EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A $1,956,400 project in El Paso County has been approved by The Texas Water Development Board. The funding is broken down into $1,780,000 in financing and $176,400 in grant funding from the Flood Infrastructure Fund. The funding comes from a combination of Parking Garage Revenue and Al Valoren taxes. However,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police say detectives with the Crimes Against Persons unit arrested 23-year-old Cesar Roa. Roa is facing murder and several drug charges. On Feb. 16 police were called out to the 14300 block of Coyote Trail in far East El Paso. Officers discovered the body of 16-year-old Jasmine Estrella
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Better Chance Act was introduced to the Texas House of Representatives and focuses on youth mental health. House Bill-42 would require school districts to provide a minimum of one non-physician mental health professional for every 600 students at each campus. The nation has seen a need to address the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s DWI Court is one of four of its kind being nationally recognized in the U.S. That means it will now help identify and test best practices and provide technical assistance to new courts like it across the country, according to officials. “What we’ve learned is to be able
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Pro-Musica is getting ready welcome The Attacca Quartet on Saturday. The group, described as funky and exuberant, is coming fresh off winning their second Grammy. The Attacca Quartet features the works of composer Caroline Shaw, a Pulitzer Prize Winner in Music and one of the stars of Season 4
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive kicks off their 5th season Saturday night at Southwest University Park against Sacramento Republic. This year the team begins a new era under Head Coach and Technical Director Brian Clarhaut. The home opener begins with a pre-match mariachi performance by Mariachi Paso Del Norte and will have a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 learned that according to the Department of Homeland Security, Moreno’s condition did not fit an emergency status. His family said after serving in Vietnam, Moreno was in and out of jail due to the drugs. It’s part of the reason he was deported. The veterans support group ‘All Relations
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — U.S. Army veteran Alec McGee serves everyone at Upperkutz Barber Shop, but his military clientele is special. McGee wants his shop to be a gathering place, where service members, veterans and others can relax and connect with someone, and of course get a trim. He says he knows what it’s
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EL PASO, Texas — One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after an apartment caught on fire in northeast El Paso early Friday morning. Fire crews responded to a condition 2 fire on the 8900 block of Norton St. near Dyer. According to a tweet from the El Paso Fire Department, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was stabbed at the intersection of Dyer St. & Flory Ave. in northeast El Paso. The individual was transported to University Medical Center with serious injuries. The call came in at 3:47 a.m. We will update you as this story develops.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County of El Paso has opened a new County Migrant Support Center. It has been opened in partnership with its contractor, The Providencia Group. This new Support Center is meant to assist asylum seekers who already have a sponsor or point of contact in the U.S. Migrants will take
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – More than 28-pounds of cocaine and 16 pounds of fentanyl were found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in two separate smuggling attempts. At 11 a.m. officers at the Bridge of the Americas referred a 26-year-old American citizen for a secondary inspection of her vehicle. A non-intrusive exam was conducted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department says one patient was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash along the 700 block of W. Paisano in downtown El Paso. El Paso Police Special Traffic Investigators (STI) have been called out to investigate the crash. Preliminary reports indicate one
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EL PASO, Texas — A new beauty expo aimed at empowering women is kicking of this Saturday. The 1st Annual Le Femme Beauty Expo will offering things from shopping to food and drinks, art and education, but also workshops and guest speakers. La Femme Beauty Expo is being dedicated to Elexis Lara, the daughter of
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UPDATE 10:48 a.m.: A Texas Gas Service spokesperson says a third-party vehicle hit one of their gas meters, causing the leak. TGS crews have installed a new meter, and the situation has been resolved. UPDATE: (7:28 a.m.) According to Socorro Police, the gas leak Thursday morning was caused by a crash along Socorro Road. ABC-7
Continue Reading It’s fight week! Stephanie Han and Jorge Tovar stopped by ABC-7 at Noon to talk about the upcoming event that will feature local fighters, Throw Down In Chuco Town. You’ll have an opportunity to support local fighters Friday, March 10th at the El Paso County Coliseum. The doors open at 5 PM, the show starts
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EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures March 5 to March 11. For updates, click here. For a look at more information, click here. Sergeant Major Operational Improvements Project Sunday, March 05 through Tuesday, March
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the nation, including here in El Paso. According to data ABC-7 obtained through an open records request, 350 catalytic converter thefts were reported in 2022. In 2013, only 17 were stolen. That’s a nearly 2,000% increase in thefts. The converters, which help
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Borderland weld-off was hosted by the Texas High School Welding Series and saw over 115 competitors. Six students with David L. Carrasco Job Corps Center placed third, showing off their welding skills and sharing who inspired them. “I think it’s a great career path. There’s a lot of opportunities, and it’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On this International Women’s Day, an all-female production crew put ABC-7 at 5 on the air. While we’re taking the time to highlight their work today, the sight of a control room filled with women is not uncommon at KVIA. Many of the newscasts that you enjoy are put together
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A city panel says recently elected District 1 City Representative Brian Kennedy can vote on issues related to the multi-purpose arena and destination El Paso and its facilities. The decision is tied to alleged ethics violations, which accused Kennedy of a conflict of interest for participating in discussion and voting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- With the constant news of school threats, the level of interest has slumped for potential Borderland teachers. ABC-7 spoke to UTEP Education majors who say they have reconsidered their career choice due to safety concerns. “It does worry me. I worry about how I’m going to control student behavior in the
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UPDATE: A city spokesperson responded to the study: The study does not capture a true reflection of our community’s cleanliness. The study did not consider the overall investment in health and safety, such as the various locations within the City for residents to dispose of extra household waste at no charge, and the other solid waste disposal
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(CNN) — The Justice Department issued a scathing critique Wednesday on the Louisville Metro Police Department after a nearly two-year review it launched into the force following the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor. The review, looking at whether the Louisville Metro Police Department used excessive force, found that officers use unreasonable tactics including unjustified neck restraints, police dogs
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EL PASO, Texas — Are you a talented musician who plays a musical instrument? El Paso Symphony is looking musicians to fill in positions in their orchestra. They are looking for individuals who play the violin, viola, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, harp, and even concertmaster. Auditions will be held on May 21, 2023 from 9
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EL PASO, Texas — A person has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the Lower Valley Wednesday morning. According to police, it happened at the 6900 block of Delta Drive near Ascarate Park. Officials say, Crime Scene Investigators have been called out to the scene. We
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JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — After news of four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Tamaulipas, Mexico, some local residents say they’re reconsidering doing their medical procedures across the border. Most people cross to Mexico on a daily basis, but now, borderland residents are concerned about how violence could affect their trips south of the border. It
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to El Paso Fire Chief, Jonathan Killings, the fire service across the nation has always struggled to get women in the fire service, El Paso being no exception. But things may be turning around. “So now the push, and really the focus, is on what we can do as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles says he will serve out the remainder of his term, which ends December 31, 2024. “It has been an honor to have had the privilege to serve the El Paso Community both in the El Paso Police Department, as well as the El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting on the 7900 block of Alameda, according to El Paso Fire Dispatch. Fire says the call came in just before 9 p.m. Monday. A large police presence was reported at the scene. This is a developing story.
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