El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-The windy season is upon us and with the recent high wind events across the borderland there is no time like the present to discuss pressure gradient and winds. We have had a string of ABC-7 First Alert days warning everyone about the dangerous winds, the strongest winds recorded so far
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 27% increase in overall property crimes, led by residential burglaries and vehicle thefts, was reported in preliminary crime statistics from 2022, according to the City of Las Cruces. “The men and women of the Las Cruces Police Department take crime prevention seriously,” said Chief Miguel Dominguez. “But unfortunately,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three people were hospitalized after a serious crash in central El Paso Tuesday night, according to emergency fire dispatch. The crash happened on Alabama and Porter in Central El Paso. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 700 new body-worn cameras are going to patrol and traffic officers, said Assistant El Paso Police Chief Zina Silva at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Last March, the council approved spending over $6,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act to buy the cameras as well as 450 vehicle cameras. Silva said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced Tuesday that it has been working with the Department of Justice to investigate the company for allegedly impounding and auctioning 176 vehicles owned by service members, a violation of the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act. The City says it began conducting its own investigation with
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The historic Chamizal park in Juarez suffered damage during Sunday’s strong winds, 32 trees fell down. The city’s department of parks and gardens told ABC-7, currently, the park has 400 dry trees among the 13-14 thousand that are in the park. Now officials are working to restore the park. “El Chamizal”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The current and new El Paso Police Headquarters will be named after former late Police Chief Greg Allen, City Council voted unanimously Tuesday. Chief Allen served the City of El Paso for 44 years, working his way up the ranks as sergeant, lieutenant and finally, Chief of Police. Allen passed
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UPDATE 9:28 p.m. El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser released a statement on Gonzalez’s termination, saying, “Today the City Council exercised its right to end the City Manager’s employment with the City of El Paso in accordance with his amended and restated employment agreement. I want to thank Mr. Gonzalez for his 8 years of service
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council is discussing City Manager Tommy Gonzalez’s contract Tuesday. A decision on whether to fire Gonzalez is expected to be made.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces is experiencing a disturbing trend of rising pedestrian fatalities, prompting concerns among officials and community members alike. Last year in 2022, there were 13 traffic-related fatalities in the city, a sharp increase from the previous year’s total of five in 2021, according to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– U.S. Government is suing the City of El Paso, United Road Towing Inc., and Rod Robertson Enterprises Inc. for violating a law meant to protect active duty military from civil proceedings, court records show. The suit says that the impoundment and auctioning of 176 vehicles owned by servicemembers was done without
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Strong winds hit the borderland Sunday. The gusts blew powerfully for the second time in less than a week. “Definitely the busiest we’ve been just so many roofs damaged out there,” said Jeff Alexander owner of A&M Homeservices. “This is as busy as we’ve been for over a year.” The
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The high winds that swept through the Borderland Sunday damaged many homes and businesses, including a popular Las Cruces bookstore. Coas Bookstore, which operates two locations in the city, had its store at 1101 S Solano Dr heavily damaged by the winds. Portions of the roof were blown off
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners voted on whether they will approve or authorize the El Paso County Hospital District to lease and purchase a building for University Medicial Center. County Commissioners approved this item for UMC to go forward with the deal of acquiring the building. This item was
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UPDATE: Ticket prices are $4 for students and $6 for adults. To purchase tickets, click here. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The #18 ranked Chapin Huskies will be taking on the unranked Parkland Matadors at the Don Haskins Center in the Class 5A regional quarterfinal. The match between the two Borderland schools will take place
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District will be closed Monday following strong wind conditions. “Due to severe weather conditions, San Elizario ISD will be closed tomorrow, February 27, 2023. The closure will allow district personnel to inspect the buildings,” said San Elizario ISD in a tweet Sunday afternoon. Gadsden ISD will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Travelers in El Paso have been forced to wait for a longer period of time to get off the air during Sunday’s wind storm. Five flights were cancelled earlier Sunday afternoon, with two upcoming cancellations on Monday. Canceled flights on Monday, February 27th included: United Airlines flight 6118 to Houston
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – UTEP Special Events announce Monster Jam show scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Sun Bowl will go on. UTEP event staff are monitoring weather conditions and taking precautions to ensure the safety of guests, staff and crew
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Families learn about the world of water engineering at the DiscoverE event at El Paso Water’s Tech2HO Learning Center. Back after a two-year hiatus, children and their parents had an opportunity to participate in fun and education activities with engineers. Middle and high school students showcased their exhibits and presentation
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A fully stocked and ready ambulance is being donated to Janos, Mexico by the El Paso Ambulance Service to provide lifesaving care to 19,000 people. Janos often sees traffic collisions and other life-threatening injuries that have a delayed emergency response or that have to be transported by passenger vehicles, according
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The annual event is held in the spring to promote health and physical activity for adult 50 and older. The games started with the traditional lighting of the Senior Games torch Saturday morning. The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department says this is the 40th year the games
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Socorro Police Chief David Burton presided over the ribbon cutting of the new communications and dispatch center. It is located at Socorro Police Headquarters on 670 Poona Rd. “It is a project that’s over a year in the making,” said Socorro Police Chief Burton. ” We looked at were the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Members of the Bowie High School boys soccer team will take the field for a charitable cause Saturday during the Segundo Barrio Futbol Club’s (SBFC) Charity Cup game. It will be played at Guillen Middle School, located at 900 S. Cotton St. and kicks off at noon. The exhibition match will include
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The University of Texas at El Paso announced a $7.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help innovate their geosciences program. According to the University, the grant will support a comprehensive effort to engage the public and change the ways the geosciences are perceived, taught and applied. They said
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UPDATE (9:21 p.m.) Police are blocking off the intersection heading north. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A motorcycle crash caused one person to be taken to the hospital with serious injuries Friday night, according to the emergency fire dispatch. The crash happened just before 8 p.m. on Dyer Street and Hayes Avenue in northeast El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The college teenager who shot and killed a Texas Tech police officer from El Paso in 2017 was sentenced to life without parole Friday, according to East’s widow, Carmen East. Hollis Daniels, now 24, was 19-years-old when he shot and killed officer Floyd East, an El Pasoan, during a traffic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An outbreak of Distemper and Strep Zoo in dogs is being addressed immediately by The City of El Paso Animal Service, City officials say. According to a City press release, 20 dogs tested positive for Canine Distemper Virus, a highly contagious and deadly disease in dogs after an Animal Service
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested a 15-year-old male who was seen in a post on social media firing a gun from a vehicle. EPPD’s Gang Unit identified the juvenile and took him into custody at a traffic stop when they found him as a passenger in a vehicle and in possession
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Public Library is one of 73 public libraries our of 552 in all of Texas to receive the 2022 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. “We are greatly honored to have received this distinction for the fourth time in a row,”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new dental program aims to bring cheer with “Give Kids a Smile”; an appropriate name for the event providing free access to dental care. Sixty students from Zavala Elementary School received basic dental services Friday from The Hunt School of Dental Medicine from student providers under the supervision of
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