EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students of the Future Farmers of America program at Coronado High School say they have not gone to the farm where they get hands-on experience in two months. The Future Farmers of America program, or FFA, teaches students about planting, animal science, and agriculture mechanics. Parents say the El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 60th Annual Coin show is set to return to El Paso February 23-25. The show helps to educate the public about coin collecting and celebrating local history. Every year the International Coin Club of El Paso commissions a medal celebrating an aspect of El Paso history. This year Hueco
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — IDEA Public Schools will host their highly anticipated annual 5K Walk/Run and Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, February 24. They are inviting the entire El Paso community to participate in promoting fitness, health, and wellness. The event begins at 7:15 a.m. at Ascarate Park (6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Centro San Vicente announced the completion of renovations to their dental and laboratory departments – the first since CSV initially opened its doors back in 2006. The laboratory department’s renovations include brand-new rooms with the space needed to safely perform routine laboratory tests. New bathrooms, furniture, and ceiling tiles within
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle was included among a panel of experts on podcasting earlier today. The Public Relations Association of the Southwest held its “Lunch and Learn” event at the Blue Flame Building at 11:30 a.m. on Feburary 22. The focus was on “mastering the art of public relations in the podcasting era.”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents interested in learning more about the proposed alternative site for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center (MPC) can attend public meetings next week. Virtual Session 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 Click here to participate. Hybrid Session Wednesday, Mar. 6, at 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — IVF fertility treatments at Alabama’s biggest hospital are now on hold after an unprecedented ruling by the state’s supreme court, determined frozen embryos are children. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System said in a statement “We must evaluate the potential that our patients and our physicians could be prosecuted criminally or face punitive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday Feb. 26 beginning at midnight, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division will be accepting applications for Special Agents to work in one of five local offices: El Paso, Midland or Alpine, Texas, Las Cruces, Roswell, or Albuquerque, New Mexico. Upon completion of a 16 to 20-week basic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A GoFundMe has been made to “Save the Franklin Marquee.” The post states that the marquee at Franklin High School may be in need of updating and repair. The GoFundMe is being led by Michelle Jimenez, who ABC-7 has reached out to through the site. The GoFundMe is asking for
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Update: The team says they still need months to sift through millions of documents connected to the case. Representatives from both legal teams spoke to ABC-7 after the hearing. EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — District Attorney Bill Hicks and Defense Attorney Joe Spencer are set to meet with Judge Sam Medrano at the El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Staff Sergeant Cesar Lopez was worried about the treatment he would receive as a gay man in the Air Force. His fear subsided, however, after learning the kindness and inclusiveness of his colleagues. “I knew there was still work to be done,” Lopez said, “but I knew I wouldn’t be alone, if I
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned two of the 11 people charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a local rapper five years ago have had their bonds lowered, one of them now out of jail. The bond hearing for Jacob Willis was held Wednesday morning. His attorney, Joe Spencer, told
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EL PASO, Texas – Soccer enthusiasts from El Paso are proudly representing the United States in the prestigious SOCCA America Cup tournament held in Cancun, Mexico, from today until Sunday. Watch our Socca livestream here. The event, organized by The International SOCCA Federation, showcases the talent of players from the border region, highlighting El Paso’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution for Destination District Redesign (DDR), a framework that aims to enhance the percentage of high-quality seats within the district. El Paso ISD’s high-quality seat model guarantees that each student receives exceptional academic experiences, enhances the district’s ability
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center hosted a ground-breaking ceremony to commemorate the opening of their second location. The ceremony took place at 1410 Bob Hope Drive. The new center will provide services in applied behavioral analysis and pediatric therapy. It will also include an inclusive early learning center and community resources like parenting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Scientists at the University of Texas at El Paso have captured photos of a bird long thought lost. Known as the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike, or Prionops alberti, the species is listed as a ‘lost bird’ by the American Bird Conservancy because it had not seen in nearly two decades. UTEP scientists made
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Saul Luna Villa, the Ft. Bliss soldier charged with femicide in Juarez, was extradited to Mexico Tuesday morning. U.S. Marshals took Luna through the Stanton bridge. Luna, who is an El Paso native who has been stationed at Fort Bliss for two years, is accused of killing a 19-year-old mother in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A journalist who covers personal finance lost $50,000 dollars in an elaborate scam that started with a phone call. Scam victim, Charlotte Cowles says “It actually showed up as amazon on my caller id. She said that there had been some suspicious activity under my account.” Cowles is the cut’s financial
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El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raising Cane’s is “toasting” to 10 years in El Paso by opening doors to a new Restaurant on Tuesday, February 20. Located at 675 Sunland Park Avenue, just off I-10 in the Sunland Towne Center, the new Restaurant is the brand’s sixth Restaurant in “Sun City.” The restaurant features a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing woman. Officials say Cindy Aimee Reyes was last seen walking away from her home on February 19, 2024 at 7 p.m. Officials say that if you see Reyes, you should call El Paso Sheriff’s Dispatch at (915)-832-4408. The Sheriff’s
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By Uriel J. García and Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 15, 2024 “Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making illegal border crossing a state crime” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Administrators with Canutillo ISD addressed dozens of parents inside Deanna Davenport Elementary School Monday night. The district informed families of Davenport that they will be recommending combining Davenport Elementary with Bill Childress Elementary to their school board. Childress Elementary is about 3.5 miles from Davenport Elementary, according to Google Maps. If
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — Goat yoga is a fitness craze that is spreading like wildfire. Like many of you, I get tired of going to the gym all the time and was looking for an alternative to stay healthy physically and mentally. I first saw goat yoga on social media. I hopped online to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the battle against dry skin, Dr. Adrian Guevara, a local dermatologist at Epiphany Dermatology, provides valuable insights and recommendations for maintaining healthy skin in our arid climate. Dr. Guevara, emphasizes the significance of adopting a skincare routine that includes the application of lotions, especially for young men who may
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting for the March 2024 primary begins tomorrow, February 20, and ends Friday, March 1. During this period, residents can choose their preferred candidate for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, congressional and legislative offices, the State Board of Education, the Railroad Commission, Judicial, local, and political party seats. A comprehensive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District’s Career and Technical Education students will offer free tax preparation services at seven high schools from February 19th through April 15th. These preparation services will be held at Americas, Socorro, Pebble Hills, Montwood, El Dorado, Eastlake, and Mission Early College high schools. High school students
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the stores at The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso was burglarized Saturday night, according to a corporate spokesperson for Horizon Group Properties, which owns the outlets. But owners said it was an isolated incident, and there are no safety concerns at this time. “A couple — two people
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police have reported that a man died after a three-vehicle crash along Gateway East Saturday evening. It happened at the 7700 block of Gateway East and Giles in east El Paso just after 6:45 pm. Special traffic investigators determined 42-year-old Adrian Dominguez was driving a VW bug east
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Marathon recently showcased a range of races, including the full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 5K (3.1 miles), and a kids’ dash (1/4 mile). Officials confirmed that participation in the marathon has rebounded to pre-COVID levels, with close to four thousand people from diverse backgrounds
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anahi Leanos died just one day before her 18th birthday. She was killed by an alleged drunk driver. Now, Leanos’ family is asking El Pasoans not to drink and drive, saying it’s far too common. The family set up a Gofundme in the wake of Leanos’ death. “I’ve seen so
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