EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The state of Texas is commemorating Bowie High School’s long history with a new historical marker, installed on the school’s original campus (now home to Guillen Middle School). Local officials gathered Wednesday morning for the dedication ceremony. The Segundo Barrio school was founded in 1922 as Bowie Grammar School. It
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is gearing up for the potential government shut down, ensuring that food continues to reach the tables of those in need. “The food bank is actively looking for additional food supply,” Susan Goodell, CEO of EPFH, says. With a facility that spans the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI El Paso Field Office is welcoming a news special agent in charge. John S. Morales is taking over the office, moving from his former job, deputy assistant director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate. Morales started his career with the FBI in 2003 at the San Juan
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Built in 1875 by pioneer Joseph Magoffin, the historic Magoffin Home still tells the story of the adventures of a multicultural family who actively participated in military service, trade, and in U.S. expansion and settlement. The site also offers an array of family fun activities. The staff offers historic cooking
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BY PAUL J. WEBER Updated 11:01 AM MDT, September 25, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A white Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in 2019 agreed Monday to pay more than $5 million to families of the victims. Patrick Crusius was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences in July after
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, holds a profound significance in Judaism, regarded as the holiest day of the year for practitioners of Judaism. Spanning two calendar days due to the lunar-based Jewish calendar, the observance begins with the sunset on September 24 and concludes on the evening
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like past migrant surges, El Pasoans are seeing hundreds, if not thousands of migrants living on the streets throughout their community. But this time, migrants are living in public areas like San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. While dozens of families with children were seen at the plaza Sunday,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday today. Experts say that it’s rare for an elephant to live this long. El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montesano said “The significance of Savannah turning 71 years old is remarkable.” He continues by noting her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for any tips related to last weekend’s house party shooting that left two teens dead. Police say a teen homecoming party that took place at a Vrbo rental house at 12300 Tierra Inca Dr. turned deadly just after 1 a.m. last Sunday. They say someone
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and El Paso Community College announce their new partnership that seeks to improve access to oral health in the Borderland. The partnership will also look to reduce the region’s provider shortage of qualified dental hygienists.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso officials announced Saturday that they will begin using Nations Tobin Recreational Center to house migrants by Saturday night. The facility can house up to 400 people. Officials also announced will also be chartering five buses to New York City, Chicago, and Denver Saturday with the help
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Update: The El Paso Police Department has released Weaver’s booking photo, taken in El Paso. Jessica Weaver, Courtesy: El Paso Police Department EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jessica Weaver, the mother of 3-year-old Anthony Leo Malave who drowned at a Northeast El Paso water park in May has posted bond and is out of jail
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a fan of the Barbie movie, you’re gonna like this! The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is coming to Cielo Vista Mall Saturday, September 23rd. It will be parked in the parking lot between Macy’s and JCPenney from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. People can pick up Barbie merch, as well as home
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Update: According to jail records, Weaver posted bond on Friday, September 22. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jessica Weaver, the mother of the 3-year-old boy who drowned at Camp Cohen water park in May, is in El Paso custody now. She had been arrested on one count of injury to a child in Indiana earlier
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso is inviting area high school mariachi teams to compete for a $1,000 cash prize. The contest, held in honor of Mexican Independence month, is happening is happening 1 p.m. Saturday, September 30 at the dealership, located on the 6400 block of South Desert Boulevard. The
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Update: The jury has found Galvan guilty of murder and of aggravated assault. The court ordered the jury to return tomorrow. ABC-7 is working to learn when the sentencing will happen. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The defense team for a man accused in a 2017 deadly shooting rested its case, then was allowed to
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El Paso, TX( KVIA)- The El Paso Locomotives will take on the Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, September 23, at Southwest University Park. Stick around after the game for the last fireworks show of the season.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ready, set, action! The Film Race has taken over the streets of El Paso, with crews setting up in various locations, shooting and producing short films. Three teams made up of local filmmakers had five days to shoot and edit their film. Each team was assigned locations, and challenges they
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The influx of migrants at the U.S. border continues to surge, with daily averages approaching nearly 2,000 individuals, according to Mayor Lee’s recent statement to ABC7. While exact numbes of Venezuelans currently in El Paso are unavailable, Melissa Lopez, Director of Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, says they are facing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was injured after a shooting late Thursday night in Central El Paso, according to El Paso Police. The person suffered severe injuries, according to first responders. The shooting happened at the 2300 block of N. Copia Street, just before midnight. Police alerted the public of the shooting around
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Biden Administration announced it would grant temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants, allowing them to legally work in the United States. On Wednesday Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status. This status would only be for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former El Paso County Commissioner Vince Perez announced his candidacy for Texas House District 77. Perez made the announcement at Tom Lea Park, overlooking Downtown El Paso, which is contained within District 77. Perez said it was an honor to give the people a strong voice in their county government
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday. Experts say that it’s rare for an elephant to live this long. Savannah’s celebration will happen at noon on Sunday at the El Paso Zoo. Zoo officials say there will be a trunk load of cookies for
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The federal courthouse in downtown El Paso will be closed Friday, Sept. 22 for a live training exercise. This training will be closed to the public. The US Marshals Service is warning the public in advance. If you see a heavy police presence in downtown El Paso Friday, do not be alarmed, officials say. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a technologically advanced world consumed by digital media, one rideshare driver is proof that authentic connections can still happen anywhere. Armando Esparza has been a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft since 2021. Esparza told ABC-7 that this new occupation has provided flexibility and freedom unlike ever before. His
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — A man accused of murder took the stand Wednesday in his own defense. Moises Galvan is accused of shooting and killing RJ Franco, 22, outside a bar in east El Paso in January of 2017. This is his second trial, after the first ended in a mistrial in 2019. On Tuesday,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — NGOs, city, and county officials are seeing the release of over 1,100 migrants into the community every day due to a recent surge in migrant arrivals. The city has provided shelter to 4,200 individuals in local hotels over the past week, but with the spike in numbers, The Office of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents living in the Montana Vista area have been asked to evacuate after a massive fire at a recycling plant fills their neighborhoods in smoke. Residents ABC-7 spoke to say they were asked to evacuate at around 3 p.m. and have since been in their cars until they are allowed back
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — McDonalds is marking Hispanic Heritage Month with its 22nd Annual Triunfadores Awards Luncheon. “This prestigious event recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals from diverse fields who have left an indelible mark through their remarkable professional accomplishments and unwavering commitment to community service,” the organization stated in a recent news release
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Testimony in Moises Galvan’s murder trial restarted Tuesday with the testimony of David Ortega, best friend of the victim, RJ Franco. Ortega was with Franco the night he died, January 28, 2017. Ortega recounted the events of that night to the jury. He testified that Galvan walked up to him
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