EL PASO, Texas– Thursday, April 13th, 2023, marks the 10th anniversary since the ASARCO smokestacks were demolished. Some community members opposed the decision, hoping they could remain part of the iconic El Paso landscape. The demolition opened up the next phase of development for the contaminated land. A large plume of dust spread across the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The woman who was found murdered in the Red Sands area was shot in the head by her boyfriend in a car, police said. ABC-7 obtained court documents that say Christopher Maya shot Michelle Morales-Nakaza three times because he suspected that she had taken his wallet as they slept in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keitha Adams is making a return to UTEP as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team. Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter made the announcement today. Adams is the winningest coach in UTEP women’s basketball history. “Today is a very special and unique day for me.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raise Your Pick Giving Day is a community-wide giving day taking place today. It’s an opportunity to make a positive impact on UTEP. The event will be held today at Centennial Plaza, starting at 11:30 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. There are various ways the miner nation can support Raise your
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP announced the Liberal Arts Building will remain closed for another week. A water leak led the University to close the building over the weekend. UTEP initially said the repairs were expected to be completed by Tuesday. On Tuesday night, UTEP announced the water leak caused extensive repairs and way
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police say they have located the body of 32-year-old woman Michelle Morales-Nakaza who was reported missing in late March. Police say her remains were found in the east El Paso County area known as Red Sands. Authorities said a murder investigation is now underway. Morales-Nakaza was was seen on March
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In what’s become a daily occurrence over the past few days, migrants have been giving themselves up at a section of border wall near Barker Street along Cesar E. Chavez Highway, according to the U.S. Border Patrol. Officials say migrants continue to be misinformed about current U.S. Customs and Border
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UPDATE: City Council members passed 4 separate motions, 3 of which were brought by Rep. Chris Canales, to come back and revisit the topic with new data. The first motion directs city staff to conduct an economic impact analysis to assess the past, present and future economic development impact of the Streetcar, including potential future
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UPDATE: El Paso police say a man was taken into custody this morning following a family violence aggravated assault in progress with a weapon call. Police say a bean bag round was used in the incident. Police also say an officer fired a round from their weapon, but no one was hit. Police say the
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UPDATE: Neighbors react to police officers investigating death in Upper Valley neighborhood. Neighbors in the area say they are in shock. They say the neighborhood had been calm in the past. One neighbor told ABC-7 the neighborhood is usually quiet and everyone keeps to themselves. She told us her cousin used to live in the
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UPDATE: El Paso police say an officer in a marked patrol car entered an intersection in the path of a motor officer. The motor officer was ejected and later taken to the hospital due to his injuries. It happened at 3800 Montana Ave. in central El Paso. Investigators say both officers were responding to help
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UPDATE: Northbound and southbound traffic is back to normal at the Paso Del Norte Bridge following a student-led protest this morning. Customs and Border Protection Agents told ABC-7, they took precautionary steps and hardening measures after a large group formed at the base of the Paso Del Norte International Bridge. Officials said they will continue
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – On Tuesday, El Paso City Council is set to discuss and take action to adjust the El Paso Streetcar schedule to be event-driven. According to the agenda item, yearly expenses for the streetcar do not seem prudent based on the ridership analysis. The item states the focus of the operation
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This May, El Paso voters will be asked to vote on amendments to El Paso’s City Charter, the primary governing document that outlines the structure, organization and powers of municipal government. The election includes a total of 11 propositions for voters to consider. The proposition generating the most conversation is
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EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s and Las Cruces road closures April 10 to April 15 . For updates in El Paso, click here. For a look at more information from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Dozens of proud parents, family and friends greeted the members of the University of Texas at El Paso dance team and their coaches. On Saturday they won the 2023 NCA & NDA College National Championship in the Dance Spirit Rally Division IA category. Paydirt Pete, the UTEP Cheer Team and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lots of loyal Luby’s regulars showed out to have their last supper at the iconic west side staple this Easter Sunday. Luby’s on North Mesa has been open since the 1960s, and is closing for good Sunday. “We were so sad,” Angela Suffle told ABC-7 when we asked her what
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Fire crews responded to a house fire in the 4100 block of Starlight near Hercules. It started just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Crews are currently working to extinguish hotspots. One person was treated at the scene. This is a developing story and we will update you on-air and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – All it took was one goal for the El Paso Locomotive to grab their second win of the 2023 season. The 1-0 win coming against winless Orange County SC, who now fall to 10th in the USL Western Conference. Luis Solignac would score the game’s only goal, coming off an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The 45th Annual North Easter Parade had hundreds of families lining up the streets Saturday morning. Dancers, schools, low riders, and of course everyone’s favorite — the Easter Bunny waved to the crowds. A tradition for many families who say they enjoy celebrating the holiday with the Northeast El Paso community.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say they responded to a report of a stabbing before 3 a.m. Saturday. A man was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. The stabbing happened in the 7100 block of Granite Road, close to Ascarate Park.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Luby’s location along North Mesa St will be open for one final weekend before the restaurant closes on April 9, Easter Sunday. The restaurant is not closing due to lack of business, but rather the property owner is moving to sell the property, according to El Paso Inc. ABC-7
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA)- If you ask the students at Revelation Christian Academy in west El Paso how they describe their art teacher, they say, “Mrs. Lackie is the most creative person I know.” I sat down with the students at the Christian school to understand how Mrs. Lackie encourages them to express themselves
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso community is angry after learning that some of their homes may be displaced due to a highway project that could be built where their homes are. “This is my home,” said Allyson Holt, one of the residents who will be displaced if the project takes place. “I’m
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans could be rewarded up to $5,000 for information leading to finding stash houses, pill press operations, and meth conversion labs. The Texas Department of Public Safety said their goal is to combat crimes crossing the border, including stopping human trafficking attempts, drug smuggling and the smuggling of people.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Desert Pride Academy is swapping out traditional academic learning and textbooks for computer-driven learning. The Anatomage Virtual Table gives an inside look at the human anatomy. The goal is for students to delve deeper into the different human structures, such as the nervous system and the circulatory system. Student
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EL PASO, Texas — Expect an “egg-citing” time this Easter weekend at the 45th annual TransMountain Optimist NorthEaster Parade The parade is known as the 2nd oldest parade in El Paso. The theme this year is Wild Wild West and the grand marshal is Wayne Thornton who’s well known for his work with youth sports
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A little birdie told ABC-7 the Easter Bunny will be making this year extra special across the Borderland. Many events will be happening across the region, and we wanted to list some of them for you. The El Paso Zoo is throwing an “Eggstravaganzoo” on Saturday and Sunday from 10
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter Sunday is upon us, and before the Easter Bunny arrives, we at ABC-7 wanted to see who knows their Easter trivia the best! From the biggest Easter parade to holiday traditions, join us at San Jacinto Plaza on Thursday morning to answer our trivia questions. In addition to seeing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After multiple people were injured in a crash in far West El Paso, residents were quick to weigh in on migrant pursuits that have become more frequent. Friday morning, nine people were injured following a pursuit involving a crash involving the Texas Department of Public Safety. One nearby resident said
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