EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has been chosen to become a center for thought leadership in Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) nationwide. This comes after a $7 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) was awarded to the university. The grant, known as NODE (Network Opportunities for
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Update: The district says students at all three schools were released at the normal dismissal time. Update: El Paso Police say that the Gang Unit is trying to find a person who ran away from a traffic stop. They are in the area near Arizona and Brown, just blocks from El Paso High School. EL
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Update: El Paso Police say that the SWAT situation is now over. The person is no longer inside the house. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department SWAT team is surrounding a house on Arizona and Brown, blocks from El Paso High School. Police officers tried to detain the person during a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A report released by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) on September 15th found that migrants that were being detained by CBP in the El Paso Sector during the height of last year’s migrant surge were facing overcrowding. The report found overcrowding in migrant holding pods, where in some cases,
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Cargo drivers passing through the Borderland have continued to see longer and longer lines and wait times since last week. This week, reports have shown that truck drivers crossing to the U.S. have been waiting between 12 to 15 hours at the Ysleta port of entry. The Tornillo port of entry,
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Update: After an investigation on campus, officials say that the supposed threat was found to be nonviable. Classes will resume as scheduled Thursday. The high school’s principal reminds all parents to make sure their children understand the gravity of making false threats to the school. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Independent School District evacuated
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is gearing up for the potential government shut down, ensuring that food continues to reach the tables of those in need. “The food bank is actively looking for additional food supply,” Susan Goodell, CEO of EPFH, says. With a facility that spans the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI El Paso Field Office is welcoming a news special agent in charge. John S. Morales is taking over the office, moving from his former job, deputy assistant director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate. Morales started his career with the FBI in 2003 at the San Juan
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The downtown area near the San Jacinto Plaza has become a hub for migrants to wait until they can leave the Borderland. This is happening as El Paso continues to see a rise in encounters along the border. Shop owners on El Paso Street tell ABC-7 this surge is now
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the Fire Department have joined forces to host an event at the El Paso Zoo. From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., today, September 26, 2023, there is a free flue shot drive-through event. It is open to all community members
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — U.S. and Mexican officials met last Friday to work out ways to better secure the border and find solutions for the recent migrant surge. The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s top officials met with representatives from the Secretariat of Foreign Relations, the head of Mexico’s National Institute of Migration,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A human smuggling pursuit leads to a crash Tuesday morning. It happened at the 750 block of Sunland Park Dr and Mesa Hills Dr. That’s right near the entrance of Sunland Park Mall. Fire officials received the call after 4:30 a.m. Our ABC-7 crews were able to capture the moments when
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Elections Department is hosting their 3rd edition of the El Paso County “I Voted” Sticker Design =Contest. It is open to all High School students in the County. The winning design will be used as the official “I Voted” sticker during the 2024 electoral season. he deadline
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man critical to the creation of the Sun Bowl Association has died. Jimmy Rogers Jr. was 89 when he passed away this weekend. Rogers has served on the Sun Bowl Association Board of Directors for more than 50 years. During his time on the board, he oversaw the transition
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The recent migrant surge hitting both sides of the border has now caused some maquiladoras to stop production and manufacturing in Juarez. Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is a Canadian business with three different plants in Juarez. In a statement sent to local media outlets, they said: “Due to the waiting times
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BY PAUL J. WEBER Updated 11:01 AM MDT, September 25, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A white Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in 2019 agreed Monday to pay more than $5 million to families of the victims. Patrick Crusius was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences in July after
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, holds a profound significance in Judaism, regarded as the holiest day of the year for practitioners of Judaism. Spanning two calendar days due to the lunar-based Jewish calendar, the observance begins with the sunset on September 24 and concludes on the evening
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LAs CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Starting Monday, September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests, delivered directly to their home. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the COVIDtests.gov program has distributed over 755 million tests to American households, 310 million of which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the Fire Department are offering a free flu vaccine drive-thru event. It will be held on Tuesday at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano Dr. The event will start from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The drive-thru site is free of charge for
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- I hope you had a great weekend. It was quiet, and the calm weather is expected for much of the area this afternoon. There will be a slight chance for a few isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon for areas far east. The skies will be mostly sunny, with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Chamber of Commerce and nationwide company, Code Lumen, are collaborating on a new project aimed at illuminating the city’s skyline in a new and exclusive way. The project is set to transform El Paso’s star on the mountain in the coming weeks. According to Code Lumen, the star
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like past migrant surges, El Pasoans are seeing hundreds, if not thousands of migrants living on the streets throughout their community. But this time, migrants are living in public areas like San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. While dozens of families with children were seen at the plaza Sunday,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to El Paso police, officials with the gang unit are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning. It happened at the 3800 block of Bliss Avenue in Central El Paso at 6:22 a.m. One man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. There is limited information at this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday today. Experts say that it’s rare for an elephant to live this long. El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montesano said “The significance of Savannah turning 71 years old is remarkable.” He continues by noting her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An official with the El Paso Fire Department confirms two people were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a vehicle. The incident happened on N. Oregon and E. Franklin in Downtown El Paso around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. This is a developing story. Check back
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-UPATE– A jury sentenced Moises Galvan to 55 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for the murder of RJ Franco in 2017. Additionally, he will serve 13 years for an aggravated assault charge and another $10,000 fine. They will served concurrently, and he will receive credit for time he has already
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officials said three people were injured following a stabbing in West El Paso. Officers responded were called out to the 1500 block of Mundy Dr. to investigate an domestic violence aggravated assault. The came in just before 1:00 p.m. Saturday. According to officials, three people were stabbed,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso officials announced Saturday that they will begin using Nations Tobin Recreational Center to house migrants by Saturday night. The facility can house up to 400 people. Officials also announced will also be chartering five buses to New York City, Chicago, and Denver Saturday with the help
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Update: The El Paso Police Department has released Weaver’s booking photo, taken in El Paso. Jessica Weaver, Courtesy: El Paso Police Department EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jessica Weaver, the mother of 3-year-old Anthony Leo Malave who drowned at a Northeast El Paso water park in May has posted bond and is out of jail
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One El Paso County Commissioner called on the City of El Paso to be more transparent regarding the migrant surge Friday. Precinct 2 Commissioner David Stout urged the city to be more communicative during a press conference Friday with local NGOs. Stout was joined by the Downtown Shelter Network, which
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