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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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Community College Valle Verde students and staff should not go to campus today. EPCC officials sent an alert to students and faculty notifying them of a power outage on campus, it states, “Due to a power outage, the Valle Verde will be closed today.” They say all other
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Temperatures across the Borderland dropped to freezing, or near-freezing, Friday early morning, bringing the first frost of the season for some areas. While the El Paso metro area remained slightly above freezing, parts of the valley saw brief dips into the low 30s, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association and the International Museum of Art have teamed up for the 75th Annual Sun Bowl art exhibit. It’s taking place Thursday from 5 to 8 pm located at 1211 Montana Avenue. The Sun Bowl said this exhibit is all about showcasing what makes our region so unique. There
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –It was a party at the University of Texas at El Paso Thursday morning, a Birthday party that is. Several students and staff gathered to celebrate UTEP’s mascot, Paydirt Pete’s, 50th on campus. The university offered free pulled chicken nachos at the Student Union building. They also offered other activities like Pin
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation has announced it has received a $100,000 donation from the GECU Foundation. The hospital will also be naming the family longue after the GECU foundation. This longue is part of the newly opened pediatric intermediate care unit, which contains the region’s only dedicated epilepsy
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Shrine Extreme Circus is back in town at the El Paso County Coliseum this weekend! Did you know that there are local Shriners who volunteer, and add to the fun? Local Shriner Matt Salgado, aka “Boss Clown,” helps run an HVAC company here in El Paso. He says, “We’ve
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—A family from El Paso will be featured as a finalist competing for $20,000 on America’s Funniest Home Videos, airing this Sunday, November 10.
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El Paso, TX( KVIA-TV)-This year, La Frontera Print Fest will unite ten artists from El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, and Las Cruces. The artists will print linoleum panels [24in. x 36in] that, when combined, will form the panoramic print of the cities. These panels will feature important areas, icons, stories, and landscapes of El Paso, Ciudad
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During their Monday session, El Paso County Commissioners saw a presentation showing factors currently impacting the population at the Downtown Detention Facility and the Jail Annex. County officials working with the justice and community support department presented data on the current numbers and the trends they have seen at the
Continue Reading CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) – The Canutillo Independent School District says a high number of students and staff have reported stomach flu-like symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and other symptoms. The reports are coming from Bill Childress Elementary School. The District said they are working with the City of El Paso Health Department to trace
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez Police Department (SSPM) officers arrested a teenager for his alleged responsibility in damaging city property. Members of the Municipal Department carrying out prevention and surveillance work at the Villa Residencial del Real neighborhood saw a teenager damaging a camera belonging to the Emergency and Immediate Response Center (CERI), located at
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UPDATE: The City of Socorro posted on their Facebook page that the two missing teens have been found. SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA)– The Socorro Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding two missing minors. Authorities told ABC-7 that 16-year-old Dominic Blu Vasquez went missing Wednesday, October 30th. He was last seen wearing a
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Election day is less than a week away now, and on the ballot is the next District Attorney of Doña Ana County. ABC-7 sat down with both candidates to share their positions on issues the current D.A.’s office, and Las Cruces is currently facing. We spoke with both democratic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– With Halloween right around the corner, we want to make sure your festivities are safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the following guidelines. The FDA reminds the community to wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—The Big Brother’s Big Sisters mentorship program returns for its annual event, Dancing for Kids Sake. WHEN: November 2 at 6 pm WHERE: Plaza Theater (125 Pioneer Plaza) WHAT: El Paso’s Spin on “Dancing with the Stars!” Celebrity Guest Mario Lopez will cohost with ABC 7’s Stephanie Valle for this year’s 2024 Dance for Kids’
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Central Business Association (CBA) will host its October Luncheon, featuring El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, today. In a news release, CBA said this opportunity for business leaders and stakeholders in downtown El Paso to connect, network, and engage with key decision-makers. It fosters an environment for meaningful
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—As we close out Cybersecurity Awareness Month, FBI El Paso wants to give a few more tips on how to stay safe online, especially with the holiday shopping season fast approaching. Even amidst large-scale data breaches and cyberattacks, Cyber Security Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are simple, effective ways to stay safe
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Calling all ghouls and goblins! Visit Cielo Vista Mall for all the thrills and chills this month, from not-so-scary bounce park to family-friendly trick-or-treating. Cielo Vista Mall will also host a free mall-wide Halloween Trick-or-Treating event from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. For a night full of frights and bags full of delights,
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors, El Paso, in partnership with the El Paso Museum of Art, will showcase its Day of the Dead altar titled Altars for Our Heroes. Featured artists include veterans, active duty service members, military spouses, and their families. This moving dedication is designed to
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Mark your calendars. The Flying Horse half marathon will be here in less than a month. The half marathon is perfect for all runners, whether you’re taking your first strides or chasing a personal best. The United Way of El Paso County presents the event, which the City of Sunland Park sponsors.
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, a group of 32 migrants had to be taken to several local hospitals in Juárez after an incident of food poisoning at the city’s Kiki Romero shelter. Two of the sickened migrants were minors. Juárez media outlets are reporting that the incident happened after midnight today. ABC-7 spoke with
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-While Halloween isn’t until next Thursday, kids and families may be out and about this weekend, and TX Dot wants everyone to get home safely. Here with some advice is TxDot’s Jennifer Wright. TxDot El Paso Closures: I-10 Widening West Sunday, October 27 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. I-10 West will be
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Centro de Reinserción Social No. 3, or CERESO 3 in Juárez, has recently been operating at overpopulation. The Chihuahua Secretariat of Public Safety (SSPE) took over operations of the state prison in February of 2023, after a prison riot that left several inmates dead. ‘El CERESO’ has a capacity for 3,889 inmates,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is holding its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted medications. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers anonymous drop-off locations across the city.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Far East El Paso residents are now a little closer to mental health treatment. TMS El Paso opened its third clinic in El Paso today. The new clinic is located at 2204 Joe Battle, Ste 207D. TMS El Paso specializes in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which is an alternative treatment
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-October is an important time of our year. A time for everyone to come together and raise awareness about breast cancer. And joining us now is Dr. Alozie from Sunset West Health to talk about breast cancer and why breast cancer rates continue to rise in younger women.
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Make-A-Wish strives to grant the wish of every eligible child in the 161 counties we serve in Texas, with boots on the ground in El Paso, West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Dallas-Forth Worth area.Since our chapter’s founding in 1982, they have granted more than 13,000 wishes. According to MAke-A-Wish El Paso,
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