an electric fire Sunday evening. The business, located at 511 S Stanton St., says they face heavy losses in inventory and equipment after the fire destroyed an entire storage unit and damaged the parking lot. El Paso Fire
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Workforce Solutions Borderplex is hosting a job fair for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. “We’re embracing a hybrid format this year: attendees are welcome to join us in person, while those who prefer a virtual experience can access resources and job opportunities through
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services encourages pet owners to take extra precautions with their pets as the temperatures drop this season. The colder weather could pose a hazard for pets. El Paso Animal Services offers these safety tips: 1 – Provide shelter that has access to drinkable water and food. 2
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — I-10 West will be closed at Mesa from 9 PM Monday to 5 AM Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Watch the video above to learn more of the details.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today we honor the brave men and women who fought for our country. The City of El Paso is hosting a parade to honor the veterans in our community today. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Hondo Pass Drive and go up Stahala Drive, ending at Old Glory
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Residents in the Enchanted Hills Neighborhood in West El Paso say the I-10 Widening West project started off as an inconvenience but has grown into a safety hazard. Christian Lopez, President of Enchanted Hills Neighborhood Association, says due to the construction there is one road in and one road out of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Since 1997, The Dioceses of El Paso, Juarez, and La Cruces have gathered for a special Mass honoring and remembering migrants who have lost their lives attempting to cross into the United States. Bishop Mark J. Seitz from Diocese of El Paso says according to Border patrol, last year 176 people
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Team to Investigate Climate Change Impact on Pecan Orchards How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El Paso aims to find out, starting with the region’s pecan farms. The research is supported by a grant of nearly $250,000
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants to warn you about scammers posing as Border Patrol agents and CBP officers. Officials say they have seen a spike in phone calls from concerned citizens who say scammers are seeking information about “suspected illegal activity”. Officials say CBP will not call you out
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit tracked down 36-year-old Alden Arturo Amaro on October 30, 2024. Deputies located Amaro on the 4800 block of Alameda Avenue and took him into custody. They booked him into the El Paso County Detention Facility on a $160,000 bond. Amaro was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has compiled a list of the highest-rated tacos in El Paso, according to community reviews posted to Yelp. Our team gathers the ratings and reviews left on the community website and uses them to determine the tacos that have received not only the highest ratings, but the largest number
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Community College Valle Verde students and staff should not go to campus today. EPCC officials sent an alert to students and faculty notifying them of a power outage on campus, it states, “Due to a power outage, the Valle Verde will be closed today.” They say all other
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Temperatures across the Borderland dropped to freezing, or near-freezing, Friday early morning, bringing the first frost of the season for some areas. While the El Paso metro area remained slightly above freezing, parts of the valley saw brief dips into the low 30s, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –It was a party at the University of Texas at El Paso Thursday morning, a Birthday party that is. Several students and staff gathered to celebrate UTEP’s mascot, Paydirt Pete’s, 50th on campus. The university offered free pulled chicken nachos at the Student Union building. They also offered other activities like Pin
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Shrine Extreme Circus is back in town at the El Paso County Coliseum this weekend! Did you know that there are local Shriners who volunteer, and add to the fun? Local Shriner Matt Salgado, aka “Boss Clown,” helps run an HVAC company here in El Paso. He says, “We’ve
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Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County voters approved three of the five Capital Improvement bond propositions on this year’s general election ballot. According to the unofficial final results from the El Paso County Elections Department, the majority of voters approved the following propositions: Proposition A ($95.6 million) to upgrade and expand county parks
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– President Trump’s return to the oval office has left people across country feeling a wave of emotions. Some express excitement, others confusion, but people I spoke with here in the Borderland say they are hopeful. One resident says President Trump is just the person America needs to fix the economy. Another
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Update (November 6, 2024): Fort Bliss officials identify the man charged with two counts of intoxicated manslaughter in this crash as Sgt. Juan Del Valle. Online jail records confirm that Del Valle was arrested and charged with the two counts the day of the crash, Saturday, November 2, 2024. Fort Bliss says Del Valle is
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Champion Xpress Carwash announced the grand opening of a new location in El Paso, Texas. It’s located at 5620 Doniphan Dr El Paso, TX 79932 and will open Thursday, November 7th, 2024. All guests attending the grand opening will receive a free top wash with graphene wax which is valued at
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) is launching of EPMA Arcoiris, a free art school program. It’s designed for children and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The free classes are sponsored by AT&T and it’s being offered to students ages 5 to 18 years old. The program will
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — NAMI El Paso is hosting a screening of the Spyral, a mental health documentary. This private screening is taking place Thursday, November 7th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at 600 N. El Paso St, El Paso, TX 79901. The film is about
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso Children’s Hospital (EPCH) Foundation is set to receive a donation from GECU Foundation for Inagural Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. It will take place on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the lobby of El Paso Children’s Hospital located at 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905.
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El Paso, (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso is hosting their Season of Thanks annual scholarship luncheon and gift announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 6th, 2024 starting at 12 p.m. at Texas Tech Health El Paso campus, MSB II South Lawn, 137 Rick Francis St. They will host an announcement about a gift from Borderplex
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is seeing a new trend in the mayoral campaign this year: out-of-town political action committees, or PACs, are investing resources to support and attack candidates. As ABC-7 has reported, the race for El Paso mayor is tipping the scales at more than $1 million dollars raised and spent so
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