by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersSeptember 30, 2023 Summer weather may be stubbornly sticking around, but fall has officially arrived. Mazes across El Paso and southern New Mexico open in late September for the 2023 season, followed by various haunted houses, carnivals, parades and festivals celebrating Halloween and Día de los Muertos or Day of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso now has four reported cases of Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) disease this year. The patient, identified only as a woman in her 60s, has several underlying health conditions. The disease caused her hospitalization. The El Paso Department of Public Health says that people who contract the virus
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Tom Lea is an artist who may be one of Texas’ best kept secrets. Now not only El Pasoans, but people across Texas can learn more about the history of Texas through the art of Tom Lea, thanks to the Tom Lea Mobile Tour, created by the Tom
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During this Banned Books Week, the City of El Paso Public Libraries is encouraging all El Pasoans to pick up a banned or challenged book. The public library says you can take part in the celebrations by visiting your closest library branch or a bookstore, taking part in discussions on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is moving intersession activities scheduled to happen this week at Douglass Elementary School to nearby Aoy Elementary School. A fire at an apartment complex near Douglass on Sunday prompted the change. The district released the following statement addressing the changes: “Out of an abundance
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 recently had the opportunity to sit down for a one-on-one interview with retired Army Sergeant First Class Linda Wolfe, best known to many of us as the mother of singing sensation Khalid. Wolf tells ABC-7 that she was an Army brat who wanted to serve her country to find
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is looking to hire more nurses! Potential applicants are welcome to stop by the WestStar Club at Southwest University Park Stadium October 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. The hospital is looking to hire recent graduates, experienced nurses, and licensed vocational nurses. Nursing students are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This City of El Paso announced the new police chief Monday afternoon. Peter Pacillas, who was named Interim Police Chief after the death of Chief Greg Allen earlier this year, will take over as permanent police chief. Chief Pacillas answered questions from the media following the announcement by Interim City
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Salvation Army is now taking applications for its yearly Angel Tree program. The program allows generous community members to buy personalized gifts for children in need. Parents can register now through November 1, 2023, or until all spaces are filled. You can register online here. Those looking to donate
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation has announced its 5K event on October 7, 2023, at Ascarate Park, marking the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This event features a competitive 5K race, a non-competitive one-mile walk, and a special Kid’s Dash designed for children under the age of 9.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrants staying on the streets of El Paso had mixed reactions to the news that the city would possibly be activating its new emergency shelter in the coming days. Some want to go to the shelter, while others had their reservations. Maelo Ruiz, a migrant from Honduras, was excited when
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mission 16 Honor Flight of Southern, NM and El Paso, TX honored Korean and Vietnam War veterans at the El Paso International Airport Saturday, September 30th. The Honor Flight, which started up again in 2022 after a 2-year COVID hiatus, brought 30 veterans from southern New Mexico and El
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As we transition to fall, we can find ourselves spending more time indoors, missing out on that vitamin D from the sun, and perhaps indulging in a few extra holiday treats. It’s easy to find ourselves struggling to maintain our health during this season. The Centers for Disease Control says lack of exposure to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several spots across El Paso are experiencing power outages due to the ongoing thunderstorms, according to El Paso Electric. In a post to the social media site X, EP Electric stated, “#EPElectric is monitoring widespread outages in El Paso County due to severe thunderstorms. Our crews are working safely and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said Saturday, it hopes to activate a new emergency shelter in West El Paso within the coming days. This comes as the El Paso Sector has seen an increase in migrant border crossings over the last several weeks. The city bought what is now known
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for the community’s help in locating a couple that they say broke into and stole over $19,000 worth of merchandise from a West El Paso shoe store. Police said the burglary happened shortly after 2 a.m. on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Filmmakers from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez won a $10,000 prize for a short film that they wrote, shot, and edited for “The Film Race,” a filmmaking competition. Team Human Beans, the winners, were among two other El Paso-area filmmaking teams participating in the competition. The team was awarded during
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A community project that’s all about making streets safer for everyone, especially our young students. In El Paso, a collaborative effort is underway to transform curb extensions, making pedestrian crossings safer, particularly for students at Guillen Middle and Hart Elementary Schools. City officials say this initiative aims to establish “Safe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here is your weekend planner with a full list of events happening throughout the Borderland for you and the family to enjoy. La Viña Harvest Wine festival is taking place today, Saturday Sept. 30 and Sunday Oct. 1, from noon to 7 p.m. Over 20 wines will be available for tasting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A partial government shutdown looms in Washington D.C. with the deadline for lawmakers to sign off on a deal set for Saturday, September 30th, at 10 p.m. MT. Former Border Patrol Sector Chief Victor Manjarrez spoke to ABC-7 about what it was like working through a government shutdown. “You start
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Camila Romero has lived in her West El Paso neighborhood for 50 years, and in all that time, she’s watched trash pile up across the street time and time again. “Every time it rains, all that trash gathers at the gully,” said Romero. “Nobody has ever come to look at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Witnesses say an El Paso mother was mostly not paying attention to her 3-year-old son the day he drowned at a city water park, according to court documents obtained by ABC-7. Jessica Weaver faces one count of injury of a child by omission. Court documents reveal that investigators spoke to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Friday, Franklin High School recognized the life-saving efforts of one of its JROTC students. Scott Spidel is credited with saving another student, AJ, when he experienced a diabetic medical emergency. Franklin High School awarded Scott an Airforce JROTC silver medal of honor for his actions. Scott told ABC-7 that
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — El Paso VA Health Care System is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the event called “Celebrating the Prosperity, Power, and Progress.” The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., today, September 29, 2023, at the OLD WBAMC Picnic Area, 5001 N. Piedras Street, El Paso, Texas, 79930.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When police chief Greg Allen died in January, one of his assistant chiefs, Peter Pacillas, was named interim police chief. Chief Pacillas is one of several candidates now being considered for the permanent position of police chief. The selection process is no easy task, city officials say. The new chief
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by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersSeptember 27, 2023 Texas families are waiting more than 100 days to get their SNAP applications reviewed – leaving them months without assistance to feed their families, Texas congressional leaders said in a recent letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More than 142,000 people in El Paso County are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber Woman’s Department is donating several items to the El Paso Community College (EPCC) Culinary Arts program. Among the items are several silver-plated serving utensils that will be used by students in the program. Also, one lucky Culinary Arts student received a $1,500 check to continue their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dunkin’ of El Paso is donating almost $5,000 to El Paso Children’s Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Dunkin’ Shine Gold program raised over $670,000 to support childhood cancer patients and survivors. Participating locations asked customers to donate $2 from July 19 to August 5. Donors received
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – KVIA has presented the Del Valle Conquistadores football team with the special cupcakes for the Sweet Play of the Week, sponsored by Albertsons. The winning play was. a 98-yard kickoff return by Del Valle’s Matt Lopez, who ducked and dashed his way through the Chapin Huskies special teams for six
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Science Foundation is granting UTEP $7 million to lead thought among Hispanic Serving Institutions. The brand new Network Opportunities for Developing Equitable and Effective Evaluation at HSIs (NODE) grant will help UTEP establish its Hispanic-Serving Institution Center for Evaluation and Research Synthesis (HSI-CERS). The university says the center
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