EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Baseball is back in the Borderland as the El Paso Chihuahuas kick off their 2025 season tonight at Southwest University Park. The team will take on the Salt Lake Bees, with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m. Opening night features a Chihuahuas Rally Towel Giveaway for fans at the
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The ENGAGE Summit 2025 will bring together young leaders, professionals, and changemakers for an inspiring day focused on discovering and embracing purpose. This year’s theme, Embracing Purpose, explores how identifying and pursuing one’s personal and professional purpose can create meaningful, lasting impact in our careers and in the communities we serve. The event
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This month marks the somber fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic as it shut down the world. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. On March 13, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in El Paso. On March 14, 2020, schools
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—This spring, La Union Maze is hosting its 3rd Annual Spring Fling on April 19th and 20th, with school field trips available from April 8th to May 2nd. This family-friendly event will feature a mini Farmer’s Market, an Easter Egg Hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, and plenty of outdoor fun! The popular playground attractions—including jumping
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—On March 24, at 6 pm in San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso, the Hope Border Institute, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, and local community leaders and organizations will hold a March and Vigil in Solidarity with Migrants. March and Vigil: Monday, March 24, 2024 6 pm Rally at
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—ReadyOne Industries, based in El Paso, TX, is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality garments for the U.S. military. According to the company, it is dedicated to empowering a diverse workforce in a competitively integrated employment environment, providing meaningful opportunities while delivering exceptional products that meet the demanding standards of military service.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—We’ve heard much about “trade wars” in the news lately, and all this talk has shaken up the markets. Financial professional Brian Mirau has some simple tips to help protect your retirement savings from the market’s ups and downs.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Several area organizations are offering free support services to those impacted by Friday’s mass shooting at Young Park. The Family Assistance and Resource Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Las Cruces Convention Center, located at 680 E. University Ave. The
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Washington Post is reporting the Trump Administration has plans for the Pentagon to have a buffer zone along the border including a section in southern New Mexico. This will allow U.S. Military personnel to temporarily hold migrants who cross the border illegally between ports of entry. “I can’t
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican American Cultural Center is the last of the signature projects from the 2012 Quality of Life bond to be delivered, following the completion of the children’s museum La Nube and with any continuation of the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Facility voted down last year. The MACC project has gone through several designs,
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El Paso Texas ( KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Commission for Women is celebrating women in El Paso county who have made a lasting impression in the community. Dr. Manuela Gomez who is a 2024 inductee and Dr. Abigail Tarango who is a new inductee and will be honored this year.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Veterans and their caregivers will have access to a variety of resources this weekend at the Borderplex Veteran & Family Caregiver Expo. The free two-day event will be held at the Starlight Event Center, kicking off today, March 21 at 9 a.m. Organizers say more than 120 community partners will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several borderland residents continue to try to cross eggs from Mexico into the U.S. due to rising prices north of the border. “Nationally we can report that there has been a 48% increase in eggs being detained at all ports of entry this fiscal year (October 2024 to March 2025)
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- National Nutrition Month is a yearly reminder of how important it is for us to care for ourselves with our food. Leticia Diaz, a Del Sol Medical Center registered dietitian, discussed the importance of developing healthier eating habits.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will host it’s fifth Grocery Pick-Up event on Wednesday March 19th. The event, which is open to the public, begins at 9 a.m. and will last until supplies are gone. The grocery pick up event will take place at EPCC’s Valle Verde
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Pasoans will have the opportunity to safely dispose of old electronics at a free recycling event hosted by Senator César Blanco. The event is happening tonight, March 20, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wayne Thornton Community Center at Grandview, located at 3134 Jefferson Ave.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – In honor of Red Cross Month, The West Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross is opening its doors to the community, to showcase their impact in the Borderland and encourage volunteers to join. The open house is today, March 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — At least one person was seriously injured in a 2 vehicle car crash in Sunland Park Monday night, according to the Sunland Park Fire Department. It happened at McNutt Rd. and Poplar Dr., according to Sunland Park Fire in a post on X. They say the department and Doña Ana
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is set to discuss two federal initiatives during Tuesday’s meeting, including a proposal to strengthen the city’s presence in Washington, D.C., and a mid-year update from Congresswoman Veronica Escobar’s office on federal programs and legislation. One agenda item calls for discussion and action to direct
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- ABC-7 continues our commitment to passing on vital information about mental health, as part of our “Be Mindful” initiative. Today, we discussed animal assisted therapy. This type of therapy is when animals are used in goal directed treatment sessions. These goals can be physical, mental, emotional or social. Robert Rivas Jr. talks about the
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Celebrating Spring Break is a rite of passage for many Texas college students, but a fun time with friends can end in tragedy when someone drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Here, with a note of caution, TxDot’s Jennifer Wright shares what we can tell our college kids to help
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The City of El Paso invites the community to the Grand Opening of the Mexican American Cultural Center on Saturday, March 22, 2025. This all-day celebration will take place along Franklin Avenue in Downtown El Paso and feature cultural performances, interactive experiences, and a first look at the state-of-the-art facility. A ribbon-cutting
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Update: Several El Paso residents showed up to the meeting to oppose the possible rate hike. “My electricity bill is already 100 bucks a month,” El Paso resident Leo Mendoza said. “I’ve had to go to a circular fan. I don’t know how many showers I’ve taken in the heat, because I don’t turn on
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On days with strong winds and dust flying around and low visibility, do people shop in downtown? ABC-7 spoke with businesses on El Paso Street to see if storm days impact their sales and foot traffic. “Yeah less customers, people come and leave because of the dust in the air, and that’s when sales go
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Update (March 14, 2025): EPPD officials say officers arrested five juveniles in connection with the robbery. Their ages and charges are listed below. Police did not release their names because they are minors. 15-year-old juvenile Charges Burglary of Building Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument Directive to Apprehend Evading Arrest Referred
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Trump administration sent a letter to local non-governmental organizations and local governments that received federal funding to assist migrants during the previous administration. According to El Paso Matters, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has “significant concerns” that federal funding is going to entities engaged in or facilitating “illegal
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Two teachers at Sunrise Mountain Elementary School were brave enough to get their hair cut by their own students. Music teacher Daniel Reyes and math and science teacher Joshua Johnson both took a seat in the barber chair. “These guys wanted to do a mohawk that they were going to do,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Venardos Circus, an animal-free, Broadway-style circus, is making its El Paso debut. The show will be held at the Shoppes at Solana from March 13-23, bringing a mix of traditional circus acts, live music, and theatrical performances under a red-and-white striped tent. Producer Kevin Venardos calls this season
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The USDA announced it will be cutting $1 billion of funding from two of their programs, one of them being the local food purchase assistance. “Forget about meat or pork or chicken, I mean, as long as we have eggs, milk and tortillas of course, we’re fine,” said Blanca Ramos, an El Paso resident. “Food is
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s office has been conducting license and insurance checkpoints in unincorporated areas of the county. Sheriff Oscar Ugarte, referring to the stops as stationary vehicle checks, says the two held so far this year in Montana Vista and Sparks follow the practice of previous administrations. “When
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