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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jungle Reef El Paso will be a touch aquarium and is set to open its doors to the public in early February. The aquarium will be located in the Shoppes at Solana located in 750 Sunland Park Drive, Unit A01A (formerly Old Navy store). Today they topped off the water in the shark tank,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marathon Petroleum Corporation announced they will award matching funds to nine local nonprofits. The announcement happened Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Paso del Norte Community Foundation which is located in 221 N. Kansas, Suite 1900 El Paso, Texas 79901. The donation is to advance their impact, mission, and programs as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raiz Federal Credit Union, formerly known as Teacher’s Federal Credit Union, will hold a ceremony Tuesday night to award their 2023 scholarships and grants. The ceremony will be from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Region 19 Head Start, located at 11670 Chito Samaniego Dr. Raiz FCU will award $82,500
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) will hold closing ceremonies and awards today for the 22nd annual K-12 Art Exhibit. The closing reception will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the EPCC Administrative Services Center (ASC), located at 9050 Viscount Blvd. in the Building A Auditorium. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a recent rise in reports of carjackings and vehicle theft incidents in the past week, concern is growing among the El Paso community. This past week, an incident involving an alleged carjacking resulted in a S.W.A.T. situation after a man barricaded himself inside a home on Honey Point Drive.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate recent renovations done to Marina Rios Park. These renovations were the result of a $200,000 public-private partnership with Marathon Petroleum. The ribbon cutting was held at the park, which is located at Clark Drive and Cleveland Avenue. The park
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Update: The Socorro Independent School District placed De La Cruz on unpaid leave on November 17, 2023. The district tells ABC-7 she has worked with the district since September 2019. SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Police arrested a 50-year-old woman for allegedly encouraging a 14-year-old boy into a sexual relationship with her 13-year-old daughter, prosecutors
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 17-year-old Carlos Luna Garza November 11, 2023 after officials say he allegedly robbed a Pizza Hut delivery driver. Investigators say Luna Garza posted images of the driver and the stolen food on social media soon afterward. Carlos Luna Garza (Courtesy: El Paso Police Department) The alleged
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An official with the Texas Rescue Patrol told ABC-7, the Red Sands area has become an increasingly dangerous area for first responders. Officials with the organization have reported seeing people discharge firearms near volunteers as they assist patients. The Texas Rescue Patrol is an organization that provides emergency care and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are seeking a suspect after he allegedly threatened a park employee and a man who attempted to help her was also threatened with a knife. On November 13th, the suspect approached a park employee who was exiting her car at the Chalio Acosta Sports Complex in South
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Small Business Saturday is the holiday that follows Black Friday, and encourages people everywhere to shop local for the holidays. ABC-7 spoke with several business owners about the importance of supporting locally-owned shops right here in the Borderland. “It’s good to shop local, so that we can keep money in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Holiday festivities will be going on all weekend throughout the Borderland as Christmas nears. The Magic of Lights illuminates Camp Cohen Water Park for the first time ever this holiday season. The drive-through holiday lights spectacular is hosted by the City of El Paso. It open from November 17th to December 31st
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SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — Many people don’t realize that the El Paso-area has its own claim-to-fame that the first thanksgiving on what’s currently USA soil took place along the Rio Grande. The town of San Elizario even has a plaque commemorating the first thanksgiving meal that’s situated just in front of the historic, 19th century
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 2023 Holiday Lights on the Lake at Ascarate Park, from Fred Loya Partners L.P. & El Paso County, will fill the night sky starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The kickoff event will include music, food options and even the traditional visit from Santa Claus. The annual holiday event will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of Borderland shoppers headed out to local shopping centers this Black Friday. ABC-7 crews witnessed lines of people gathering outside of Cielo Vista Mall in East El Paso Friday morning. Shoppers said they were looking for the best deals in electronics and clothes. ABC-7 spoke with the general of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eager shoppers arrived at Cielo Vista Mall by 4:00 a.m. for Black Friday deals. Despite forming lines, a seasoned shopper noted a significant decrease in the usual hustle, she says, “It has died down tremendously; you don’t see the big crowds or people fighting for TVs like in prior years.”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank saw record-breaking numbers of volunteers this Thanksgiving Eve, with an increased demand for food at the bank. There were scores of volunteers on hand, after calls for volunteers from El Pasoans Fighting Hunger. If you want to continue to help the food bank
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A prominent member of the El Paso District Attorney’s team in the prosecution of the accused Walmart shooter Patrick Crusius, has left her position in the state case against him. ABC-7 confirmed the development with DA Bill Hicks. Principal Trial Chief Loretta Hewitt resigned Monday. Hicks said he does not
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Chief Military Officer was recognized by the Association of Defense Communities as one of 16 Defense Community Champions. These officials are working to improve the lives of their defense communities. Paul Albright was recognized for working diligently with staff and community partners to provide a
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Thursday is the 87th Annual Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade, set to kick off at 10:00 a.m. Parade-goers have been camping out overnight to snag a good spot. This long-awaited tradition will gather over 150,000 people celebrating Thanksgiving. The theme this year is Rock ‘N’ Roll
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association is doing a complete restoration of a World War II jeep and they have big plans for its future. Volunteers came together in hopes of a having a 1942 jeep restored in time for next year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, where it will pull the new veteran’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over the last decade, the eastside of El Paso has seen tremendous growth. That growth has brought new homes, businesses, and people to the area. Back in 2012, El Paso voters helped pass the “Quality of Life” bonds, which allowed the city to use $450 million in taxpayer money on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With Thanksgiving less than a few hours away, the possibility of trips to the emergency room is set to increase as accidents in the kitchen can happen at any time. Dr. Benjamin Clapp, Medical Director for the Bariatric Center of Providence, says many of the injuries they see around the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In this week’s Sunday Funday moment, we delve into K9 Axel. As Axel gracefully concludes his active duty, the early stages of arthritis signal a triumphant transition into retirement for this exceptional agent. We explore Axel’s remarkable career and his enduring impact on border protection, brought to you by Sarah
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Update: During Tuesday morning’s City Council meeting, representatives postponed the discussion until the next meeting. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The local non-profit organization, Project Regeneración, is set to present their restoration concept for the Duranguito neighborhood at city council Tuesday. This comes as city leaders have chosen not to build the controversial Multi-purpose Performing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During Tuesday’s El Paso City Council meeting, members discussed Item 28, a proposed rezoning of a part of Mission Valley. The plot in question is located on the 9600 block of Socorro Road. Multiple area residents gathered at City Hall to speak out against the proposed rezoning. The applicant, Octavio
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Green Bay Packers Running Back Aaron Jones, along with his brother Alvin, extended a helping hand to the El Paso community earlier today through a turkey drive organized by their A&A All The Way Foundation. The initiative aimed to ensure that local families have a festive Thanksgiving by providing 225
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is partnering with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, to highlight the organization’s Heart Gallery initiative. The Heart Gallery was recently launched here in El Paso, and is the first of 11 statewide programs meant to improve the foster care system in the state, and increase adoptions.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A woman fell from the border wall and into a canal Monday morning. El Paso Fire Department crews helped the severely injured woman and rushed her to the hospital. U.S. Border Patrol also responded to the fall. This morning, EPFD crews assisted USBP at the mile marker 37 of Loop
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