Update: El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved the “No-New-Revenue” County tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025 of $0.426323 per $100 of home valuation. That’s about 7% lower than the previous year’s tax rate, while bringing in the same amount of property tax revenue for the county. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners are discussing the adoption of a new tax rate. County commissioners go through this process every year. Last year, the county chose to adopt a no-new revenue tax rate. A similar no-new revenue tax rate is on the table for this upcoming year. ABC-7
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Update (August 26, 2024): The $12M that UTEP is receiving for the Regents’ Research Excellence Program will be a contribution made annually. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, UTEP President Heather Wilson announced the university is getting $12 million dollars to expand research efforts. Wilson spoke during the University’s Convocation Ceremony about expanding research efforts
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Independent School District has launched a new app to improve communications between parents and teachers. El Paso ISD in partnership with Apptegy, an EdTech vendor that provides software products, including its Rooms platform which allows parents to communicate with teachers. However, some parents and teachers say the app displays incorrect
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5. And while much of the focus has been on the presidential race, there are many local items on the ballot, and some could affect how much EL Paso residents pay in property taxes. El Paso County Commissioners Court recently approved placing two items
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This weekend, the League of Women Voters of El Paso celebrated Women’s Equality Day early, reflecting on the progress made since the 19th Amendment and urging greater voter engagement. President of League League of Women Voters of El Paso Carol Wallace Carol Wallace, President of the League, welcomed new members
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are asking the community for help to identify a woman who was recorded as she used a stolen credit card at several East El Paso stores. The woman is described as having a light complexion with a large build. She was last seen driving a white, four-door
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This morning, Ascarate Park hosts the annual Eagle in the Sun Triathalon, which features a 400m swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 5k run at Ascarate Pool. This year’s event hosts athletes from across Texas and New Mexico, as well as Arizona, Colorado, Rhode Island, Alabama, California, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Tennessee,
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Update (August 30, 2024): “John Kotowski has been located and the local silver alert has been cancelled,” El Paso Police said today. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A Local Silver Alert has been issued by El Paso Police to ask the community’s assistance in finding John Kotowski, 88, who has been missing since August 5.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Educators in the Socorro Independent School District will participate in a districtwide callout event from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at the SISD Technology Services Center. The SISD principals, assistant principals, counselors and teachers will personally make phone calls to former students who have not re-enrolled in school, inviting
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El Paso, TX, August 15, 2024 – The Alzheimer’s Association announced the launch of a new Dementia Care Navigation Service. The Alzheimer’s Association and Ripple, a dementia care specialist company, is a new service that provides personalized support for people living with dementia and their caregivers through their dementia journey. Dementia Care Navigation Service include:● A dedicated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association kicks off it’s 2024 Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament. Its happening from Friday-Sunday, Aug. 23-25, at the Westside Sports Complex located at 201 Isla Rubalcava Blvd. The Sun Bowl Association said the tournament continues to grow as 70-plus teams are set to compete. Below are
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the school year begins, many parents will be packing lunches for their children. Having healthy, kid-approved meals can be challenging at times. ABC-7 spoke to Leticia Diaz, registered dietician at Del Sol Medical Center to get tips for parents battling with picky-eaters. “Packaging different food groups such as vegetables, fruits,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of a man killed in a shooting in Far East El Paso say the sentencing for the man found guilty was “unfair.” Juan Angel Ramirez, who was 25 at the time of the murder, was found guilty and sentenced to two and a half years in prison for
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has announced its partnership with TxDot for the Statewide Impaired Driving Campaign, which runs from August 1 to September 30. Thanks to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant, the department says it will be able to have greater police presence on the roads during
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art is set to hold its Member’s Choice event, during which curators and members of the museum will be able to vote on art they want to add to the museum’s permeant collection. One regional artist considered for acquisition is El Paso Community College professor
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The water utility for the El Paso region is being recognized across the state for efforts in water conservation – and a project to bring more advanced water recycling to a tap near you in the next few years. The August edition of Texas Monthly magazine is focused on water
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After any traumatic event, mental health professionals recommend parents check-in on their children to find out how they are doing. In many cases parents don’t know how to start the conversation. ABC-7 speaks with Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital to learn more about how parents can best handle the conversation.
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UPDATE: The Phase 2 meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 21 at Chapin High School has been canceled. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District has announced the upcoming community meetings for phase 2 of its Destination District Redesign project. El Paso ISD says the project targets educational standards within the district and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UT System Board of Regents just approved a new 10-year master plan for UTEP. University President Heather Wilson presented the plan to the board Wednesday in Austin. Members passed the measure unanimously. The board oversees 14 institutions, including UTEP, and 256,000 students. That makes the UT System the largest
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EL PASO, Texas (KIVA) — It’s been over a week since the 9 hour long power outage that affected 4,000 residents. One viewer notified ABC-7 that she had to discard around $500 worth of food. According to the FDA, food left in a refrigerator without power for more than 4 hours should be discarded. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber announced this year’s “915 Restaurant Week” will be held from September 9 to 15. During this week, eateries are encouraged to offer special El Paso-themed menu items to celebrate the city’s history and culture. To participate, eatery owners can visit suncityeats.com to register. After registering, owners
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EL PASO (KVIA) – Wednesday, August 21st is National Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day. Jennipher Talamantes spent the day in New York City while taking part in a special ceremony to pay tribute to the lives lost from fentanyl. She says a picture of her son, Jake, who passed away from fentanyl poisoning, was featured in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents are calling for change after classrooms at Purple Heart Elementary School have gone without A/C. Some parents said it has been an issue for weeks. One parent even told ABC-7 she brought her own fan to her child’s classroom to ensure they stay cool. “Yeah, it’s been a problem. They’ve
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) hosted their Driver Appreciation Day Event on Wednesday, August 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. MVT says “we recognize that our drivers are essential to our success. Their dedication and hard work drive our company forward every day.” The highlight of the day was a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 50s is the first Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) death reported in El Paso this year. The City of El Paso Department of Public Health confirmed the man’s death today. The man had underlying health conditions, officials say. Health authorities recommend using deet, dress properly, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 21st. Due to this, they will have extended DEA Museum hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will have an exhibit called “The Faces of Fentanyl” and it is one of the museum’s featured exhibits that
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — On August 1st, 2021, Mayvel Alexandra Morales was driving her family back from vacation, when their lives were changed in an instant. Mario Martell, a driver with a BAC of .135, according to El Paso Police, drove the wrong way on I-10 and crashed into their car, killing Morales. Her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District has now released to ABC-7 the surveillance footage of a “Senior Assassin” school prank involving water guns, which made some students afraid. The “Senior Assassin” game was a trend that was popular among teens and that had been banned by some schools. Those participating would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County recently honored Marissa Teijo, a 72-year-old bodybuilder and pageant contestant, for her remarkable achievements and inspiring impact. Courtesy: Marissa Teijo Marissa Teijo and friends. Courtesy: Marissa Teijo According to Teijo, this recognition highlights her role in motivating women both nationally and internationally, particularly through her participation in
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