El Paso Texas (TX)- El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego discussed the winners for the Mural at the Healing Garden and the economic development business initiative called Project Seafox, and a private business prospect that will be collaborating with the County.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Gloria Sanchez was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a screening in January 2022. She was one of several breast cancer warriors honored at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso’s Lighting Campus for Hope event Friday. “If it wasn’t for the screening, my cancer would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber announced ten total new additions to its Foundation and Community Advisory Boards Monday. According to the chamber, there are five new members of its Foundation Board, and two new members of the Community Advisory Board. All new additions are listed below: Foundation Board Additions Dr. Patricia
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board (PSB) announced a special meeting to discuss key water and wastewater agreement. PSB’s notice stated they will be open to the public at 5:30 P.M. M.T. Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Public Service Board Meeting Room located at 1154 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, Texas 79925. The meetings are also live-streamed at www.epwater.org.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Elections Department had previously invited local high school students to participate in the third edition of the “I voted” sticker design contest. All three winners were honored and recognized on Monday, December 4, 2023, by the El Paso County Commissioners Court. Congratulations to Denisse I. Villalobos-Estrada an 11th grader from Fabens High School
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chabad Lubavitch of El Paso is hosting a Hanukkah menorah lighting Thursday, December 7, 2023. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at the Chabad Lubavitch Center for Jewish Life on the 6500 block of Escondido Drive in West El Paso. Attendees will enjoy matzah ball soup and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 watched as a line of people stood wrapped around the Sun Bowl Association office in West El Paso Monday morning. People were rushing to buy their tickets to see the match between Notre Dame and Oregon State after organizers warned tickets could sell out in 24 hours. Officials with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County’s Healing Garden at Ascarate Park, a National Memorial, stands as a beacon of hope in honor of the lives lost and those who were deeply impacted on August 3, 2019. As part of Phase II of the Healing Garden, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego, invited
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, AT&T has opened a Connected Learning Center in Segundo Barrio, El Paso. This center, the seventh of its kind in Texas, provides computer access, internet, and digital literacy classes, addressing the needs of a community facing digital disparities. AT&T added an extra
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Looking for something to do on the last day of the weekend? We have you covered! Here’s a list of some events that you and your family can take part in this Sunday: 90th Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Selection EventFind out who will playing in this year’s Sun
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’d like to shop local this holiday season, there may not be a better day than Saturday, December 2nd. It’s the fourth-annual ‘Buy El Paso Day,’ sponsored by the Better Business Bureau El Paso and the city of El Paso. According to BBB El Paso, more than 50 local
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Studio golf club’s official grand opening celebration was held December 1, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. They are located at 7460 Cimarron Plaza, Building 4, Suite 100 El Paso, TX 79911. Studio Golf El Paso states they are proud to be the first of its kind state of the art
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “I was shocked,” said Gladis Arechiga, a Fort Bliss soldier. “I don’t know what was going on, you know, I don’t know what happened…so yeah, I guess I was kind of scared.” Arechiga knew she was at risk for a traumatic brain injury. She just never expected it to come
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans can enjoy some holiday cheer at the Paso Del Norte Hotel in Downtown El Paso this weekend, including visits with Santa Claus, a tree lighting, live music and more. The event is free and open to the public, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. A more detailed schedule is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro will be having the annual Winterfest celebration Friday night. The event kicks off with a holiday parade at 6:30 p.m. The parade will begin at Sanchez Middle School at 321 N. Rio vista Rd., and will travel down that street to the Rio Vista Community Center
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents in the City of El Paso are invited to gain a free inside look at Municipal Government through the 17th Annual Neighborhood Leadership Academy. Participants interested in learning how city government works, will receive first-hand information about city services and programs through comprehensive presentations from city department leaders, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shop local this weekend and participate in the 4th Annual Buy El Paso Day, sponsored by the City of El Paso and the Better Business Bureau El Paso. This Saturday, December 2nd, Buy El Paso Day will feature more than 50 local businesses with items for anyone on your shopping list,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health invites the community to their World Diabetes Health event on Thursday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sylvia A. Carreon Community center on 709 Lomita Drive. The event will offer educational outreach, presentations, and referrals to a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of the City of El Paso’s WinterFest, El Paso Animal Services is offering several free and low-cost events for both current and prospective pet owners. Every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the THE RINK, Animal Services will be hosting free dog adoptions, free microchips for pets,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former Chapin High School teacher was sentenced to 46 months in prison for transferring obscene materials to a minor that turned out to be an FBI agent. Federal prosecutors say 47-year-old Orlando Solis, used a social media platform called “whisper” to contact another user who identified themselves as a 13-year-old girl.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — FirstLight Federal Credit Union has awarded $5,000 to eight El Paso college students attending Western Technical College. FirstLight Federal Credit Union’s annual scholarship program is aimed at supporting and empowering college students in their pursuit of higher education. These scholarships are designed to alleviate the financial burden associated with tuition
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Polar Express exhibit is now open at the Sunflower Bank location in Downtown El Paso. This display is presented in partnership with the Railroad Model and Historical Association of El Paso (EPMR). The viewing of the display is free and open to the public at Sunflower Bank’s branch at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 33-year-old James Forrest Williams Kidd was sentenced to 10 years in prison for inviting a person he believed was a 13-year-old girl to his apartment for sexual purposes. According to court documents, he pled guilty on Aug. 25, 2023 to one count of attempted coercion and enticement and one count
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The pastry team at Hotel Paso De Norte is putting the finishing touches on a life-sized gingerbread house. 300 gingerbread cookies, 300 pounds of icing, and 100 pounds of candy may sound like a sugar rush but It’s only some of the ingredients used to make a life-sized gingerbread house. To bring the
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The Fort Bliss’ 1st armored division band is partnering with the El Paso winds symphony for a holiday concert. The concert will happen at the University of Texas at El Paso at the Fox Fine Arts Recital auditorium this upcoming December 8th at 7:30 p.m. A rehearsal session is scheduled to take place tomorrow November 30th. In the past, the band, considered one
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Research by the center for disease control has shown that vaccination rates among U.S. Kindergartens for routine childhood shots have still not returned to pre-pandemic levels. The number of children in kindergarten meeting vaccination requirements is 2% lower than prior to the covid-19 pandemic and this is bringing concern among experts. “This is alarming for two reasons. Unvaccinated or under-vaccinated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fashion Technology students and an alumna from El Paso Community College showcased their designs at Texas International Fashion Week at the War Eagles Air Museum. Texas International Fashion Week featured EPCC Fashion designs by students at every level of the program, including alumna and Lab Assistant Kendra Brown’s brand Brown Rabbit Couture,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High school artists in El Paso are invited to celebrate Earth Day 2024 by participating in the City of El Paso’s Environmental Services Department (ESD) Dumpster Art Contest. The department says art design should be reflective of El Paso’s unique culture while promoting an environmental-friendly lifestyle. “The contest provides an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native John Swinton Brown Jr. donated $1 million to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. As a legacy gift, Brown’s donation will go towards creating opportunities for prospective medical students through funding scholarships and other forms of financial aid. “Legacy gifts like John Brown’s pay dividends
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A recent study has recognized The University of Texas El Paso as the best value among Texas colleges and universities. It ranked 27 for best value nationally. A team of data scientists at Research.com weighed several factors in the study, including academic excellence and rigor, affordability, a wide range of
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