FirstLight Federal Credit Union awards $40,000 in scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — FirstLight Federal Credit Union has awarded $5,000 to eight El Paso college students attending Western Technical College.…
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The Polar Express made its way to Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Polar Express exhibit is now open at the Sunflower Bank location in Downtown El Paso. This display is presented in…
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El Paso man pleads guilty to attempted coercion of a minor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 33-year-old James Forrest Williams Kidd was sentenced to 10 years in prison for inviting a person he believed was a…
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Hotel Paso Del Norte prepares to unveil life-sized gingerbread house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The pastry team at Hotel Paso De Norte is putting the finishing touches on a life-sized gingerbread house. 300 gingerbread…
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Fort Bliss’ 1AD band and El Paso Wind Symphony to host holiday concert
The Fort Bliss’ 1st armored division band is partnering with the El Paso winds symphony for a holiday concert. The concert will happen…
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Vaccination rates among U.S. Kindergartens have not returned to pre-pandemic levels: CDC reports
Research by the center for disease control has shown that vaccination rates among U.S. Kindergartens for routine childhood shots have still…
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EPCC fashion technology students participate in Texas International Fashion Week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fashion Technology students and an alumna from El Paso Community College showcased their designs at Texas International…
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El Paso high schoolers invited to compete in Dumpster Art Contest hosted by Environmental Services Department
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High school artists in El Paso are invited to celebrate Earth Day 2024 by participating in the City of El Paso’s…
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El Paso Native Donates $1 Million to TTUHSC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native John Swinton Brown Jr. donated $1 million to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. As a…
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UTEP ranked best value college in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A recent study has recognized The University of Texas El Paso as the best value among Texas colleges and universities. It…
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Shark aquarium aims to bring The Shoppes at Solana back to lifeÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jungle Reef El Paso will be a touch aquarium and is set to open its doors to the public in early February. The aquarium will…
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Marathon Petroleum announces donation of matching funds to 9 local nonprofits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marathon Petroleum Corporation announced they will award matching funds to nine local nonprofits. The announcement…
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Raiz Federal Credit Union awarding $82,500 in scholarships and grants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raiz Federal Credit Union, formerly known as Teacher’s Federal Credit Union, will hold a ceremony Tuesday night to award…
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EPCC K-12 will hold award ceremony for Annual Art Exhibit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) will hold closing ceremonies and awards today for the 22nd annual K-12 Art Exhibit. The…
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Carjacking and vehicle theft incidents causing concern among El Paso community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a recent rise in reports of carjackings and vehicle theft incidents in the past week, concern is growing among the El…
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City of El Paso holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for Marina Rios Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate recent renovations done to Marina Rios Park. These…
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Socorro school bus driver accused of using 13-year-old daughter to solicit sex from boy
Update: The Socorro Independent School District placed De La Cruz on unpaid leave on November 17, 2023. The district tells ABC-7 she has worked with…
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17-year-old accused of robbing Pizza Hut delivery driver, posting incident on social media
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 17-year-old Carlos Luna Garza November 11, 2023 after officials say he allegedly robbed a Pizza Hut…
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EMTs in the Red Sands area raising funds to purchase body armor following shooting concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An official with the Texas Rescue Patrol told ABC-7, the Red Sands area has become an increasingly dangerous area for first…
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Police looking for suspect who allegedly robbed and threatened a park employee
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are seeking a suspect after he allegedly threatened a park employee and a man who attempted to help her was…
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As Small Business Saturday comes to a close, local businesses continue to encourage El Pasoans to shop local
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Small Business Saturday is the holiday that follows Black Friday, and encourages people everywhere to shop local for the…
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Weekend planner: Holiday events throughout the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Holiday festivities will be going on all weekend throughout the Borderland as Christmas nears. The Magic of…
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People, Places & Paul: El Paso area’s claim to “1st Thanksgiving” in 1598
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — Many people don’t realize that the El Paso-area has its own claim-to-fame that the first thanksgiving on what’s…
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Annual Holiday Lights on the Lake kicks off at Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 2023 Holiday Lights on the Lake at Ascarate Park, from Fred Loya Partners L.P. & El Paso County, will fill the night…
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El Paso shoppers flock to shopping malls this Black Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of Borderland shoppers headed out to local shopping centers this Black Friday. ABC-7 crews witnessed lines of…
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Black Friday shopping at El Paso’s Cielo Vista Mall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eager shoppers arrived at Cielo Vista Mall by 4:00 a.m. for Black Friday deals. Despite forming lines, a seasoned shopper…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank saw record-breaking numbers of volunteers Thanksgiving Eve
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank saw record-breaking numbers of volunteers this Thanksgiving Eve, with an increased…
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Prominent member of prosecution team in state case against accused El Paso Walmart shooter resigns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A prominent member of the El Paso District Attorney’s team in the prosecution of the accused Walmart shooter Patrick…
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City of El Paso’s Chief Military Officer recognized by Association of Defense Communities as a Defense Community Champion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Chief Military Officer was recognized by the Association of Defense Communities as one of 16 Defense…
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El Pasoans celebrate 87th annual Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Day Parade
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Thursday is the 87th Annual Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade, set to kick off at 10:00 a.m.…
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