EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is official the first day of Spring. I sat down with allergist Luis Gonzalez, who says as people go out and get stocked up on allergy medicine, they should keep in mind a few tips to avoid bad allergies. Watch ABC-7 Tonight at 5 and 6 to hear what
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Taxpayers in El Paso now have access to a new online tool aimed to help with the tax filing process directly with The Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Direct File Pilot Tool was made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. It is now available to use in 12 states,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Independent School District hosted a college, career, and job expo for students on March 18 at the Montwood High School Gym from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sophomore, juniors, and seniors got to meet with dozens of employers at the event, with some students getting interviews on the spot.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland veterans have a chance at tuition-free training to becomes emergency medical technicians as part of the Pathway for Heroes program. The program is a partnership between ProAction Emergency Services Institute and Workforce Solutions Borderplex. ProAction will hold a three-month course in April, while Borderplex is covering the cost of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Oprah is making her big return to prime-time television tonight. Here’s a look at the media legend tackling a topic that is so personal to millions of Americans. Oprah says “Le’s stop the shaming and blaming.” In tonight’s an Oprah special: “Shame, blame and the weight loss revolution” on ABC, she sits down
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso will be having in diverse activities during the fourth edition of the External Legal Advice Week. They are inviting the Mexican community to participate in this event which will take place from March 18th to 22nd, 2024, in the 53 cities of
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The inaugural Fields of Dreams Farmers Market welcomed vendors and community members alike, offering a delightful array of treats and attractions. As vendors set up their booths, eager attendees trickled in, enticed by the promise of delicious cookies, brownies, and vegan treats. Jessica, owner of Escuela Vieja Farms, showcased
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FINAL SCORE- Western Kentucky defeats UTEP 78-71 UPDATE – Western Kentucky leads UTEP 40-36 at halftime. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The #5 seed UTEP Miners are taking on the #3 seed Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with a CUSA championship title on the line. UTEP’s Men’s Basketball team took down the CUSA regular season champs Sam
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following the activation of an Amber Alert and the recovery of a 2-year-old kidnapped child, the El Paso Police Department spoke with ABC-7 regarding the history and requirements needed to trigger an Amber Alert. EPPD told ABC-7 Amber Alerts were originally known as the “Maria Alert” in El Paso. This
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the clock ticking on a possible tik tok ban. big name u-s investors are now lining up for a shot at the big prize. Potential buyers are now coming forward. Steve Mnuchin says “It’s a great business.” They may not look like typical influencers but several executives like former treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Miguel Angel Montoya has been booked into the El Paso County Jail on three separate charges, according to jail records. Records show Montoya is charged with Aggravated Kidnapping with a deadly weapon, Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle and Assault Family/House Member impeding breath/circulation. Montoya faces a $200,000 bond for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This hack is causing major financial problems for the industry. Senior white house officials are calling on healthcare providers to get essential funds back to the health sector. And that is not the only concern for federal investigators right now, Wednesday they announced they’re taking action. The department of health and human services is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber is presenting the second Armed Forces Day Community Ball. It’s on May 18th at the El Paso Convention Center. The community will meet the military in a unique festivity. “After last year’s tremendous success, we’re thrilled to host the second Armed Forces Day Community Ball,” stated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family is mourning the loss of relatives after their bodies were found inside their burned down home in San Antonio. Relatives identifying the family of four as Blanca Pescador (Mother), Freddie Pescador (Father), Leslie Pescador, and Freddie Jr. Pescador, according to the GofundMe. Law enforcement officials are
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — With spring break in full swing, families and college students in the Borderland are enjoying the last few days of break this weekend. However, it’s crucial to prioritize safety during this time to avoid accidents and emergencies. Dr. Jesus Gamez, Trauma Medical Director at Del Sol Medical Center, says they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both of the City of El Paso and leaders from the El Paso Zoological Society spoke with ABC-7 after the news that the contract between the two would be expiring on Monday, March 17th. ABC-7 received a statement Wednesday afternoon that the two parties met earlier in the morning to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — TikTok’s time may soon be up. Today the house passing the bill calling for TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to either sell the app in 6-months or get blocked in the U.S. effectively killing the app. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi says “It’s not about tiktok. It’s about ByteDance” ByteDance is a Chinese company lawmakers
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso partnered with the El Paso Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. They are hosting the largest Borderplex Veteran and Family Caregiver Expo March 13 through March 15 at the El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza. The expo aims to provide Veteran
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council unanimously voted to buy the police department 500 additional body cameras. El Paso Police Executive Assistant Chief Zina Silva says there are four major reasons to having these body cameras: to promote public trust, increase public transparency, improve police accountability, and ensure public safety. Last year
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and El Paso Veterans Affairs, kicks off the largest Borderplex Veteran and Family Caregiver Expo today. The 3 day event will take place at the El Paso Convention Center, offering all the necessary resources for veterans and their families. The event will include special presentations
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is working on a new August 3 memorial project, which will take the form of a public plaza. The plaza will be located at 7500 West Burges Drive, and will have 23 trees and 23 lights, in memory of the 13 victims of the mass
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a proposal to potentially ban TikTok in the U.S. due to concerns about its Chinese parent company. The proposal could take a big step forward today, as members of congress are preparing to receive a classified briefing from U.S. intelligence agencies on the security threat posed by TikTok. The wildly popular app tiktok
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—As if we didn’t already know, St. Pius Catholic School has some fantastic students. But now they have the award to back it up. They were awarded first place at the Catholic school’s academic junior high decathlon. Ten students from the school competed in individual tests in English, fine arts, literature, math,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Zoological Society supporters will speak in support of the non-profit organization during City Council’s meeting Tuesday as its agreement with the city is set to expire. This comes after the City voted to not renew the licensing agreement. The current license agreement is set to expire on March
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Capital Improvements Department has postponed their presentation to City Council regarding the Multipurpose Preforming Arts and Entertainment Center. According to the City of El Paso’s proposed revisions for the March 12, 2024 meeting agenda, the agenda item will be postponed for two weeks. The presentation will include community feedback
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nancy Casas, the third candidate for district attorney in El Paso’s Democratic primary, is now endorsing front-runner James Montoya. Casas, Montoya, and Alma Trejo were all vying to be the Democratic district attorney candidate against incumbent Bill Hicks in the general election. During the March 5 race, neither Montoya nor
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It was a seven-Oscar award night for the monumental Oppenheimer winning best picture…and best director for Christopher Nolan. Christopher Nolan: “to know you think I’m a meaningful part of it means the world to me.” Best actor Cillian Murphy, who played the man who built the atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy:
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, many healthcare providers across the nation are struggling to keep their businesses open as insurance payments are unable to be processed. That includes some providers in El Paso. ABC-7 is reaching out to hospitals and health clinics in the Borderland to see how strongly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 28th Annual Día de los Niños and Día de los Libros event will take place Saturday, April 27th at Washington Park. El Paso Public Libraries and Parks and Recreation are seeking booth exhibitors, volunteers and parade participants for the event. Registration and information to be part of the parade,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As spring rolls around, more and more El Pasoans will hit the trails, and the city is offering an incentive for you to do so! Live Active El Paso is bringing back their Hike-A-Thon series in just a couple of weeks. It starts at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 23rd
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