El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Emerging Women of Impact is hosting their third annual conference. It will take place on January 18, 2025 at 9 a.m., at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso “We are excited to offer a platform for young women to gain valuable insights from femaleleaders who have excelled in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A well that is not currently in use tested positive for E.coli on January 15th according to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. All water is safe to drink. The raw groundwater is water that is directly taken from the ground that has not gone through treatment process. Officials
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by El Paso Matters Staff January 17, 2025 This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. El Paso Children’s Hospital Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissed A district judge last month dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of
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The Socorro Independent School District superintendent surprised several schools of all grade levels to recognize and celebrate them for achieving high attendance rates after a concerning drop in recent years. Superintendent James Vazquez initiated his traveling trophy tour on Friday morning to award the third set of winners of their “ALL IN for Attendance” Campaign,
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CNN) — The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a controversial ban on TikTok may take effect this weekend, rejecting an appeal from the popular app’s owners that claimed the ban violated the First Amendment. The court handed down an unsigned opinion and there were no noted dissents. The decision, which followed warnings from the Biden administration that the
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A new school in El Paso welcomed several community members and local businesses to their campus for their grand opening, inviting them to learn more about the healthcare industry programs and courses that they offer. The NOVA Career Institute located in East El Paso held their grand opening on Wednesday at 3 p.m., which was
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Update: Pawsitive Rescuers is no longer planning a memorial or a GoFundMe for Bob the Goat. A spokesperson notified ABC-7 of this update in the afternoon. EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Bob the Goat is having a memorial planned on Transmountain following the goat’s death last year. The beloved animal died in September during relocation
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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) — State representative Mary Gonzalez and state senator César Blanco told me they plan to keep working together to address the needs of El Paso. “We’re all here for the same reason,” newly-elected State Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows said. “Not to please ourselves or any one individual, but to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Students at Pebble Hills High School received training that could potentially save lives. This training is provided by a community service program called Stop the Bleed. The program is provided by the non-profit ProAction. High School seniors across the Socorro Independent School District will receive instruction free of charge. The instruction
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Court documents show Jessica Weaver was indicted on Dec. 12, 2024 and is facing several charges. Her son, Anthony Leo Malave drowned while at the Camp Cohen Water Park back in the summer of 2023. The indictment states that Weaver failed to provide care, protection and/or control for her son
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — On January 15th, 2025 El Paso nonprofit Brighter Bites was named a 2025 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards grant recipient. They received $125,000 dollars to support their work in the community. Brighter Bites delivers fresh fruits and vegetables to families in need, free of charge, and also provides bilingual nutrition handbooks, tip sheets and recipes that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An open house will be held for the public to provide feedback on the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (EPMPO) 2052 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). EPMPO says the public’s feedback from this open house will help them as they create recommendations for traveling in El Paso through projects, programs, and
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The TikTok ban is set to take effect January 19. The company says that more than 170 million Americans use the social media app monthly. Now, from content creators who have carved out a living for themselves on TikTok, to users who use the platform as a daily source of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican National Chamber of Commerce (CANACO), Services, and Tourism in Juárez will hold a binational forum in El Paso today to discuss the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which was established on July 1, 2020. The forum is scheduled to be at the Blue Flame Building from 1 p.m. to
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – As we’re halfway through January, many El Pasoans are taking a break from drinking alcohol. “Dry January,” is one of the most common new year resolutions, where those participating give up drinking for the month. But experts say it’s never too late to start and even small changes can make
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today El Paso Health will present a check to the El Pasoans fighting Hunger food Bank to help with their Food FARMacy. The FARMacy works with physicians and dietitians to educate patients on the importance for having a healthy balanced diet. Carol Smallwood, the CEO of El Paso health, says food
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke to Dr. John C. Lommler, principal geotechnical engineer and adjunct professor at New Mexico State University, to learn more about the construction of the cross-border tunnel discovered on January 8. Dr. Lommler told ABC-7 that a lot of hard physical work and low technology appear to have gone
Continue Reading El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — It’s taking place January 15th, 2025 in the morning. The students are learning from instructors trained as emergency medical technicians or EMT’S. They will teach them life-saving skills to save their own life or someone else’s life from a severe bleeding injury. Cristina Rodda, marketing and outreach director in charge of the Pro-action’s Stop
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new art installation is coming this week to illuminate the night, “Star Ceiling (El Paso)” at the El Paso Museum of Art. The permanent installation starts on Friday and will feature a 120-foot suspended LED array, with 13,500 energy-efficient LEDs activated by artist Leo Villareal. His work will showcase
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On April 11, 2025, the Cowtown Event Center will host Eli Young Band, Ashley McBryde, and a surprise guest. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Eli Young Band, who are known for hits like “Crazy Girl” and “Even if it Breaks your Heart,” will be joined by Grammy Award winning
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners will continue their discussion on safety concerns surrounding Texas Department of Public Safety pursuits. Commissioners will “receive legal advice and consultation regarding road and speed safety issues associated with high-speed vehicle pursuits in El Paso County,” according to today’s agenda. A regular session item is also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Mental health experts in El Paso are providing tips to help you prioritize your mental well-being in 2025. Popular New Year’s resolutions include working out consistently, eating healthy, and saving money, but experts say taking care of your mental health should also be at the top of the list. Isidro Torres,
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UPDATE: ABC-7 crews on scene confirmed the fire took place at 6328 Monarch Dr. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews knocked down a house fire in West El Paso early Sunday morning. It happened on the 6000 block of Monarch Dr. in West El Paso. El Paso Fire Department officials told
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA– Fans from near and far, filled all 12 thousand seats at the Don Haskins Center Saturday night, for the highly anticipated Battle of I-10. This is the first UTEP sell out since 2016. UTEP Miner fans dominated the stands but the home court advantage wasn’t enough secure a win. The NMSU
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded two Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants, with $1.7 million for the City of Socorro and $750,000 in funding to the City of El Paso. In a release Friday, El Paso Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) announced the awarding of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) the numbers of whooping cough cases tripled in 2024, compared to the previous year and cases continue to grow. The symptoms of whooping cough include persistent cough, fever and runny nose. These symptoms are often mistaken for a cold but with whooping
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso Marathon is making final preparation Friday for next month’s race, setting the route and locations of water stations and mile markers. ABC-7 will be at the Eastside Sports Complex as marathon staff complete the preview drive of the full route ahead of race day on Feb. 23.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jefferson High School in Central El Paso was briefly placed under SECURE protocol Friday morning following an incident near campus. In a statement, an EPISD spokesperson said the security protocol was lifted after the situation was promptly addressed, and the school day continued as scheduled. According to the Texas School
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Fort Bliss and 1st Armored Division renamed the Constitution Gate. It happened Friday, January 10th at 10 a.m. right off of spur 601 at Fort Bliss, Texas. The gate will now be known as the Silvestre Reyes Gate. This all took place to honor former congressman Silvestre Reyes for his contributions to
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