El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The City of El Paso invites the community to join regional leaders to recognize area high school seniors who have enlisted in the United States Armed Services during a Facebook Live celebration called “Our Community Salutes” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, via the City’s Facebook page. We encourage the entire community to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four El Paso families embarked on their Wish journey today to Walt Disney Resort. In partnership with American Airlines and Disney, Make-A-Wish sent 28 Texas families to Orlando, Florida today. Out of those 28, 4 families were from El Paso. El Paso Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charges were dropped against three El Paso Police officers in connection to a 2022 hit-and-run case, El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks confirmed. On March 5, 2022, court documents state EPPD Officer Isaac Menchaca allegedly hit two parked cars, then left the scene. Investigators believe Menchaca was driving drunk at
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Tests detected the presence of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a poultry facility in eastern New Mexico. That is according to the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB), USDA, and National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). They tested the site on April 10. “All birds on the infected premises
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua state authorities announced this morning that they rescued four migrants in the Samalayuca Desert. According to Chihuahua officials, three of the migrants are from Venezuela and another female is from Colombia. Officials say they suffered from dehydration when authorities found them. They are now at Juárez hospitals recovering. These migrants
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, The College Football Playoff Foundation, and Bowl Season awarded two EPISD schools on Monday, April 15th, a financial gift to support classroom projects. Charles Middle School and Magoffin Middle School were both presented with more than $10,000 in funds in support of funding classroom projects
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In late November of 2023, when UTEP was on the hunt to find a head coach to create a new era of Miner Football, UTEP Athletic Director, Jim Senter had a name in mind that would take the Miner Football program in a direction it has never been in before. Scotty Walden,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two of the five suspects accused of capital murder in the death of an Army Veteran accepted plea deals in court Friday, District Attorney Bill Hicks confirmed to ABC-7. They will each serve 35 years for murder. Tristan Chilton and Adam Acosta pleaded guilty to being part of a deadly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Concerns are growing for some El Pasoans who visited the Big El Paso Fair this weekend after rides reportedly started breaking down. The fair, which opened this past weekend, has been circulating on social media after two rides were seen experiencing mechanical issues. El Paso resident Jesus Renteria told ABC-7
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a $300 million fund to help organizations that provide shelter and services to migrants across the U.S. Over $12.2 million has been allocated to various organizations in our sector. You can see the list
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In honor of April being “Move more month,” ABC-7 looks at the factors associated with knee pain and how El Pasoans are turning to knee replacement surgery. According to the Mayo Clinic, an aging population is driving the demand for knee replacement surgery globally. “When these patient come to clinic, they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the fourth year in a row, the El Paso Comic Convention hosted their Sensory Hour this morning. The event is open to anyone, and reduces noise and disruptions that might be challenging for someone sensitive to lights, sudden noises or physical spaces. The Sensory Hour hosts limited crowds each
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s office says a man is behind bars after he allegedly stabbed another person Saturday. The incident took place around 10 A.M. near the 13000 block of Bachimba Drive. Investigators say a man and his spouse got into a domestic assault situation, and another person intervened.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City officials said vandalism has increased in parks across El Paso. Emigdio Gonzalez, the city’s Park Operations Superintendent, said they’re seeing three-to-four vandalisms in city parks weekly. The most common type of vandalism, according to Gonzalez, happens in the parks’ public restrooms. People often cover them with graffiti, break and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ‘The Scarecrow,’ described as a different take on the lore of The Wizard of Oz, is the next show in the El Paso Community Foundation Jewel Box Series at the Philanthropy Theatre. The production by KESSTO Kreatures features music and puppetry. It will begin Sunday, April 14 at 2:30 p.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a lot of events across the Borderland this weekend that you and your family can enjoy before those wind gusts hit! The Big El Paso Fair kicked off Friday, and continues Saturday and Sunday. The fair features rides, food, entertainment, and more, including a “foam zone” for the kids.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shakespeare-On-The-Rocks Theater Company is kicking off its 32nd season with The Tragedy of Hamlet play this weekend, April 12th through the 14th. The show will be at Old Sheepdog Brewery at 3900 Rosa Avenue in El Paso. Performances start Friday at 8 P.M. Saturday’s show starts at 8 P.M. Sunday’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of the El Paso Comic Con this year, Lori Fetrick, former American Gladiator and fitness expert is paying the Sun City a visit. Fetrick is famous for her good physical fitness, her talks and her coaching for having a healthy lifestyle. Fetrick sat down with mental health reporter,
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A Venezuelan migrant was left severely injured, covered in a blanket Wednesday afternoon at Juan Pablo II Boulevard in Juárez, according to local and state law enforcement agencies. The report was made by drivers who were traveling in that area, near International Marker #36. El Diario de Juárez reported that people
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s the end of an era in northeast El Paso, as Brett Conner prepares to end his career at Bob’s Big Boys Toys. “The honest mechanic,” as he’s called, first started working at his dad’s gas station, picking up cigarette butts for 25 cents an hour. His father, eventually teaching
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — This special report provides an inside look at the perils that officers patrolling Las Cruces face on a daily basis. Watch the story Thursday, April 11, 2024, only on ABC-7 at 10.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two EPCC Computer Science students, Ivan Alonso and Emilian Garcia, took their winning assignment, “The Fingerprint Assignment: An Interdisciplinary Assessment for CS I Education” at the Technical Symposium of the Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education in Portland, Oregon. Alonso and Garcia, with the help of their professor, Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President and CEO of El Paso Chamber Andrea Adkins-Hutchins spoke out on the impact the migration crisis has had on El Paso and Ciudad Juárez in a commentary article published by Fortune. Adkins-Hutchins spoke about the way El Paso, as the epicenter of the border crisis in recent years, has
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Update: A federal grand jury has indicted Smith on the murder charge. SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA)– New Mexico State Police officials announced Friday that formal federal charges are being filed against Jaremy Smith, the man accused of murdering NMSP Officer Justin Hare. Formal federal charges have been announced by U.S. Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque
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Benjamin Warren Corsey III is being charged with one count of Attempted Homicide by a Vehicle, five counts of Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon on a Household Member, two counts of Battery on a Household Member, and one count of Aggravated Battery against a Household Member Strangulation. Las Cruces police say Corsey and his
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Express at Cielo Vista Mall is now back open after being closed to the public for one day. According to the sign posted on the business, the locks were changed because the retail store failed to pay rent. The post stated they owe $252,928.32. The notice details that this amount
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)- Sports-N-More Podcast host Eddie Morelos is bringing the community together for a good cause. They are asking for help from the public. Your donations, whether a hat, water, or sunscreen to protect their skin, can make a significant difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. They are accepting donations on
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol in the El Paso Sector hosted the “No se arriesgue” event, which aimed to show the risks migrants face when they attempt to cross into the U.S. Border Patrol sent a press release saying the U.S.-Mexico border is filled with a myriad of hazards including extreme
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City officials are considering building the proposed Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center at the Union Depot in Downtown El Paso. If approved, the cost of the project is estimated at nearly $150 million. The city has postponed the vote three times since the site was proposed in early February.
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