EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In recent months ABC-7 has heard numerous accounts of people summoned for jury duty only to learn they had been released the day of or a few days before. Some El Pasoans said they had been summoned multiple times in recent years only to be released time and time again,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash late Thursday night sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. El Paso Fire dispatchers said the crash happened at 11:45 p.m. Thursday on I-10 West near Airway Blvd. Officials say that one person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Our ABC-7 crew on the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso DWI/Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program held a graduation December 19, 2024, at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse. These treatment courts provide individuals with repeat impaired-driving offenses with the support services needed to address the underlying causes of impaired driving: substance use and mental health disorders. The
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $2 million to the city of El Paso. The funds will go towards the six international ports of entry in the El Paso area. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, who represents El Paso, announced the funding. She says the money will be used to upgrade outdated infrastructure within the city, with particular care
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — In the spirit of the holiday season, Las Palmas Medical Center donated 200 turkeys to El Pasoans fighting hunger food bank. The food bank is a local nonprofit that works to combat the hunger crisis in the El Paso community. Staff and employees and representatives worked together to load the turkeys into the
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Nearly 4,000 Head Start children receive a holiday goodie bag filled with treats and books. This as part of the annual holiday party, hosted by the Rotary Club of El Paso and the ESC 19 Head Start program. This year the tradition continues at the El Paso County Coliseum. “This
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso is giving away a brand new car on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The new Nissan Versa will be given away at 4 PM. Register for the drawing by visiting the dealership, located at 6451 South Desert Boulevard, now through Saturday at noon and viewing the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — County Court at Law Judge Ruben Morales found the El Paso County Public Defender’s Office correct in its allegations that the El Paso District Attorney’s Office improperly altered court records. The judge also said those court records should now be corrected. This comes after a series of hearings on 59
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Disabled Americans Veterans (DAV) have a program with the VA, where volunteers can help drive veterans to and from medical appointments in El Paso and in Las Cruces. ABC-7 met with a volunteer and the VA about the program. Joe Ortiz, a 26 year veteran in the Marines, has
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Animal Services Shelter in Northeast El Paso has completed a $2.2 million project that includes a new HVAC system. This new HVAC system includes upgraded ducts and insulation, as well as steel framing reinforcements. ABC-7 spoke to Adan Parra, operations manager for El Paso Animal Services. Parra
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For several hours Wednesday afternoon, an aviation brigade has been flying apache helicopters across West El Paso. An official at Ft. Bliss confirms to ABC-7 that the helicopter pilots are flying in preparation for the Sun Bowl game, happening at noon December 31, 2024 between Louisville and Washington. Many El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council passed changes to the City’s noise ordinance and amplified sound permit on Tuesday, December 17. Steve Alvarado, Code Enforcement Director with the El Paso Police Department, provided the presentation to the council as he went over the proposed recommendations. Alvarado explained this had been a lengthy
Continue Reading EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — El Paso City Council held their final session of the year today. While they did have their normal session with items on the agenda, and a busy one at that, it was not a normal session overall. Council began with the 5 city representatives who are leaving giving remarks, thanking
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is partnering with Albertsons and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank for Together in Tough Times. We visited several Albertsons locations across El Paso to hand out gift cards to shoppers. Watch the video above to see the full story.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The magic of the holiday season is back on track at Sunflower Bank in Downtown El Paso with the return of their annual model train display. The intricately detailed exhibit features miniature locomotives, train cars, and historic railroad scenes, including the famous “Polar Express.” The display was created in collaboration
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – The City of El Paso is exploring the idea of producing a documentary that would showcase the city’s rich culture, history, and events through the lens of local talent. District 5 City Representative Isabel Salcido is pitching the proposal during todays City Council meeting. Salcido says the idea is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday during City Council’s work session, city officials discussed federal funding sources for migrant-related services. Federal money through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program expires at the end of this month. According to city officials, the money that follows yesterday’s vote (item 3) will keep the Border Servant Corp operating
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 2024 runoff election for El Paso Mayor saw the lowest voter turnout, based on the percentage of eligible voters, in the last 20 years. This year, Renard Johnson won the race with 56% of the vote, while his opponent Brian Kennedy received 44%. That’s a margin of 12%, or
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso just announced that a girl under 13 has died of the flu. This is reported as the first flu-related death of the respiratory season, the City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) says. Officials say the girl had underlying health conditions. “We are
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless has received a $100,000 dollar grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The money is part of a $300,000 discretionary fund award under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program. The money will go towards enhancing employment and education-related skills
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Monday night marks the commencement ceremony for the Hunt School of Nursing. It’s an extra special occasion for four graduating students. A spokesperson for Texas Tech Health El Paso said these students had just graduated from the Silva Magnet High School in 2023. The students also received their associate’s degree that
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four college basketball teams from across the country will come together for the 2024 WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational. Hosted at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, the tournament features the Miners, Akron Zips, Jackson State Tigers and Yale Bulldogs. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULEFriday, Dec. 20, 20245 p.m. – Akron (visitor) vs. Yale (home)7
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Department of Defense Education Activity will give EPISD $1.5 millions over the course of 5 years, this grant aims to promote physical health though interactive games. Sports, dancing and meditation are just a few of activities the program offers. The program is currently at 12 EPISD elementary school campuses. Lisa
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The following information was shared in a news release from the University of Texas at El Paso: The University of Texas at El Paso will host four in-person Commencement ceremonies this weekend at the Don Haskins Center to honor more than 2,800 fall and summer 2024 graduates and degree candidates.
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Baby Santiago was born at 29 weeks and has been in the NICU for 63 days at Del Sol Medical Center NICU. Santiago’s parents, Martha Martinez and her husband are both enlisted in the United States National Guard and delivered their firstborn at Del Sol Medical Center on October 8,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at Franklin and Coronado High School held their annual “Blessings Drive” on December 12. Each year, the schools “adopt” an elementary school in the Borderland with children in need. This year, Moye Elementary school was selected. Each student assembles a wish list of gifts they would like to receive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Could our country be facing a “Retirement Savings Crisis?” Investment Advisor Brian Mirau will be taking us through a new study that seems to paint a bleak picture of retirement savings in America, but it’s not all doom and gloom! We’ll also share some of the ways to help you take
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today some El Pasoans gathered to honor our community’s culture, heritage, and traditions at the annual La Fe Segundo Barrio Matachines celebration. It was held this afternoon in the heart of El Paso’s historic Segundo Barrio. After the ceremony free tamales and champurrado were served. Dancers told ABC-7 they came together
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– At tonight’s ceremony 9 young man received their Eagle Scout badges. This prestigious award is only earned by about 4% of Boy Scouts. Scoutmaster Presi Ortega says this is the larger group to reach this accomplishment in one year. “This is the utmost that a Scoutmaster can ever feel. It’s just
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