EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people are in the hospital after a three-car crash in Far East El Paso. It happened on Loop 375 North at Mile Marker 35, near Montana Ave just after 2 a.m. Saturday. One person sustained life threatening injuries and another suffered serious injuries. Details are limited at this time,
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UPDATE: El Paso Fire Department says they received reports of a vehicle rollover at 2:04 a.m. EPFD told ABC-7 one vehicle caught on fire and one person was transported by the FireStar helicopter. Police are now investigating. We’ll make sure to keep you updated on air and online as we learn more information. El Paso,
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Breezy to windy conditions will continue into next week, with current predictions forecasting gusts up to 55 mph for Monday’s afternoon. Conditions will continue to be dry with highs today at 80 F El Paso, 77 F Las Cruces. Temperatures will continue to be a few degrees above average for this weekend into Monday. These
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The controversial club Chicas Locas is reopening after a long closing this Saturday. The club opened at the site of Jaguars in East El Paso, but had come to an agreement with the county last November to stay closed until March 1st. County attorney Christina Sanchez said, “Our goal is
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An air quality monitor in Socorro reports these two first months having the lowest air quality for this time of year since the year 2000, according to data from the environmental protection agency. The monitor, located in Hueco Elementary School, detected this year a much higher amount of particulate matter or P.M. 2.5 — the measurement of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The mental health expo was hosted by Socorro ISD staff and students. Through different activities, organizers aimed to teach students healthy coping mechanisms to deal with every day stress. “Our students are dealing with a lot of stress. Everything from academics to peer relationships,” said Principal David Herrera. Students took
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Animal Services (EPAS) along with the El Paso Community Foundation (EPCF) and other county organizations join forces for the upcoming Spring Fling Spay-A-Thon. The event is a no-cost spay and neuter opportunity for area pet owners. Due to the usual high cost of sterilization procedures many pet
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With clear skies and weather permitting you can observe at least one bright planet in the night’s sky. Even two or three planets may be visible in the hours after sunset. For tonight’s “planetary alignment”, seven planets will be aligning for a visible display on Friday, February 28th. Tonight, Mercury will align with Mars, Jupiter,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso teenager spends her time outside of school making tails wag by giving homeless pups a second chance at finding loving, permanent homes. “Max…. he never had a family. He never had someone to call his own,” said Celine Pineda. Celine is a high school student. “Most of the dogs that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week marks National Montessori Education Week. It spotlights Montessori programs available to students across the country. Montessori education is a teaching methodology that aims to promote a unique and dynamic learning environment for students. EPISD currently has Montessori programs available at Green Elementary and Moreno Elementary. Cecilia Perez, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 17-year-old Venezia Martinez continues to prove all things are possible with hard work. This week she will be representing the state of Chihuahua at the Miss Teen Universe Mexico competition, competing against 30 other state representatives. “It’s not only beauty, but it’s also being intellectually smart,” she said. In December,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Get ready for high-flying stunts and heart-pounding action as Monster Jam returns to El Paso this weekend. The two-day event will take over the Sun Bowl Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, bringing fan-favorite trucks like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, and Sparkle Smash to the dirt. Some of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors announced that El Pasoan Victor Enrique Artalejo, 60, received a 180 month prison sentence for possession and receipt of child sexual abuse materials. Court documents state that Artalejo downloaded more than 3,000 files between June 2022 and September 2023. HSI got a search warrant for Artalejo’s house in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The family of Angel Gomez announced the death of Angel Gomez. The beloved El Paso philanthropist, founded Operation H.O.P.E. and spent his time reaching out to those in need in the community. Known for his welcoming hugs and smiles, was always willing to help anyone in need. Gomez helped countless
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Attorney’s Office is seeking an opinion from the Texas Attorney General’s Office to determine if it has to release documents related to the fire at the Sun Metro Operations Center. Officials say the fire started in a bus maintenance garage on February 11. It was initially
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EL Paso, Texas (KVIA) — EPWater is breaking ground on an advanced water purification facility. The new Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) aims to improve water recycling in the region. Various techniques of conserving water within the region include pipeline replacement, reservoir rehabilitation, as well as monitoring systems to detect leaks. These techniques are in
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Retired service members will have the opportunity to connect with over 30 companies at the Fort Bliss veterans job fair today, Thursday Feb. 27th. Todays hiring event will take place at the Centennial Banquet & Conference Center at 11199 Sergeant E Churchill St. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Transitioning military, veterans, military spouses
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Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– For over six decades, Nono’s has bought unique fashion to the Borderland. Owner Missy Altus says fashion has be a part of her family for generations. “Both sets of grandparents had stores downtown. My uncle had a store downtown. My mother and I did this together until she passed in 2019,”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to the Texas Department of State Health Services a school-aged child who was not vaccinated against the measles has died in Lubbock, Texas. This is apart of the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions. As of Feb. 25, 124 cases of measles have been confirmed in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While helping lay bricks at a family member’s house, Troop 53 Life Scout Maximilian Estorga’s grandmother showed him an article detailing how children taken in by Child Protective Services were often only given a trash bag to collect their belongings. “The CPS worker is picking them up and instructing them
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso is officially moving forward with plans to redevelop the Duranguito neighborhood. They issued out an RFQ, a request for qualification, on the 17 city owned properties in the neighborhood. They are seeking experienced development teams to redevelop the area using “adaptive reuse”. They want to
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El Pasoans are receiving scam text messages once again asking people to pay their balance in toll bills, or else “increased late fees will be reported to the DMV.” But Texas DMV told ABC-7 that they do not collect toll fees. “I actually got it this morning,” said Briana Estrada, a UTEP student who says
Continue Reading AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott appointed El Pasoan Ben Ivey to the 120th Judicial District Court in El Paso. Ivey’s term is set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor can be elected and qualified, a spokesperson for the governor’s office explained. Ivey is owner and attorney at Ben L.
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Update (February 25, 2025): Today City Council authorized the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for redeveloping the 17 City-owned properties. “In doing so, the Council reinforced its strong preference for adaptive reuse—an approach that modernizes existing structures while preserving their architectural and historical integrity,” a spokesperson explained in a statement this mornign. “For
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Workforce Commission awarded a $137,000 Skills Development Fund grant to EPCC. “Through this SDF grant, El Paso Community College will provide customized training for over 65 new and incumbent employees of Vinton Steel, LLC (“Vinton Steel”) in heavy and civil engineering construction,” a spokesperson
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Update (February 24, 2025): Today City Council unanimously voted to request that El Paso Electric give a public presentation at City Council’s March 17, 2025 meeting, and give additional public presentations at regional community meetings from March to May 2025. Update (February 3, 2025): El Paso City Council unanimously voted to intervene and postpone El
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Update (February 24, 2025): Council authorized the City Attorney’s Office, in consultation with the city manager, to engage in settlement negotiations today. (June 20, 2023): EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the El Paso Zoo’s Toucan, known as Tookie, has been taken, and the city is suing for its return. The city filed
Continue Reading Update: City spokesperson Laura Cruz Acosta released the following statement in response to this morning’s news conference. “The City of El Paso and the El Paso Fire Department remain committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation into the recent fire at 10151 Montana. We understand the concerns raised by the community and want to
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — February marks National Children’s Dental Health Month, and local health officials are stressing the importance of establishing healthy dental habits early. ABC-7 spoke to Kelley Brooks, chief dentist with the City of El Paso Department of Public Health, who emphasized parents play a crucial role in protecting their children from
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