EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire officials confirmed that last week’s fire that killed two people in the Lower Valley was accidental. Through an investigation, the Fire Marshal’s Office learned the accidental fire was caused by smoking in combination with an ‘oxygen-generating machine’ inside the house. Officials said there were no working smoke
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Right-of-Way Cafe Program is a new initiative aimed at allowing restaurants to expand their outdoor dining options. The program will be presented by the Capital Improvement Department to City Council today. The program offers two permit options for restaurant owners: the Sidewalk Cafe permit and the Parking Parklet permit.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has launched its new membership program, with Zoo officials saying this will bring them closer to their members. The El Paso Zoological Society had previously been the one responsible for administering the Zoo’s membership program until the City decided not to renew the licensing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services Center located is celebrating National Pet ID Week by inviting the community to a special event aimed at keeping their furry companions safe and healthy. On April 23, 2024, from 11 am to 2 pm, at 5001 Fred Wilson Ave, the department says they will be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In celebration of Earth Day 2024, O’Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy located at 1800 Leroy Bonse Drive, opened a garden for the school. They organized gardening projects for the students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. School administrators, teachers and Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade students participated in the different activities.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Bowie High School, 801 S San Marcial St, El Paso, TX 79905, seniors will learn about transitioning to college life. This is all part of ‘Operation College Bound’ which is a series of joint visits by enrollment representatives from both institutions to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday is the first day of the early voting period for the May 2024 Uniform and Special Election. Ballots for this election include the Lower Valley Water District, Canutillo Independent School District, and City of San Elizario. There are 8 early voting locations. Information for the nearest location to you
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After the House of Representatives voted for a possible TikTok ban Saturday, ABC-7 is working to find out how El Pasoans feel about the possibility of the social media giant being made illegal in the U.S. Let us know your feelings on the situation by emailing us at news@kvia.com.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Looking for a way to celebrate El Paso? Here are some events happening across El Paso Monday: El Paso Community College’s Earth Week celebration, dubbed ‘Terra Week,’ kicks off Monday. EPCC will host a discussion on Global Sustainability. The event starts at noon at the college’s Valle Verde Campus in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Express shoppers in El Paso can rest assured: the location at Cielo Vista Mall will remain open, despite the announcement that nearly 100 stores will be closing. That’s according to court documents obtained by ABC-7. The clothing franchise filed for bankruptcy at a Delaware court. It will close 95 of
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today we celebrate Earth Day, El Pasoans are reminded of the importance of making small changes in their daily lives to contribute to a healthier environment. The City of El Paso is sharing tips for residents to reduce their carbon footprint and give back to their community: Practice the three
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police said an unidentified man shot and wounded another person at a Circle K in East El Paso Monday. Authorities are now searching for the suspect. Police said a couple was getting gas at the convenience store around 9:45 p.m. when the suspect got upset and stared at
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — An East El Paso business has been forced to close for a week following a crash in the business’ parking lot. Terry Ortiz, owner of Cradles & Crayons Kids Cafe, told ABC-7 she found out about the incident after her employees started texting her at night that they saw social
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained doorbell video of a mobile home fire moments before neighbors helped rescue one person. Benjamin Santana, a neighbor in the area, says he woke up to a loud explosion, which caused him to look through his window and see that a fire was occurring. As he went outside,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead after a fire in a mobile home in El Paso’s Lower Valley Saturday, the El Paso Fire Department confirmed. According to a post from EPFD on the social media site X, it happened at the 7260 block of Alameda Ave Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Earth Day is April 22, and there are plenty of activities for El Pasoans in the days leading up to the celebration of our planet. Below you’ll find a list of the different events happening across the city. Several groups are hosting events over the weekend to honor the Earth.
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Café Piro stands as more than just a dining spot — it’s a cultural revival. Owners Mel and Gabe Padilla have swiftly transformed their café into a hub where they serve a fusion of Native American and Mexican cuisine. Credit: Padilla Family As you step into Café Piro, the warmth and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Queen of Tejano music will be celebrated Saturday in an unconventional fashion! The Selena tribute event, performed by Legena Villalobos, will take place on the El Paso Streetcar. Boarding starts at 6:00 pm. at the El Paso Convention Center stop in downtown at the corner of Henry Trost and Santa Fe. Rides
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UPDATE — Jail records show Miguel Angel Montoya has been booked into the El Paso jail tonight. Montoya is being charged with harassment. Records show his bond stands at $35,000. ————————————————————————————————————- EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The father of a two-year-old El Paso boy who was at the center of an Amber Alert last month
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks told ABC-7 that more than 140 people were arrested by the Department of Public Safety following an incident on April 12 where migrants tried to climb a chain link fence. Hicks says those individuals arrested by DPS are subject to a riot charge. “All
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As tens of thousands of El Pasoans are expected to protest their 2024 property valuations, some have a received a flyer for the purchase of a “Designation of Homestead”. ABC-7 obtained a flyer sent out by a company called ‘Homestead Designation Services’, which noted that it is a “Designation of
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EL PASO, Texas — (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso announced its annual Days of Service event. This is a four day event taking place from April 17th to the 20th. University students, faculty and staff will volunteer at 25 sites in El Paso and other border communities. Ob Friday, April 19th at 10
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A GoFundMe has been made by the family of a man who was taken into custody by El Paso Police on Sunday, and later died. El Paso Police identified 35-year-old Jonathan Rose Eddens as the man who died earlier in the week. The GoFundMe is titled ‘Justice for Jonathan Eddens!’
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sector U.S. Border Patrol released the following statement regarding medical and/or recreational Marijuana use: “El Paso Sector U.S. Border Patrol would like to remind the public that, although medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in some U.S. States and Canada, the sale, possession, production and distribution of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HOME) has rescheduled its meeting regarding a considered zone change after asking the city for more time to present their housing concept to the community, according to HOME officials. This comes after neighbors near the area of Mesa Hills Drive and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic is offering free screenings and cleanings for Ysleta Independent School District students. It will happen at 222 Rick Francis St., El Paso, TX 79905, Thursday, April 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. The clinic will offer free screenings and cleanings for 120 students from Cesar Chavez
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by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersApril 15, 2024 Christina Sanchez, who was effectively elected as El Paso County attorney in March, will take the position seven months early. The El Paso County Commissioners Court on Monday unanimously accepted the resignation of longtime County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal, effective June 7. The court also unanimously approved
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by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersApril 17, 2024 While various projects in the voter-approved $413 million public safety bond from 2019 are advancing, concerns are looming over increased post-pandemic construction prices that may cost taxpayers millions more than projected. About $221 million of the bond is allocated to police facilities, including $90 million for
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by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersApril 18, 2024 The Texas Education Agency appointed two conservators on Thursday to manage the Socorro Independent School District after a state investigation exposed widespread failings for improperly graduating students, failing to disclose a trustee’s potential conflict of interest with a vendor, and paying $283,000 in unauthorized stipends. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 was sent a picture of a notice received by an Upper Valley resident titled “Water Update Very Important!” The flyer urges the resident to call them ASAP and included “information very important about your water.” El Paso Water Spokeswoman Denise Parra says that these ‘notices’ are not from El
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