UPDATE – A Spectrum spokesperson confirmed to ABC-7 that the outage that affected thousands of Borderland Residents has been resolved. UPDATE – Spectrum has been updating their customers through text alerts. The company initially alerted customers the outage was set to be fixed by 4:30 p.m. However, a second alert was sent out saying “Restoration
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Dioceses of El Paso, Juarez, and Las Cruces will gather for the 26th annual bi-national border mass Saturday morning. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the border between El Paso and Juarez. The entrance to the Border Mass will be at the Rio Grande canal by the American Dam
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the number of migrant crossings continues to rise, so do the number of dangerous, and sometimes deadly, car chases associated with them. ABC-7 has shown you ride-alongs with the Texas Department of Public Safety and U.S. Border Patrol to show you the dangers law enforcement officers face. But an October 16th chase
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Christmas fair, presented by Junior League of El Paso, has returned to the Borderland. This year’s theme is “Home for the Holidays.” The annual shopping market takes over the El Paso Convention Center Downtown — and the goal is to start off the holiday shopping season in the Borderland, which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two teenagers are in custody after Socorro Independent School District officials say they made threats against Montwood High School. The two incidents are separate, and one disrupted classes for an entire day. The district explained the incidents in a news release Friday: “On Oct. 30, 2023, Socorro ISD Police took
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Update: The El Paso Fire Department verified the cause of the smell of gas in different locations across El Paso recently. East and Northeast El Paso were among the areas where the smell was most prevelant. “What happened actually was that mercaptan — which is a component that they add to the gas so you
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested Ny’Quan Ontario Thames on two counts of discharging a weapon Wednesday. Police investigators say Thames shot a gun in the Cincinnati Entertainment District in the early morning hours of September 3, 2023. Police officials say that later that month, investigators were able to link evidence from
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Update (August 7, 2024): Larios’ bond had been reduced to $250,000 and he bonded out of jail on November 8, 2023 on a personal recognizance bond. He was then rebooked on June 19, 2024 on the murder charge, as well as two new drug-related charges. Court records show that a judge issued Larios a Notice
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note will be performing free concerts in Las Cruces, Roswell, and Albuquerque, NM, and El Paso, TX in November. The Airmen of Note is one of six performing ensembles within The United States Air Force Band, the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force. The concerts are open to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A road in Far East El Paso has been closed for nearly three months after repairs on a 20-foot sinkhole remain unfinished. The sinkhole opened on Mission Ridge Boulevard on August 11th of this year. Traffic in that area is down to two lanes right now but, that’s not the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego will deliver his annual State of the County address Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the Hotel Paso del Norte. The event starts at 4 p.m. and is expected to last until 7 p.m. The El Paso Chamber has invited influential leaders in the El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bishop Mark J. Seitz celebrated All Souls’ Day Mass at Mt. Carmel Cemetery Thursday. The Mass started at 10 a.m. and commemorated all those who have died. “This meaningful event provides an opportunity to remember and pray for our dearly departed loved ones,” a spokesperson for the Diocese of El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser spoke at the Central Business Association’s (CBA) last luncheon of 2023. The Double Tree Hotel’s Franklin Ballroom hosted the event on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The CBA describes the luncheon as a chance for members of the El Paso business community to network and engage
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cubbop, a Korean barbeque chain, just opened its second location in El Paso. The Zaragoza location celebrated its grand opening November 1, while the East Lake location opened October 17. Claiming to be “the nation’s first fast-casual Korean Barbeque in a cup concept” restaurant, Cupbop will employ around 40 people
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new video provided to ABC-7 by the El Paso Fire Department shows a cat with its head stuck in a can. Firefighters help the cat and remove the can. The cat was not injured. This happened on Limerick Drive in East El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Medical Center of the Americas Foundation renamed its innovation center after the Melinda and Meyer Marcus family. The foundation says it took the step to celebrate the Marcus’ generosity and commitment to bettering healthcare in the Borderland. “Here at the Foundation, we have a laser-focus to accelerate innovation, improve
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new commander has arrived at Fort Bliss. Colonel Brendan Gallagher, Fort Bliss Garrision Commander, is originally from Maryland. “I knew I always wanted to serve in some capacity, in some way,” Col Gallaher said. While in college, he joined ROTC snd says he was hooked. He was commissioned as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County announced its free Veterans Day events this week. “As the Veterans Capital of the U.S.A., the El Paso County Veterans Assistance Office will celebrate with numerous family-friendly events because in El Paso, Texas, ‘Every Day is Veterans Day,'” the county stated in a news released Tuesday. ABC-7
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WHEN: Thursday, November 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST. WHERE: Hope City Community Church, 6115 Woodrow Bean, El Paso, TX 79924 WHAT: Summit for New Mexico and West Texas families who have suffered the terrible loss of a loved one to fentanyl or other illicit substances WHO: DEA El Paso Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso invites students, alumni and fans to join in them in their 2023 “Neon Glow” Homecoming celebrations. Celebrations include alumni reunions, a pep rally, tailgating, and the big homecoming game on Saturday against Western Kentucky. The Homecoming Pre-Game Tailgate Party will start at 4
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Joining in the Halloween spirit, Las Palmas Medical Center has organized a special and private trick-or-treating event for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) patients and their families. The event took place from 12 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Las Palmas Medical Center. During this private gathering,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso ceremonially reopened Fire Station No. 19 Tuesday. Located at 2405 McRae Boulevard, the station received renovations as part of the voter-approved 2019 public safety bond. The 6,400+ square-foot renovation features a new gym, locker rooms, kitchen, sleeping quarters, restrooms, roof and flooring, expanded staff parking,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — The financial website SmartAsset has ranked El Paso as the fifth best city in the country for trick-or treating for 2021. Why El Paso? According to the study, El Paso’s low property crime rate, low daily Covid-19 cases and its concentration of costume shops placed it as one of the best in the country and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Each Halloween, the number of child pedestrian fatalities spikes. On a normal day, the national average usually stays below ten. Each Halloween, however, the number spikes to near 40. Those statistics are from 2011 to 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The problem is happening across the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland region is experiencing a significant cold snap, several plant experts are encouraging residents to protect their plants during this time. Some plants are at risk of potentially freezing, or frost burn. Ross Hall, the nursery manager at Sunset Gardens, told ABC-7 they were forced to move some
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meet Michael Osburn. He is an Army veteran turned philanthropist after he suffered a life-changing injury while serving his country. This injury helped inspire him to create Adaptive Cycler’s Plus. It’s a non-profit meant to enrich the quality of lives of people with disabilities through competitive and recreational sports. “We
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twenty years ago, Hilary Overton took the leap of faith and opened a maternity care clinic in the Philippines. Overton is an El Paso native who graduated from Loretto Academy. Throughout high school, Overton was exposed to international mission trips, seeing different missionaries in action. She also got to see
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In this week’s Sunday Funday moment, three sisters are gearing up to host a concert for veterans and their plus ones, a free-of-charge event for those who have served our nation. These sisters’ journey to this altruistic moment is closely intertwined with their family’s military connection. According to Susan Grajeda,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County, alongside the El Paso County Attorney’s and the El Paso County Sheriffs Office, hosted a gun buyback event at Ascarate Park Saturday. The event offered payment in the form of gift cards for unwanted firearms and ammunition. According to El Paso County Commissioner Carlos Leon, $60,000 worth
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Uriah Urias, pictured above, was one of the victims in a shooting that happened early Saturday, according to his family. Witnesses said the shooting happened outside of a house party on the 5800 block of Sixta Drive. “He was shot in his left cheek, and it came out on the right
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