EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso is honoring Black History Month with an art exhibit inside the Student Union Building. It showcases work from local artists that highlights Black culture, identity and history. The annual exhibit features paintings, photographs and fashion statements that reflect personal experiences and cultural
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will host it’s fourth Grocery Pick-Up event on Wednesday February, 19th. The event, which is open to the public, begins at 11 a.m. and will last until supplies are gone. This will take place at EPCC’s Transmountain Campus, which is located at 9570 Gateway
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Police Department unit made a unique trip last week. Sergeant Raul Melendez and his K9 partner, Riki, were selected among 25 national teams to provide security at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Riki and Sgt. Melendez provide explosives detection support to El Paso International Airport. They’ve
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District is planning to lay off employees, increase class sizes and cut programs. On Friday SISD employees email from Acting Superintendent James Vasquez informing them the district needs to reduce its budget by $38 million, and to do it will need to lay off staff. ABC-7
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The Texas Department of State Health Services expects cases of measles to rise as the number of cases reported has doubled within the last week. Just five days ago, there were 15 confirmed cases in Gaines County, and one in Lea County, New Mexico — just a few hours from El Paso. Now, the outbreak
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP announced that it reached a new Spring semester enrollment record this year, with 23,861 students attending the university. University officials say the number represents a 5% increase from last spring. Officials say undergraduate enrollment increased 4.1%, new undergraduate enrollment increased 12.1%, Master’s degree enrollment grew 9.6% and Doctoral 10.5%.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some new additions are beginning to make their appearance in the Franklin Mountains. Texas Parks and Wildlife is saying that the first batch of lambs from the big horn sheep herd are being spotted. In December, officials released 77 big horn sheep into the franklin mountains as part of restoration efforts. Officials say
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) —The El Paso Fire Department is introducing a new tradition this morning to foster pride, discipline and unity. The Patriot Run is a symbolic 1.5-mile run down Scenic Drive honoring service members and first responders. The El Paso Fire Training Academy’s current class, #105, will be launching the initiative. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Humane Society of El Paso is hosting a “speed dating” event today to help you find a furry friend. It’s taking place today from 11 a.m. to noon at the Humane Society headquarters (4991 Fred Wilson Ave.) in Northeast El Paso. You can sign up through this form on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The planetarium is now open once a month, offering the community a chance to dive into our solar system. The planetarium offers three separate showtimes to accommodate eager stargazers.”For the first time we are having monthly public shows at the Roddenberry. We are thrilled to broaden our reach and create more
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At 10:24 PM last night, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Borderland and southern New Mexico, with tremors felt across multiple communities. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake’s epicenter was located about 30 miles north of Toyah, Texas, in Reeves County. Toyah is approximately 190 miles east
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 50 couples will be married at noon today in a “Mega Marriage” at Southwest University Park for a shared marriage experience. All couples present will be receiving gifts from sponsors like Hotel Indigo, Johnson Jewelers and Morra Mia. This is a free event for both family and the public to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and romance and express your admiration for others. It’s customary to share cards and gifts. Ahead of the big day, some students at the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso helped spread love and kindness a little further. They were tasked
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UPDATE: The City of El Paso confirmed the passing of a Fleet Maintenance Technician, Ruben Ibarra. “The City of El Paso and Sun Metro are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Ruben Ibarra, a Fleet Maintenance Technician with Sun Metro, who succumbed to his injuries Thursday evening following the tragic events earlier this week.”
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Still searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? If you’re waiting until the last minute, Albertsons has plenty of options to make your Valentine feel special! The team of floral designers have beautiful and affordable flower arrangements for every budget. The bakery also has plenty of Valentine’s-themed goodies. Tune into Good Morning El Paso this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today Casa de Abuelitos and Abuelitas shelter residents celebrated Valentine’s day with cards and a small gift courtesy of El Paso Adult Protective Services. At the special Valentine’s Day visit titled “A Heart for Older Adults,” residents gathered to receive their gifts spend quality time with their neighbors. Residents say they enjoy events
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Millions of homeowners still find it hard to regulate the temperature within their homes. In the midst of tax season, there looks to be a solution with some added benefits. Curt Rich, President and CEO of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), says the insulation tax credit works by
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Angelee Salazar makes tamales every Christmas with her family at Bowie Bakery. And last Christmas she had the idea to create tamales with a fruity twist and add it to the bakery’s menu for a special holiday. Along with a an overwhelmingly positive response from her family, Salazar introduced her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Symphony Orchestra is auditioning musicians for multiple positions this spring. The auditions are happening Saturday, May 17, 2025 and Sunday, May 18, 2025 at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall located at 500 West University Avenue M301. The symphony orchestra is holding auditions for the following positions.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today Sun Metro is holding a press conference at 1 p.m. to provide “additional details” on the explosion at Sun Metro Transit Center. The incident remains under investigation. The fire resulted in injuries to eight individuals, five weretransported to area hospitals, while three declined medical transportation. Of those hospitalized,two are in
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The IRS reminds taxpayers that choosing the right tax professional is essential to help them avoid tax-related identity theft and financial harm. Ruby Alvarez, the Vice President of GECU Community Development, talks about why using a qualified professional service is essential to help you fill out your taxes. He explains that programs like VITA have IRS-certified volunteers or
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Albertsons locations across El Paso are limiting eggs to two cartons per customer due the national shortage, a company spokesperson told ABC-7 today. Eggs have been making headlines lately for high prices and store limits nationwide. Costco recently announced it would limit customers to three two-dozen or four-dozen cartons.
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Update: The City of El Paso says that the fire injured eight people, including five rushed to local hospitals. The El Paso Fire Department continues to investigate. The City says that it is providing employees impacted by the explosion medical care, counseling, and help with accommodations. Most fixed routes will continue to operate on a
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Health officials have declared a measles outbreak in West Texas, with 15 confirmed cases and one in a bordering county in New Mexico. The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed their first measles case of the year — Just after dozens of cases were reported in a West Texas county. El Pasoans say they’re worried
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 2 people who were injured in an explosion at the Sun Metro Transit Operations Center in East El Paso are recovering at a burn center in Phoenix, Arizona. A spokesperson with Valleywise Health confirmed to ABC-7 that 2 patients are being treated at the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector Ruben P. Gonzalez announced the Westside and Fort Bliss El Paso County Tax Offices will be temporarily closed starting March 1. In a statement, Gonzalez said the closures were due to an increased workload and training requirements brought on by House Bill 718, which requires
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first phase of a new roadway in Northeast El Paso will open for the public today. Drivers can use the new road to travel from Railroad to Dyer. The new State Spur 320, also known as the Borderland Expressway, will stretch from Loop 375 to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Continue Reading President Trump signed an order to impose 25% tax on all imported steel and aluminum. Borderplex Alliance CEO, Jon Barela told ABC-7 taxing imported steel and aluminum would likely raise costs for people and companies that purchase those metals. He said that El Paso would feel a “dramatic and negative” impact of these imposed tariffs.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The inaugural Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors El Pasoans who have made contributions to the community. The event was created by Monica Tucker with a goal to establish an annual tradition based on unity and inspiration. The committee overseeing the selection process consists of active and retired service members, community
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UPDATE: In an El Paso County Commissioner’s meeting Monday, commissioners voted against reintroducing the bond proposal. CORRECTION: The original update published above referred to to the meeting as a city council meeting. We have adjusted the update to reflect the proper organization. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than $105 million to upgrade the El
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