EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun metro is adding ten new buses to its fleet. The new buses will replace ones that have outlasted their useful service. This purchase was approved by city council as part of sun metro’s strategic efforts to improve transit services. The new units include new monitors and updated features. Sun metro tells us
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 71-year-old Savannah, the El Paso Zoo’s Asian elephant, is receiving care for arthritis and ear cancer. Staff says Savannah’s arthritis is progressively worsening in her joints, especially her left elbow. They have her on a regimen of joint supplements, pain medications, and stem cell therapy. Longtime El Paso Zoological Society
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UPDATE – Diane Snyder, a victim of a fake DEA agent phone scam, spoke about what she was told when the scammers contacted her earlier this year. “Immediately, I started getting, I’m from the DEA, This is my number. This is my name. We are going to arrest you for a drug trafficking,” said Snyder. She eventually
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents parts of the Borderland, held a news conference in El Paso Thursday. He met with Border Patrol and U.S. CBP agents and visited one of the U.S. Customs and border protection soft-sided facilities. The congressman who represents part of El Paso held a news conference and gave
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 28-year long battle boils down to only 48 hours for one El Paso victim of sexual assault awaiting justice. On Wednesday, ABC-7 sat down with Jeremiah, a victim of this crime in 1995. Arturo Blanco is accused of sexually assaulting him. Blanco was arrested in Colorado in Sept. 2023 after being
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Chaparral man is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge after police say he caused the death of his passenger when he drove into the back of semi-truck parked on I-10. In the early morning hours of December 16, 2023, a separate crash along I-10 East near mile marker 18 caused
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the holiday season unfolds, a staggering surge in travel is underway across the nation, as projected by AAA. Anticipating over 115 million Americans venturing for Christmas and New Year’s—marking a remarkable increase of 2.5 million from the prior year—travel hubs are bracing for record-setting numbers. According to AAA, airports
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When the next Powerball numbers are drawn Wednesday evening, a lucky lottery player somewhere in the country could head into the holidays with a $572 million jackpot. When no tickets matched the numbers for the $543 million prize in Monday night’s drawing, the jackpot continued to swell, according to the multi-state lottery. A winner
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a heartwarming effort to brighten the holiday season for those in need, The Salvation Army distributed Christmas gifts to a record-breaking 594 applicants this year through its Angel Tree program. The beneficiaries include families and seniors who have eagerly anticipated this festive assistance. The annual Angel Tree program, initiated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Economic Development Administration named the City of El Paso as one of 22 finalists for the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program. The program tries to connect workers with quality jobs. As a finalist, El Paso is already part of Phase 1 of the program, which introduces a comprehensive regional
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Special Traffic Investigation Unit have confirmed the 79th traffic fatality of 2023 following a Sunday night crash involving two cars on Loop 375 South. Information released by the city indicates Perla Canales, the 43-year-old driver of a 2008 Nissan Sentra, came to a complete stop on the interstate for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Biden announced his intent to nominate five individuals to federal district courts, one of them an El Pasoan. Judge Leon Schydlower was nominated for the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. According to an announcement sent out by President Biden, Schydlower has served as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District has been awarded a $34.6 million grant for school security. The funds come from the Safety and Facilities Enhancement grant, or SAFE. El Paso ISD is receiving the second-highest amount awarded to a Texas school district, behind only Houston Independent School District. The money will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Salvation Army donated gifts to nearly 600 recipients through their angel tree program. Each year, families register in October for Christmas assistance, and donors join the program by providing toys and clothes. This year, the salvation army Christmas program included seniors at assisted-living facilities and nursing homes. Each family received toys, clothes, a food
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a heartwarming initiative led by Rita Sanchez, a dedicated Fashion Design Teacher at Bel Air High School, students united to crochet over 500 handmade beanies destined for a charitable cause. The Student Council kicked off the project by generously donating the necessary yarn, setting the stage for a collaborative
