EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees is discussing the search for a new superintendent at tonight’s meeting. Former Superintendent Diana Sayavedra offered to retire earlier this year. Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre has been leading the district since then. Tonight’s meeting, which is happening primarily in Executive Session,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The federal judge overseeing the prosecution of the Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooter has unsealed more records connected with the case. Some other records, requested by El Paso Matters, have yet to be unsealed. Patrick Crusius killed 23 people in the August 3, 2019, attack. 23 others were injured in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first community meeting to discuss the proposed 27% gas bill increase is happening Monday. El Paso City Council, along with the Texas Gas Service, is hosting a series of community meetings about a proposed gas rate increase. The proposed increase will raise bills by more than 27%, according to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Travelers at El Paso International Airport are facing both flight delays and cancellations as airlines nationwide adjust schedules under new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directives tied to the ongoing government shutdown and air traffic control staffing shortages. Hundreds of flights have been affected across the country through midweek. Here’s what
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Downtown El Paso has seen a lot of changes in recent history. From the tearing down of City Hall to building up of Southwest University Park in its place, and major real estate investments and renovations to reversals of plans for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center at the
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by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersNovember 7, 2025 Some Socorro Independent School District employees will see their health insurance premiums skyrocket, reducing their take-home pay, after voters this week rejected a tax ratification proposal that would have generated up to $49.2 million for the district. The district had planned to infuse $5 million from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water is taking a step toward utilizing more river water for the city’s water supply. El Paso Water announced $14 million in secure funding to launch a new Surface Water Augmentation Project at the Upper Valley Water Treatment Plant. The plant is located in northwest El Paso. El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— 32-year-old Armando Eleazar never imagined he would one day be performing alongside some of today’s biggest entertainers on some of the world’s largest stages. But today, he is doing just that while staying true to his Mexican roots. Eleazar had an unconventional start to his professional career. He grew up in
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While El Paso International Airport is not on that list of the 40 major airports facing reductions, many of the international airports on that list are connecting flights for El Paso and other states. These major airports serve as connecting hubs to and from El Paso: Dallas-Fort Worth International Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor International Denver International
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some Texas families still haven’t seen their SNAP benefits for this month, in response Congresswoman Escobar and local leaders will discuss resources for the families who rely on SNAP. In response, the CEO of the El Paso Community Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, the region’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, UTEP dedicated a terrace to the Paso del Norte (PDN) Health Foundation. Officials say the dedication ceremony highlights UTEP and the PDN Health Foundation’s 30-year partnership aiming at making El Paso healthier. Since its inception, PDN has granted more than $38 million to UTEP in support of health education.
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As the government shutdown continues, and the status of SNAP benefits remains unclear, nearly 42 million Americans are at risk of going hungry, including 16 million children. Below are a list of links and hotlines to services and assistance to help Americans fight food insecurity, as the government shutdown continues. Hotlines USDA National Hunger Hotline:
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water detected E. coli in a raw groundwater sample taken from a well in East El Paso Wednesday. The well water had not yet entered the disinfection process or the water distribution system, El Paso Water says. The well is located at 95 Walter Jones Boulevard, near the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso gun shop has debuted a new mural featuring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The mural is painted on the side of Gun Central, located on Gateway Boulevard across from Bassett Place in Central El Paso. Kirk was shot and killed in September while speaking at a university
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission held a rare public meeting in El Paso Wednesday. ABC-7 General Manager Brenda De Anda-Swann attended the meeting to speak to the commission about the importance of the Wyler Aerial Tramway to our station and to public safety. Our transmitter is located on top of Ranger
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — Here in the borderland, there are many risk factors that can make El Pasoans suceptible to developing lung cancer. While smoking is the leading cause for lung cancer — pollution also increases the risk of it. Dr. Landy Luna Diaz is a Pulmonary Critical Care Attendee at UMC
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Jacinto Adult Learning Center offers English classes along with a variety of other courses and resources to support adult learners in El Paso. Located in South-Central El Paso, one of its instructors, Ms. Cecilia Irene Esparza, aims to help her students gain the confidence to speak a different
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Independent School District leaders said Wednesday they are moving forward after voters narrowly rejected Proposition A, which would have provided additional funding for the district’s operations. Superintendent James Vasquez called the result a setback but said the district will continue to focus on serving students despite the financial challenges
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — The El Paso Chamber is hosting the annual State of the County Address, featuring El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego. This event provides an opportunity to hear directly from our county’s top leader as he shares insights on the challenges, accomplishments, and priorities that are shaping El Paso’s future. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This is now the longest government shutdown in U.S history, and across the country airports are seeing delays. Here in El Paso, we haven’t seen the same. This is due to federal workers showing up, according to the President of the local FG 1050. He represents federal workers across New Mexico
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — L&F Distributors hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 225,000 square-foot warehouse today. L&F Distributors invested $40 million into the new warehouse facility. Company officials say the new warehouse will bring in new beverage suppliers and create new jobs in El Paso. Company officials say this will also lead to growth in the Horizon City area. L&F
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El Paso and the borderland region are being recognized for space innovation possibilities as Mayor Renard Johnson proclaims Nov. 5 as Space Day El Paso. On Wednesday, the Texas Space Coalition is hosting the Space Tech El Paso 2025, the first-of-its-kind conference designed to bring together industry leaders, academic researchers, and government officials to explore
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is making progress on its Wyler Aerial Tramway project. The tramway has been closed since 2018 due to safety concerns. For the last few years, the state has been working to renew and reopen the tram. Today, the department, along with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As many El Pasoans head to the polls to cast their votes, one key item on the ballot is Proposition 3 (SJR 5): Bail Reform. El Paso District Attorney James Montoya explained that under current Texas law, judges can only deny bail in very limited circumstances primarily in cases involving
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council has approved the purchase of several downtown properties to prepare for a possible expansion and modernization of the El Paso Convention Center. The acquisitions total about $3.17 million and include properties at 311 W. Overland Ave, 315 W. Overland Ave., and a portion of Block
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County leaders are taking steps to address what they call a worsening food insecurity crisis as the federal government shutdown continues to affect thousands of families and federal workers in the region. County Commissioner David Stout, who represents Precinct 2, brought the issue to the Commissioners Court this
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EL PASO (KVIA)– As federal funding delays continue affecting SNAP (food stamp) benefits and leaving some government employees without pay, several local businesses are stepping in to make sure El Paso families don’t go hungry. Food City recently paused new applications for its Community Support Gift Card Program after overwhelming demand from families in need.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Born and raised in El Paso, Kaitlyn Bradham always dreamed of dancing professionally, but she wasn’t sure how she would accomplish that. The 25-year-old told ABC-7 she started dancing at a young age and joined several dance studios throughout the years. At Eastwood High School, Bradham was mostly involved in choir
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The roar of motorcycle engines filled the streets of El Paso Sunday morning as hundreds of bikers came together for the city’s annual Toy Parade, a holiday tradition focused on giving back to children in need. Riders gathered at the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino before heading to the El Paso
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Update (November 3, 2025): According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, HSI investigators first started looking into the alleged human trafficking investigation in March 2024. An investigators was looking through a known escort website and found an ad for a Hispanic female listed with a 915-area code phone number. Over the next month, investigators
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