EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With back-to-school season in full swing, El Pasoan Rosa Guerrero continues to share wisdom with those returning to the classroom. The lifelong educator has had many first days of school. She wants to share advice with teachers as they gear up for the rest of the school year. Guerrero encourages teachers
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is welcoming students back this year with plenty of initiatives in store. The district is adding six new extended day learning sites at Guerrero, Dr. Green, Kohlberg, Polk, Tom Lea, and Western Hills, offering before and after school care from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso invites you to meet with the top 4 candidates favored for the City Manager position. The City says this is a way for the community to speak one-on-one with the finalists being considered for the position. Here is a list of the final 4 candidates:
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department is reporting a disabled woman was rescued from a duplex at 1300 Bon Burt Lane this morning at 10:30 p.m. Las Cruces Fire is saying firefighters rescued the 52-year-old woman who was trapped in a bathroom inside the home. The fire department says fire
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A vehicle crashed into an AT&T store in Northeast El Paso Monday morning, according to the El Paso Fire Department. It happened at the storefront at 5301 Dyer St. EPFD said the driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The scene was turned over to El Paso Police,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ‘Operation Not in Vain,’ a partnership aiming to reduce crime in Las Cruces, begins Monday. The operation honors the life and legacy of fallen Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah Hernandez. LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty Feb. 11, 2024, after responding to a trespassing
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Update (September 25, 2024): The court has scheduled a Judge’s Conference for December 3, 2024, a Motions Hearing for April 17, 2025, a Final Judge’s Conference for July 17, 2025, a Final Hearing and Plea Deadline for September 9, 2025, and Special Setting Jury Trials for September 11 and 12. Update (August 8, 2024): At
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber announced Monday it hired a new CEO. Ricardo Mora describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur.” He most recently worked as Principal at RM International, a specialized IT and asset management company. He is also the co-founder of the Technology Hub Business Innovation Center, a tech incubator
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — With ongoing protests, situations, and events in Venezuela, local migrant shelters and advocates are reacting and thinking about the impacts it could bring to the borderland. ‘La Casa del Migrante’ is one of the biggest migrant shelters in Ciudad Juárez, known for hosting hundreds, if not thousands of Venezuelans since the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the El Paso Independent School District begins the 2024-2025 school year Monday, the district has several new changes for students to enhance their learning. One of the major changes: the district is introducing algebra to many eighth-graders for the first time. Seven middle schools will incorporate algebra into their
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)— Before summer is over, Cielo Vista Mall will host a back-to-school event. There will be deals and family-friendly fun at the Back-to-School Expo. During the event, El Paso area students can register for one of four $500 scholarships courtesy of El Paso Electric. The Back-To-School Expo will take place on Saturday, August
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This back-to-school season, El Pasoan Rosa Guerrero is helping students and teachers thrive in the classroom. Guerrero is a teacher, dancer, educator, humanitarian, and community icon. She has dedicated decades of her life to teaching others. At 89 years old, Guerrero said she continues to give lectures to students. She said she
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were rescued from a swarm of bees in Socorro, TX Sunday evening, according to the city’s fire department. It happened after 8 P.M. at the 500 block of Horizon Blvd, which is just west of North Loop Drive. The Socorro Fire Department said on social media that the southbound
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso unveiled it’s new August 3rd memorial on Saturday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the racially-motivated mass shooting that took the lives of 23 people at the Cielo Vista Walmart in 2019. A remembrance and public art unveiling ceremony was held at at Jim Crouch park,
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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
Continue Reading 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
Continue Reading 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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