EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Friday, Franklin High School recognized the life-saving efforts of one of its JROTC students. Scott Spidel is credited with saving another student, AJ, when he experienced a diabetic medical emergency. Franklin High School awarded Scott an Airforce JROTC silver medal of honor for his actions. Scott told ABC-7 that
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — El Paso VA Health Care System is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the event called “Celebrating the Prosperity, Power, and Progress.” The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., today, September 29, 2023, at the OLD WBAMC Picnic Area, 5001 N. Piedras Street, El Paso, Texas, 79930.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When police chief Greg Allen died in January, one of his assistant chiefs, Peter Pacillas, was named interim police chief. Chief Pacillas is one of several candidates now being considered for the permanent position of police chief. The selection process is no easy task, city officials say. The new chief
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by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersSeptember 27, 2023 Texas families are waiting more than 100 days to get their SNAP applications reviewed – leaving them months without assistance to feed their families, Texas congressional leaders said in a recent letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More than 142,000 people in El Paso County are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber Woman’s Department is donating several items to the El Paso Community College (EPCC) Culinary Arts program. Among the items are several silver-plated serving utensils that will be used by students in the program. Also, one lucky Culinary Arts student received a $1,500 check to continue their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dunkin’ of El Paso is donating almost $5,000 to El Paso Children’s Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Dunkin’ Shine Gold program raised over $670,000 to support childhood cancer patients and survivors. Participating locations asked customers to donate $2 from July 19 to August 5. Donors received
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – KVIA has presented the Del Valle Conquistadores football team with the special cupcakes for the Sweet Play of the Week, sponsored by Albertsons. The winning play was. a 98-yard kickoff return by Del Valle’s Matt Lopez, who ducked and dashed his way through the Chapin Huskies special teams for six
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Science Foundation is granting UTEP $7 million to lead thought among Hispanic Serving Institutions. The brand new Network Opportunities for Developing Equitable and Effective Evaluation at HSIs (NODE) grant will help UTEP establish its Hispanic-Serving Institution Center for Evaluation and Research Synthesis (HSI-CERS). The university says the center
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The state of Texas is commemorating Bowie High School’s long history with a new historical marker, installed on the school’s original campus (now home to Guillen Middle School). Local officials gathered Wednesday morning for the dedication ceremony. The Segundo Barrio school was founded in 1922 as Bowie Grammar School. It
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is gearing up for the potential government shut down, ensuring that food continues to reach the tables of those in need. “The food bank is actively looking for additional food supply,” Susan Goodell, CEO of EPFH, says. With a facility that spans the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI El Paso Field Office is welcoming a news special agent in charge. John S. Morales is taking over the office, moving from his former job, deputy assistant director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate. Morales started his career with the FBI in 2003 at the San Juan
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Built in 1875 by pioneer Joseph Magoffin, the historic Magoffin Home still tells the story of the adventures of a multicultural family who actively participated in military service, trade, and in U.S. expansion and settlement. The site also offers an array of family fun activities. The staff offers historic cooking
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BY PAUL J. WEBER Updated 11:01 AM MDT, September 25, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A white Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in 2019 agreed Monday to pay more than $5 million to families of the victims. Patrick Crusius was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences in July after
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, holds a profound significance in Judaism, regarded as the holiest day of the year for practitioners of Judaism. Spanning two calendar days due to the lunar-based Jewish calendar, the observance begins with the sunset on September 24 and concludes on the evening
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like past migrant surges, El Pasoans are seeing hundreds, if not thousands of migrants living on the streets throughout their community. But this time, migrants are living in public areas like San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. While dozens of families with children were seen at the plaza Sunday,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday today. Experts say that it’s rare for an elephant to live this long. El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montesano said “The significance of Savannah turning 71 years old is remarkable.” He continues by noting her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for any tips related to last weekend’s house party shooting that left two teens dead. Police say a teen homecoming party that took place at a Vrbo rental house at 12300 Tierra Inca Dr. turned deadly just after 1 a.m. last Sunday. They say someone
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and El Paso Community College announce their new partnership that seeks to improve access to oral health in the Borderland. The partnership will also look to reduce the region’s provider shortage of qualified dental hygienists.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso officials announced Saturday that they will begin using Nations Tobin Recreational Center to house migrants by Saturday night. The facility can house up to 400 people. Officials also announced will also be chartering five buses to New York City, Chicago, and Denver Saturday with the help
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Update: The El Paso Police Department has released Weaver’s booking photo, taken in El Paso. Jessica Weaver, Courtesy: El Paso Police Department EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jessica Weaver, the mother of 3-year-old Anthony Leo Malave who drowned at a Northeast El Paso water park in May has posted bond and is out of jail
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a fan of the Barbie movie, you’re gonna like this! The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is coming to Cielo Vista Mall Saturday, September 23rd. It will be parked in the parking lot between Macy’s and JCPenney from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. People can pick up Barbie merch, as well as home
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Update: According to jail records, Weaver posted bond on Friday, September 22. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jessica Weaver, the mother of the 3-year-old boy who drowned at Camp Cohen water park in May, is in El Paso custody now. She had been arrested on one count of injury to a child in Indiana earlier
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso is inviting area high school mariachi teams to compete for a $1,000 cash prize. The contest, held in honor of Mexican Independence month, is happening is happening 1 p.m. Saturday, September 30 at the dealership, located on the 6400 block of South Desert Boulevard. The
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Update: The jury has found Galvan guilty of murder and of aggravated assault. The court ordered the jury to return tomorrow. ABC-7 is working to learn when the sentencing will happen. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The defense team for a man accused in a 2017 deadly shooting rested its case, then was allowed to
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El Paso, TX( KVIA)- The El Paso Locomotives will take on the Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, September 23, at Southwest University Park. Stick around after the game for the last fireworks show of the season.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ready, set, action! The Film Race has taken over the streets of El Paso, with crews setting up in various locations, shooting and producing short films. Three teams made up of local filmmakers had five days to shoot and edit their film. Each team was assigned locations, and challenges they
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The influx of migrants at the U.S. border continues to surge, with daily averages approaching nearly 2,000 individuals, according to Mayor Lee’s recent statement to ABC7. While exact numbes of Venezuelans currently in El Paso are unavailable, Melissa Lopez, Director of Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, says they are facing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was injured after a shooting late Thursday night in Central El Paso, according to El Paso Police. The person suffered severe injuries, according to first responders. The shooting happened at the 2300 block of N. Copia Street, just before midnight. Police alerted the public of the shooting around
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Biden Administration announced it would grant temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants, allowing them to legally work in the United States. On Wednesday Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. This status would only be for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former El Paso County Commissioner Vince Perez announced his candidacy for Texas House District 77. Perez made the announcement at Tom Lea Park, overlooking Downtown El Paso, which is contained within District 77. Perez said it was an honor to give the people a strong voice in their county government
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