EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is celebrating the completion of Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 School – named after the 1966 Texas Western College men’s basketball team’s point guard. Hill was a part of a team coached by Hall of Famer Don Haskins at Texas Western, now UTEP, that made
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Road maintenance began in front of the El Paso International Airport Monday. The work is expected to last through Wednesday, April 12. The roadwork will require intermittently closing lanes leading up to the airport entrance. Those travelling to the airport are advised to follow traffic and detour signs, and to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo has made significant modifications after a colony of prairie dogs suddenly vanished from their exhibit. According to officials, the prairie dogs were reported missing in March 2022. However, the last time they were seen was in September 2021. The colony of 14 black-tailed prairie dogs was
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The National Weather Service issued a high wind advisory Monday for southern New Mexico and west Texas, warning of blowing dust, debris, and even the potential for power outages. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that blowing dust is extremely dangerous. “Walls of dust can just
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Canadian company is shutting down part of its El Paso Operation and laying off workers as it moves production to Mexico. The Woodbridge Group is closing their lamination and external testing facility in northeast El Paso by October 1. The Texas Workforce Commission said 53 employees will be laid
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police are responding to a crash between a vehicle and a semi at Montana and Rich Beem. Police say Montana eastbound is blocked due to a spill. The crash was reported just after 4 p.m. To check the latest traffic conditions, click here.
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Editor’s note: This story comes from the El Paso Times as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which explores issues with a bi-national perspective. Story by Gabriela Minjarez, La Verdad CIUDAD JUAREZ – Jeison Daniel Catarí Rivas traveled more than 3,000 miles to reach Ciudad Juárez with the intention
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The anti-diabetic medication Ozempic, used to treat type 2 diabetes has been gaining popularity over the last couple of years, for its ability to aid in weight loss. While this is good news for those who need to reduce their body weight for health reasons, some doctors say they’re concerned
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Diario de Juárez, one Venezuelan migrant who was injured in the Juarez fire is recovering in an El Paso hospital. The fire broke out last Monday night at the National Institute of Migration in Ciudad Juarez. A total of 38 migrants were killed in the fire,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 33-year-old man accused of injuring a Sunland Park police officer has now been charged in the shooting, according to New Mexico State Police. The shooting happened Saturday, April 1. According to NMSP, Tony Gomez was shooting multiple rounds outside a home in Santa Teresa. A Sunland Park Police officer
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Carlos Leon, El Paso County Commissioner for precinct 1, has announced he will not seek reelection and will spend more time with family. “This decision has taken much thought and consideration, as it has been a tremendous honor and privilege to serve all the constituents of El Paso County,” said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring is here and many of us are starting to enjoy the outdoors in El Paso, however that can leave you vulnerable to being stung by a bee or bitten by a snake. In most cases, bee stings are annoying, and home treatment is all you need. However, if you’re
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has announced the pregnancy of Gigi the Giraffe. This will mark the first giraffe birth for the El Paso Zoo. Zoo officials say that staff is working closely with Survival Species Protection to ensure Gigi’s pregnancy is safe. Veterinarians at the zoo have confirmed Gigi
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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 March 26 to March 31. For updates in El Paso, click here. For a look at more information from TxDOT, click
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EL PASO, Texas — Three people are in the hospital after a rollover crash in Central El Paso early Monday morning. It happened near the intersection of Richmond Avenue and North Copia Street. Police say the call came in before 12:30 a.m. Three people were taken the hospital with serious injuries. Police have not said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police said five people are reported to be injured after a vehicle flew off the highway in the northeast late Friday night. It happened on U.S. 54 North near Hercules Ave. Police were called out just after 11 p.m. The El Paso Fire Department said all five people
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say more than 1,000 migrants, acting on incorrect information, surrendered to Border Patrol Agents Wednesday. Some migrants had come from a vigil for those killed in Monday’s deadly fire at a Juarez migrant processing center. CBP officials say many migrants who surrendered claimed social
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Reida Stewart is an active centenarian and celebrated amongst her physical therapy group on Thursday. Rudy Marin, CEO of El Paso Physical Therapy Services, says, “We call her Momma Stewart because she is a mother to all of us.” Stewart visits El Paso Physical Therapy Services twice weekly to exercise
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Border Network for Human Rights hosted the “You Are Not Alone” vigil and protest Friday afternoon. Monday night, 38 migrants died after a fire started inside a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juarez. Dozens of migrants were also injured. Immigrant advocates said they would remember the lives lost during
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EL PASO, Texas— Today the nation celebrates Cesar Chavez. This holiday was proclaimed by President Barack Obama in 2014. It celebrates the birth and legacy of the Civil Rights and labor movement activist on March 31st the day Chavez was born. Due to this all of the City of El Paso and County Administrative offices will be closed.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bishops from around the country will be in attendance for the ordination mass today. The ordaining bishops are El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, San Antonio Archbishop reverend Gustavo García-Siller, and Lexington, Kentucky, Bishop John Stowe. Bishop-elect Tony Celino was appointed by Pope Francis on February 8th. He is the third
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EL PASO, Texas— An El Paso Police vehicle crashes this morning leaving two officers in the hospital. It happened at the intersection of David Carrasco Dr and George Dieter Dr That’s in East El Paso. Our crews did notice Pebble Hills Boulevard and Robert Wynn St is currently closed. First responders received the call after 3:30 am.
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EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso mother is in search of answers following the disappearance of her daughter during a trip to San Antonio. No one has heard from 30-year-old Lynnette Martinez in the last five days. The mother of three is well-known in the El Paso wrestling community where she goes by her
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — A Horizon Middle School student is accused of posting a school shooting threat on Instagram, according to Horizon City police. Schools were placed on a safety protocol as officers investigated the threat. The student was taken into custody at his home and taken to the Juvenile Detention Facility at 6400
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Local advocacy organizations have set up a fundraiser to assist those affected by the devastating fire at a migrant detention center in Juárez. The groups involved are Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy and the Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services. Included in the fundraiser is the description, “Migrant survivors of the Cuidad Juárez disaster
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a saying that good health begins in the mouth. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso is taking that belief to a whole new level at the Hunt School of Dental Medicine. Dental students will now be testing patients for diabetes. The diabetes screening equipment will be paid for by
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Her daughter was killed in 2019, but more than three years have passed, and she still doesn’t have closure. That El Paso mother, who ABC-7 is not identifying due to her daughter’s case still pending in the courts, is anxiously awaiting the trial of her daughter’s accused killer. “It’s like
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VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) – More than a dozen migrants were located by members of the 29th Department of Public Safety (DPS) Air Operations Division in a cave in the Van Horn area. DPS was working with Border Patrol on Wednesday, March 29, to locate 18 migrants that had crossed illegally and were tracked to
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Traffic on I-10 west is shut down at downtown. It happened around 1 p.m. El Paso police say it’s due to a suicidal male. To check the latest traffic conditions, click here. This is a developing news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news breaks.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from the Bootheel to the Sacramento mountains. Gusts will be up to about 55 mph throughout the afternoon, with possible 60 mph gusts mixed in from time to time. Even stronger
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