El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-Get ready to splash into 2025 at the Ascarate Aquatic Center with the exhilarating “Plunge into 2025” event. This family-friendly event invites the brave and the bold of El Paso to dive into the cold waters of Ascarate pool, symbolizing a refreshing and invigorating start to the New Year. The event
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A group of migrants in Ciudad Juárez tried to cross into the U.S. this morning after hearing rumors of an “open border” on International Migrant’s Day. The migrants gathered on different portions of the border wall, including Border Safety Initiative #36, which is by Riverside Elementary School in El Paso’s Lower
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The magic of the holiday season is back on track at Sunflower Bank in Downtown El Paso with the return of their annual model train display. The intricately detailed exhibit features miniature locomotives, train cars, and historic railroad scenes, including the famous “Polar Express.” The display was created in collaboration
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – The City of El Paso is exploring the idea of producing a documentary that would showcase the city’s rich culture, history, and events through the lens of local talent. District 5 City Representative Isabel Salcido is pitching the proposal during todays City Council meeting. Salcido says the idea is
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El Paso, TX: The Jazz Exchange will host its 2nd Annual Holiday Benefit Concert. The evening will feature: Live Holiday Jazz Performances: The Jazz Exchange Jazz Messengers Combo will open in the evening. Main Feature: The Jazz Exchange Ensemble, led by artistic director Abel Mireles, featuring renowned jazz vocalist Candice Reyes and special guests, will bring
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday during City Council’s work session, city officials discussed federal funding sources for migrant-related services. Federal money through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program expires at the end of this month. According to city officials, the money that follows yesterday’s vote (item 3) will keep the Border Servant Corp operating
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)— The Chapin High School cheer team earned two bids to the NCA High School Nationals in Dallas. With the rapid growth in popularity of cheerleading, there is a significant cost associated with this sport. The competitive High School Cheer team is raising funds through SchoolFundr to cover essential competition season expenses
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos along with Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar and other local and state officials reopened Juárez Bus’ route 1 over the weekend south of Juárez. The route takes people from Juárez City Hall, near the U.S.-Mexico border, to ‘eje vial’ Juan Gabriel. Governor Campos and other officials toured
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Transportation Authority announced major changes coming to several of its routes. Route 84 will be discontinued. This provided a ride to and from Socorro. This change goes into effect January 1st, 2025. In July, ABC-7 reported that the City of Socorro’s City Council decided to end its
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A group of 13 migrants was rescued inside of an alleged stash house in a Juárez neighborhood near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a spokesperson with the Juárez Police Department (SSPM). Juárez Municipal Police officials also told ABC-7, local, state, and federal authorities responded to an emergency call alleging this group
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fall 2024 graduations start in less than 24 hours. Here’s everything you need to know about the ceremonies from three different institutions in the Borderland. El Paso Community College’s commencement ceremonies are on Friday, December 13th at the Don Haskins Center at UTEP. Ceremonies happen at 9 a.m., 1 p.m.,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Could our country be facing a “Retirement Savings Crisis?” Investment Advisor Brian Mirau will be taking us through a new study that seems to paint a bleak picture of retirement savings in America, but it’s not all doom and gloom! We’ll also share some of the ways to help you take
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported yesterday that a local artist in Juárez is in the works to create an animated film of the city and the border, but he also is well-known for painting and creating miniatures of famous places in our area. Adrián Reyes has been a borderland artist for years now, born
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 76-year-old Roy Guinn is counting his blessings this Christmas season after falling earlier this year. Guinn told ABC-7 he was working on his garden at home when he tripped and fell. He immediately called his wife for help. An ambulance would arrive minutes later, and Guinn would undergo surgery the next
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jeremy Jordan, the husband of El Paso City Representative and former mayoral candidate Cassandra Hernandez, is facing an aggravated assault charge, according to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7. Court documents state that Jordan allegedly assaulted Rafael Alvarado, 33, at a home owned by Hernandez on October 22, 2024, one
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ronald McDonald House of El Paso announced it will be hosting the 39th annual Lights of Love and Lighting Ceremony. It will be held at the Ronald McDonald House at 300 E. California Ave. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank was given a $25,000 grant by Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. LPDSH says this grant is an effort to support healthy living and eating as part of the Healthcare’s Health Equity Catalyst Grant Program, which is funded by the HCA Healthcare Foundation.
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Adrián Reyes is a local artist in Juárez who has recreated the city’s most iconic places and locations in art, such as the Juárez Red “X”, restaurants, and convenience stores, among other things. Reyes recently presented his new and current project named ‘Juárez Animado,’ or Animated Juárez which aims to show
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA)-Council on Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development, or CREEED, announced their new website El Paso School finder. The website compares over 240 free public schools. Parents can search schools within Anthony ISD, Canutillo ISD, Clint ISD, El Paso ISD, Fabens ISD, San Elizario ISD, Socorro ISD, Tornillo ISD, and Ysleta ISD,
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LAS CRUCES – November was “Native American Heritage Month”, and one New Mexico State alum continues making history by keeping the Navajo Language alive. ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala sat down with Cuyler Frank to introduce you to him and the indigenous broadcaster’s amazing accomplishments in another edition of People, Places & Paul. IF YOU’D LIKE TO SEE THE
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Editor’s note: a previous version of this story included an incorrect calculation of the amount of spending by or on behalf of the Johnson campaign. The corrected figure has been updated in the story below. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With just over a week until runoff election day, spending and fundraising continue to break
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Child Protective Services (CPS) with the help of employees from El Paso Electric, El Paso Water, and the Freeport-McMoRan mining company provided children in foster care with gifts. It is all part of their Blue Ribbon Christmas Gift Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to ensure these children “wake
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the holiday season, many people are facing even more feelings of depression and loneliness. The hustle and bustle of the season can lead to plenty of mixed feelings. Molina Healthcare of Texas hosted a depression awareness event Thursday evening to educate the public on available resources. Attendees were able
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UPDATE: El Paso Police say a 64-year-old woman was ejected from the vehicle she was driving after a hit-and-run crash on the 5300 block of North Loop in the Lower Valley Thursday night. Special Traffic Investigators say the woman driver was eastbound on North Loop when she made a U-turn and was struck by an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With early voting already underway for the runoff election, a question of how campaigning has been handled and name recognition, or possible confusion, is at play in the El Paso District 3 City Council race. “That’s my name,” said District 3 runoff candidate Jose Rodriguez. Rodriguez says he has been
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HORIZON, Texas (KVIA)– Businesses in Horizon City say they are growing frustrated after construction in the area has impacted sales for some. The reconstruction project is taking place on Horizon boulevard and Darrington road. “We usually get like 180 walk-ins per week, now were averaging like 120 to 100,” said Miguel Morales, TRND Setters Barbershop.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA_TV)- Get ready to light up the season with hope and joy! Texas Tech Health El Paso invites the community to our campus for the Second Annual Lighting Campus for Hope event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024. Learn more about Lighting Campus for Hope at www.ttuhscepimpact.org/hope.
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Update (December 5, 2024): El Paso Police say 62-year-old Mark Alan Rasmussen died in the crash. Police say a woman was driving north on Dyer while Rasmussen was riding his motorcycle south. The woman turned left in front of Rasmussen, causing him to suffer serious injuries. He died at the hospital. Police have not yet
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