JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Residents south of the border were also impacted on August 3, 2019, when Patrick Crusius walked into the Cielo Vista Walmart and killed 23 people. He was sentenced to 90 life sentences Friday. This was a tragedy that impacted all three communities, all of which are still trying to recover almost
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson with the El Paso Fire Department says part of the Franklin Mountains is on fire right now. EPFD crews are on the scene of a brush fire at the 300 block of Grand Tetons. No injuries reported. No structures nearby. Isolated incident.Stand by for updates. pic.twitter.com/bSgYlWviFw— El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal judge has handed down a formal sentence to the Walmart shooter, Patrick Crusius. The judge sentenced him to serve 90 life sentences. Defense attorney, Joe Spencer gave the allocution statement on behalf of Crusius saying his client suffered from a severe mental illness called Schizoaffective disorder, a disorder
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— The mother of the 3-year-old who drowned at a city water park is taking legal action. Court documents state the mother, Jessica Weaver is suing the city, Destination El Paso and the company that runs the park ASM Global. She is suing for a total of $1 million. Court documents state the
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(KVIA) — San Elizario native and US Men’s National Team striker Ricardo Pepi signed with PSV Eindhoven this week, according to ESPN. He had been playing with another Dutch team, FC Groningen, for several months, scoring 13 goals in 31 appearances, while on loan from FC Augsburg. Pepi has appeared for the US National Team
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A pack of damaged lithium-ion batteries is believed to have caused an apartment fire Wednesday in Las Cruces. It happened at 1900 N. Solano drive just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to Fire officials, residents say a bedroom was on fire. Firefighters discovered several lithium-ion batteries, connected as a pack was on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to take part in Parks in Recreation Month during the month of July. Parks and Recreation Centers in the city will be providing a variety of free activities, such as, fairs, bingo, sports tournaments, workshops and more.
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will kick off in Arlington on July, 13th. The summit is aimed at assisting small Texas business owners and inspiring new owners by providing them with resources and information that they need in order to succeed and grow their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s iconic Star on the Mountain will light up the side of the Franklin Mountains once again. Last week, the El Paso Chamber, which takes care of the Star, said that someone vandalized the electrical structure. The Star was off for several nights as a result. The Chamber says
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police have released the body camera footage of the officer-involved shooting on the East Mesa on June 21, 2023. The suspect, 47-year-old Bobby Charles Crawford, was shot by Las Cruces Police Officers and airlifted to University Medical Center in El Paso. Officials charged him with attempted murder,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former El Paso City Manager Tommy Gonzalez is the finalist for the same position in Midland, Texas. That’s according to the Midland Reporter-Telegram. The mayor wrote an opinion piece for the newspaper expressing her opinion that Gonzalez has the skills to make Midland better. The Midland City Council still has
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Update 3:30 p.m.: ABC-7 crews watched as Dean Reckard, the son of a Walmart shooting victim, asked Crusius if he regrets carrying out the massacre. Crusius was seen nodding “yes” in response. Update 3:00 p.m.: The El Paso District Attorney will make a statement following the close of the second day of the federal sentencing
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is setting up a new hotline for women seeking an abortion. It will help patients find and connect with abortion clinics by providing transportation and other help. The hotline can be reached at (833)-767-3776. The number is already live, however, Lujan Grisham warns
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The new La Nube children’s museum will feature an interactive exhibit by Margarita Cabrera, an artist based in El Paso. The installation is entitled Craft of Resistance and it celebrates El Paso’s immigrant community, perseverance, creativity, and hope. Mirroring human migration through the Borderland, the artwork will use small copper
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Off Main Street near downtown Las Cruces, a grey building towers over the tree-lined street. This is the home of Electronic Caregiver, the company which created ‘Addison,’ A 3-dimensional, virtual caregiver. Addison is like your own personal computer. It can remind you when it’s time to check your vitals,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many people feel an added sense of comfort around an animal, and therapy options with horses and dogs are common across the U.S. These emotional support animals help people dealing with trauma, mental challenges or physical disabilities. In the state of Texas, certain kinds of trained animals are allowed to
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After hundreds, if not thousands of borderland residents have shown their concerns about the current conditions Benito is living in at Juarez’s Parque Central, a Texas wildlife sanctuary is offering to take him in. There’s a petition here that has garnered almost 140,000 signatures from all over the world. The Wild
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families who lost loved ones and victims of the Walmart shooting read emotional statements addressing the shooter Patrick Crusius for the first time. Crusius’ federal sentencing hearing began Wednesday and is expected to last several days. About 12 family members spoke in the courtroom, including Genesis Davila. She was in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire crews are responding to a fire on the 10300 block of Preston Drive. That is in Northeast El Paso. Two houses caught fire. Officials say the fire is categorized as moderate. They have not reported any injuries. Crews are still on scene working to manage the situation.
