EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Department of War announced more than $180 million has been invested into schools of mines and metallurgy. President Trump also led a press conference explaining the investment. The University of Texas at El Paso will get part of that grant, according to the school’s president, Heather Wilson. “We’re
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — La Nube STEAM Discovery Center is coming up on its second anniversary. To celebrate, children’s admission will be free Saturday. Child admission is free for a morning and afternoon session, La Nube said. You can reserve up to four free child tickets with the purchase of one adult ticket for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two environmental quality reports said the Marathon El Paso refinery released harmful gasses in South-Central on Tuesday and Wednesday. One of the reports noted one of the gases released for 24 hours. Tuesday night, residents near the refinery noticed a strong gas odor. District 2 City Representative Josh Acevedo confirmed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed temporary board trustees for both District 6 and 7, as they were sworn into office Thursday night at EPISD’s headquarters in Central El Paso.For District 6, the board chose Dr. Matthew Reza, a local nurse practitioner and U.S. Navy retiree, while for District
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer, a select group of Ysleta ISD students participated in a summer internship with Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Five high schoolers from YISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program participated in Marathon’s internship program from June through July. According to YISD, the interns are rising seniors. These students underwent a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Storms developed over El Paso Thursday, bringing hail to some residents in West and Upper Valley El Paso. ABC-7 viewers shared some weather video with us, which you can watch above. Send us pictures and videos of the weather through our share form.
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UPDATE (6:28 p.m.): EPE’s outage map said 13 outages are still active and 5,002 customers are affected. EPE said there’s no estimated restoration time. UPDATE (5:20 p.m.): EPE said 32 power outages are ongoing, with 6,491 customers affected. Some of those outages are in Dona Ana County, according to EPE’s outage map. EL PASO, Texas
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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — Residents and drivers near the San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint, Texas, may notice more people walking in the area on Monday. The San Elizario Fire Rescue urged drivers to be cautious as people pack the roads for an annual pilgrimage. San Elizario Fire Rescue said the pilgrimage procession runs from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso launched a free program to help homeowners look into solar energy and possibly save on installation costs. The program will provide guidance to help those who participate decide whether rooftop solar is right for their home. Switch Together and the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors partnered
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, El Paso County asked residents to attend a special Commissioners Court meeting at Ascarate Park to share their thoughts about the park’s proposed future improvements. Part of those plans include a proposed removal of the park’s duck pond. The County said a Capital Improvement Bond voters approved in 2024
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twenty years ago this summer, the Borderland experienced one of the worst natural disasters in its history. Storm 2006 was characterized by a persistent torrential downpour over several days, resulting in severe flooding. The series of thunderstorms brought a record amount of rainfall during the monsoon season during the week
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The Fabens Independent School District also returned to school this week and joins Good Morning El Paso on Thursday from Fabens Middle School, bursting with school pride and spirit. Fabens Middle School Principal Justin Kleist will talk about their growth and mission. Kleist says they’re excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to continuing
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Death By Denim is inviting its audience to see reclaimed denim as a form of wearable art and is at the same time honoring creativity, storytelling, and the bold artistic expression of the cycle of Life & Death. Ticket sales have already started on Eventbrite and are moving quickly because the number
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Northeast El Paso has been at the center of the city’s biggest developments, including a planned Meta data center and projects involving El Paso Water and El Paso Electric. Now, City Representative Cynthia Trejo, who represents much of the area, huddled officials from the city and its utility companies to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Cristo Fernández appeared on “Live with Kelly and Mark.” The “Ted Lasso” actor and athlete recently started playing with the El Paso Locomotive FC as a forward. Fernández was on the show to promote his new bilingual children’s book, “Fútbol Is Life! / ¡Fútbol es vida!” His own life
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Young patients at the Hospital of Providence Children’s Hospital have a new area to unwind and decompress. The hospital revealed two new pediatric play areas, which are part of a collaboration with a non-profit program made by Spirit Halloween called the Spirit of Children. The new play areas will have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During a campaign visit to the El Paso area Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced two new policy proposals about housing affordability for Texas residents. Republican Gov. Abbott met with builders, community representatives and families in Socorro. He spoke about increasing the housing supply across the state. He mentioned delays
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Update – A Marathon Refinery spokesperson responded to ABC-7’s questions with a statement: Trained professionals at Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso refinery responded to reports of odors in the surrounding area last night. The source of the odor was identified and teams addressed the situation. Air monitoring was deployed in the community as a precaution, and
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The Anthony Independent School District introduces the 2026-27 school year with Good Morning El Paso. AISD Superintendent Oscar Troncoso and students join GMEP’s Nicole Ardila at Anthony High School on Wednesday morning. Troncoso talks about their facility upgrades, school marshals at each school, and a new discipline approach called “Restorative Practice.” AISD is giving a tour
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art made its mark as one of the top five art museums in Texas, according to the City of El Paso. Glasstire, the country’s oldest online art magazine, ranked the EPMA fifth in its latest updated list. “In a state that is home to nearly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Destination El Paso, in partnership with the city, annouced Tuesday night that the 2027 Texas Society of Architects Annual Conference and Design Expo will be returning to El Paso next October. It marks the first time the event has come to the Borderland since 2022, and for just the third
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -– El Paso’s proposed $1.407 billion fiscal year 2027 budget is accompanied by a property tax rate that would generate about 7.89% more revenue for the city’s maintenance and operations compared to last year. The average homeowner with a home valued at $232,000, if approved, would see an increase of $132
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by Elida S. Perez The El Paso County Commissioners Court is considering a preliminary $542 million general fund budget for the next fiscal year that could require a tax increase of about $164 a year on the average value home. The county introduced its preliminary budget and proposed its voter-approval tax rate Monday, though the court
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UPDATE: City council voted unanimously to approve the draft policy recommendations made by city staff. They will now create an ordinance to come before council for final approval within the next 60 days. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Representatives are set to vote Tuesday to advance a policy that would change how
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El Paso Community College is scheduled to host its third Tejano New Stages theatre event on Aug. 7-8 at the Transmountain campus.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 61-year-old man was charged with animal cruelty after an investigation led to the rescue of 100 animals in San Elizario, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Santos Gordillo Torres faces four counts of cruelty to livestock animals, the sheriff’s office said. EPCSO said deputies went to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso City Council unanimously approved funding to continue operations at the Welcome Center for the homeless. ABC-7 previously reported the center planned to shut down Aug. 31 when the council voted against one-time funding. The City of El Paso said part of the fiscal year 2027 budget
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As back to school season kicks off, some El Paso students received free laptops and school supplies from AT&T on Tuesday at the Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services building in East El Paso. AT&T said its laptop giveaway aims to close the “digital divide,” which is the gap
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department said it arrested and charged two men after they allegedly failed to stop for authorities in a stolen vehicle, an EPPD spokesperson confirmed with ABC-7. A news release said 22-year-old Angel Aaron Flores from Horizon was charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated assault with a deadly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will meet with families in the El Paso area to discuss a new housing affordability policy, according to his campaign team. Gov. Abbott will speak with families in the City of Socorro. A specific location wasn’t announced.
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