Update (December 5, 2024): Contractors have “partially completed” repairs on the sinkhole, county officials say. “Waterline repairs have been completed, as well as trench backfill and compaction activities,” a county spokesperson state Thursday. “The next phase of the project involves the reconstruction of approximately 300 linear feet of roadway and 30 linear feet of concrete
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Buy El Paso Day is a citywide event encouraging residents to shop at local businesses. With more than 70 participating businesses, shoppers can explore a wide range of products, from fashion and food to unique, custom-made items that reflect the spirit of our borderland community. El Pasoans can feel proud shopping for their loved ones this holiday
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water customers could see an increase of $5.71 on the typical residential monthly bill next year with the approval of the utility’s proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026. EP Water’s Public Service Board (PSB) will vote on the proposed budget on January 8. If approved, the increase
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Around 200 cars from 15 car clubs around El Paso filled the parking for a great cause. The fundraiser was in honor of Sofia Ramirez-Padilla and in remembrance of Gael Aranda, both teens were diagnosed with Leukemia. Aranda passed away in September, a portion of the money raised will go toward
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, ABC-7’s Chief Meteorologist Doppler Dave Speelman is celebrating his 25th Anniversary with KVIA. Watch the video above to join us in our walk down memory road.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — UTEP announced a study that was completed, stating the propensity to drug addiction starts with the first drug experience. Consuming the additive substance mostly starts with an unpleasant experience, like a needle, inhaling smoke, etc. Those distasteful experience, known as adverse cues, and our initial reactions to them are important
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Watch the release live below: UPDATE: A spokesperson for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says the release will be pushed back, it is likely to occur between 4 to 5 p.m. In a post on the Franklin Mountains State Park’s Facebook, officials said the trek to El Paso should start around noon. They also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council received an update on the status of the City’s Sunset Amphitheater in Northeast El Paso, where it was revealed there has been a delay. In April of this year, city council approved the public-private partnership with the music venue company Notes Live to construct an $80
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — (UPDATE 12/03/24) A Kentucky woman accused of murdering her Uber driver in 2023 was not in the courtroom for a hearing on Tuesday, which left the judge frustrated with her defense counsel. Judge Maria Salas-Mendoza told the attorneys for Phoebe Copas she could not give them the benefit of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cyber Monday is known as the last day of the big holiday shopping kickoff. Americans spent a record $10.8 billion dollars online, according to Adobe analytics on shopping online. Data also shows 55% of online sales on Black Friday were online and nearly 60% of online sales on Thanksgiving were through cell phones. That’s up more than 14% from 2023.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is set to discuss the status of a potential Meta data center in Northeast El Paso during their meeting today. This will provide an update on a project that could bring significant investment and job creation to the region. Meta, the parent company of Facebook
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Ring doorbell camera captured the moments in which a coyote jumped into a backyard in Far East El Paso and chased after a dog. The dog managed to get away by running towards the house’s doggy door. The coyote then left the backyard before the owner of the dog
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We may be approaching winter, but some El Pasoans say they’re dealing with an issue more commonly associated with springtime in El Paso. Vivian lives on the west side, and asked us to bring up this concern to city council: “Why are the Westside medians such a mess and full
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has released the name of a pedestrian killed in late November on Mesa St. According to the release sent Monday, 34-year-old Ray James Robert was struck while crossing N. Mesa near Paragon Ln. on the afternoon of Nov. 22 by 47-year-old Maria Leonor Cardoza in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso woman has now been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding the Medicaid and Medicare systems for more than $1.7 million dollars. According to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, 59 year-old Edelmira Marquez engaged in fraudulent billing practices as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — $10.1 million in new funding will support a 2-mile trail segment of the Paso del Norte trail in the Mission Valley. The new project will complete a 7.3-mile stretch of the trail from Fabens to Tornillo. El Paso County recently received the funding from the Texas Department of Transportation, according
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — It’s black Friday and thousands of El Pasoans and people from out of town went out shopping searching for the best offers and discounts. We went across town to several stores asking shoppers how their black Friday was going. Here’s what they shared: “Oh, it’s going nice. Yes. I found a good deal on a
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LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – A rivalry that spans over a century continues on Saturday as New Mexico State’s football team will host UTEP at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces with a 2 p.m. kickoff. Both teams are competing for the Silver Spade Trophy and the Mayor’s Cup, which dates back multiple decades here in the borderland. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A single vehicle crash impacted the eastbound lanes of Mesa St. near Paragon Ln. Friday evening. ABC-7 crews on the scene saw the 4-door sedan completely blocking the right lane, with debris spread across the rest. The front end of the car was damaged from collision with a light pole
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is marking Small Business Saturday and inviting the community to shop local at The Market at WinterFest in downtown El Paso this weekend. According to a City release, The Market at WinterFest will feature a vibrant lineup of local artisans, cottage food vendors, and live entertainment.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – The annual Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Parade is back this morning, with the theme “Celebrate, Honor & Remember All the Heroes Who Have Served.” This year’s event will pay tribute to our military veterans. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and follows its traditional route along Montana Avenue, starting at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This year’s Thanksgiving feast could lead to some fiery discussions following the post-election cycle. Some family members and loved ones will likely have different viewpoints, and it’s important to know how to address awkward conversations. The topic of politics could lead to some heated conversations, but ABC-7 spoke to some El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A department head and one-time finalist for the city manager position has now left the City of El Paso. A spokesperson confirmed to ABC-7, Nicole Ferrini is no longer a city employee, and, other city staff will be taking over her duties as director of the Community and Human Development Department, and overseeing the climate and
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Defense lawyers for the suspect in the 2019 Walmart mass shooting are asking a judge to hold District Attorney Bill Hicks in contempt of court for statements he has made to the media about the case. In a motion filed Tuesday, the attorneys for Patrick Crusius allege that Hicks has repeatedly violated a gag order
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and other local leaders held a news conference to speak on the growing concerns DWIs are causing in the community. Escobar, along with leaders from the County of El Paso, City of El Paso, and state leaders, had a meeting where they shared ideas to try and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and the American Diabetes Association is reporting that people with diabetes have a higher rate of depression than the general population. Additionally, according to Davita Kidney Care, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. They also report that 15% of El Pasoans have diabetes, which is higher than the national average. That’s why this month
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan of El Paso is holding a turkey giveaway ahead of Thanksgiving. The event his happening at 6451 South Desert Boulevard. Organizers are planning to hand out 250 turkeys starting at noon tomorrow on a first come first served basis. Organizers encourage anyone looking to snag a free
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Water is starting to investigate lead pipes in and around El Paso homes. EP Water and other utilities across the nation, including in Las Cruces, are responding to EPA regulations to identify and remove lead pipes from water systems. Their crews are inspecting service lines across the city
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—ReadyOne Industries, based in El Paso, TX, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, high-quality garments for the U.S. military. ReadyOne takes great pride in offering a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for over 300 employees, with 75 percent of its direct labor performed by individuals who
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As families gather for Thanksgiving, pet owners should take extra precautions to make sure their furry friends stay safe and healthy during the holidays. ABC-7 spoke to Julieanne Newbold, public affairs coordinator for El Paso Animal Services, who emphasized the importance of creating a safe space for pets. Newbold
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