EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the release of two legal opinions stating why the current employment of their Board President does not pose a conflict of interest with his elected position. EPISD Board President Israel Irrobali is the current Executive Director of the El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During their Monday session, El Paso County Commissioners saw a presentation showing factors currently impacting the population at the Downtown Detention Facility and the Jail Annex. County officials working with the justice and community support department presented data on the current numbers and the trends they have seen at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) In a special meeting held Thursday evening, Socorro Independent School District (SISD) went before the board of trustees to request a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note. Michael Hinojosa, Texas Education Agency conservator for SISD says this short term loan will help the district because their expenditures has exceeded their revenue. Hinojosa
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – At the same time you are turning back the clock for Daylight Savings Time and checking the battery on your smoke alarm, experts say it is a good time to check on your pet’s microchip. The El Paso Animal Services and the Resource Rover Team are highlighting their “Straylight Savings”
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UPDATE: The City of Socorro posted on their Facebook page that the two missing teens have been found. SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA)– The Socorro Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding two missing minors. Authorities told ABC-7 that 16-year-old Dominic Blu Vasquez went missing Wednesday, October 30th. He was last seen wearing a
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — A University of El Paso undergraduate student developed a new technique that converts 90% of salt, or brine, water to fresh water. Tayia Oddonetto was inspired by her professor to solve water scarcity. “During class, the professor said that if someone discovered how to turn brine, water with a high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This coming Tuesday, voters in the City of El Paso will decide the fate of the long-languishing Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Facility, also known as the Multipurpose Center (MPC) or arena. On the ballot is a choice to keep or eliminate millions of dollars in debt that were previously
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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)– With Halloween right around the corner, we want to make sure your festivities are safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the following guidelines. The FDA reminds the community to wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Eight District Court of Appeals partially granted El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks’ request to delay tomorrow’s hearing in the state’s Walmart shooting case. “The motion alleges that three orders issued by the trial court were improperly granted as ex parte orders,” the court of appeals’ response reads. “These
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — With Halloween quickly approaching, parents are being reminded of candy safety, especially for children with food allergies. Dairy, nuts, and gluten are all common ingredients found in Halloween treats and are also top allergens that can pose life-threatening risks. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Jesus Gamez, trauma medical director at Del
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Construction on the Pellicano Widening Project may resume once again after more than two years, despite pending litigation. Raymond Telles, executive director for the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA), gave an update to El Paso County’s Commissioners Court on Monday, October 28, regarding the current status of the project.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. P.J. Vierra led a presentation to El Paso County Commissioners yesterday explaining the historical significance of Core Heritage Sites and Buildings located on the University of Texas at El Paso campus and outlining concerns that nine historic buildings could be demolished. Today, the university denied those claims. Officials from
Continue Reading EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Election Day is just one week away, meaning that a lot of the races here in El Paso are starting to heat up. Precinct 1 will have a new representative in Commissioners Court for the first time in 12 years, with Carlos Leon announcing he will not be running for
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by Robert Moore October 28, 2024 Emergence Health Network is seeking to quash a subpoena from the District Attorney’s Office seeking treatment records of the Walmart mass shooting suspect last year from a psychiatric nurse practitioner. The subpoena was issued Monday morning for a psychiatric nurse practitioner for Emergence Health Network and seeks records of treatment
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by Robert Moore October 29, 2024 The District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday asked an appeals court to block or limit a hearing this week into allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in the Walmart mass shooting case, saying 409th District Judge Sam Medrano acted improperly in failing to review orders he has issued in the case. District Attorney
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — More than 600,000 Americans will experience a stroke for the first time this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recognizing stroke symptoms and acting quickly could save lives. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Michael Payne, an emergency medicine physician at Las Palmas Medical Center, who says
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – One in 8 people around the world suffer from obesity, according to the World Health Organization. In the United States 74% of all adults are considered obese with a body mass index or BMI of 30 or higher. Many patients who are diagnosed with obesity also experience complications such as
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Mark your calendars. The Flying Horse half marathon will be here in less than a month. The half marathon is perfect for all runners, whether you’re taking your first strides or chasing a personal best. The United Way of El Paso County presents the event, which the City of Sunland Park sponsors.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District extended the deadline for parents to opt out of its Equity Assessment Survey, a district spokesperson told ABC-7. The spokesperson added the decision to extend the deadline came “due to concerns from some parents”. The following message was sent to staff and students on
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Vicente Sanchez, the principal at Riverside Elementary School, died on Sunday night in his home. The school has made counselors and mental health specialists available for students and employees on campus today. The district stated Sanchez’s “unwavering unwavering commitment to education and his passionate dedication to his students and staff
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA)– On Monday October 28th, El Paso Water will begin transporting pecan shells from lower valley properties to the County landfill. County Commissioners say residents can expect to see an increase the bugs during the transport. Last Friday and Saturday El Paso County offered free pesticides to residents who are dealing with the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Administrators with William Beaumont Army Medical Center say the Fort Bliss fire department and their maintenance crews have contained the flooding caused by a water leak early Sunday morning. A WBAMC spokeswoman says there was no impact to patient care or the safety of personnel. The areas that were affected
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Make a Wish El Paso has announced their “Drive to 1000” campaign as the group nears 1000 wishes granted in the Sun City. Those who enter and donate will have the chance to win a Ford F-150. Entry amounts in the raffle are decided by how much you donate. $150
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With less than two weeks until polls open in the General Election, Mayoral Candidate Brian Kennedy sent out an election mailer saying his opponent’s company, Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI), was found liable for the firing an El Paso man because he is Mexican.The mailer was sent out
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is holding its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted medications. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers anonymous drop-off locations across the city.
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — One Socorro resident opened the doors of her home to ABC-7 to show how dire the red flour beetle infestation has become for some residents. Socorro resident and restaurant owner Norma Pimentel told ABC-7 that since her home was invaded by the red flour beetle all she does is clean for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 asked El Pasoans which musician they would most like see to perform in El Paso. We compiled the following list based on the responses we received. The artists at the top of the list received the highest number of votes. Look through our list below to see if your
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