El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Have you ever wanted to work for the FBI? Now is you chance. The FBI will hold a Diversity Recruiting event on Friday, September 6th, from 3 pm to 6 pm at UTEP’s Natural Gas Convention Center.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is hosting a series of community meetings to inform residents about the upcoming November ballot measure concerning the future of the Multipurpose Center. The first meeting will take place this evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Marty Robbins Recreation Center. The ballot measure will ask
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, El Paso City Council voted to approve renaming Pollard Pond Park to Mario Navarro Park. Pollard Pond Park is located at 3090 Pollard St., El Paso, Texas, 79930. Mario Aurelio Navarro was the conductor of a Union Pacific Railroad Train when it derailed back in August of 2022, ultimately
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $148 billion dollar investment to improve transportation in Texas. The Governor’s Office says this investment includes a 10-year master plan that has projects aimed at improving infrastructure, safety, mobility, and maintenance. Of that $148 billion, $104 billion was unanimously adopted by TxDot for
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park has collected more than $84.7 million in cannabis sales, according to a new report. That brings the city to the #4 spot in terms of revenue collected from the cannabis industry statewide. Mayor Javier Perea attributed the development to the city’s proximity to El Paso and Juarez,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Pasoan is spreading the joy of reading books to children through her work at a bookstore with a special mission. “The idea came about out of a tragedy,” said Susan Patterson. That idea is “Books are Gems.” Susan Patterson is the bookstore’s manager. “The founder, Miss Paula Madrid,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County has announced it is holding its second annual drive-up gun buyback event on Saturday, September 21st from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the El Paso County Coliseum. Those looking to hand over their unwanted gun to the County can do so 100% anonymously, and will receive
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Update (August 26, 2024): The $12M that UTEP is receiving for the Regents’ Research Excellence Program will be a contribution made annually. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, UTEP President Heather Wilson announced the university is getting $12 million dollars to expand research efforts. Wilson spoke during the University’s Convocation Ceremony about expanding research efforts
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Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers, close stores and even exit some markets if its planned merger with Kroger isn’t allowed to proceed. The two companies proposed what would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history in
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso dog by the name of Mario Kart needs your help in getting to his fur-ever home! Mario Kart, a 2-year-old poodle mix, was hit by a car and left untreated. With the help of Laws N Paws, Mario Kart was able to recover after intensive surgery, medical
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Veterans Administration Health Care System has released renderings of the new primary health care center for the region, set to break ground next week and open by 2028. The 492,996 square-foot facility will be built next to the new William Beaumont Army Medical Center on Ft. Bliss
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juárez and the Borderland are ready to start the celebrations in honor of the eighth anniversary of Juan Gabriel’s death on Aug. 28. In a 10-day multicultural festival, Juárez authorities plan to remember “Juanga” with parades, concerts, memorials, and marathons, among other events. Celebrations will start tonight outside Juan Gabriel’s
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El Paso, TX, August 15, 2024 – The Alzheimer’s Association announced the launch of a new Dementia Care Navigation Service. The Alzheimer’s Association and Ripple, a dementia care specialist company, is a new service that provides personalized support for people living with dementia and their caregivers through their dementia journey. Dementia Care Navigation Service include:● A dedicated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association kicks off it’s 2024 Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament. Its happening from Friday-Sunday, Aug. 23-25, at the Westside Sports Complex located at 201 Isla Rubalcava Blvd. The Sun Bowl Association said the tournament continues to grow as 70-plus teams are set to compete. Below are
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Chief Daniel Medrano is crediting a new technique with helping save additional lives in the desert. In May, the small department introduced the ice bag technique to assist patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. Each summer, SPFD receives dozens of calls from people suffering from heat stroke
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV)—National Senior Citizens Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize seniors’ accomplishments and the influence they have on their lives. According to the American Presidency Project, President Ronald Reagan made the day official in 1988 with a proclamation. CNN reported that a recent census showed that 47 million seniors live in the
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- It’s no secret that with the baby boomer generation reaching full retirement age, we’re seeing more retirements in the U.S. than ever before. As a record number of employees begin to exit the workforce, many are left wondering what will the true impact be? Investment Advisor, Brian Mirau joins us today
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV)-A man in his 50s is dead after a shooting at Franklin High School. El Paso Independent School District officials say the officer investigated an incident on Thursday morning. ABC-7 spoke with students and parents who were at the campus when the shooting happened. We reached out to the director of clinical
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College has announced it has opened mamava lactation pods at 5 of their campuses. This is part of EPCC’s Family Friendly Campus Project. The lactation pods will be available students, faculty, and staff at Mission del Paso campus, Valle Verde campus, Rio Grande campus, Northwest campus, and
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EL PASO (KVIA) – Wednesday, August 21st is National Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day. Jennipher Talamantes spent the day in New York City while taking part in a special ceremony to pay tribute to the lives lost from fentanyl. She says a picture of her son, Jake, who passed away from fentanyl poisoning, was featured in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV)—MPOX has been declared a global health emergency. The World Health Organization says a deadlier strain of M-pox is rapidly ongoing in Africa, reaching four largely unaffected countries. El Paso Health Authority explains what this means for the El Paso area. Helpful resources: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/index.html https://www.who.int/health-topics/monkeypox#tab=tab_1
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has been selected as one of four co-chairs for this year’s Democratic National Convention. Escobar is expected to chair the event on Thursday. Last week, Congresswoman Escobar announced she is the co-chair for the Harris-Walz campaign. She will also speak Thursday evening. The 2024 DNC is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 43-year-old Juarez woman was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for recruiting for a Mexican drug trafficking organization. Karla Adriana Votta-Cardenas is said to have worked for a drug trafficking organization that is allegedly led by Jorge Sanchez-Morales. Court documents state, the organization primarily trafficked methamphetamine in liquid
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU has named the people it is considering for the President position at the university. After a regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, NMSU narrowed down its nationwide search to these five individuals. WittKieffer is the firm that assisted in the search for the next President. Here are the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In her first interview since the start of the El Paso city manager selection process, Community and Development Department Director Nicole Ferrini responded strongly to questions raised about her education and any description as an architect. “I am not an architect,” Ferrini said. “I want to be very clear. I have never
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council selected Dionne Mack as the next city manager after a lengthy closed-door meeting. In a 6-2 vote, Mack becomes the new City Manager taking over for Interim City Manager Cary Westin who’s been in place for over a year. Selected City Manager Mack has worked for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV)- Immunize El Paso is marking the month of National Immunization Awareness by holding mobile outreach clinics throughout the city. Mobile Outreach Clinics: The three stand-alone clinics are at 1400 George Dieter 79936, 6292 Trowbridge 79906, and 513 W. San Antonio 79901. · 8/20/24 – Eastlake High School (13000 Emerald Pass Ave,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Memorias del Silencio will hold a release party at the Mexican Consulate in El Paso on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to honor its 15th Volume. Memorias del Silencio is a project that provides creative writing workshops to migrant farmworkers and their families finishing their GED at El Paso Community College. Daniel Rios-Lopera, the project’s director, stopped by ABC-7 at
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UPDATE: Representative Mary Gonzalez — who represents House District 75, an area that encompasses much of eastern El Paso County — posted the following information on her Facebook page Tuesday afternoon: Our office is aware of Red Flour Beetle infestations in the district. These bugs do not pose a serious public health risk. They could
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Casa de Peregrinos, the primary food pantry for Doña Ana County and Las Cruces, is facing a shortage of food. According to a news release, the pantry is in dire need of both “monetary donations and food contributions” in order to continue serving families that are impacted by food
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