EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are teaming up to create a new smoothie for Miner fans to enjoy. “Liquid Gold” is made with orange juice, non-fat yogurt, white chocolate, and turbinado. The drink debuted November 11, 2023. The restaurant, which is owned by El Pasoans Kaleb and Patricia Warnock, will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Minor League Baseball just named the El Paso Chihuahua’s Senior Vice President and General Manager Brad Taylor Executive of the Year. Taylor has worked in Minor League Baseball for 29 years, and has been with the Chihuahuas since the team’s start in 2013. The team set a sales record in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After an agonizing 17 days of uncertainty and worry, Gidget has been miraculously found and reunited with her family. The owner said the thought of Gidget being out there, scared, and exposed to the harsh El Paso weather, was unbearable to think. But today, the story takes a turn. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Veterans day weekend ABC-7 highlights one veteran who is now serving his community in a different way. After 35 years in the service, retired U.S. Navy Chief, Oscar Reyes, is now a bus driver for the Ysleta Independent School District. Drafted during the Vietnam era, Reyes said he looks back on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland veterans were honored Sunday morning by Call Me ABLE and the Santana-Gaskin Foundation at White Spur Park. Veterans were treated to a free pozole breakfasts, while singers showed their appreciation by singing patriotic songs. There was a hand-stitched American Flag measuring 40 by 70 feet presented as the National
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds of El Pasoans gathered in solidarity for the 240 hostages being held by Hamas, in a vigil at San Jacinto Plaza Sunday. “It’s a very important event that is focused on bringing home the hostages,” said Grace Rendall, who attended the gathering. Rendall joined people of various faiths at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Cesar Ornelas and members of his law office were up early Saturday morning ready to hand out 1,200 turkeys to select schools. It was the 4th Annual Turkey Giveaway with volunteers from area agencies and organizations like the Sheriff’s Office, Operation HOPE, and Ornelas Law Firm staff. UTEP’s Paydirt Pete,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Alzheimer’s Association held the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s event Saturday morning at the El Paso Zoo. It is the world’s largest event completely dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. ABC 7’s Stephanie Valle emceed the event with the more than 1,400 people who signed up
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As people all over the Borderland honored our service members in different ways, El Paso Animal Services celebrated by offering free adoptions to veterans, active duty service members, first responders, and their families. “There is nothing quite like animal companionship and it is a great gift to give yourself, especially
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six apartments were damaged in a fire in Northeast El Paso Friday night, according to the El Paso Fire Department’s X account. FINAL UPDATE – Fire at Rushing Rd: At least 6 apartment units damaged. Red Cross en route to assist at least 6 displaced residents. Investigation underway. No injuries
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a child, and a ‘criminal warrant for injury to a child/elderly/disabled person reckless bodily injury,’ was arrested by El Paso County Constable Office Precinct 3 deputies. Hector Martinez, 45, was discovered at the 100 block of Chelsea. Deputies were alerted to an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders paid a visit to El Paso Thursday, to celebrate the opening of a new carwash. Tommy’s Express Car Wash just opened on Montana near Geronimo. The cheer team, officially nicknamed ‘America’s Sweethearts,’ posed for photos and signed autographs at the grand opening. El Pasoans also enjoyed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A vigil will be held in El Paso Sunday for the 240 hostages currently being held by Hamas, the Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces announced. The Federation is encouraging people of all faiths to attend the vigil, which is to be held at San Jacinto Plaza at
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — With over 1200 veteran students pursuing their dreams at UTEP, the Military Student Success Center is the primary resource for these students – helping with their transition from service to education. Lucas Miller, a UTEP pre-law student and veteran, emphasizes how his military experience shaped him, “you either learn how
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has announced a partnership with UTEP to introduce the University’s official smoothie called “Liquid Gold”. It is a refreshing blend of orange juice, non-fat yogurt, white chocolate, and turbinado. The “Liquid Gold” smoothie is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients and is sure to capture the spirit of UTEP Miners. Customers can
