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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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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