EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marvin Lake was convicted of the 2021 capital murder of 13-month-old Ahren DeHart today. He was sentenced to life in prison for the murder. In April of 2021 Lake was babysitting several young children while the children’s mothers were at work. When they returned, investigators said they found DeHart unresponsive.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The May 2024 Uniform and Special Election is just a few weeks away and the Voter registration deadline is Thursday, April 4, 2024. Ballots will include the Lower Valley Water District, Canutillo Independent School District and City of San Elizario. An applicant must complete and submit a Voter Registration Application
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The 11th annual Cooperative Purchasing Expo starts today at 8 a.m. at the El Paso Convention Center, offering the community an opportunity to explore how to do business with the city and governmental agencies. The event will feature over 225 exhibitors, 16 sponsors, and 22 breakout sessions, promising attendees plenty
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time in 7 years U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services is increasing its fees. This final rule went into effect April the 1st. “People, you know, they. They they don’t have too much money. You know, it’s going to be a hard for everyone.” said Fransisco Valencia, a U.S citizen. But people
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Community and Human Development is accepting neighborhood nominations for the 915 Tree Keepers Tree Planting program. The 915 Tree Keepers program allows neighborhoods with low-tree equity scores to adopt trees and grow their block’s canopy cover. Tree Equity Scores are calculated based on
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El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A recent study found that nearly a quarter of El Pasoans do not have medical insurance. The US census show El Paso with 23.5% rate of uninsured people under the age of 65. This is 5% more compared to the state percentage, which is around 18%. “One of the main
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UPDATE: ABC-7 spoke with one of the owners of Speedy’s Mexican Food. Juanita Mora, part owner of Speedy’s, said the sign across the street has been an attack on the restaurant. “I think that sign across the street was a personal attack. This is a mom and pop restaurant, and it started from the ground
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Bariatric surgery is a transformative surgery for those dealing with obesity and the health complications associated with it. This is an option when all other traditional weight loss methods like diet and exercise don’t work. The gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, two types of bariatric surgery, are the most common
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans in the Borderland gathered in the masses for this Easter Sunday through activities like cookouts, egg hunting, and attending church. ABC-7 spoke to those El Pasoans celebrating Easter, and many told us this is a special day to come together with family. Angel Ponce, an El Pasoan celebrating
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many El Pasoans had to cut their Easter celebrations short Sunday, after the wind picked up in the afternoon. Hundreds gathered at Memorial Park Sunday morning into the afternoon, but quickly dispersed when the winds began blowing away their belongings. Some El Pasoans told ABC-7 they would rather stay safe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Mimbela family hosted the 46th annual NorthEaster Parade on Saturday. The theme for this year’s event was Barbieland. “This is awesome! This is awesome for the Northeast! We’re having fun.” Mayor Oscar Leeser was the Grand Marshal and started off the festivities. Parade organizers was selected for his community
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MUTTS Canine Cantina El Paso, in collaboration with Train to Serve Canine Academy and KLAQ, has announced the launch of the “MUTTS for Vets” program. A guided training program with Train to Serve Canine ranges from $250 per month, with discounts available for military personnel. The program will offer two trained service dogs to veterans
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Easter weekend, that means lots of outdoor fun for the family to enjoy! Egg-stravaganzoo returns to the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. There will be egg candy stations, animal enrichment treats, and performances happening throughout the day. It’s happening Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Christians around the world are reflecting on the day that Jesus Christ was crucified. El Pasoans traditionally hike up Mount Cristo Rey early morning. Thousands gathered before sunrise to fulfill the annual tradition. From families to church groups they were all at the entrance ready to make the 2.5 mile hike. Attendes said “So I’m
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “It’s not easy. You know, you work graveyards, you work long hours,” says Executive Assistance Chief of Police, Zina Silva. “It’s difficult. It’s very hard on relationships.” To protect, honor and serve takes sacrifice. To 62-year-old Chief Silva, the sacrifice is worth it. She is the highest ranking female in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March 29th is recognized as National Vietnam Veterans day and a ceremony was held to honor those who fought in the war. The war lasted from 1955 until 1975. During that time, 58,000 people died. “This was the only group to fight a war that wasn’t welcomed home,” Vietnam veteran
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “The Elevation Fashion Show” taking place on March 29th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. says they will be showcasing cutting-edge fashion, artistic expression, and trendsetting style. The Graham Agency announced its upcoming fashion show extravaganza saying it will showcase the latest trends and designs from top designers and local El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke with Ryan Foley, one of the Associated Press writers who worked on the longform piece “Lethal Restraint.” The project dove into incidents involving police officers across the United States, and people who died after being subdued by police. Foley stated that there were several cases they researched that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso will be holding sensory-friendly Easter Carnival events on March 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at several recreation centers across El Paso. The carnivals will offer ring tosses, puzzle stations, and sensory-friendly egg hunts for Borderland Children. The program was developed by the city’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Barron Elementary Students got the chance to learn about possible paths for their future in a “career day” held by the school. ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle was invited to participate and show attending children what it’s like to be a television anchor. She answered questions from the students about her job,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– U.S Postal service will proceed with their plans of turning the El Paso processing and distribution center a local distribution center. The regional center currently run out of El Paso will then move to Albuquerque. ABC 7 bought you the story last November. This means that “destinating” mail, which is mail
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Very few Army soldiers reach the rank of Major General. “It’s more rare than I thought, says General Harrison. “It’s pretty exciting when you’re with the gate guards, when they look at my I.D. card… they see my image, wow, it’s a Major General.” General Richard A. Harrison is one
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained body camera footage from the Associated Press showing UTEP Police responding to an incident involving a naked man on the university’s camps in July of 2020. The man was identified as 36-year-old Ray Lara. The video, which comes in at about 19 minutes long, first shows police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Stand with Sunny Against Animal Cruelty” is this year’s theme is for the annual prevention of cruelty to animals month campaign. It’s held by the El Paso Animal Services and the El Paso Police Department Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, aims to heighten awareness of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Children from Segundo Barrio’s La Fe Preparatory School (LFPS) honored the life and legacy of Chicano and Civil-Rights Icon César E. Chávez with a march. It happened Thursday, March 28, 2024. The march is symbolized the children following in his footsteps and marching for their community’s rights. Nearly 200 Pre-K
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– One person is now recovering after being rescued from the canal along the border fence in El Paso’s lower valley, this according to the El Paso Fire Department. El Paso Fire responded to a report of two people in the water, but say a second person was not located. The El Paso Fire
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El PASO, Texas– (KVIA) The El Paso international airport received $850,000 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar wrote a letter to Honorable Kay Granger and Honorable Rosa DeLauro in March of 2023, urging them to approve funding for intersection of Terminal Drive North and Airway Blvd. Congresswoman Escobar originally requested $3,000,000
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso Public Libraries and Parks and Recreation Department are set to unveil the official poster to celebrate the 2024 Día de los Niños and Día de los Libros. It’s happening at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Armijo Branch Library, 620 E. 7th Ave. The main sponsors for
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Update: ABC-7 is speaking with Medina’s sister. She set up a Gofundme in support of the family in the wake of Medina’s death. BLAIR, Wis. (AP) — A Texas man died after he became stuck in a municipal water tank in western Wisconsin as he was cleaning sediment from the tank, authorities said. Carlos Medina,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– TxDOT is bringing back their walking billboards used to remind drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists to follow state traffic laws and safely share the road. They will put lifesaving safety reminders directly in front of drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists across Texas this month with the walking billboards. TxDOT also says that in
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