EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over the weekend, Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristie Canegallo, paid a visit to El Paso to tour the Bridge of the Americas, with a particular focus on the technology used to detect fentanyl. In a release, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said, “Throughout this year, CBP and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to prevent addiction, the Drug Enforcement Administration and several local agencies will host the DEA’s ‘National Prescription Drug Day;’ taking back old prescription medications across the country. Local police and sheriff’s departments will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. The DEA says
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans raised over $1.3 million for local nonprofit organizations during the 8th annual El Paso Giving Day Thursday. Some of the local groups that benefitted from the annual fundraiser were Second Chance Wildlife Rescue, which received over $42,700; El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank with over $71,300, and the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Pebble Hills High School marching band will participate in the 2023 UIL State Marching Band Championship next week. The band will compete against 43 high schools across the state at the Alamodome in San Antonio on October 30. The top 12 performing bands will compete on October 31. “Our
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Each year, The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program provides Christmas assistance to families in need across the United States, including El Paso. The program is expanding to serve the elderly. The Salvation Army in El Paso will collect donations of socks, reading materials and blankets for seniors. The Salvation Army
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An El Paso man who was found guilty of homicide by vehicle and sentenced to 12 years in prison. He was also found guilty of multiple other charges. Patrick Woods, 38, was convicted of killing two people, one count of resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer, open container and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks held a press conference Monday, to address and answer questions about the murder case in which Joseph Alvarez was convicted Friday. Alvarez was sentenced to life in prison Monday for the murder of state attorney Georgette Kaufmann of El Paso. He was sentenced to
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UPDATE: After Alvarez was formally sentenced, Georgette Kauffman’s widow Daniel Kauffman gave his impact statement through tears and heavy breath. He said one of the two things that will bring him solace during this difficult time is knowing Alvarez will quote “Spend an eternity burning in hell away from God’s peace love and understanding.” Kauffman told the courtroom
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sentencing is underway for the El Paso man who was found guilty in the murder of a state attorney in November 2020. Joseph Alvarez was also found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against the victim’s husband, Daniel Kauffman. Alvarez shot and killed state attorney Georgette Kauffman in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency dispatchers received reports Monday of armed individuals in El Paso locations, according to the El Paso Police Department. But police said in a post on X, no evidence was found supporting the claims. Today, 911 received reports today of armed individuals in El Paso locations. No evidence was found
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — All 10 El Paso IDEA Public Schools have been included in the “America’s Healthiest Schools” list for 2023, a program by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. This is thanks to IDEA’s “Healthy Kids Here” program. The program focuses on three vital areas: food, fitness, and instilling healthy habits. Students
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local doctors are helping out children in need by operating… on pumpkins! In a fundraiser fitting for the season, hundreds of people bid for pumpkins that were creatively carved by surgeons. Organizers said 100% of the proceeds go to helping children at the Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home. “There’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A popular decades-long tradition finally came back to El Paso this weekend after a hiatus of several years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. St. George’s Church in West El Paso held their 69th ‘Feast of the Middle East’ Saturday and Sunday. The event welcomed everyone, and organizers said it’s a
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EL PASO, Texas — EL Paso Police continue to search for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash. Police officials said that on Tuesday, officers found 80-year-old Luis Valles lying on the ground near the intersection of Kansas and 3rd in Downtown El Paso. Valles was taken to the hospital, but was pronounced dead.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Teen driver safety hinges on parents’ active involvement, according to Michelle Anderson, the Director of Operations at the National Road Safety Foundation. One of the essential aspects of this role is initiating crucial conversations with their teens about various driving safety factors. According to NRSF, parents should discuss the perils
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds gathered in Downtown El Paso Saturday to show support for the people of Palestine. This comes as the Israeli-Hamas War enters its third week. “My people are over there getting massacred. Genocide. And I’m just here, and all I can do is speak and protest, and show that I
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meet the spirited couple at 3100 Jarvis Drive, El Paso, Texas, who have been turning their home into a Halloween wonderland since August. Their enthusiasm knows no bounds as they transform their residence into a dazzling spectacle of Halloween decorations. Vanna Ocon and Jesse Ocon, the owners of the Halloween house,
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Update: The westbound lanes of I-10 have been opened. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eastbound lanes of I-10 have opened after closing Thursday following a crash involving two semi-trucks, according to a Texas Department of Transportation official. Jennifer Wright, a TXDOT spokesperson, said the westbound lanes should be open before rush hour Friday. North and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some women who bought their wedding dresses from Posh Bridal, located at the Fountains at Farah in East El Paso, say they are worried they will not be getting their dresses. A notice posted by the landlord said the store was closed due to unpaid rent, and the locks had
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UPDATE: A jury found Joseph Alvarez guilty in the murder of state attorney Georgette Kaufmann. He was also found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The jury deliberated for a few hours. Some family members were seen embracing each other and crying after the verdict was handed down. Outside of the courtroom one
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rabbi Ben Zeidman of Temple Mount Sinai and Omar Hernandez of the Islamic Center of El Paso issued a joint statement Thursday as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. You can read the statement in full below: “As Jews and Muslims in this remarkable community we are all in
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Update: The City of El Paso explains that the new signals will be the same as those seen in major intersections such as Airway and Montana, Yarbrough and Carolina, or Mesa and Executive. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is looking to improve traffic flow by introducing new “signalized intersections.” Nine
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Inc. is celebrating its 2023 Women of Impact. Each year, the publication selects six Borderland women to highlight and honor. These women vary in their professions and backgrounds, but share the same dedication to helping uplift their community. “This year’s honorees are a phenomenal group of women who
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for its new Texas Western Hall. The 125,000 square foot building, which will replace one of the oldest facilities on campus, will provide modern learning spaces for students. Those include classrooms, computer rooms, collaboration spaces, and offices. The university expects to spend about $110
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UPDATE– Two doctors were called to the stand Thursday, both are psychologists. The main focus in the courtroom was the defendant’s state of mind. Dr. Timothy Proctor said he medically evaluated the defendant, Joseph Alvarez, for insanity. Dr. Proctor said Alvarez was always focused when talking about anything other than religious delusions. Proctor said Alvarez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Endeavors, a national service organization is seeking donations to help support for first responders, service members, veterans and their families on this Giving Day. The organization is trying to raise $5,000 dollars in order to provide services to members. The services provided range from mental health, wellness, transportation, and housing.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Giving Day, our community’s largest day of charitable giving, is today! 232 local nonprofits participate to raise funds for their organization. The Humane Society of El Paso is one of the participating organizations. They are raising funds for their medical program. This program provides life-saving care to the
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)- Registration for the Spring 2024 semester is now open. The semester begins on Tuesday, January 16th. The advantage to registering early is that students will have the opportunity to get the classes they want at the times they want. The second 8-week semester for the fall of 2023 begins on Monday, Oct 23rd.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested and charged 68-year-old Mario Velasquez Lechuga with murder after a fight with his neighbors. Investigators say Velasquez shot two of his neighbors, 62-year-old James Burton and 54-year-old Joseph Carter. Burton later died at the hospital. Carter is recovering from his injuries. Police say Velasquez also shot
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UPDATE — Both the Defense and the Prosecution questioned Joseph Alvarez for hours in Wednesday’s murder trial. He was asked about Memorial Park, and said he believed it was used as a place for “satanic rituals” and child sacrifices. He says the trees that grew at Memorial Park were not normal, and pointed him towards
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