Dr. Josh Acevedo resigns from EPISD board of trustees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The newest member of El Paso city council will be sworn in tomorrow morning. Doctor Josh Acevedo is the new representative…
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UTEP wins Engines Award for up to $15 million dollars by U.S. National Science Foundation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced that El Paso and The University of Texas at El Paso is one of the 10…
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El Paso government contractor reunites with dog rescued in Syria
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Evan Barney, a government contractor, was deployed in Syria where he met Tripod. The three legged pup made a lasting impact on…
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El Paso’s new children’s museum, La Nube, hiring
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso’s highly anticipated Children’s Museum, La Nube is getting ready to open its doors to the public in mid-2024. This…
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Former director of the El Paso Intelligence Center, DEA office dies at 81
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Long-time Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) special agent in charge in Dallas and director of the El Paso Intelligence Center,…
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UTEP welcomes new exhibit to Chihuahuan Desert Gardens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The UTEP campus is welcoming a new exhibit to it’s Chihuahuan Desert Gardens Saturday. The new exhibition unveils the…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For nearly to decades, the nonprofit organization Children at Risk has ranked Texas public schools to help communities…
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Looking to revisit your fitness resolutions in February? Here’s some active things going on outdoors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As we head into February, officials with El Paso’s local state parks are encouraging you to come out to any of the many…
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El Paso water laboratory ensures safe water supply
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Water Utility is charged with providing safe water to hundreds of thousands of residents. ABC-7 spoke to Ruben…
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El Paso actress achieves dreams, celebrates release of new film
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Melissa Diaz co-starts alongside a seasoned actor and opens up about her journey to Tinsel Town. “I’ve asked for…
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Amigo Airsho to Return to Biggs Army Airfield in 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, it was announced that the Amigo Airsho will return to El Paso, to the Biggs Army Airfield, on October 12th and…
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In Texas lower supply pushes gas prices higher and in New Mexico gas prices drop for now, according to AAA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.76 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend…
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East El Paso residents raise concerns about the lack of stop signs in their neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — East El Paso resident are concerned about the lack of stop signs in their neighborhood. Jose Castillo noticed two months ago…
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EPISD nearly done with all projects from $668 million bond
UPDATE – EPISD’s Chief Operations Officer, Stacy Pearson, told ABC-7 the 2016 projects is 97% completed, and is expected to be completed in the…
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UTEP launches new physics PhD program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso has launched a doctoral physics program with an emphasis in quantum information sciences.…
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Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic offered free screenings and cleanings for senior citizens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic located at 222 Rick Francis St. El Paso, Texas 79905, offered free…
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Probe of newly found phone threat to slain Vegas journalist might delay trial of ex-elected official
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A voicemail threat by an unidentified person to a Las Vegas investigative journalist seven months…
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El Paso reaches out to residents for climate action plan
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso hosted an open-house public meeting on Wednesday at the Chamizal Community Center and Library, 2119…
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Towanda R. Thorne-James named Special Agent in Charge of DEA El Paso Division
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Towanda R. Thorne-James has taken over the Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Division as the new Special Agent in…
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City staff present solutions to West El Paso residents living along Frontera Road
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City Representative Brian Kennedy, along with city staff and Mayor Oscar Leeser, talked with residents in District 1…
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El Paso Sheriff’s Office warns scammers are calling, threatening to put victims in jail unless paid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam. A spokesperson says scammers are calling people…
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Dorris Van Doren Library reopens after extensive renovations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Public Library Dorris Van Doren Branch opened for the first time in months Wednesday. The branch underwent…
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El Pasoan claims $1 million Mega Millions prize
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The person who won a $1 million second-tier Mega Millions prize in August 2023 has claimed his or her prize. The winner, who…
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Community meeting set to address potential traffic issues on Frontera Rd.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City Representative Brian Kennedy is hosting a community meeting tonight, where they will provide an update on the potential…
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Chihuahuita Recreation Center celebrates reopening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Chihuahuita Recreation Center, which has been closed since the beginning of the pandemic, celebrated its reopening…
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El Paso Electric announces expansion of its Texas Community Solar Program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric will host the official groundbreaking of the expansion of its voluntary Texas Community Solar Program…
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Doctor warns El Pasoans are at high risk for heart disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person dies every 33 seconds in the United Stats from cardiovascular disease, according to the Center for Disease…
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El Paso Water celebrates approval of $588 million budget
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water celebrated the approval of a $588 million budget today with a construction forum at the…
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Local barber gave free haircuts to kids at Herrera Elementary SchoolÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Michelle turret, owner of Vintage Trims contacted Herrera Elementary School to ask for permission…
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