Continue Reading A closeup sketch of Patrick Crusius Update 5:26 p.m.: ABC-7 is receiving new sketches from inside the courtroom. Victim Kaitlyn Melendez gives her impact statement in front of Patrick Crusius, his attorney, and a security guard The sentencing hearing will continue tomorrow. Prosecutor Ian Hanna Update 5:05 p.m.: The first day of the sentencing hearing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ricardo Munoz clutches an American flag, his U.S. Army hat resting on his head while he stands under the El Paso sun. It’s a moment years in the making. Munoz joined the Army as an 18 year old, bright-eyed recruit, having come to the U.S as an undocumented 3rd grader.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Council has voted to officially appoint Edmundo Calderon as the CIty’s Chief Internal Auditor. The agenda item also allows City Council appoint, and remove, whomever is chosen to the position. The motion on the Chief Internal Auditor did pass with a 7-1 vote, with the only dissenting
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 62 leaders of the cannabis industry in New Mexico have signed a letter asking the state to stop issuing new cannabis production and sales licenses, at least for now. ABC-7 obtained that letter from our news partners at KOB in Albuquerque. The letter states the industry is “currently experiencing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since 2019, local groups have worked to provide El Pasoans with mental health support in the wake of the Walmart shooting. Today, the suspected gunman — Patrick Crusius — will be sentenced. Anyone needing support can reach out to different local organizations — like the El Paso United Family Resiliency
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El Paso, Texas ( KVIA-TV) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Community Services Section will host Sheriff’s Safety Town July 10th through July 14th, 2023. The annual event provides important safety tips and information about stranger danger, gun safety, 911 emergencies and how to respond to emergencies. Deputy dog will explain traffic and pedestrian safety. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A brush fire broke out on the 2400 block of Campbell Tuesday afternoon, just after 1:30 p.m. That’s just blocks from the UTEP campus. Emergency crews are still on scene trying to get the situation under control. According to first responders, vegetation in the area caught fire. The smoke from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of El Paso’s most well known restaurants, Chico’s Tacos is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary July 4, 2023 at all of its locations. Festivities will feature mariachis and other fun attractions to commemorate this anniversary. All of the locations, on Alameda, Dyer, Montwood, and George Dieter will feature
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –This fourth of July will be spent in mourning for one El Paso family. Ruben Aguayo and his wife are on a quest to get the proper recognition for their son, who was brutally murdered in 2021. 31-year-old Luis Angel Aguayo spent eight years in the Navy special forces as an
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) —Sunland Park Fire Department responded to a fireworks injury Tuesday morning. It happened at the 100 block of 3rd Street. That’s near McNutt Road. Sunland Park fire tweeted these pictures around midnight. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. No further information has been released.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An 11-year-old Las Cruces boy was reported missing by the Las Cruces Police Department. Isaac Rubio, was last seen on Monday night on the 700 Shannon St. Rubio is 5 ft. 7 in. tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jean
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