El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)— This year, the Texas Municipal Police Association collaborates with Texas635 to organize events that benefit local law enforcement. The first event is our 4th annual Autumn Craft Fair on Saturday morning, October 12, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm. The second event is called the Emergency Services Social Event on November 10,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The choir at Zia Middle School will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Wednesday night, as they’ve been selected to perform onstage with Foreigner when they play at the Pan Am Center. The school won following a contest from local radio station 101 Gold on Facebook to sing “I Wanna Know
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, October 7th, El Paso County Commissioners unanimously voted to approve $2,000,000 in funding for Emergence Health Network’s Diversion Sobering Center. This funding will allow EHN’s Crisis Center to operate several Sober Beds. The Center will be open to the community 24/7, take walk-ins, and include an alcohol intoxication
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council will receive an update on Tuesday, October 8, on the International Bridges Crossborder Survey. This survey was conducted by the International Bridges Department and will provide an insight on the people that cross through the City’s ports of entry and the reasons they do so.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, October 7 is the last day to register to vote in El Paso County. In order to vote in Texas you must be registered. There are 520,372 registered voters as of Sunday, October 6. After you register you will receive a voter registration certificate that will show your precinct number which
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)— The 16th annual El Paso Fall Home and Garden Show will be held October 4 through 6 at the El Paso Convention Center. Admission is free, and everyone is encouraged to attend the weekend-long event. The show provides El Pasoans with unique access to everything for their home and landscaping and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College and the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank came together to host a grocery pickup event today, Friday, October 4th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event was held at EPCC’s Mission del Paso campus, and it was free to students, EPCC employees, and the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Justice awarded a total of $172,686,219 in grant funds to agencies and services in the Western District of Texas. The funding was distributed to 53 applications that address mental health response, law enforcement training, forensic service processes, rural crime victim support, and more. Some recipients include
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As many students across the Borderland take a break for fall intercession, UTEP is offering a hands-on youth program to keep children engaged while helping working parents. Socorro Herrera, program manager with UTEP’s Professional and Public Programs, spoke to ABC-7 and says the program is designed to give kids a
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico’s president on Tuesday, but some of her first proposals are bringing concerns to local business leaders on the border. Jesús Manuel “Thor” Salayandía, the president of the Border Business Block (BEF) told local media there are some proposals that give them hope to
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, six El Pasoans who continue to inspire future generations and serve their community were recognized by McDonald’s at the 23rd annual Triunfadoes Awards Luncheon. Here’s the list of this year’s McDonald’s Triunfadores: Yolanda Leyva – UTEP Professor & Director of Oral History Department Monica Moreno – The Job Connection &
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The site of the former Oran Roberts Elementary School will be demolished and leveled to make way for a new commercial development by the start of 2025. According to the real estate agency that closed the deal for the sale of the property, the plans include building out of office
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over the last two weeks at least three SISD staff members have faced multiple child indecency charges involving students. Court records state one victim told investigators that she and teacher, Llojan Almaraz, who worked at Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School, first started talking over the school’s sports communication app,
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—ReadyOne Industries, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, high-quality garments for the U.S. military. The company empowers a disabled workforce, providing meaningful employment opportunities while delivering products that meet the demanding standards of military service. According to ReadyOne officials, they take great pride in providing a safe, caring, and welcoming
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)— Wow, 25 years already? Time does fly when you’re having fun. La Union Corn Maze is now open for the fall season. The maze will run from Sept. 27 through Nov. 3. This year’s design celebrates 25 years of the corn maze. For more information and ticket information, visit launionmaze.com. Hours of operation
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)— Sunset Heights Neighborhood will once again host its 20th Annual Tour of Homes on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12 pm to 4 pm. This year’s tour, The Trost Edition, will feature six Henry Trost-designed homes and one unique architecture design and curation event space. Founded in 1901, Sunset Heights is one of the first master-planned communities
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 3rd Annual Vegan Chef Challenge is officially underway in El Paso, and you get to help choose the winner just by eating! The 13 participating eateries have been tasked to create brand new vegan menu items to be offered through the month of October. This means no matter how many
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators in El Paso have a unique opportunity to connect with local business leaders this week as part of El Paso Startup Week. “Streetcar Conversations” will be happening later this morning, October 2, offering a chance to learn about business development while taking a ride through the
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—If you are looking for something fun, different ways to learn, and explore, consider taking your family to the 30th Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair! This year’s event, held on October 19th and 20th from 10 am—5 pm, celebrates the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty of Hueco Tanks State
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tickets for The Tina Turner Musical are now on sale. The musical will be shown at the Plaza Theater in downtown El Paso from December 20th to the 22nd. You can get your tickets at the Plaza Theater box office, or by calling (915)231-1100. You can also get your tickets
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Join the TCFV in El Paso, Texas, as they reveal the impactful statistics and compelling stories behind domestic violence fatalities during the annual Honoring Texas Victims Report. It is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Texas Council on Family Violence is set to unveil the latest data on domestic violence homicides
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez had a downfall of maquiladora employment for months, even though it is one of the main suppliers of medical, and manufacturing on the border. With the recent decrease in unemployed maquiladora operators, the borderland’s economy has suffered a big hit making some facilities unable to continue operations. Since the COVID-19
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 and Albertsons continue to surprise some customers during Hunger Action Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness about hunger in the United States. ABC-7 has once again partnered with Albertsons to support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank. Albertsons generously donated $5,000 to help pay it forward this September.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A nonprofit organization that helps vets with their pets hosted a fundraising golf tournament Saturday. Project “Always Beside You” offers help with medical expenses, food, training and dog placement for active military, veterans and law enforcement K-9 teams. It was started by the family of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz, a marine K-9
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico State University officials confirm that football coach Tyler Wright, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, will not be with the team while an investigation is underway into social media posts he allegedly made over a decade ago. A spokesperson for the university said “late Friday evening, the university
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Special Olympics Texas hosted an event that was the first of its kind called the “Unified Fore Joy Pro Am” golf tournament. It was billed as the largest day of inclusive golf all around the world, with similar events taking place all throughout the globe, including Top Golf on El
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UPDATE: Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Guaderrama denied today a request from Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center to block a request to turn over documents to the Texas Attorney General’s Office. Judge Guaderrama denied Las Americas’ motion because they didn’t satisfy the stringent legal requirements for obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). Court documents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yuki Goto is a state pickleball champion, training to compete for a national title. Even more impressive than that? She just picked up the sport this past February. That’s about 7 months of experience. She and her partner, Andrew Person won the 2024 New Mexico State Games mixed doubles title.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico has announced it is hosting a pop-up food distribution on Friday, September 27th. Fruit and vegetables will be primarily served. The food distribution starts at 8 a.m. at the Sunland Park Sports Complex, which is located at 4700 McNutt Road in Santa
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dona Ana Community College has announced it is expanding its Comfort Casita food pantry to most of its campuses. Comfort Casitas are now available at the following locations: East Mesa campus, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Espina campus, 3400 S. Espina St. Sunland Park center, 3365 McNutt Rd. in Sunland Park,
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