EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso held its annual Days of Service from April 23 to 26 in recognition of National Volunteer Month. Students, residents, faculty, and staff participated in 33 volunteer projects across the Borderplex region. One project took place at Compadres Therapy in Anthony, New Mexico, where volunteers assisted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Inc.’s annual Best Pet Pawty brought pets and people together Saturday at Ascarate Park. The free community event featured a mega adoption with 10 local rescues. Families enjoyed pet-themed activities including a costume contest, talent show, and K-9 demos. Expert panels shared helpful tips on training and pet
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April is recognized by Congress and most states across the U.S. as National Safe Digging Month, including Texas. It’s the time of year when temperatures increase in many parts of the country and spring digging projects begin. “In Texas, it is a pretty big problem. Last year, 46% of all of the excavation damages to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As egg prices continue to rise across the U.S., many are turning to other alternatives. One woman is selling fresh chicken eggs from her own backyard. Cassandra Hockman told ABC-7 she was able to turn her love of animals into a side business. She said she started with the objective of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–One Borderland teenager and his mother continue to honor the memory of their late friend, Belen. The Neessen raises money each year for childhood cancer. Renee Neessen explained to ABC-7 that Belen’s mother and she both went to Mesita Elementary School. They have been friends since they were five years old. So
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Late Pope Francis will always be remembered as the first Pope to visit the El Paso—Ciudad Juárez border region in 2016. Longtime priest in Juárez Father Javier Calvillo, told ABC-7, when Pope Francis came to Juárez, all he wanted to do was to be at the border wall and oversee
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Historical war veterans were escorted to El Paso International Airport by police, with bikers, and were welcomed by saluting soldiers and several volunteers to embark on an honor flight to Washington, D.C. Rio Grande Honor Flight transports America’s World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veterans to the nation’s capital, where they will visit the
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The El Paso Passport Agency will host “Passport Day” on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 1 PM. According to Santiago Burciaga, the passport agency’s director, this event is for the local and surrounding communities and will accept first-time, renewal, and child passport applications. No appointments are needed. The agency is located at
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The City of El Paso is inviting the community to welcome home our Borderland World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War Veterans to the Sun City. The Honor Flight of Southern New Mexico and El Paso transported these War Veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built to honor and remember
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez maquiladora industry lost 7,473 jobs in February, totaling 62,632 jobs lost in the last 20 months. The President of the Border Business Block Jesús Manuel “Thor” Salayandía, said this loss in jobs continues due to President Trump’s tariffs and the uncertainty they are creating. Because tariffs on all auto
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Survivors and families of killed victims of the Walmart mass shooting wrapped up their powerful statements for shooter Patrick Crusius and the healing community. Crusius has been released to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after the statements concluded. Judge Sam Medrano asked El Paso County Sherriff Oscar Ugarte to escort Crusius out
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Make-A-Wish El Paso invites the community to its annual Walk for Wishes on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 8:30 am at The Shoppes at Solana. Malissa Arras, the Development Manager for Make-A-Wish El Paso, spoke about the event and how this year, Make-A-Wish El Paso is celebrating its 1,000th
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Patrick Crusius, the gunman of the Walmart shooting will return to court to continue listening to victims and family members of those lives lost on Aug. 3, 2019. Over 100 victims and family members are attending this week’s victim impact statements, which are expected to last through Wednesday — 49 people signed up to confront
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Following the news of the death of Pope Francis, many El Pasoans are weighing in on his death. In 2016, the Pope made a stop in Ciudad Juarez at a time when the city was still healing from the aftermath of a drug war. The CEO of Perches Funeral Homes, Salvador
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 47th Annual Mimbela Family Northeaster Parade kicked off this morning at 10 a.m. traveling from Hercules Avenue through Diana Drive to Hondo Pass. This year’s theme, “Traditional Easter,” brought with it festive floats from local organizations and the Easter Bunny. Families lined the sidewalks to enjoying the springtime celebration
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Property owners near the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Nobel Street in El Paso are reporting an increase in criminal activity associated with a nearby vacant lot. Frank Larios, a local property owner, has documented several incidents of drug use and altercations, including a dumpster fire, occurring on and near his
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Easter Sunday in the Borderland is going to be breezy. The forecast is predicting winds from 20 to 30 mph. Is the forecast impacting your holiday plans? Let us know by voting in the poll.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–14-year-old Daniel Carmona-Pinheiro is known for his competitive spirit. The eighth grader at SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School continues to break barriers. Daniel was diagnosed with autism at just two years old. “As parents, I think we go into denial for a while. But, thankfully, my wife and my family, everybody
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A hard deadline for getting a REAL ID has arrived after years of delays. Starting next month, people without a REAL ID-compliant form of identification will not be allowed on domestic flights. REAL ID includes a series of verification requirements laid out in a federal law passed after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The deadline
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The state of Chihuahua’s health department released its latest confirmed measles cases, which are 417 and 17 new cases in the last 24 hours. Chihuahua shares border with Texas and New Mexico and is the state south of the border with the most confirmed cases across Mexico. In a news release,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso will host the 5th Annual Memorial Run this Friday, April 18th, at 6 PM, 3233 N Mesa St. This run aims to honor Fire Suppression Technician Eddie “Lurch” Ramirez who died in the line of duty in 2020. This event is organized by his widow Vanessa Gosseck-Ramirez and
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With egg prices still on the rise, we’re trying 3 alternatives to Easter eggs.
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If you do owe money, financial experts suggest that you take immediate action, and late filing penalties can be expected.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Classic Highlander Clan will host the 3rd Celebration of Bagpipes. https://myevent.com/belairclassichighlander https://www.yisd.net/o/belair
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Travelers have missed the deadline to get a REAL ID ahead of a May 7 change to flying regulations. However, the sooner people get their REAL ID-compliant documents, the sooner they can board domestic flights. Beginning May 7, non-REAL ID driver’s licences will no longer be accepted to board regulated domestic flights.
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ABC-7 has reported on how lawmakers in Texas have filed several bills that would require local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with ICE to enforce immigration laws. A 1996 federal immigration law allows ICE to delegate to local forces. This law deputizes local officers, giving them the ability to question inmates in local
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Border Art Residency, an El Paso Community Foundation project, allows artists to pursue their craft without worrying about paying for housing expenses. This year, they chose Valeria Contreras, an award-winning filmmaker and storyteller from El Paso, Texas. She is currently developing a feature film screenplay, “Oranges,” set in El Paso. According
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—City Nature Challenge: This year marks the 10th anniversary of this friendly competition between cities around the globe to see who can record the most wildlife observations. https://www.insightselpaso.org/city-nature-challenge-el-paso
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Many people decide to file their taxes at the very last minute, but April 15 is the last day to file on time without being charged a penalty or interest from the IRS. An expert at GECU shared tips on how to file your taxes on Tax Day correctly and for free. Linda Nuñez, director
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With high prices at the grocery store, it’s hard to find Easter baskets that don’t break the bank. Here is a comparison of two affordable options, Walmart and Dollar Tree.
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