EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D – TX-16) will not be attending the upcoming address to a Joint Session of Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him unworthy of the invitation to make it due to the conduct of the war in Gaza. In a released statement and a post
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you have seen an increase in your electric bill, there may be a reason. El Paso Electric attributes increases in bills are associated with more energy being used due to higher temperatures. Robert Heimer, director of customer care for El Paso Electric, says higher temperatures during this time of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District welcomed students back for their first day of the school year. ABC-7 spoke with several students excited to start a new year in the district. Today marks the start of the second year of 4-day school weeks for San Elizario ISD. Superintendent Dr. Jeanie Meza-Chavez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County hosted the groundbreaking of the Fabens Airport Hangar Expansion Project. It happened on Tuesday, July 23rd at 9:00 a.m. at the Fabens Airport on 1611 Fabens Rd Fabens, Texas 79838. The County states they secured funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and from general funds for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has put out a list of events being planed leading up to the fifth anniversary of the August 3rd shooting that killed 23 people and left dozens more injured, and sent shockwaves through the community. The list includes tributes the city is hosting along with
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by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersJuly 22, 2024 The man who admitted to the Aug. 3, 2019, Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooting is scheduled to be back in a state courtroom in September, more than five years since the shooting that killed 23 people and wounded 22 others. District Judge Sam Medrano has set a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation invite the public to an open house community meeting to learn about the findings of the Phase I Feasibility Study for the Deck Plaza which will be over the I-10 in the Downtown Corridor. The open house meeting will
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A new development in Northwest El Paso will soon bring more business space to the growing area. Plexxar / Industry Realty Group leads the development of the area. 21 different lots on the property will be for sale, ranging from 0.6 to 1.4 acres. The lot is located off Resler Dr. between Paseo del Norte
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has expressed her full support for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the next Democratic presidential nominee. In a news conference held Monday, July 22, Escobar said President Biden was selfless in stepping down from the race and that she would serve in whatever capacity VP Harris
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of 36-year-old U.S. veteran Michael Charles Thompson has filed a civil lawsuit against the El Paso Police Department and others. Thompson, a father of two daughters, died June 27, 2022 in the parking lot of the convenience store at 5830 Dyer in Northeast El Paso. A Custodial Death
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Central neighborhood association will host a discussion regarding the El Paso Independent School DIstrict school closures. It will happen June 22nd at the Grandview Senior Center on 3134 Jefferson Avenue from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be a joint meeting with the Coldwell Elementary PTO. Special guests include
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Animal Services announced the arrest of Erika Trevino today in an animal cruelty case. Trevino was taken into custody by the El Paso Police Department in June for an outstanding warrant related to animal cruelty to non-livestock. Officers with El Paso Animal Protection and detectives with the
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Clint Independent School District is welcoming back students for their 2024-25 school year. This years theme is “You Make Us” shining light on the staff that is committed to their students’ success. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Juan Martinez, superintendent for Clint ISD, he emphasizes their mission is to prepare all
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today Texas Parks and Wild life hosted a seminar for the community discussing the reintroduction of Desert Bighorn Sheep. Topics discussed during the seminar included the history of desert bighorns, challenges they face and important role the Franklin Mountains plays in this project. The bighorns will be relocated from the Elephant
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services will host its “Pool Pawty Pet Event” on Saturday, July 20. Entertainment for pets and owners will be featured in the form of a Doggy Splash Zone, a Doggy Bikini Contest, pet massages, food, games, and music. Free pet microchipping services and low-cost vaccinations will also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a lack of all different types of mental health providers in Texas, but it is particularly affecting the community of El Paso. “Rural and border areas tend to be most impacted with lack of mental health,” said Kristine M. Glass, MD Psychiatrist, physician and assistant professor at Texas Tech Health El Paso. Vanessa Macias is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Joe Pickett was elected as an El Paso city councilman in 1991, before serving in the Texas House of Representatives from 1995 to 2019. The same year he retired, Pickett noticed a 50% increase in the franchise fee on his water bill and went to the city to get answers. Pickett says he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso resident just won $1 million from a scratch ticket game Crossword. The person, who Texas Lottery did not identify, bought the ticket at the Fast Market at 629 South Yarbrough Drive in the Lower Valley. Texas Lottery officials say the odds of winning at the $1 million
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LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board is inviting the community to participate in a crucial public meeting today to discuss water management and flood prevention efforts in the Upper Rio Grande area. These forums are held three times a year
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Wednesday, Senate Majority leader, Chuck Schumer and House Representative, Adam Schiff expressed their concern for Biden’s capability to won the presidential election. ABC News reported Schumer told Biden it would be better for the country and the Democratic Party if he ended his reelection campaign. Schiff said in a statement,
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Originally Published: 16 JUL 24 11:01 ET Updated: 16 JUL 24 11:35 ET By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 levels have been rising in the United States again. Emergency department visits associated with Covid-19 have been trending up for weeks, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most recent data shows that
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The Texas Department of Transportation launched a new campaign to crack down on speeding across the Lone Star state. In partnership with local law enforcement agencies, the Department of Transportation’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign aims to remind drivers to abide by speed limits and drive in ways appropriate for the road conditions. According to
Continue Reading Update: Cuccaro is the son of Council of Judges Director Michael Cuccaro. The elder Cuccaro confirmed his relationship to ABC-7, but did not want to comment on the sentencing. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal court just sentenced 22-year-old El Pasoan Michael Joseph Cuccaro to 15 years in prison for selling a fake M-30
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) is providing backpacks through their annual School Store event. The event is in partnership with the El Paso Community Foundation. The backpacks will be filled with school supplies for 1,200 area students in the K-12 schools. ‘The School Store’ will take place at the EPCC Cafeteria Annex,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is experiencing districtwide phone system issues right now. EPISD officials posted an alert on the official website, and asked everyone who needs to contact staff to use the following phone number: 915-615-2722. Read the district’s full statement below: “El Paso ISD is currently experiencing
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso County, in partnership with the Lower Valley Water District, will hold their groundbreaking ceremony today on a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing water and sewer services in neighborhoods in the Lower Valley’s historic Colonias. The project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), designed to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City Council voted and approved an agreement between the El Paso Zoo and the Paso del Norte Community Foundation (PdNCF) that would allow the PdNCF to provide funding support for the zoo. Zoo fundraising had previously been a function designated to the El Paso Zoological Society. However, this came to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector has seen a decline in migrant encounters along the Southwest Land Border this Fiscal Year 2024, which started in October of last year. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s data: In Fiscal Year 2021, the El Paso Sector saw 193,918 encounters. In 2022:
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UPDATE: Motion passes with a 5 to 3 vote. Representatives Brian Kennedy, Joe Molinar, Art Fierro, Henry Rivera and Chris Canales voting yes. Representatives Josh Acevedo, Cassandra Hernandez and Joe Molinar voting no. As for the next steps, the City Manager and City Attorney will begin the process to put the proposition on the November
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City leaders are considering letting voters decide whether to have a multipurpose center in El Paso. The Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Facility project was approved by voters 12 years ago as a part of the 2012 Quality of Life Bond. Officials said the multipurpose center is the only remaining
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