EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is celebrating 30 years in El Paso. The Opportunity Center is the largest network of emergency shelters, transitional, and permanent housing for the homeless community. The Opportunity Center is hosting an event that’s open to the public on Friday, April 26th, from 9 a.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family is mourning the loss of their loved one after a fire consumed a family member’s mobile home in El Paso’s lower valley. Jocelyn Rosas says her grandmother and her grandmother’s sister were the victims of the mobile home fire that happened at the 7260 block of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has launched its new membership program, with Zoo officials saying this will bring them closer to their members. The El Paso Zoological Society had previously been the one responsible for administering the Zoo’s membership program until the City decided not to renew the licensing
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A charter school in Las Cruces has been found to be in violation of its contract with the state, and parents of students attending the school say it’s “long overdue.” The New Mexico Public Education Commission decided unanimously during a meeting in Santa Fe Friday that Alma D’Arte is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Court at Law 7 Judge Ruben Morales found no probable cause from the state of Texas to restrain 140 migrants in alleged riot events that happened on April 12th. He dismissed all 140 cases against the migrants involved in an alleged riot at the U.S.-Mexico border near
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday is the first day of the early voting period for the May 2024 Uniform and Special Election. Ballots for this election include the Lower Valley Water District, Canutillo Independent School District, and City of San Elizario. There are 8 early voting locations. Information for the nearest location to you
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico (KVIA) — VIP tents for the Legacy of Liberty Airshow happening June 2 are now available. If you want to reserve a tent, you can choose between a Friends and Family Chalet, or a Private/Corporate one. Friends and Family tents will have shaded seating, and activities for children. These
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Looking for a way to celebrate El Paso? Here are some events happening across El Paso Monday: El Paso Community College’s Earth Week celebration, dubbed ‘Terra Week,’ kicks off Monday. EPCC will host a discussion on Global Sustainability. The event starts at noon at the college’s Valle Verde Campus in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Express shoppers in El Paso can rest assured: the location at Cielo Vista Mall will remain open, despite the announcement that nearly 100 stores will be closing. That’s according to court documents obtained by ABC-7. The clothing franchise filed for bankruptcy at a Delaware court. It will close 95 of
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso Dunkin’ crew members visited the Kelly Center for Hunger Relief for a volunteer session. Dunkin’ presented $50,000 to the Kelly Center to help assist El Pasoans facing hunger and work against food insecurity. The local Dunkin’ team supported the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s mission to provide the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police said an unidentified man shot and wounded another person at a Circle K in East El Paso Monday. Authorities are now searching for the suspect. Police said a couple was getting gas at the convenience store around 9:45 p.m. when the suspect got upset and stared at
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — An East El Paso business has been forced to close for a week following a crash in the business’ parking lot. Terry Ortiz, owner of Cradles & Crayons Kids Cafe, told ABC-7 she found out about the incident after her employees started texting her at night that they saw social
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Cancer Center Patient Fund at the Steve and Nancy Fox Cancer Center is growing thanks to help from a local family and the community. According to Texas Tech Health El Paso, the family, which is remaining anonymous, has given the Cancer Center Patient Fund a strong start with $200,000 out
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead after a fire in a mobile home in El Paso’s Lower Valley Saturday, the El Paso Fire Department confirmed. According to a post from EPFD on the social media site X, it happened at the 7260 block of Alameda Ave Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to
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Veterans from The Mission Continues are taking action this Earth Day by spearheading a transformative community project at Hart Elementary in El Paso. As veterans and community members come together to make a tangible impact at Hart Elementary, they’re not just building gardens; they’re cultivating a sense of pride, belonging, and environmental consciousness that will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Earth Day is April 22, and there are plenty of activities for El Pasoans in the days leading up to the celebration of our planet. Below you’ll find a list of the different events happening across the city. Several groups are hosting events over the weekend to honor the Earth.
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Café Piro stands as more than just a dining spot — it’s a cultural revival. Owners Mel and Gabe Padilla have swiftly transformed their café into a hub where they serve a fusion of Native American and Mexican cuisine. Credit: Padilla Family As you step into Café Piro, the warmth and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Queen of Tejano music will be celebrated Saturday in an unconventional fashion! The Selena tribute event, performed by Legena Villalobos, will take place on the El Paso Streetcar. Boarding starts at 6:00 pm. at the El Paso Convention Center stop in downtown at the corner of Henry Trost and Santa Fe. Rides
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The annual Days of Service events is here. The event will run from April 17th to April 20th. Students, faculty, and staff from Texas Tech Health El Paso will participate and volunteer at 25 different locations across the Borderland. Students volunteered at the Humane Society of El Paso and at
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El Paso-TX (KVIA)- Texas’ population continues to grow, and more Txdot projects are underway to address congestion and improve safety. Imagine the challenging conditions crews face at these sites, with heavy traffic and speeding just feet away from them in work zones. As work zone safety awareness week comes to a close, TxDOT wants to remind drivers to
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that the commercial cargo lanes at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry will continue to operate indefinitely. In a meeting in late March between border industry stakeholders and representatives of El Paso County, they agreed to extend commercial operation at Tornillo. A press release from
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UPDATE– An official with El Paso Electric confirms power has been restored to the 900 customers that were experiencing outages in West El Paso. The power was restored shortly after 9 a.m. Friday. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some residents in West El Paso are reporting a power outage. According to the El Paso Electric
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UPDATE- All lanes in that area are now open. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– All lanes on I-10 East near Airway are closed following crash involving an El Paso Police Unit. According to officials, police officers were investigating a separate crash when the unit was hit. The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. Friday. Police officials said
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This year’s Salvation Army Gala brought former Cowboys football quarterback, Danny White, to the Borderland today. White was the guest speaker for tonight’s event at the Grace Gardens at 6701 Westside Drive in El Paso. The gala aimed to raise funds for community services, spread awareness about The Salvation Army,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Head Football Coach Scotty Walden signed shirts promoting the new era of UTEP football coming this fall season. The signing event went on from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. earlier today. UTEP’s new Miner Football “Culture” shirts went on sale today at the UTEP bookstore. Three new shirts are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 was sent a picture of a notice received by an Upper Valley resident titled “Water Update Very Important!” The flyer urges the resident to call them ASAP and included “information very important about your water.” El Paso Water Spokeswoman Denise Parra says that these ‘notices’ are not from El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S.-Mexico border is well known for being a place of immigration for people all over the world. But people who want to improve their quality of life are not the only ones making the trip to the border. Criminal groups from different parts of the world have also made
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s no secret that stress can affect moods, workplace productivity — and the mind. Finding out how to manage stress can be a challenge, and so can trying to find peace. Stress can impact physical and mental health challenges, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. “83% of US
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to El Paso Police, Special Traffic Investigators continue toinvestigate last night’s crash involving a motorcyclist. Police now identify him as 26-year-old Henry John Wiedmeyer. The news release states officers were notified of a crash involving a motorcycle and semi-truck Tuesday night just before midnight. The driver of the semi-truck
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, Chihuahua Secretary of Public Safety Gilberto Loya confirmed that the South American gang “Tren de Aragua” coming from Venezuela is now involved in operations in Mexican territory. They gathered this information from migrants rescued and arrested in Chihuahua. Other migrants affiliated with this criminal group have already crossed into
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