EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Police Officers arrested 41-year-old Jesus Angel Huerta and charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Socorro Police Officers responded to a call at 12:08 a.m. on July 7 regarding an aggravated assault in progress. Officers arrived at the 200 block of Flor Amarilla, where they say they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Deputies have arrested 51-year-old Manuel Hidalgo and 47-year-old Felipe Hidalgo and charged the two with illegal dumping. Deputies say they were dispatched to the 11700 block of Elizabeth Dr., where they saw a vehicle matching a report of illegal dumping. Police pulled over Manuel and Felipe Hidalgo,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy arrested 32-year-old Andrei Borovenskii after he was spotted allegedly joy ridding another person’s black Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. The deputy had stopped Borovenskii on the 7000 block of Doniphan July 4, 2024. The car had no visible registration plates, and the deputy reported Borovenskii
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-Texas-16) announced she has signed on as a cosponsor of the bipartisan bill to Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act. The bill would bar the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding animal tests in foreign laboratories. “The CARGO Act is a commonsense bill that will address the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 72-year-old El Pasoan Jack McCager Kidd will spend the next 24 months in federal prison for defrauding two correction institutions. Kidd will also pay a $5,000 fine. Federal prosecutors say Kidd, who owned a company that contracted with the Bureau of Prisons, agreed to build two gas pipelines to prisons
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony Aguilar, founder of Revive Auto Solutions, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious 2024 Air Force One Detailing Team at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. 2023 at the Museum of Flight, detailing Air Force One. Courtesy: RL VIZIONZ Led by renowned detailer Renny Doyle, this annual event gathers top
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Since July 1st, El Paso animal services has taken in over 300 animals. Officials say the day after the fourth of July is one of their busiest days. Alberto Ortiz, field operations supervisor for El Paso Animal Services says the fireworks and noise from the holiday festivities tend to scare animals causing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Road and Bridge division led a cleanup of leftover trash, debris and fireworks from those who celebrated Fourth of July in far east El Paso county. Because fireworks are not allowed within city limits, the number of El Pasoans who visit each year continues to grow.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about a suspicious item at the GECU at 12598 Rojas in Far East El Paso this morning. A Sheriff’s Office spokesperson says that when deputies got there, they discovered a black briefcase with what appeared to be a fuse sticking out
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EL PASO,Texas (KVIA)– Families gathered with loved ones under fireworks filled sky to celebrate the fourth of July. There was food, games, music and laugher around. Families share with ABC-7 why coming to Montana Vista on the fourth of July is a traditional they want to pass down to their own kids.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Firework vendors across El Paso County continue to prepare for tonight’s celebrations. Some of them opened earlier today to start receiving customers who are set to celebrate Independence Day just like every year. But with tonight’s celebrations, local officials want to remind members of the community about some of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man was seen walking up the Transmountain trek with an American flag Wednesday. His mission: to spread awareness about Independence Day. Henry Lopez was spotted by many cars driving on Transmountain earlier Wednesday. He says he started from Artcraft Road. Lopez is a veteran, serving in Iraq and Korea.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An audit by the City of El Paso on its own economic incentives policy shows there were “control breakdowns and violations.” That’s according to the report conducted by the Internal Audit Department on the Department of Economic Development. The audit focused on incentives packages offered to owners of properties in downtown El
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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) — Starting on Monday, July 8, all University Medical Center pharmacies will offer mail-order deliveries for prescriptions. This will allow all prescriptions, including dental prescriptions, to be sent right to El Pasoans’ doors. UMC says most prescriptions will arrive one to two days after the order has been placed. A $3
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El Paso, TX—Fireworks, unfamiliar people, and late nights can really disrupt a dog or cat’s normal activity, eating, and sleeping routines. As many pet owners who have been impacted know, dogs and cats leave their familiar surroundings on the Fourth of July because of all the noise, disruption, and heat, leaving owners searching for their
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the Fourth of July approaches, El Paso Animal Services is reminding pet owners of the potential dangers that holiday festivities can pose to their furry friends. Fireworks and large gatherings can be stressful and potentially dangerous for pets. One of the most crucial steps to ensure a pet’s safety
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In observance of the Fourth of July holiday multiple offices will be closed. El Paso County Regular business hours will resume Friday, July 5th.El Paso County Commissioners Court will resume County business in regular session on Monday, July 8th beginning at 9:30 a.m. CLOSED All County Department’s Administrative Offices El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 205th District Judge Francisco X. Dominguez issued a pair of rulings on Tuesday stopping Texas’ request to shut down the Annunciation House that the state claimed to be operating a stash house. ABC-7 spoke with the Director of Annunciation House, Ruben Garcia. He said immigration is an issue that still
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Diocese of El Paso released an updated schedule for this year’s Kermés celebrations. These annual events allow the community to enjoy a variety of food, games and live music at churches throughout the diocese. The bazaars raise funds for each church’s operations and other needs. 2024 Kermés dates St.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the El Paso City Council solidified the public private partnership with Notes Live, Inc. This is for a 12,500-seat outdoor amphitheater that’s meant to be part of the Cohen Entertainment District. The City Council approved a $30.6 million performance-based economic incentive package that is in accordance with the term sheet they approved on April 23,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fireworks don’t just glow and sparkle, while they come with beauty, they also come with danger. With 4th of July days away, the tips you need to know to avoid a trip to the hospital. “It is dangerous. Every year we have accidents where there’s burns to the body, burns to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 19-year-old Stacie Dashay Marie Smith for allegedly making a false report. A police spokesperson said that on June 30, 2024, Smith allegedly called 911 to report a car theft. “Smith placed a second call to 911, stating that her child was missing and that she believed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ABC-7 viewer says that a pack of loose dogs attacked and killed other animals near one of her family member’s homes. Over the weekend, it happened along Emory Rd in El Paso’s Upper Valley. The pack of dogs allegedly killed mostly emus and geese in that area. ABC-7 reached
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The know2protect campaign aims to educate parents and children on the dangers of the Internet. Homeland security investigations goes out to schools or community groups and provides tips on staying safe on the internet. HOW TO SPOT ONLINE PREDATORS Asking for personal information, like your phone number or where you live
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Luis Manuel Rodarte Jr. has been ordained to the priesthood at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso by the Diocese of El Paso. A native of El Paso, Luis, 33, initially pursued a career in medicine after graduating from Fr. Yermo High School. However, he felt a deep spiritual calling
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso families can enjoy art and other entertainment at the City of El Paso’s ‘Art in Eastwood Park’ event this weekend. Visitors can enjoy local shopping and entertainment, as well as workshops from the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and the Mexican American Cultural Center, which officials say is
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Due to the demolition of the Thorn avenue bridge, I-10 west and eastbound will be closed from Friday at 9 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m. During the closure drivers will have to exit using Red Rd. if they are traveling eastbound and Mesa St. if they are traveling westbound. Once
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For lobster lovers and cod connoisseurs, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in El Paso using data from Yelp.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the El Paso Fire Department reminds the community that the use of fireworks within the city are prohibited and extremely dangerous. According to El Paso Fire, the use of fireworks inside city limits is a Class C misdemeanor with fines of up to
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