EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) Fifth grade teacher at Chester E. Jordan Elementary School, Caitlyn Bowen, is being hailed as a hero after performing the Heimlich maneuver on a student last month. Bowen is one of the coaches for the school’s Destination Imagination program, where students flex their creativity and compete in science challenges. On February
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The construction on the part of I-10 that stretches from Redd Road to Vinton Road has long been a point of contention. El Pasoans have had to sit in the traffic caused by backup there for years. But for some, the impacts of that construction are everyday. Enchanted Hills is
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EL PASO, Texas— With warmer weather making its way into our region, the City of El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is ending its winter schedule and returning to regular hours of operation starting Friday, March 1, and will be open every day during Spring Break. During Spring Break, the Zoo will be open every
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Welcome to the world, Waylon Miller! The Hospitals of Providence says Waylon arrived at 12:23 a.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024: Leap Day. Mom and dad were surprised by Waylon’s early arrival two weeks before his due date. Hospital officials say Waylon’s family are thrilled with his arrival and his
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Police officer fired at a trespassing suspect after the suspect allegedly through a “large rock” at the officer, according to EPPD officials. The incident happened February 20, 2024 around 3:45 a.m. on the 7200 block of Royal Arms in West El Paso. Police officials say that officers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will temporarily suspend SENTRI/DCL processing at the Paso Del Norte international crossing from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. March 2. The short disruption is necessary to provide a safe return route for runners competing in the annual International 10K race which is being held that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Social media started with many of us sharing our thoughts, daily activities and more with our friends. And now it has evolved into some people sharing anything and everything online. It’s called creating content and a growing number of people are now turning it into a career. Leah Philpott is a a content creator and a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) in collaboration with the City’s Museum and Cultural Affairs Department unveiled the new mural. The public was invited to celebrate the unveiling of the mural created by local artist Adrian Lopez at the City’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) center
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank will host its 2023 Volunteer Award Ceremony on February 28th, honoring volunteers and businesses for their efforts in combating hunger. The event starts at 2 pm and will recognize the Volunteer of the Year and the top three businesses. The ceremony will spotlight the
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council postponed the approval for the proposed site of the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center, asking for community input before moving forward. The city is hosting the first community meeting today. The meeting today will be a virtual open house style session, allowing participants to engage
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta ISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy held its third NASA MUREP (Minority University Research and Education Project) Aerospace Academy Camp. The camp’s theme was “Advanced Audio Technology & Soundproofing,” and it was a collaborative effort between YWLA and the UTEP Aerospace Center. This camp aimed to increase engagement opportunities for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Montwood High School students read to elementary students at O’Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy as part of the Read Across Montwood Schools (RAMS) earlier today. The students were also visited by Chico from the El Paso Chihuahuas, who shared his love for reading. “It’s an essential part of life,” said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 looked for answers after El Paso City Representative for District 7, Henry Rivera, was accused of allowing his wife to access city resources and supervise duties. ABC-7 went to Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and tried speaking with Rivera. After several attempts, Rivera declined to comment due to the item being taken in executive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Mutual Insurance Company is awarding a $100,000 grant to El Paso Community College to continue funding the Risk Management Institute, which provides workplace safety courses for community employers, workers and the general public. The presentation was held Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the El Paso Community College,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An eyewitness took the stand and shared new details of the deadly 2021 shooting at the ‘Rust’ movie rehearsal in New Mexico. He described the moment cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot by a bullet mistakenly placed in a gun held by Alec Baldwin. Ross Addiego, a crew-member on the movie set, says “I think the first
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council will meet today. On the agenda is an item to discuss a proposed policy to create a more robust paid parental leave for city employees. This following a unanimous recommendation by the Women’s Rights Commission in August 2023. The proposed policy includes 12 weeks of paid
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted 5-1 Monday to present a letter of reprimand to Representative for District 7 Henry Rivera. Representative for District 4, Joe Molinar, told ABC-7 Rivera is accused of allowing his wife, Dora Oaxaca, to supervise and direct the day-to-day duties of a city employee. He is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday February 26, 2024 @ 10:30 a.m. Perches Funeral Home announced they are offering free funerals to parents who experience stillbirths. It happened at 6111 Desert Boulevard 79932. The free cremations are in partnership with Operation Hope and Cesar Ornelas Law Firm who are looking to make a difference
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Paso Del Norte border crossing disrupted three fentanyl, one cocaine, and one marijuana smuggling attempts within five days. “CBP officers remain ever vigilant in their enforcement efforts to prevent illicit drugs from entering our country,” said CBP El Paso Port Director Ray
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss residents are urged to prepare ahead of next month’s “Black Start” exercise, which will shut off the base’s electricity in order to test emergency and power systems. Fort Bliss will conduct the exercise at some point between March 10 and 16, but will not reveal the exact date
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division is searching for El Paso, Midland, and Alpine, Texas residents to work in local offices. Hired agents will stay long-term in the area and a DEA spokesperson told ABC-7 they will not have to worry about being stationed away from their home community.
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Update: Sheriff’s officials identified the two victims as 40-year-old Noemi Crispin and 34-year-old Enrike Javier Navarro. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Jail records show that 30-year-old Adrian James Gonzalez, who was arrested Friday after two pedestrians were hit and killed, is being charged with capital murder. Jail records also show that Gonzalez was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As American Heart Month draws to a close, Del Sol Medical Center patient Mike Menager shares his remarkable journey of undergoing a life-saving heart procedure at the hospital. Over a year and a half ago, Mike received a pacemaker installation to address his heart condition. However, his health continued to
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SAN ELIZARIO, TX (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District made a request for additional School Resource Officers (SROs) from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The request will be discussed during the Commissioner’s Court meeting, today. Currently, the district has two permanent SROs. Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Meza Chavez says the request is to increase
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Living with Down syndrome presents unique challenges, but for Aidan Gardea and his family, it’s been a journey marked by resilience and success. This week, ABC-7 delves into their heartwarming story, one that viewers may recognize from Aidan’s first appearance on the network over two decades ago. This Sunday Funday segment is sponsored by Sarah
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UPDATE – El Paso Police have alerted that a man was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being shot at Lincoln Park. ABC-7 was told by first responders that the man was shot in the shoulder. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers responded to a shots fired call in South-Central
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland Rainbow Center will hold a vigil Sunday for Nex Benedict. Benedict was a non-binary 16-year-old originally from El Paso, who died in Owasso, Oklahoma earlier this month. Their death came a day after they were allegedly attacked in a bathroom at their high school. Nex’s mother, Sue Benedict,
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Nylia Ballet Academy is gearing up for the production of “Cinderella” and called all dancers to audition. The event took place at their studio on 13340 Soleen Rd. Ste D, drawing eager participants on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Auditions ran from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, with the morning session for dancers aged 13 and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Miner fans are invited to gather around the new statue honoring the legendary coach Don Haskins, prior to Saturday night’s game against Sam Houston State University. The event takes place outside the Don Haskins Center, beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday. Tip-off for the game against Sam Houston is at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More in vitro fertilization providers in Alabama have paused services, sending patients scrambling to make other plans. This comes in the wake of a state supreme court ruling that says frozen embryos could be considered children under state law. This has brought new political fallout from the landmark decision in Alabama, where the
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