JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Industries and maquiladoras south of the border continue to lose jobs month after month. According to the Mexican Importers and Exporters National Association (ANIERM), Juárez lost another 1,874 jobs in March of this year. Closing reports indicate that these 1,874 losses bring the total to 29,904 job losses since March 2024
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso community is marking another Memorial Day by remembering those fallen heroes who have served the country for years. Hundreds gathered at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery Monday and over the weekend to honor those who died in service to their country as part of the yearly commemoration.
Continue Reading This Memorial Day, one organization is hosting a “Flower On Every Grave” at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery, to honor each and every life lost serving for this country. Victory for Veterans hosts this event every year, now at 12 cemeteries around the country — Fort bliss being one of them. Their mission is to
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Texas Department of Transportation is working with law enforcement to remind Texas drivers to wear seat belts every ride and drive sober this Memorial Day weekend. TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright shares a few reminders to help you stay safe this holiday weekend. Helpful Information Courtesy of TX Dot El Paso: AAA
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector, along with other law enforcement agencies, commemorated its 101st anniversary at the Border Patrol Museum in El Paso. “Today’s memorial stands as a solemn tribute, honoring the unwavering dedication and ultimatesacrifice of our fallen Border Patrol Agents. The memories of our agents are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One local author recently celebrated a big accomplishment, as students at Cooley Elementary School brought her children’s book to life. Last Friday, children performed the play based on the enchanting children’s book “Unicorn Jazz.” The book centers around a shy unicorn who moved to a new land in search of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This month of May, ABC-7 continues its commitment to raising awareness about mental health with its Be Mindful initiative. Mental health care continues to be in high demand across the United States and in El Paso. Medical experts largely attribute this rise to the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people started seeking
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—This month is mental health awareness month. ABC-7 has been bringing you mental health stories as part of our “Be Mindful” initiative. Sandra Day, the program officer of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, and Enrique Mata, the executive director of the Paso del Norte Center, explain how the Paso del Norte Health Foundation supports mental health across the borderland.
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Looking for something fun to do with friends? Or do you need a space to practice sports or host a meeting or podcast? The Destination: Sports and Arts Complex in Las Cruces is offering the community just that. The Destination has a sports training facility for different sports such as baseball, softball, soccer and more.
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EL PASO (KVIA) -The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office headed up a countywide DWI Task Force over the weekend that led to 48 arrests. ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala took part in a ride along with El Paso Constable Frank Almada, of Precinct 1, to bring you an in-depth look at what law enforcement deals with during any
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez announced that binational officials from Juárez, El Paso County, and the Guadalupe Municipality will meet to discuss improvements for the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas. This will be the fifth binational meeting held by officials in the El Paso – Ciudad Juárez area. Officials
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Update (9:15 p.m.) — In a 5 to 2 vote, EPISD school board has voted to keep Lamar Elementary open this upcoming school year. Board president Leah Hanany, Vice President Dr. Jack Loveridge, District 3 Trustee Alex Cuellar, District 4 Trustee Mindy Sutton, and District 5 Trustee Robert Osterland voted in favor of Lamar. District
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Watch the news conference below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the increasing number of DWIs reported, community leaders are coming together to ensure that during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday El Paso roads remain safe from drunk drivers. On Monday, May 19 at 10:30 AM, city, county, and even Socorro city officials will speak
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Plant A Seed, a local nonprofit, hosted its Second Annual Race Against Human Trafficking at Sunland Park today, May 18th. The event aims to raise awareness about the human trafficking crisis, with Texas ranking second in the nation for reported cases. This year, the race expanded globally through a virtual
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens kicked off Bug Fest 2025 today, inviting the community to celebrate the fascinating world of insects. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 17 and 18, the festival features an array of insects, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches and crickets, in a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — FBI El Paso Field Office celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) with a roundtable discussion along with other local, state, and federal agencies. The FBI’s New York Office created the first JTTF in spring 1980, along with members of the New York Police Department (NYPD),
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A local nonprofit will be hosting a 5K run race against human trafficking and joining them is an El Paso resident who’s a survivor of sex trafficking. This Sunday, Chong Kim is joining Plant-a-Seed for their event starting at the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, to spread awareness of an issue that she says is
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Graduation season is around the corner as students from UTEP begin to graduate this weekend — Here are some do’s and don’ts to celebrate your special day without any mishaps. There will be four ceremonies taking place on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, beginning at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. each day. About
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Family Service of El Paso will host the 2nd Annual Mental Health Stars of El Paso. The event will recognize leaders and organizations impacting mental health in the region. This year’s honorees include Sharon Butterworth, who received the Richard Salcido Lifetime Achievement Award for
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué, spoke after the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended all cattle and livestock imports from Mexico last Sunday. In a morning news conference, Secretary Berdegué, along with President Claudia Sheinbaum, stated that Mexico is being impacted by an infestation that started in Central
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It’s going to get hot this week. Temperatures are forecast to be in the 80s all week, maybe even coming close to 90 degrees later in the week. And it’s not quite mid-May yet. We’ll get well above the average high, which is in the mid-70s. But we’ll stay well below Monday’s record high of
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced last night the suspension of all live cattle and livestock imports from Mexico into the U.S. In a post on X, Secretary Rollins said, “Due to the threat of New World Screwworm, I am announcing the suspension of live cattle, horse, & bison
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today families gathered at Mother’s Day Market in celebration of this special day. Over the past 4 days, Penny’s market has featured a variety of local artisans showcasing unique, handmade gifts perfect for moms. Penny’s Market, organized by a mother-daughter duo, also featured local artisans whose creations began with the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On the 11th of every month the Texas Veterans Commission promotes a “Buddy Check.” It’s a day to remind Texas veterans to check in with other veterans. According to the commisiion, by getting in touch with others veterans may enjoy comradery, check on each other’s well-being and connect another veteran
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso families attended the Spring Health Fair this Saturday at the YWCA’s Katharine White Harvey Branch. The free event started at 9 AM this morning and offered a variety of activities for all ages. Attendees gained access to Zumba, yoga, gymnastics, dance, and martial arts classes at no cost.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is in May. TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright explains why this is a great time to put motorcyclists at the top of mind for other drivers.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection El Paso Field Office (OFO) has seen an increase in internal cavity drug smuggling attempts since last year. CBP officials say they are seeing a 300% increase compared to last year. Most drug smuggling attempt arrests have been made at the Ysleta-Zaragoza Port of Entry
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A new pope was chosen on Thursday. And for the first time in centuries of church history, he’s an American. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pontiff and chose the name Leo XIV before greeting the faithful in St. Peter’s Square. Leo has already drawn comparisons to his predecessor, Pope Francis. He’s the first American
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pope Leo the 14th is 69 years old and spent years doing missionary work and as a bishop in Peru. He has dual-citizenship in Peru and the U.S. from that time. In his inaugural address, Pope Leo the 14th emphasized peace and called for unity among families and communities. This new Pope is also the
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Diocese happily celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. This is the second time in a row a new pope is elected after two days of Conclave. “With the joy of a pilgrim of hope and of Pastor of the Diocese
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