EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the days and weeks after the Aug. 3 Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooting, many gave blood and donated money to the victims and their families. One organization at the helm was Operation Hope. Angel Gomez, the founder, said he was impressed by how quickly El Paso answered the call.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Aug. 3 mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart rocked the El Paso community. In the face of tragedy, some in our community were forced to rise up and lead the community through the darkest days. Former El Paso Mayor Dee Margo took on that task. Margo told ABC-7 that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For many August 3, 2019 was the darkest day in the Borderland, a day that tore families apart and brought others together. As the fifth anniversary of the Walmart Mass Shooting, that claimed the lives of 23 people, nears. ABC-7 sits down with some of the staff from University Medical Center,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today marks the 5 year anniversary of the tragic August 3rd mass shooting that changed El Paso forever. The community is coming together for a day of remembrance, filled with events to reflect, honor, and heal. There will be various events across El Paso throughout the day hosted by the
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EL PASO (KVIA) — The “Anything’s Possible Climber” is a featured attraction at El Paso’s newest, multi-million dollar, state-of-the art museuem dedicated to Science. ABC-7’s Paul Cicala was reliving his youth in a fun moment during his live shot, as he was on top of the “Climber”, and decided to take the slide to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six people were taken to the hospital following a rollover crash at Gateway Blvd East and North Raynor Street in South-Central El Paso. The crash was reported to dispatch at 6:56 p.m. The El Paso Fire Department confirms to ABC-7 that five people are suffering minor injuries and one person
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The heat and the humidity have been brutal this summer. TxDOT El Paso wants to remind Borderland residents to look before they lock to prevent heatstroke-related deaths. Jennifer Wright talks about the risks of not protecting your children and pets from the dangerous heat. Here’s a look at the closures: (courtesy of TX Dot
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have released statements remembering the victims who were killed and injured in the Walmart mass shooting on August 3rd, 2019. The President and Vice President also commended the community for coming together in times of urgency and crisis. The letters also calls
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance, in collaboration with the Mexican American Cultural Center, will present “Acts of Kindness: The El Paso Play.” This theatrical montage is inspired by interviews conducted in El Paso, the year after the mass shooting at Walmart that claimed the lives of twenty-three innocent
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department is hosting public meetings in August to receive feedback on how it can improve itself for the community. LCFD says the public can expect to learn more about how the fire department operates, including the services it provides for the community. Those who attend
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Elephant Butte Irrigation District is set to receive $15 million dollars in funding for USDA’s New Water Savings Commodity Program. The District covers farmer’s fields along the Rio Grande south of Elephant Butte, all the way to Sunland Park, NM. 12 states in the southwest will receive funds from $400
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EL PASO (KVIA) — “La Nube” is El Paso’s newest, multi-million dollar, state of the art museum. It’s located in the heart of downtown. Inside, there are a number of exhibits and learning centers (including one entitled: Fly High). ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle, Paul Cicala & Doppler Dave anchored the newscasts live from La Nube. Along
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—As we approach the 5th anniversary of August 3rd, we commemorate the lives lost in the Walmart terrorist attack. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is hosting a discussion titled Remembering August 3rd: Memory, Trauma & Extremism to honor the victims. The panel discussion is for mourning, reflection, and education. By understanding the origins of extremism
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Vinton say they hosted a successful family movie night on Friday, July 26th. Families and young ones were treated to a showing of the film Trolls (2016). The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Association provided free hot dogs to attendees,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearing the 5th anniversary of the August 3rd, 2019 Walmart mass shooting, Mexico’s Consulate in El Paso held a ceremony remembering the 23 victims who were killed in the tragedy. The ceremony was held this morning, Wednesday, July 31st. Nine of the people killed in the mass shooting were from
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SANTA TERESA, NM (KVIA) — As Gadsden Independent School District begins the new school year, they have several new initiatives and developments are to enhance their students’ success. The district is providing free school supplies to every student, ensuring that all children are equipped for academic achievement. The construction of the new Gadsden Middle School
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paws for Love therapy dog handler Rodd Garcia remembers the exact moment he heard about the moment a gunman shot and killed 23 people at the Cielo Vista Walmart on August 3rd, 2019, and injured 22 others. “[I’m seeing] emergency vehicles, police vehicles, and firetrucks, and just everything happened at once,
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV) – The Paso del Norte Health Foundation announced a grant to Border Partners under the Healthy Eating Initiative to extend its work in nutrition education in Palomas, Mexico. Border Partners is a nonprofit organization uniting people from both sides of the US-Mexico border to improve access to food, shelter, clean water, health services,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tax-free weekend starts on Friday, August 2nd, in New Mexico, ahead of back-to-school season. Tax-free weekend ends on August 4th. Lots of merchants in New Mexico will have their items tax-free so you can save a couple of dollars. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says New Mexicans can save
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five years later after the tragic Cielo Vista Walmart shooting, Borderland law enforcement agencies and first responders are working to improve mental healthcare for residents. The Emergence Health Network (EHN) works closely with all local agencies to care for members of the El Paso community and help to divert those
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The United Way of El Paso County has received a two-year, $515,000 grant from the Paso Del Norte Health Foundation to help fund support for out-of-school providers in the region. The grant will help the BOOST Network, which is a hub for out-of-school providers that work to create opportunities to
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Underserved children living in shelters in the community got the chance to get a haircut, free of charge today. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Tri-State Cosmetology Institute partnered up to give local students a chance at feeling fresh just in time for their first day back in school. Eighteen students from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The pain of the mass shooting lingers on for the family of Guillermo “Memo” Garcia, who died from his injuries around nine months after being shot by the Wal Mart shooter. Memo’s widow, Jessica Garcia, was also shot that day, August 3, 2019, however, she survived her injuries. Meanwhile, Memo’s
Continue Reading UPDATE: Sunland Park Fire Department is reporting at 6:25 p.m. they received reports about 5 to 6 people had gotten into the water. SPFD says water rescue crews did a search and were not able to find the people. The search has since been called off. SPFD says helicopters searched the area and crews used
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the new school year kicks off at Ysleta Independent School District, parents and students are preparing for the transition back to classrooms. This time of year often brings a mix of excitement and nerves, with students facing academic pressures and social adjustments. ABC-7 spoke to Michael Enriquez, middle school
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Plans to bring back the Wyler Aerial Tramway are in place, and the first phase of reconstruction is now getting underway. The El Paso Community Foundation announced Sunday afternoon in a news release that they, in collaboration with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, are
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Mayfield High School Baseball community is reviving the Bob Ogas Field in Las Cruces. Saturday, around 100 volunteers from the city, the Dona Ana Fire Department, and Mayfield alumni and parents worked on the field Saturday to restore the field. ABC-7 viewer Jill Chavez, who is involved in
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua, Mexico (KVIA) — Borderland residents can enjoy the iconic ‘X,’ in a unique way this weekend. Crowds already gathered at the X — also known as La Equis, which symbolizes the crossing of cultures — Saturday. But there is still another day to enjoy dancing, music, and food, while simultaneously learning about
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TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Tornillo residents in need of a new backpack this school year are getting a break with Senator César J. Blanco’s 10th Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway Saturday in Tornillo. The event aims students at Tornillo Independent School District with backpacks to support them in the upcoming school year. “With many families still struggling with rising
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained a complete hearing transcript of the first appearance of Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia before a federal judge in El Paso on Friday morning. He is noted in the transcript as having to use a wheelchair during the proceedings, and spoke only briefly. Zambada
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