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Santa Claus made a very special visit to the El Paso Children’s Hospital ahead of Christmas. Courtesy: El Paso Children’s Hospital The jolly old man took photos with patients in the Laura and Pat Gordon Family Advanced Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Courtesy: El Paso Children’s Hospital The NICU
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Border Biennial focuses on the personality of the Borderland. As part of the celebrations, El Paso artist Evan Apodaca will have his work featured in upcoming exhibitions. ABC-7 caught up with Apodaca this week. Watch his interview here.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – EPWater is looking for residents who are eager to learn more about the utility and the services it provides to the community. The second annual EPWater Citizens Academy is accepting applications for the 2024 class. The Citizens Academy will provide access to behind-the-scenes tours of EPWater facilities, interactions with EPWater
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department is sounding the alarm on a festive threat in your living room—your Christmas tree. They emphasize the critical need for Christmas tree safety to prevent potential holiday disasters. Key safety tips: Water Your Tree Daily: Dry trees pose a higher risk of catching fire. Ensure your tree
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeowners and other residents living near the Texas Department of Transportation’s “I-10 Connect Project” have filed a complaint with the Federal Highway Administration, demanding they ban the use of 18-wheelers from project roads. People from the San Xavier community, which includes Zavala Elementary School, say the semi-trucks increase noise levels
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a major shift in Vatican doctrine, roman catholic priests are now allowed to bless same-sex couples. Pope Francis has formally authorized blessings for same-sex couples. The blessings may be carried out as long as they are not part of regular church celebration or sacrament. Also, they must not take place at the same
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Roberto Moreno will serve on the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors through September 2029. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Moreno Monday. “The Board licenses qualified engineers and land surveyors and regulates the practice of professional engineering and professional land surveying,” a spokesperson from the governor’s office explained
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three people are accused of assaulting a customer at the Dunkin on the 9100 block of Dyer in the Northeast. According to the El Paso Police Department, the three people were working inside the Dunkin at the time of the alleged assault. Courtesy: El Paso Police Department Police arrested and
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Update: About 1,300 El Paso Electric customers were without power Monday morning, after a car hit a guy-wire at the intersection of Cotton St. and Olive Ave, according to a spokesperson with El Paso Electric. The call of the crash was reported at 1:04 a.m. the interruption only lasted seven minutes. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office along with Operation Hope delivered toys and Christmas trees to the community of Tornillo Sunday morning. It is all part of the 28th Annual Trunk of Hope at the Tornillo Fire Substation. The Viejitos Car Club and Majesty Car Club hosted car
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over 2,700 students graduated from UTEP this weekend. Some of them told us about what’s next, as others reflected on what it took to get to this point in their lives. Raul Tinajero and Aldo Sanchez are good friends, who both graduated from UTEP with degrees in computer science Sunday.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Christmas festivities continue throughout the Borderland, here is a list of what you can expect for Saturday, Dec. 16. The “Navidad de la fe luminarias” returns to scenic drive Saturday. 4,000 luminarias, sand-filled paper bags with a candle, will be lit at nightfall along El Paso’s Scenic Drive.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Clint High School held a pep rally earlier today to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary. Students gathered in the school’s gymnasium to watch Clint cheerleaders and dancers perform, students engage in lighthearted competition, and school officials speak on the district’s history. “In 1924, we had four graduates,” Jim Littlejohn, assistant
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College hit a milestone during tonight’s Fall 2023 commencement. The college awarded its 100,000th total degree. During the ceremony, 2,101 associate degrees and certificates of completion were presented. The event also marked a milestone for one student in particular. Jasmine Saucedo found out she was pregnant and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– It is a combine where the El Paso high school football seniors get a chance to show to college coaches why they should be recruited to attend their respective college. the event is an opportunity for scholarships. About 30 colleges attended the event. In its 12 years of existence the combine has been responsible for 275 seniors
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