Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El Paso.
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Police and fire compete for charity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department and the El Paso Police Department competed in games to raise money for Muttlove Dog Rescue. The two departments competed in tug of war, a track relay, deadlifting competitions, and a flag football game. They wanted the bragging rights, but had a bigger message in
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El Paso Child Guidance Center celebrates newly renovated facility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today El Paso Child Guidance Center celebrates their newly renovated facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility is located at 2701 E. Yandell Dr., El Paso, TX 79903 and will be hosted in partnership with the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “This milestone represents more than just a new
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$7 million secured to fund new Wyler Aerial Tramway
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — State Senator César J. Blanco announced that $7 million is set aside in the state budget for the new Wyler Aerial Tramway. Total state investment now equals $27 million, according to Blanco’s office. This new funding will flow through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The tramway shut down in 2018
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EPISD Board takes no action on superintendent’s future with the district
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District took no action on the employment status of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra during a meeting Tuesday evening. Dozens of speakers signed up during public comment to show their support for Sayavedra, including multiple former city leaders. District employees spoke up in her favor as well.
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Eye health issues El Pasoans face
May is Healthy Vision Month and a local optometrist shares issues many El Pasoans face when it comes to eye health and treating it. Dr. Samuel Favela sees about 70 patients a day between two clinics — one of them is Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe. Favela says it’s a clinic that helps patients
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Kids with additional support needs at Eastwood benefit from ‘Ohana Games’
EL PASO (KVIA) — Hundreds of students, parents & educators turned out to the “Ohana-lympics” at Eastwood High School. The inspirational event included Special-OIympics type games for students with intellectual disabilities, down syndrome & special needs throughout the Ysleta Independent School District. Actor Evan George Vourazeris, who starred in the Neftlix series “Ozark” as the
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El Paso Police arrest 60+ people over Memorial Day weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police Department officials announced that officers carried out over 60 arrests and gave out 191 citations over this Memorial Day weekend. Police officials provided the following breakdown of the various arrests. DWI: 30 DWI with Open Alcohol Container: 1 DWI with Child Under 15: 2 DWI with Blood
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car last week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has release the name of a pedestrian hit in a northeast El Paso intersection last Tuesday that died in the hospital days later. According to police, 90 year-old northeast resident Helen Clanan was hit by a GMC Sierra turning left onto Stahala Dr. driven by
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El Paso DWI Task Force arrests more than a dozen Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso DWI Task Force is on the streets this Memorial Day weekend, and is arresting those that are driving drunk on the road in El Paso County. As ABC-7 has reported, law enforcement agencies across the county are teaming up to combat the expected increase of drunk driving
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El Pasoans remember fallen heroes this Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso community is marking another Memorial Day by remembering those fallen heroes who have served the country for years. Hundreds gathered at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery Monday and over the weekend to honor those who died in service to their country as part of the yearly commemoration.
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This Memorial Day, one organization is hosting a “Flower On Every Grave” at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery, to honor each and every life lost serving for this country. Victory for Veterans hosts this event every year, now at 12 cemeteries around the country — Fort bliss being one of them. Their mission is to
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Memorial day remembrance at Ascarate park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Memorial Day is a time to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the military. Some families gathered at Ascarate park to honor those we’ve lost by having spending quality time with family. I spoke with veteran Tony Deanda, he said he’s lost soldiers in combat and by
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Memorial Day closures
Texas Tech Health El Paso Closed for Memorial Day EL PASO, Texas – The Texas Tech Health El Paso campus, including libraries, Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso clinics and the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic, will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, May
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Mental health workshop at La Nube
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– La Nube in partnership with the El Paso Black Arts Association (EPBAA) hosted their first mental health workshop called “The Power of Sound”. Using instruments, kids were able to explore how vibrations can relax your body, calm your mind, and spark inner healing. Janace Griffin, the president of the El Paso Black
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Snakes, lizards, and turtles Oh my!
