CANUTILLO, Texas — One man is dead after shooting involving deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in Canutillo early Wednesday. According the sherrif’s officials, deputies were called out to the 7600 block of Campos St. near Bosque Road just after midnight to reports of a person with a gun. Shots were fired by
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UPDATE 9:49 p.m. The National Institute of Migration corrected the death toll, saying it is 38. UPDATE 4:40 p.m.: The death toll has increased to 40, with 28 listed as injured. INM says it will cover the funeral costs of the migrants who died in the fire. UPDATE: Journalist tweets out video from inside the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 77-year-old man who was sitting in a wheelchair-walker died after being hit by a car involved in a crash with another vehicle Tuesday, according to police. It happened at 1840 Lee Trevino. Police said an 84-year-old woman crashed into another car driven by a 18-year-old woman. The impact caused
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you order items on amazon — there’s a chance it’s coming to you from the massive fulfillment center in far east El Paso. On Tuesday, Amazon opened its warehouse doors to reporters. KVIA followed the path all the products take, from the time they’re brought here by vendors, to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association. The CBA includes across-the-board pay raises and annual cost of living increases. Salary increases include a 13% increase in entry salary for police officers and advanced police officer/detectives. There’s a 15.4% increase for
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UPDATE: El Paso City Council unanimously approved the hiring of a recruiting firm to search for a permanent city manager. Officials said the minimum qualifications for a firm include at least 5 years of recruitment experience, preferably for Federal, State, or local public sector agencies. As well as proven history of engagements of similar size
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Residents in one El Paso neighborhood say new safety measures are needed to curb migrant encounters as the end of Title 42 nears. Although migrant encounters have slowed, a new measure is being considered for neighborhoods parallel to the border highway. City Council discussed Monday the possibility of FEMA funding lights for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After the news six people lost their lives in a mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, local private schools say they were saddened about the tragic shooting. The Northeast Christian Academy teaches kids from three to twelve years old, it has been open for over 45 years. ABC-7 spoke with the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso gathered scholarship recipients and donors for a special luncheon in their honor. The annual Scholars Luncheon was held at the El Paso Country Club on Sunday afternoon, and UTEP alum and ABC-7 anchor Stephanie Valle was the emcee. It’s a chance for donors
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners are set to discuss funds for organizations assisting migrants. County Commissioners will authorize funds for non-profit organizations providing shelter for migrants, including the Opportunity Center for the Homeless and the Rescue Mission of El Paso. The Opportunity Center will be awarded $40,705.16 for sheltering
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – When Associate Municipal Judge Steve Fischer isn’t in court, he’s outside in his garden planting cactuses, agaves, pomegranates and other drought-resistant plants. But Fischer doesn’t buy the native plants; he salvages them from construction sites. Fischer belongs to the cactus club and says he’s salvaged natives from all over the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –El Pasoans will witness an event that hasn’t happened in more than a century, a bishop ordained right here in the El Paso diocese. Specifically, this will be the first episcopal ordination in our diocese since its foundation in 1914. Taking center stage will be Bishop-elect Tony Celino, appointed by Pope
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The Bring It On! Comedy Tour is coming to El Paso. Some big names stopping by the Sun City are Faizon Love, Bill Bellamy, and Gary Owen. The show will be this Friday, March 31, 2023, at 8:00 PM. The event will be held at the Civic Center Plaza. Click here for ticket information: Gary
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Firefighters battled a serious blaze near the UTEP campus in west El Paso Monday morning. Fire crews were called to the 2900 Stanton across from an Albertons grocery store after 5:30 a.m. Our crews on scene could see flame coming through the roof of the building. More than 10
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EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s and Las Cruces road closures March 26 to March 31. For updates in El Paso, click here. For a look at more information from TxDOT, click
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Peanut allergy is the second most common food allergy in children and is on the increase. it occurs in about 1 in 50 children and 1 in 200 adults. A study was conducted by researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research. In their observations, scientists noticed that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 3rd annual Mija Market hosted 20 vendors all run by women-owned businesses. The “Mija Yes You Can” nonprofit wrapped up March’s Women’s Month. “What better way to do that than celebrate all the powerful and amazing women owned businesses here,” said Iris Lopez, Executive Director of “Mija Yes You Can”.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As the weather warms up, hiking is an activity many people in the community enjoy with family and friends. First responders urge everyone to keep certain tips in mind to enjoy a safe hike. This weekend two hikers were rescued after becoming lost at McKelligon Canyon and Chuck Heinrich Park
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two O’Donnell Intermediate School teams placed in the top six in their divisions at the Lone Star Finals State Tournament. Three Destination Imagination teams from the Fabens Independent School District participated in Arlington, Texas this weekend. The Kung Fu Panda Pops coached by Rebeca Marquez and the Tron Squad coached
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso police are asking anyone with information on an armed robbery at a central El Paso store March 14. Two Hispanic men entered the El Fandango Grocery at 1928 Olive St. One approached the clerk and showed a gun while demanding money from the register drawer according to police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Level I trauma center at the University Medical Center of El Paso is one of only 198 in the United States. Orthopedic traumatologists with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso are the only ones trained within a 250-mile radius. Adam Adler, M.S., FAAOS, is an associate professor with the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A new Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is giving students the opportunity to work in an in-demand field. “Computer engineers are critical to many industries such as software, automotive, energy, consumer products, industrial automation and control, robotics, aerospace and
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MEXICO CITY – Mexican icon “Chabelo” has passed away according to his twitter page. Early Saturday morning, the Lopez Miranda family posted, “it is a very sad morning, Xavier Lopez Chabelo, father, brother and husband has left us.” Chabelo known for decades for his family friendly programs and presentations, died suddenly from abdominal complications according
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – One person was left in critical condition following a crash in Far East El Paso. The crash happened on Montana Ave. and N Zaragoza Rd. The crash happened just after 6 p.m. Saturday evening. ABC-7 crews on scene saw a pickup truck crashed through a fence.
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UPDATE – One man in his 20s was brought down safely, according to a tweet from the El Paso Fire Department. No injuries are being reported. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Members of the Combined Search and Rescue Units are responding to a report of a missing hiker at McKelligon Canyon. The original call was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The 3rd Annual Deputy Peter Herrera Memorial run and raises funds for the Peter John Herrera Scholarship Program. Zechariah Cartledge arrived Friday prepared to run during the 5K. He is a teenager from Florida who has dedicated his young life to honoring fallen heroes. Cartledge has been running since 2019.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Carroll T. Welch Elementary School part of Clint ISD hosted their Social emotional learning night to raise awareness for parents on the importance of social and emotional learning for their students. Members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) promoted mental health wellness for parents and students.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Local veterans were honored for their service by members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). The 346th Veterans Court held their Annual Recognition Luncheon recognizes the sacrifice and service veterans gave to their country. During the event CIT commended the court for their effort in providing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person fell from a bridge in downtown El Paso, according to El Paso fire. The patient was critically injured. It happened Wednesday around 9:45 a.m. According to El Paso fire, it happened around Paisano and S. Durango. El Paso fire says the scene was turned over to Texas Department
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A $39 million project that was approved by voters in 2019 is finally underway in far east El Paso, and officials say it will create shorter wait times for police response. A new regional command is being built near the intersection of Tim Foster and Pebble Hills, and will serve
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