EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In light of the recent sexual abuse allegations tied to César Chávez, the city will observe March 31 (Chavez’s birthday) instead as Community and Labor Heritage Day. City facilities will observe the holiday in accordance with normal holiday operations. In a statement the City of El Paso said: “This year’s observance
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UPDATE (7:08 a.m.) — Another crash happened on I-10 East at Yarbrough. The right two lanes are closed, according to TxDOT. UPDATE (5:56 a.m.) — Four people were injured in the crash. One has severe injuries, according to the El Paso Fire Department. UPDATE (5:03 a.m.) — All lanes on Gateway East at Lee Trevino
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to advance a resolution calling for independent federal grand jury investigations into multiple deaths at Camp East Montana. Only Mayor Renard Johnson and representatives Josh Acevedo (District 2), Ivan Niño (District 5), Lily Limón (District 7) and Chris Canales (District 8) were present
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It was announced earlier Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to Amentum Services to operate Camp East Montana. As ABC-7 reported, DHS and ICE were reviewing the contract that Acquisition Logistics had. That contract was worth $1.2 billion and was set to expire in September of
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For St. Patrick’s Day and the rest of spring break, the Texas Department of Public Safety wants to remind everyone of the consequences of drinking and driving. On Tuesday, you’ll see more law enforcement patrolling on the roads. DPS is teaming up with El Paso Police and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “One Battle After Another” won 6 Oscar’s on Sunday, more than any other movie of the night. It won Best Picture, Best Director, Casting, Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie has strong ties to El Paso, as a chunk of the film was shot downtown.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As warmer weather arrives across the Borderland, a local nonprofit is urging residents to take humane steps to address the growing population of community cats while warning that harming animals is a serious crime. Volunteers with El Paso TNR say the region’s mild climate means “kitten season” can last nearly
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The ongoing war in Iran is impacting drivers as they head to the pump and that includes truck drivers facing rising diesel prices. On Monday, the cost per gallon for diesel in El Paso neared $5. El Paso is a big pit stop for truck drivers crossing through borderland, who are now feeling the blow. I wouldn’t
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A major motion picture racking up recognitions and nominations this awards season prominently features El Paso and the Borderland. With “One Battle After Another” nominated for 13 Academy Awards and won six including Best Picture, ABC-7 is looking further into how it depicts the Sun City and what that means going
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Saturday morning the El Paso Museum of Archaeology held it’s annual Poppies fest. The event is held so that people can enjoy the natural beauty of the Franklin Mountains and the Mexican Gold Poppies that splash the mountain side with color. “It’s a festival that celebrates the Chihuahuan Desert that surrounds us and especially Castner Range National Monument
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Estrella del Paso, a local migrant advocacy center that offers legal services to them and their families, just issued a warning to the community due to a recent scam targeting detainees currently under ICE custody and their family members currently detained at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas. According
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– If you’re planning on going out of town for spring break or a summer vacation, you may notice an uptick in price for your flight. That’s because of the rise in rising costs for jet fuel because of the war in the middle east, according to UTEP economic professor, Tom Fullerton.
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Get ready for a thrilling weekend with Monster Jam returning to town. Good Morning El Paso joins them on Friday to give a sneak peek to El Paso of massive 12-foot tall trucks and their skillful drivers. They’re introducing the brand-new Bailey Circuit Monster Jam truck, making its first appearance in El Paso. It’s the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Thirty-six teams from across the area recently competed at the Texas Region I V5RC High School State Robotics Championship: Pushback in El Paso. Top teams were able to showcase their driving and autonomous skills while improving their engineering design process skills. Robotics is a hands-on, competitive activity that promotes engineering and programming.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Democratic State Rep. Vince Perez told ABC-7 that the proposed DHS facility in Socorro could use more than one million gallons of water a day. In an area that is already water issues such as low water pressure. The facility will sit in the Lower Valley Water District, which gets their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Oscar nominated film “One Battle After Another” was a blockbuster hit. It grossed over $200 million at the box office and is nominated 13 times at the Academy Awards this weekend. It also has strong ties to El Paso and the Borderland. Some of the film was shot downtown.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has changed the start and substantial completion dates for the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Modernization project, with construction set to begin in early 2028 and be completed by summer 2031. ABC-7 reported last year that the GSA planned
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Good Morning El Paso joins La Nube STEAM Discovery Center to give a sneak peek into their big spring break event: Spring Bash Block Party and Puppy Fest. The block party will be taking over Main Street in Downtown El Paso, transforming the street into an outdoor playground filled with steam activities, food trucks, and playful
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6:30 PM: Thank you for calling in your questions to the Diabetes Resource Hotline on ABC-7. The hotline is now closed. For more information, please visit epdiabetes.org or call the El Paso Center for Diabetes 8a-5p during business hours at (915) 532-6280. The El Paso Center for Diabetes offers Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Classes, Medical
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of researchers at UTEP have new evidence that gives light into why the rattlesnakes’ rattle has persisted for millions of years. The group, led by Dr. Océane Da Cunha, 3-D printed a replica rattlesnake that made a realistic rattle to test out different animal responses. They worked with
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Records of emergency calls from Camp East Montana show frequent calls for medical and mental health attention at Camp East Montana, the large immigration detention facility on Fort Bliss. ABC-7 obtained 130 9-1-1 calls from the City of El Paso through an open records request. The calls range from Aug.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)confirmed to ABC-7 Tuesday morning that the Camp East Montana will remain open. The spokesperson shared the following statement with ABC-7: “Camp East Montana is NOT closing, quite the opposite. Rather, ICE has contracted with a new provider following Secretary Noem’s termination
Continue Reading UPDATE– ICE responded to ABC-7’s request from Tuesday, a spokesperson said the department does comply with the National Environmental Policy: “Let’s be honest about this. This isn’t about the environment. It’s about trying to stop President Trump from making America safe again. The left didn’t care about the mountains of litter that illegals aliens dropped
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If you’re looking for a camp to send your kids to for spring break next week, where they can get creative, La Nube in Downtown El Paso has some options for you. From concept to costume, La Nube’s Fab Lab Cosplay Creations blends art, engineering, and pop culture as participants design and fabricate their own
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Conference USA officials say the league will not take action at this time following an incident involving a fan and players after the University of Texas at El Paso men’s basketball game against Jacksonville State. The altercation happened Saturday after Jacksonville State defeated UTEP on a buzzer-beater by Mostapha El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—The last week of February marks Montessori Education Week. The El Paso Independent School District provides Montessori education at various campuses. EPISD Montessori schools are part of existing elementary campuses. Montessori education is described as a hands-on educational approach that continues to gain interest. It was developed in 1907 by Maria Montessori.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors are sounding the alarm on the increasing diagnoses and how symptoms can go unnoticed. If you’ve had constipation, bleeding from bowel movement, abdominal pain, nausea, the last thing you’d probably think is that you have colorectal cancer. If they don’t get better within a couple of weeks, that’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Artist and Farmers Market returned to downtown Saturday to kick off its 15th anniversary season. Vendors lined Mills Street and Main Street around San Jacinto Plaza, offering visitors a variety of locally made products and activities. The market featured original artwork and handmade goods, along with food items
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a bit more than a year in office now, El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte (D) is still making adjustments to the Sheriff’s Office and how it responds to the community’s needs. Other issues at hand include dealing with issues like state and federal immigration requirements, drunk driving enforcement, staffing levels,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Rep. Tony Gonzales is ending his reelection bid after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide, but he says he will be finishing out his term. ABC-7 spoke with the Chairman of the El Paso Republican Party, Mike Aboud. He said he supports the congressman,
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