EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday. Experts say that it’s rare for an elephant to live this long. Savannah’s celebration will happen at noon on Sunday at the El Paso Zoo. Zoo officials say there will be a trunk load of cookies for
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The federal courthouse in downtown El Paso will be closed Friday, Sept. 22 for a live training exercise. This training will be closed to the public. The US Marshals Service is warning the public in advance. If you see a heavy police presence in downtown El Paso Friday, do not be alarmed, officials say. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a technologically advanced world consumed by digital media, one rideshare driver is proof that authentic connections can still happen anywhere. Armando Esparza has been a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft since 2021. Esparza told ABC-7 that this new occupation has provided flexibility and freedom unlike ever before. His
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — A man accused of murder took the stand Wednesday in his own defense. Moises Galvan is accused of shooting and killing RJ Franco, 22, outside a bar in east El Paso in January of 2017. This is his second trial, after the first ended in a mistrial in 2019. On Tuesday,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — NGOs, city, and county officials are seeing the release of over 1,100 migrants into the community every day due to a recent surge in migrant arrivals. The city has provided shelter to 4,200 individuals in local hotels over the past week, but with the spike in numbers, The Office of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents living in the Montana Vista area have been asked to evacuate after a massive fire at a recycling plant fills their neighborhoods in smoke. Residents ABC-7 spoke to say they were asked to evacuate at around 3 p.m. and have since been in their cars until they are allowed back
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — McDonalds is marking Hispanic Heritage Month with its 22nd Annual Triunfadores Awards Luncheon. “This prestigious event recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals from diverse fields who have left an indelible mark through their remarkable professional accomplishments and unwavering commitment to community service,” the organization stated in a recent news release
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Testimony in Moises Galvan’s murder trial restarted Tuesday with the testimony of David Ortega, best friend of the victim, RJ Franco. Ortega was with Franco the night he died, January 28, 2017. Ortega recounted the events of that night to the jury. He testified that Galvan walked up to him
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, citizens across the United States are celebrating National Voter Registration Day, a day dedicated to encouraging and facilitating voter registration. As the nation gears up for local elections and the 2024 presidential election, communities are coming together to emphasize the importance of participation in the democratic process. The El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Pellicano Drive Widening Project was expected to be complete by July 21, 2021. However, construction is only 50% complete with the project at a standstill. Construction barriers are still in place, limiting traffic to two lanes. “It’s terrible,” said Armando Reyes, a resident impacted by construction. “So you try
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 7-year-old Victoria Rose De La Luz has been a fighter since before she was born. Born prematurely, she was diagnosed with Arthrogryposis, which causes tightening in the muscles, limiting Victoria’s ability to walk. While on a family stroll at the park, Victoria saw children playing and became determined. “I want
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – – The iconic Star on the Mountain has temporarily gone dark to undergo renovations which started September 12th. The El Paso Chamber officials said this project is funded by the El Paso Chamber Foundation and the El Paso Chamber. This transformation will upgrade the infrastructure to be more energy-efficient and technologically
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UPDATE: The City of El Paso sent a statement to ABC-7 Monday, saying: “As the City advised the public last week, we are seeing another migrant surge in our region and across the nation’s borders. Over the last seven days the region has seen a spike in encounters at the border averaging over 1,200 per
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The second murder trial of an El Paso man accused of shooting another man to death outside of an East El Paso bar in 2017, began Monday morning at 9 a.m. in the 168th District Court. Moises Galvan, who was 19 at the time, was arrested at the scene, which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person has been critically injured and another person suffered minor injuries following reports of a stabbing in the Lower Valley, according to First Responders. Officers were called the 79-hundred block of Monterrey Drive just after 4 a.m. Monday morning. ABC-7 is working to learn more from El Paso Police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The sound of gunshots, followed by a car speeding away, is what many in a Far East El Paso neighborhood woke up to early Sunday morning. Soon after, they would learn that a 19-year-old man was killed, and five others were injured as a result. “It was horrible. I heard the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Autism Society of El Paso is set to hold their annual Self-Care Fiesta Saturday. The society said it will have different stations to help promote some self-care fun. There will be a Yoga Station, Breathing Station, art and games. It’s taking place from 10 AM to 5 PM at Autism Society
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Pasoans are starting to see more migrants crossing the border into their community, some are pushing back against plans the city announced Friday. According to El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, preventing street releases is currently one of the city’s major goals, but he said it’s not going to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA ) –During the COVID-19 pandemic, El Paso Community College (EPCC) some students faced unexpected financial challenges that threatened their educational pursuits. This national non-profit organization disbursed nearly $300,000 in emergency aid to over 500 EPCC students who were grappling with various financial hurdles. The application process for this vital aid was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a motorcycle crash in El Paso’s lower valley Friday night. According to police, that crash took place near the intersection of Yarbrough Drive and San Jose Road. Investigators have not yet released information regarding the victim’s condition. We’re working
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jury selection started Friday in the murder trial of Moises Galvan, the man accused of killing R.J. Franco outside an East El Paso bar more than six years ago. The trial is scheduled to start Monday. Galvan claims that he shot Franco in self-defense. This is Galvan’s second murder trial.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eastwood High School’s Trooper Band announced that they are hosting their annual fundraiser for the benefit of 17-year-old Daniel Esparza’s family Friday. A Bowie Bear band member, Esparza died Sunday after collapsing at his school’s home football game last week, against the Eastwood Troopers. Esparza was the drum major for
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Tomorrow, September 16, we celebrate Mexican Independence Day. In El Paso, our community comes together to honor the rich heritage, showcasing a deep connection to Mexico’s history and culture. Lee Beach, also known as Tony Lee Beach Rogers, a native El Pasoan and local artist, is honoring this day with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Nov. 16, 2023 execution date that had been scheduled for David Renteria is no longer on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice calendar, and the department confirmed to ABC-7 that was due to an order issued by the trial court in El Paso County. Renteria was convicted of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police charged 45-year-old Nikita Kahmel Bray Davis with firing a gun into the air during a house party at her neighbor’s home. This happened just before midnight September 9, 2023 on the 14300 block of Owl Point Avenue in Far East El Paso. Officers responded to reports of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are choosing not to file charges against an El Paso man who shot and killed his neighbor. Police were called out to the Crossroad Valley Apartments just after midnight September 4, 2023. When they arrived, they found 21-year-old Charles Edward Marin with a gunshout wound. They rushed
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juarez Police Department found the El Paso baby that was reported missing in an AMBER alert Wednesday afternoon. Officers arrested his father, identified as 19-year-old Ariel Gustavo L., for allegedly stealing the baby’s mother’s car in El Paso and bringing it over the border. After El Paso authorities issued that
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Teen vaping is on the rise, according to the latest data from the CDC, more than 2.5 million young students in the United States reported using vaping devices in 2022. In a 2020 Texas school survey, El Paso County showed middle and high school students who ever tried a vape
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by Cindy Ramirez and Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersSeptember 12, 2023 The next El Paso police chief will take charge of a department that has helped the city to be ranked among the safest in the nation – but also one that is embroiled in controversy surrounding the arrests of several of its own
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is visiting El Paso Thursday. The governor’s office announced the visit Wednesday. Abbott will deliver remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Schneider Electric manufacturing plant in Northwest El Paso. The ceremony will start at 10 a.m. Abbott will be joined by the company’s
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