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,
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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
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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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI El Paso commemorated the month their 11th Annual Minority Mental Health Community Forum: “Self-Care for All; Inclusion & Diversity in Self Preservation.” It took place at the El Paso Community College Friday morning. NAMI El Paso said the event emphasizes the
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EL PASO (KVIA) — As she glanced up with a look of admiration while still connected to medical devices alongside of her, 9-year-old Kareli Teran waved to UTEP basketall players who made a special visit to the El Paso Children’s hospital. They were part of a holiday-themed parade down the halls of the hospital, complete
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — U.S. President Joe Biden released a statement Friday addressing “the Arrest of Two Drug Trafficker Leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel.” As ABC-7 reported, the Mexican drug kingpins Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Loera, were arrested Thursday in El Paso. “Yesterday, the Department
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA and ABC) — Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia made his initial appearance in federal court in El Paso before District Judge Anne Berton Friday morning, according to court records. The filings show Zambda Garcia plead not guilty to at least 12 felony counts including kidnapping and murder, drug trafficking, racketeering and
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As students prepare to head back to school, parents are reminded of the importance of scheduling back to school physical exams. These checkups are not only required by the state but are also crucial for children’s health. ABC-7 spoke with Dr. Ricardo Reyna, medical doctor in El Paso, who emphasizes
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just in time for back-to-school season, Immunize El Paso is hosting a campaign to encourage El Paso parents to get their kids vaccinated in time for the upcoming school year. Immunize El Paso has a mobile vaccination clinic going to various locations starting July 25th. 7/25 Lancaster Elementary, 2:30 pm
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Hundreds of southern New Mexico residents attended a public safety town hall hosted by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in Las Cruses Thursday afternoon. ABC-7 livestreamed the event: “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains my top priority,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham in a statement earlier in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 28-year-old Andrew Martinez for an outstanding warrant for “Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual,” as well as two additional traffic warrants, during an investigation into a reported theft. El Paso County Jail records show that Martinez is being held
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners has released the names of the four finalists for the next county manager. Two are local to Doña Ana with the others coming from California or Alabama. In alphabetical order, the finalists are: Scott Andrews, currently Assistant City Manager of Bakersfield, California,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the El Paso Area Thursday from 6 AM to 9PM MDT. According to the TCEQ, atmospheric conditions are expected to produce high levels of ozone pollution in the El Paso area. Smoke from wildfires across the
Continue Reading SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA)– Mayor of Socorro Ivy Avalos, says once their agreement with the county of El Paso ends on December 31st, the city of Socorro will oversee transit services for residents in Socorro. Mayor Avalos adds, with the city growing rapidly now is the time for them to make the transition. County commissioner for precinct
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County of El Paso announced it will be hosting two free community cleanup events this coming Saturday in the Lower Valley and northwestern parts of the county. The county’s public works office will be offering no-cost disposal of unwanted items, with some restrictions on passenger tires, bulk trash, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has made a second arrest in a shooting that left one man dead early Saturday morning. El Paso County jail records show 19 year-old Noah Lomeli was booked on a $1 million bond for the charge of murder on Tuesday. As ABC-7 reported, 19 year-old
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The tent migrant shelter in Juárez that opened in October 2023 was shut down on Tuesday by the City of Juárez and Mexico’s National Migration Institute (INM). The shelter was originally intended to be opened for only two months when the latest migrant surge hit the Juárez – El Paso border
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Warriors Edge Boxing and Kings Promotions will bring Ring Wars 12, professional boxing to the County Coliseum. The card will feature local fighters and out-of-town fighters. The co-main event will feature upcoming rising star-undefeated middleweight Jorge Tovar and the undefeated Stephanie Han in the main event as she fights for the WBA Intercontinental Championship vs. Miranda Reyes.
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