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All lanes on I-10 West at Redd Rd are currently closed due to a stalled vehicle, according to the Texas Department of Transportation El Paso’s X account. TRAFFIC ALERT ‼️ I-10 West @ Redd Rd, Stalled Vehicle, All Lanes Closed, Clearing Time Until Further Notice. pic.twitter.com/HBVp4rvPeI— TxDOT El Paso (@txdotelp)
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Sector Anthony “Scott” Good sent out a post on the social media site “X”, reporting the work of local agents within the last 48 hours. Chief Good’s data reported that agents responded to 15 smuggling attempts involving 98 migrants. Four stashed houses were encountered in that time
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UPDATE: El Paso Police are now saying that 9 cars were involved in the crash. The person who died is a 28-year-old man, according to police, but officials have not released his name “pending notification.” He died at the scene. An investigation revealed a heavy tow truck driver was travelling north on Loop 375 when
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Superintendent of the Socorro Independent School District is a finalist for the top job at a district in Arizona. Dr. Nate Carman is one of three finalists for superintendent of the Peoria Unified School District in Glendale, Arizona. Glendale is a suburb of Phoenix. Carman and the other two
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police have identified the pedestrian who was killed after being hit by a vehicle in East El Paso Tuesday. Police said 65-year-old Villarreal Arnaldo of El Paso began to cross the street in a non-designated area when he was hit. The driver attempted to avoid Arnaldo, but was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced that all of its offices will be closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day, which is Saturday. The following services are closed on Friday: City Museums (Archaeology, Art, and History)El Paso Public LibrariesRecreation and Senior Centers, Aquatics Facilities, and Sports fieldsMunicipal Court/Bond OfficesOne-Stop ShopTax
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man from Juarez pled guilty to one count of conspiring to traffick firearms and one count of illegal re-entry to the U.S. in a federal court in El Paso, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ said in a release that Erick Arenas Pascual, 22, was arrested
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has expanded the Disabled Veteran Parking Policy at the El Paso International Airport. It will now include New Mexico license plates and clarifies which lots are applicable. The policy changes were approved Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, by the El Paso City Council and will go into
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Update: The jury found both brothers not guilty of murder. ABC-7 was in the courtroom as the verdict was read. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Closing arguments ended today in the trial of two brothers accused in a December 202 murder. The jury is now deliberating. Chris and Randy Martel were arrested in the Dallas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kirk and Judy Robison are donating to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso during the university’s Season of Thanks. The Robisons and the university celebrated the donation with a lunch and a meet and greet with students. The funds will go towards supporting TTUHSC El Paso students. “The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 23 people showed up for public comment at the El Paso City Council meeting Tuesday to discuss the City’s Sister City agreement with Hadera, Israel. Mayor Oscar Leeser signed the decision to enter into a sister city agreement with Hadera in May 2015. On Tuesday, passionate people from both sides
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday El Paso City Council will discuss a cash assistance program for families who were negatively impacted by the pandemic. The goal of todays meeting will be to identify a funding source of $500,000 and to create a process for selection. Check back with KVIA to get an update on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez is responding to a failed recall petition to remove her from Office. In a press release Hernandez stated, “The recent recall petition against me has failed. I am deeply thankful for the unwavering support from my constituents in District 3 throughout this process. Your
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new restaurant chain arrived in El Paso today, bringing more jobs to the Sun City. The franchise is called Another Broken Egg. The new location is on the 5800 block of North Mesa, near Sunland Park. This is the eleventh location to open in Texas, and the first in El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland furniture superstore Daw’s Home Furnishings will close operations soon. The store first opened in 1951 as S.O.S TV & Appliance Company in Central El Paso. The store sold black-and-white televisions and appliances. It eventually started selling higher quality furniture. The Daw family would consolidate their three locations and move
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