EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican government just awarded El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser the Ohtli Award, the highest recognition for individuals who have contributed to U.S.-Mexico relations. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico instituted the “Ohtli” award to recognize the efforts of those whose work, research and academic or cultural services are deemed to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Frustration is at an all-time high for family members whose loved ones were killed in the Cielo Vista Walmart shooting five years ago. This comes after Thursday’s hearing in the capital murder case didn’t result in a trial date. With the hearing focused on the shooter, Patrick Crusius, and his
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Southwest Association of Nigerian Physicians just donated $50,000 to the El Paso Center for Diabetes (EPCD) for the construction of new facilities. The money is going towards EPCD’s capital campaign for 2024, which will support the building of a new building featuring two large diabetes education classrooms, a teaching
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — September marks Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, Awareness Month, local doctors are educating patients to help reduce the impacts of this common but potentially dangerous condition. AFib is a disorganized electrical rhythm of the heart, leading to an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. Dr. Steven Hamilton, a cardiac electrophysiologist at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An A-26 Invader, a historic bomber aircraft that played a crucial role during the later stages of World War II, flew into Million Air Restores El Paso, near the El Paso International Airport. The aircraft touched down from noon to 2 p.m. on August 12. The A-26 invader saw use
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo Independent School District has adopted a lower tax rate for fiscal year 2024, but district homes may still see an increase in their overall school tax bill. The district adopted a tax rate of $1.1552 per $100 valuation- about half a cent lower than last year’s rate of $1.1605.
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Museums & Cultural Affairs Department announced the title sponsor for their 17th Annual Chalk the Block festival. It happened Thursday, September 12th at 10 a.m. at Cleveland Square Park, 510 N. Santa Fe St. The festival, Chalk the Block, will take place from Friday, October 11th through Sunday, October 13th, in the Downtown Arts District. It is a family-friendly festival that
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Update: El Paso City Council voted unanimously to “direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft an ordinance that prohibits the use of residential properties as entertainment venues,” as Item 21 on today’s meeting agenda reads. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Art Fierro, El Paso City Council Representative for District 6, opened the discussion
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is celebrating record enrollment for the third year in a row. A spokesperson explained that the number of first-time, freshman students this semester is 3,918, a new record. That is a 2% jump over last year’s number. The total number of UTEP students just crossed 25,000, while the number
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the In Her Element Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Si Se Puede Event. This year’s theme is “Latinas Shaping the Future” to honor local women who have become successful entrepreneurs. EL PASO, Texas— In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join In Her Element
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — FBI El Paso spoke to ABC-7 about the rising trend in school threats the region has seen on a daily basis, with a bigger increase happening this week. Public affairs officer for FBI El Paso Jeanette Harper told ABC-7 that an increase in hoax calls usually happens after a big event
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– More than 1,000 people participated in this year’s 9/11 tribute stair climb. The event is organized by UTEP’s ROTC program. Christopher Beckwith, military instructor at UTEP says the stair climb is their way of paying tribute to the first responders and the everyday citizens who answered the call to help their
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Update (September 12, 2024): The deadline for the tenants to leave the Gateway Hotel has passed and all people are now supposed to be out of the condemned building. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 continues to try to find out why the City of El Paso did not stop operations at the Gateway Hotel
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by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersSeptember 10, 2024 The Franklin Mountains goat, known as “Bob” to El Paso residents, has died. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed the casualty occurred when staff tried to relocate the goat ahead of the upcoming release of desert bighorn sheep. The agency plans to reintroduce the wild sheep
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Earlier this week, a temporary injunction was granted to the El Paso County Attorney’s office involving the Gateway Hotel, located on S. Stanton Street, one block west of the El Paso County Courthouse. In a press release delivered late Tuesday, El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez explained that the hotel
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber is lighting the iconic Star on the Mountain in the colors of red, white, and green. This will take place Saturday, September 14th, 2024 in honor of Mexican Independence Day and in partnership with the Mexican Consulate. The lights will symbolize the strong cultural ties and
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — Live Active El Paso is inviting residents of all ages to learn bachata, cumbia, and salsa while also staying fit in a series of free dance classes. The first session kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 14th, at the Wayne Thornton Community Center, located at 3134 Jefferson Ave.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pellicano will see road closures during the month of September as El Paso Electric installs poles and hardware. These closures have left residents in the area wondering what the current status is in the Pellicano Widening Project, which has been in a pause for more than 2 years. ABC-7 spoke
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — UTEP ROTC is hosting a 9/11 memorial stair climb at the Sun Bowl Stadium today, honoring the sacrifices made during the September 11 attacks. More than 1,000 participants, including military personnel, local first responders, and civilians, are expected to attend. The event pays tribute to the bravery of first responders,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University of Texas El Paso has issued an apology to fans who struggled to find parking during Saturday’s football game. UTEP says its parking lots were not staffed as scheduled, which resulted in many parking without a permit. UTEP says it’s working with the parking company to mend this situation
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — GECU announced the induction of President and CEO Crystal Long into the Credit Union Women Making History: Herstory exhibition at America’s Credit Union Museum. The exhibit honors the remarkable achievements of women in the credit union industry. “I am deeply humbled and honored to be inducted into this extraordinary exhibition,” GECU CEO Crystal
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — A committee was formed to provide support to the Kamala Harris campaign in El Paso, Texas. They hosted an event and gathered September 10, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 1219 Barranca Drive El Paso, Texas. The committee informed their members consists of: Siria Rocha, Iliana Holguin, Emma Acosta, JoAnne Bernal,
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)— Join EPWater in celebrating the region’s most vital resource at the 2024 Water Festival. This free event offers families exciting activities and educational opportunities on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the TecH2O Center. Attractions include watercolor art sessions, water-related demonstrations and art activities, music and dance
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Update: City Council approved the measure. EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is set to discuss a proposal today addressing complaints from residents about homes in quiet neighborhoods being used as large-scale event venues. District 6 Representative Art Fierro is proposing an ordinance to regulate the issues, he told ABC-7 constituents
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced the Mining Engineering Program will return in Fall 2027. UTEP was established in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy at El Paso. The previous Mining Engineering program was shut down in 1966. University president Heather Wilson noted that last year,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police officers have been called out nearly 700 times over two years to investigate criminal activity at a condemned hotel in downtown El Paso. That’s just one bombshell in the County Attorney’s lawsuit against the owner of the Gateway Hotel, which is on S. Stanton Street, one block
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch UTEP’s big announcement live above.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at a Georgia high school will eventually return to class in the wake of a shooting in which a student shot and killed two teachers and two classmates, and wounded nine others. The shooting happened the same day the El Paso district attorney announced an increased focus on prosecuting those
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Update (September 9, 2024): El Paso City Council voted today to allow the City Attorney’s Office to enter into settlement negotiations with Calderon. The vote passed seven to zero. Rep. Hernandez was not present for the vote. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is providing Xtra depth on the lawsuit the El Paso chief internal auditor
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Update (2:05 PM): El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks is speaking about the sentencing right now. Watch the news conference live. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Child rapist Edward Alvarado was sentenced to 170 years in prison for sexual abuse of a child. An El Paso court found Alvarado guilty last week on three charges.
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