Café Piro: Nourishing heritage and harmony in Socorro, Texas
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Café Piro stands as more than just a dining spot — it’s a cultural revival. Owners Mel and Gabe Padilla have swiftly…
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Selena tribute concert to take place on El Paso streetcar this Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Queen of Tejano music will be celebrated Saturday in an unconventional fashion! The Selena tribute event, performed by…
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UPDATE: Father of El Paso toddler from last month’s Amber Alert arrested for harassment
UPDATE — Jail records show Miguel Angel Montoya has been booked into the El Paso jail tonight. Montoya is being charged with harassment. Records…
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More than 140 people are arrested for the charge of riot following border incident
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks told ABC-7 that more than 140 people were arrested by the Department of Public Safety…
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El Paso Central Appraisal District says flyers advertising ‘Designation of Homestead Request’ don’t involve tax exemptions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As tens of thousands of El Pasoans are expected to protest their 2024 property valuations, some have a received a flyer for…
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Texas Tech Health announces annual Days of Service event during National Volunteer Month
EL PASO, Texas — (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso announced its annual Days of Service event. This is a four day event taking place from April…
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GoFundme started for family of man who died in police custody
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A GoFundMe has been made by the family of a man who was taken into custody by El Paso Police on Sunday, and later died. El…
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U.S. Border Patrol releases statement reminding the community of marijuana use laws ahead of 4/20
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sector U.S. Border Patrol released the following statement regarding medical and/or recreational Marijuana use:…
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HOME reschedules considered zone change meeting in West El Paso to present housing concept to the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HOME) has rescheduled its meeting regarding a considered zone change after…
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Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic offering free screenings and cleanings for Ysleta ISD students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic is offering free screenings and cleanings for Ysleta Independent School…
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El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal to retire in June; Christina Sanchez to take office early
by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersApril 15, 2024 Christina Sanchez, who was effectively elected as El Paso County attorney in March, will take the…
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El Paso police, fire bond projects advance as cost concerns loom
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersApril 17, 2024 While various projects in the voter-approved $413 million public safety bond from 2019 are…
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TEA appoints 2 conservators to help oversee Socorro ISD
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersApril 18, 2024 The Texas Education Agency appointed two conservators on Thursday to manage the Socorro…
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El Paso water says that certain flyers that may be showing up on your doorstep have nothing to do with the water utility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 was sent a picture of a notice received by an Upper Valley resident titled “Water Update Very Important!” The flyer…
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El Paso Water proposing ‘impact fee’ increase for homebuilders
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Water and the City of El Paso are discussing potential changes to impact fees, which homebuilders pay for the extension…
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Burges High School sophomore creates safe space for others to be heard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “I truly believe that we could stop wars and fights happening in the world with just learning how to listen.” 16-year-old…
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Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs visits El Paso, discussing immigration and honors nearly five years since Walmart shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, visited El Paso to discuss immigration, meet with local…
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City of El Paso celebrates grand reopening of the newly renovated Fire Station No. 10
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso invites the public to a grand reopening ceremony for Fire Station No. 10. It will take place Wednesday,…
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FBI offering new resources to protect businesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI and the InfraGard program invites businesses to join their partnership to enhance the nation’s collective ability…
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Charges dismissed against three EPPD officers in connection to hit-and-run
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charges were dropped against three El Paso Police officers in connection to a 2022 hit-and-run case, El Paso District…
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915 Tree Keepers Program accepting neighborhood nominations to get a free tree
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Community and Human Development is accepting neighborhood nominations for the 915 Tree…
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El Paso Water, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosting public meeting to reveal projects aimed at reducing flooding in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024,…
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El Paso Police identify 35-year-old who died in custody
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police identify 35-year-old Jonathan Rose Eddens as the man who died in police custody Sunday, April 14, 2024. Video…
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Clint ISD hosts event to announce Spectrum’s high school internship program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The event was hosted today at Mountain View High School. They discussed Spectrum’s High School Internship Program which…
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Two suspects plead guilty in the killing of Army combat veteran in El Paso, receive lesser sentences than accomplices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two of the five suspects accused of capital murder in the death of an Army Veteran accepted plea deals in court Friday,…
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Safety concerns grow for riders at the ‘Big El Paso Fair’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Concerns are growing for some El Pasoans who visited the Big El Paso Fair this weekend after rides reportedly started…
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El Paso County discussing agreement with voting software company
UPDATE: Lisa Wise, El Paso County elections administrator, confirmed to ABC-7 that the county was asked to pay a 35% increase of $35,000 by VOTEC.…
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New animal clinic opening soon in El Paso
 EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new a state-of-the-art pet wellness clinic will be coming to El Paso soon. Thanks to a joint effort by the County…
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El Paso woman taken into custody on intoxicated assault charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Constable deputies took 26-year-old Vianna Tena into custody Friday, April 12, 2024. Officials say that court…
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El Paso Police to escort four El Paso Wish Kids on a special wish flight journey as part of the World Wish Month Celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — American Airlines, Make-A-Wish®, and Disney teamed to grant wishes for children battling critical illnesses. Four of the…
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