EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Department of Defense Education Activity will give EPISD $1.5 millions over the course of 5 years, this grant aims to promote physical health though interactive games. Sports, dancing and meditation are just a few of activities the program offers. The program is currently at 12 EPISD elementary school campuses. Lisa
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The following information was shared in a news release from the University of Texas at El Paso: The University of Texas at El Paso will host four in-person Commencement ceremonies this weekend at the Don Haskins Center to honor more than 2,800 fall and summer 2024 graduates and degree candidates.
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Baby Santiago was born at 29 weeks and has been in the NICU for 63 days at Del Sol Medical Center NICU. Santiago’s parents, Martha Martinez and her husband are both enlisted in the United States National Guard and delivered their firstborn at Del Sol Medical Center on October 8,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at Franklin and Coronado High School held their annual “Blessings Drive” on December 12. Each year, the schools “adopt” an elementary school in the Borderland with children in need. This year, Moye Elementary school was selected. Each student assembles a wish list of gifts they would like to receive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Could our country be facing a “Retirement Savings Crisis?” Investment Advisor Brian Mirau will be taking us through a new study that seems to paint a bleak picture of retirement savings in America, but it’s not all doom and gloom! We’ll also share some of the ways to help you take
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today some El Pasoans gathered to honor our community’s culture, heritage, and traditions at the annual La Fe Segundo Barrio Matachines celebration. It was held this afternoon in the heart of El Paso’s historic Segundo Barrio. After the ceremony free tamales and champurrado were served. Dancers told ABC-7 they came together
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– At tonight’s ceremony 9 young man received their Eagle Scout badges. This prestigious award is only earned by about 4% of Boy Scouts. Scoutmaster Presi Ortega says this is the larger group to reach this accomplishment in one year. “This is the utmost that a Scoutmaster can ever feel. It’s just
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EL PASP, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso Community Foundation and the El Paso Innovation Hub recently released data from their Quality of Life survey. The survey was done to show how El Pasoans feel about life in the city, economically and culturally. According to the study, more than 80% of El Pasoans feel they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 76-year-old Roy Guinn is counting his blessings this Christmas season after falling earlier this year. Guinn told ABC-7 he was working on his garden at home when he tripped and fell. He immediately called his wife for help. An ambulance would arrive minutes later, and Guinn would undergo surgery the next
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso artist Abe Mac performed at the Sierra Vista STEAM Academy on Dec. 11 as part of his annual Spread the Holiday Cheer concert series. During Spread the Holiday Cheer, which visits multiple districts across Dec. 10 to Dec. 13, Mac performs Christmas carols and reads his children’s book,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Superior HealthPlan awarded NAMI El Paso a $25,000 grant as part of their 25-year anniversary. The money was presented to NAMI El Paso during a signing event on December 11. Nami says they plan to use the money toward education and outreach for middle and high school children in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Many people around the city are turning their living rooms into a winter wonderland in preparation of the holiday season, El Paso Fire Department wants to be sure everyone is being safe while celebrating by offering some safety tips. According National Fire Protection Association, every year US fire departments respond to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jeremy Jordan, the husband of El Paso City Representative and former mayoral candidate Cassandra Hernandez, is facing an aggravated assault charge, according to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7. Court documents state that Jordan allegedly assaulted Rafael Alvarado, 33, at a home owned by Hernandez on October 22, 2024, one
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to an Texas A&M Forest Service, the demand for real Christmas trees in Texas continues to rise, and bringing with it could mean a higher price tag. “Texas Christmas tree producers fared well this year after back-to-back seasons of drought for much of the state,” Texas A&M AgriLife reported “increased
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho will continue for 2025 and 2026, officials confirmed Tuesday. The 2025 show, scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19, will feature the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Viper F-16 Demo Team and the Patriots Jet Team. The following year’s show, taking place Oct. 24-25 2026, will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Innovation Hub, a has released the results from their Quality of Life Index Survey. This survey was launched by this nonprofit organization with the purpose of trying to measure how El Pasoans feel about different things that affect quality of life, including healthcare, public safety, and the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso County judge granted a “non-suit” in Project Amistad’s guardianship case involving an 87-year-old former resident of the Gateway Hotel. El Paso County court records show a notice of and order for non-suit were filed on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The status hearing, previously scheduled for Dec. 10, and
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Phoebe Copas, the woman accused of killing her Uber driver in 2023, fainted in court for her first day of jury trial today. ABC-7 was the only broadcast news station at the hearing when Copas fell to the floor and our crew captured her exit on camera. According to Copas’
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Residents near Myrtle Ave. and Noble St. in Downtown El Paso are frustrated that homeless people have taken over an abandoned lot in their neighborhood. They tell ABC-7 that every time the city attempts to clear the area out, it only works temporarily. In some cases, residents say the people return
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Editor’s note: a previous version of this story included an incorrect calculation of the amount of spending by or on behalf of the Johnson campaign. The corrected figure has been updated in the story below. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With just over a week until runoff election day, spending and fundraising continue to break
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than one hundred UTEP Volleyball fans gathered at DeadBeach Brewery to cheer for the Lady Miners in their first-ever NCAA tournament. Despite falling in a 5th set against the Oklahoma Sooners, fans in attendance of the watch party tell ABC-7 they see a promising future for the volleyball program.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – After 23 years at KVIA, Stephanie Valle is moving away from the anchor desk. Valle began her career at KVIA as an intern and worked her way up to being the prime time anchor delivering the news of the day to tens of thousands of viewers every night at 5,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Child Protective Services (CPS) with the help of employees from El Paso Electric, El Paso Water, and the Freeport-McMoRan mining company provided children in foster care with gifts. It is all part of their Blue Ribbon Christmas Gift Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to ensure these children “wake
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the holiday season, many people are facing even more feelings of depression and loneliness. The hustle and bustle of the season can lead to plenty of mixed feelings. Molina Healthcare of Texas hosted a depression awareness event Thursday evening to educate the public on available resources. Attendees were able
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UPDATE: El Paso Police say a 64-year-old woman was ejected from the vehicle she was driving after a hit-and-run crash on the 5300 block of North Loop in the Lower Valley Thursday night. Special Traffic Investigators say the woman driver was eastbound on North Loop when she made a U-turn and was struck by an
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UPDATE (December 6, 2024): Water has been restored to the Northwest El Paso area, according to El Paso Water. El Paso Independent School District says schools in the affected area will operate as normal. Those schools include: Lundy Elementary, Tippin Elementary, and Hornedo Middle School. UPDATE: Water trucks are available for those affected by the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With early voting already underway for the runoff election, a question of how campaigning has been handled and name recognition, or possible confusion, is at play in the El Paso District 3 City Council race. “That’s my name,” said District 3 runoff candidate Jose Rodriguez. Rodriguez says he has been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Obi is leaving the El Paso Zoo. The 18-month-old male giraffe was born at the zoo last year. Now, officials say the giraffe is set to move to the Dallas Zoo to “begin his own family.” Courtesy: El Paso Zoo “Obi is the offspring of a fully Reticulated Giraffe and
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Update (March 4, 2025): The January 21 jury trial was canceled and has not yet been rescheduled. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Regina Holguin is scheduled to go on trial for the production of child sexual performance material next month. Court records show that Holguin is facing a multitude of charges, including three counts of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Salvation Army has enter one of their busiest times of year, the Christmas season. There are over 300 families are registered for the Angel Tree program and looking for Christmas assistance with clothes and toys. The Salvation Army also wants to help every family by providing turkeys. To help reach this
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