EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The holiday season is well-known for seeing an increase in residents and regular border crossers shopping in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, but according to experts, the number of people could go down this year. ABC-7 spoke with UTEP Professor of Economics, Dr. Tom Fullerton who said El Paso could
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Thanksgiving travel season is underway, and today is projected to be the busiest travel day of the year nationwide, including at El Paso International Airport. ABC-7 spoke to Cassandra Davisson, marketing and service development manager for El Paso International Airport, who says the early morning hours are the
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump posted on social media threatened again to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese goods. In Mexico, these tariffs will be imposed if the country doesn’t stop the flow of migrants and drugs across the U.S. southern border. Mexican business, industry, and transportation leaders have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and other local leaders held a news conference to speak on the growing concerns DWIs are causing in the community. Escobar, along with leaders from the County of El Paso, City of El Paso, and state leaders, had a meeting where they shared ideas to try and
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—ReadyOne Industries, based in El Paso, TX, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, high-quality garments for the U.S. military. ReadyOne takes great pride in offering a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for over 300 employees, with 75 percent of its direct labor performed by individuals who
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) Small Business Saturday 2024 will be held on November 30th, marking the 15the annual Small Business Saturday. This day was created to help independent businesses capture a larger piece of the critical holiday season consumer spending, while also helping address small businessowners’ most pressing need: getting more customers through their doors.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The holiday season is fast approaching. Many of us will be taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Special Agent Jeanette Harper from the FBI El Paso shares tips on you should keep in mind while shopping this holiday season.
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LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – As we head into rivalry week here in the borderland with the New Mexico State football team hosting UTEP this Saturday, it’s also a time to shine the spotlight on the rich culture that dates back multiple centuries in our region of the border southwest. November is “Native American Heritage Month”,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Attorney’s Office and the defense of Chicas Locas, formerly known as Jaguars Gold Club, reached an agreement to keep the business closed until March 1, 2025. The agreement made by both parties shows the owners of Chicas Locas agreed to: Remain closed until March 1, 2025.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Terrance White is a teacher. He’s a dad. And he’s grinding – training to compete in the bobsled event for the 2026 Winter Olympics. He says people think he’s crazy, training in the desert for a winter sport. He gets asked a lot of questions when they see him pushing
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—While some may think it is still a little early to unpack the holiday decorations, The Salvation Army has been hard at work, planning Christmas programs for several months. Now, as the red kettles are appearing outside stores and Angel Trees are being set up, volunteers are needed to help ensure that
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—A Viennese Christmas is about the lights, sights, smells — and sounds. After all, Vienna is the capital of classical music concerts. In that tradition, the El Paso Symphony Orchestra will combine the charming sounds of the Viennese Waltz with traditional Christmas music, the beautiful sounds of a choir, and a bit
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County of El Paso has recently been dealing with a large number of inmates at the Downtown Detention Facility and the Jail Annex. ABC-7 reported that county jails continue to see a spike in state inmates leaving the facilities with fewer spaces for federal inmates. El Paso County Judge
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, local homeless shelters are asking the community to step up and help make the holidays special for those in need. The Rescue Mission of El Paso and the Opportunity Center for the Homeless are preparing to serve thousands of meals, but they need donations
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—The Greater El Paso Football Showcase All-Star Draft will occur Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 5:00 pm at the El Paso Community College Administrative Services Center Auditorium, Building A, 9050 Viscount, El Paso, TX 79925. The GEPFS will hold the Mentor Program on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 8:00 am to noon
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—The largest annual fundraiser is a sale of the best donations of the year. High-quality merchandise, great deals, and proceeds support Assistance League of El Paso programs. Shop for a good cause: December 7, 2024 – December 8, 2024 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 2728 E Yandell Dr. Venue: Assistance League of El
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The independent short film “Tierra Roja,” shot in the Southwest region, delves into the struggles of life in the 1850s New Mexico Territory, where land, identity, and heritage collide in the aftermath of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The film’s cast and crew joined ABC-7 at Noon to share insights
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—For years, Operation Noel has provided coats to children in need. The nonprofit was formed to raise funds to purchase brand-new coats for underprivileged children in the El Paso community. The primary mission is to provide new winter coats to children in the region whose families cannot afford to buy them for themselves. The charity expects to distribute
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to El Paso Police, one person was struck by a car on I-10 East at Zaragoza Sunday night. All lanes are closed, traffic is exiting at I-10 and Lomaland. Clearing time is until further notice. The crash happened at 9:40 p.m. Police said Special Traffic Investigators are responding to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, one person was taken the hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck. It happened around 5:20 p.m. on Gateway West Boulevard and Timothy Drive near Horizon. The Sheriff’s office said the intersection at Timothy Drive will remain closed for about
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- We’ve finally reached the finish line of another marathon election cycle that was filled with many twists and turns. As we all know, former President Donald Trump has won his second term, becoming the second President in history to win non-consecutive presidential terms. As with any election, there are people who
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 82-year old Karen Cowell celebrated her birthday this year by jumping out of an airplane. And why not? She says it was on her bucket list, and she decided to go for it. “I have friends on fb who say I’m nuts! And a lot who say go for it!
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso families have one last chance to experience the intricate world of model trains this Sunday, November 17. El Paso’s Model Railroad and Historical Association is hosting their annual open house featuring detailed train displays, hands-on activities, and fun for all ages. The open house will be at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas has now opened it’s doors to a new facility located in Central El Paso. The 4800 square-foot health center is the only Planned Parenthood clinic in West Texas, and will replace the existing health center on Missouri Avenue. It is now located at 1061 Chelsea
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Sophia will hosts the 3rd annual One Huge Fiesta. The event will be held in Las Cruces New Mexico on November 23,2024 from 12 to 5pm at Young Park. For more on the organization click here: https://thesophia.org/collection-sites-2024/
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is wrapping up their final community meetings this week for Phase III of the Destination District Redesign, a plan that includes a proposal to close up to ten elementary schools. The district says declining enrollment and low birth rates are some of the primary
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Workforce Solutions Borderplex hosts a veterans hiring fair. This event will allow the public to connect local employers with a pool of skilled and dedicated military talent and their spouses. The event also welcomes the public and embraces a hybrid format. Workforce Solutions Borderplex offices will offer resource areas to assist attendees
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Update (November 12, 2024): A federal court sentenced Trevino to 80 months in prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition while under felony indictment, including an unregistered short-barreled rifle. Court documents state the Trevino was indicted on November 12, 2020 in Texas on felony charges of theft of property, fraud, and possession of a controlled
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