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Project Amistad applies for guardianship of former Gateway Hotel resident, family opposes attempts

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of a former Gateway Hotel resident is “emphatically objecting” to Project Amistad’s attempts to obtain guardianship of their 87-year-old mother. According to El Paso County court records, El Paso based Project Amistad applied for guardianship of Sean Fischer’s mother on October 8. Court records show Fischer’s mother was served

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800,000+ patients had personal information exposed in Texas Tech Health El Paso cybersecurity incident

Update (December 18, 2024): Texas Tech Health El Paso officials say 800,000+ people in the El Paso area were impacted by the cybersecurity event. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso confirmed this morning that a “cybersecurity event” may have exposed personal information for individuals. The announcement, published on

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University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso receives $422,692 grant from Paso del Norte Health Foundation

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso (UMCF) received a $422,692 grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation. The money will fund the launch of Diabetes Care Plus, a three-year care management program. “This initiative is designed to assist diabetes patients who are struggling to manage their condition effectively,”

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EPISD votes to close 8 elementary schools amid financial crisis

Update: A spokesperson from the El Paso Independent School District released a statement regarding the board decision Wednesday Morning. The news release calls Destination District Redesign “a transformative initiative to improve educational outcomes and secure the district’s financial future.” Adding that the eight schools that will close over the next two years are “underutilized,” and

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ABC-7 at 4: Operation Noel to provide new winter coats to Borderland children

El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—For years, Operation Noel has provided coats to children in need. The nonprofit was formed to raise funds to purchase brand-new coats for underprivileged children in the El Paso community. The primary mission is to provide new winter coats to children in the region whose families cannot afford to buy them for themselves. The charity expects to distribute

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Sun City Welding Academy student receives $5,000 scholarship from FirstLight Federal Credit Union

El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Jaime Herrera of El Paso is the recipient of the first Sun City Welding Academy Scholarship, valued at $5,000 dollars. The award ceremony took place November 19th at 1:00 PM at the FirstLight Federal Credit Union Engagement Center on 1555 Lee Trevino Dr El Paso, TX 79936. “At FirstLight, we are proud to partner with

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Hillside Elementary will not close as part of EPISD Destination District Redesign

Update (3:34 PM): El Paso County Commissioner David Stout sent a letter asking EPISD not to close the proposed schools. Honorable EPISD Trustees and Superintendent Sayavedra: Thank you for your service to the El Paso community. I appreciate your efforts to improve the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Unfortunately, I do not believe that

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