The El Paso Reptile Show is back for Memorial Day weekend. The two-day event held by the Show Me Reptiles organization will have two days of everything reptile. Organizers say reptile vendors from the surrounding area bring their beloved exotic reptiles for visitors to enjoy. Vendors also bring in reptiles for sale and provide education
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One person seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At least one person was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash in West El Paso early Saturday morning. The El Paso Fire Department said it happened just after 2 a.m. on the 1300 block of Rim Rd. between the Billy Rogers Arroyo and Tom Lea Lower Park. One person was
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Crimes Against Persons investigate shooting as a homicide
UPDATE: Detectives with the El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons division are investigating Saturday morning’s shooting as a homicide. Update: El Paso Police Public Information Officer Adrian Cisneros confirmed to ABC-7 that a man in his 20s was shot and taken to the hospital. His current condition is unknown. No arrests have been made,
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El Paso spray parks now open
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA)– With temperatures rising to triple digits, you may be looking for a way to cool down. Spray parks are now open across El Paso. They provide a fun experience for the whole family. Park goers say it is the perfect way to refresh after a hike. “I just love just being
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EPISD Board to discuss superintendent’s employment status
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso ISD Board will discuss Superintendent Diana Sayavedra’s employment status in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The agenda for the meeting, which is posted publicly to the district’s website, states that the board will consult with legal counsel concerning legal issues relating to Sayavedra’s duties,
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5 hotels and motels fail to meet human trafficking training requirements
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Right now, the district and county attorneys don’t have the authority to enforce human trafficking training requirements. That falls on the Texas Attorney General and his office. Yet throughout the past couple of years when the El Paso County Attorney’s Office reached out to the AG, nothing was done. The AG’s
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Preparing a safe roadtrip for Memorial Day Weekend
The travel rush for Memorial Day begins, and if you plan on getting to your destination by car, ABC-7 and The Texas Department of Transportation have tips before you hit the road. Your car needs a proper check and preparation before you take off. Check all the lights, tires, fluid levels and windshield wipers —
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Best private high schools in the El Paso metro area
Stacker compiled a list of the best private high schools in the El Paso metro area using data from Niche.
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Be Mindful: Connecting with autistic individuals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Christine Durfee is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and family conflict. Today, Durfee held a training for case workers to teach them how to create effective social stories to strengthen communication with people who have autism. “Social stories are a huge tool for helping children that
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The best pizza in El Paso, according to diners
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has compiled a list of the best pizza in El Paso, according to ratings by El Pasoans. The ratings were all posted on publicly on Yelp. 8. Pizza Pro’s Pizza “When I was a kid in the early 80s, 1981 or so, my father used to order from Pizza
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UMC to open its first urgent care clinic in East El Paso, another planned for Westside
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert May 22, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. University Medical Center of El Paso is set to open its first urgent care center Tuesday, May 27 in the Eastlake neighborhood near Horizon City. The center is part of the hospital’s expansion into urgent care
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Be Mindful: Training El Paso’s future psychiatrists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This month of May, ABC-7 continues its commitment to raising awareness about mental health with its Be Mindful initiative. Mental health care continues to be in high demand across the United States and in El Paso. Medical experts largely attribute this rise to the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people started seeking
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El Paso.
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The decision to keep Lamar Elementary school open adds to EPISD’s deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to school officials El Paso ISD was facing a $30 million deficit but now after boards of trustees voted to keep Lamar Elementary that number will increase. Lamar Elementary school has been an A-rated school for the last few years. “We can’t afford to lose more A-rated campuses, given that
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Walmart shooter being held in prison outside Palestine, Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jail records show that Walmart shooter Patrick Crusius is currently being held in the Powledge Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, near Palestine, Texas. Officials flew Crusius to Huntsville, Texas from El Paso earlier this month. Update: These new mugshots taken when he was transferred were just released.
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