EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA)– El Paso was one of hundred of locations across the nation that took part in the “hands off” protest, against the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government and its polices. Starting at around noon today protesters gathered at the intersection of Sunland Park and Mesa Hills. The event was sponsored
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Fire Department’s Combined Search and Rescue (ComSar) team responded to an incident involving a hiker in the Tom Mays Unit located inside the Franklin Mountains State Park. According to EPFD the hiker suffered a broken ankle and was taken to a nearby hospital. The call came in at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Tippin Elementary School staff and the El Paso community came out to help Head custodian Ramn Alcanta Cota. Cota and his wife had been saving for a new car. Last weekend, while on their way to look at cars, Cota’s car was broken into and all the money he had save
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County public works department is hosting two community cleanup events Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until the sites reach capacity. El Pasoans can drop off their unwanted items at two locations: East Montana: 14698 Van Lane, El Paso, Tx 79938 Canutillo (Gallegos Park): 7361
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Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released a statement addressing a legal matter that involved the Department of Justice. They said over the past two years, the DOJ conducted an investigation related to a grant application in 2018-2019. The DOJ and the Chamber reached a small settlement to resolve
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to the National Road Safety Foundation, April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. Their latest data from 2023 showed nearly 1,100 deaths in Texas resulted from driving distractedly. “4,294 people died in 2023 on Texas roads and highways. So being conservative, we’re taking 25% of that comes to about 1075. That’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Welcome to ABC-7’s new list of the best burritos in the Borderland, as voted by you, our viewers. We asked our viewers to tell us their favorite spots across El Paso and surrounding towns to grab burritos. We looked at all of the responses, and compiled the following list. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Coronado High School student Diana Calderon is shaping the art world. The senior, who is getting ready to graduate this summer, lives to create her next masterpiece. Calderon told ABC-7 she began art at only 7-years-old, illustrating cartoon characters and drawing pieces for her classmates. It was there her parents noticed her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Water scheduled a temporary water shut-off for Northeast El Paso on Monday, April 7. The shut off will begin at 9 p.m. and will last until 1 a.m. on April 8. About 1,800 customers may be impacted. Those who may be impacted include people who live at the Cliffside
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Recent increases in US tariffs have raised some concerns over their effects on market stability. Some indicators are pointing to a shift from a stable market toward a market characterized by mild free falls, known as a “bear market”. Market analysts remained focused on the ways these tariff measures will
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UPDATE: All lanes are now open. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A jackknifed semi-truck has closed all Eastbound lanes near Porfirio Diaz. According to TXDOT, it happened around 2 a.m. this morning. There is currently no estimated clearing time. We are still working on getting more information and we will keep you updated on air
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All lanes are closed on I-10 West between Paisano and Chelsea due to an early morning crash. According to the El Paso fire department, there were no injuries or any people taken to the hospital. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. Friday. There is no estimated clearing time. We
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over 600 UTEP volunteers will participate in an annual Day of Service this Saturday. They will help with nearly 30 community service projects during this year’s project move. Project move is an initiative that brings together students, staff, faculty, alumni and families to help with various tasks requested by nonprofit organizations in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A student at the Hunt School of Nursing at Texas Tech Health El Paso received the first ever full-tuition scholarship from the GECU Foundation. Zahira Lozano was surprised as the recipient at a luncheon earlier today. Her journey into nursing hits home — after her mother was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff’s Office officials say that the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) officially rescinded the office’s notice of non-compliance issued in connection with the in-custody death of Joe Murvin. Murvin died last year while previous Sheriff Richard Wiles was in office. Sheriff Oscar Ugarte has since been elected
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Daniel Torres, 42, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with a shoot-out in a bar parking lot in October 2021. Police officers at the scene of the shooting in October 2021 (KVIA) Torres pleaded guilty last week and received
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Chuy’s at The Fountains at Farah in El Paso is closing. In a statement sent to ABC-7, a spokesperson for the restaurant’s owner, Darden Restaurants, stated the location will serve guests through April 13. The spokesperson said employees will be given the opportunity to work at sister restaurants Olive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso billionaire Paul Foster’s net worth has doubled over the last year, according to Forbes’ list of the richest people in the year. Forbes reports that in March 2024, Foster’s estimated net worth sat at $1.6 billion. Today, his estimated net worth is around $3.2 billion. Foster founded Western
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Update (April 3, 2025): EPCSO officials say that Suetos has been located. They did not say what condition she was found in. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff deputies are looking for missing woman Sandra Diane Suetos, 47. Suetos was last seen on April 1, 2025 at about 11:59 PM. The Sheriff’s Office
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sunset Amphitheater may be bigger than initially expected. El Paso City council has advanced a possible change to the contract with VENU, the company behind the over 12,000 seat amphitheater in the northeast. Council voted six to zero on the proposed ordinance during their meeting. Representatives Josh Acevedo and Deanna Maldonado-Rocha were not
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Update: Desert Imaging’s CEO provided ABC-7 with the following statement regarding the allegations made by the government against the company: “The claims resolved by the settlement are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability. We disputed the allegations made by the U.S. Attorney’s Office as to the covered conduct, including any intent
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso County officials and the city are announcing the redevelopment of the historic Popular Department Store building. Officials say it will bring housing and “community-focused” retail to downtown El Paso. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and officials say ” this redevelopment project seeks to
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As strong winds kick up dust across the Borderland, health officials are reminding residents about a rare but serious fungal infection known as Valley fever. The disease is caused by the Coccidioides fungus and thrives in desert soil. When disturbed by wind or construction, the spores become airborne and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans have experienced dust storms week after week in 2025. That blowing dust and sand can have a big effect on your air filters in your home. ABC-7 spoke to Rick Bacchus, the owner of The Air Conditioning Company here in El Paso. “Certainly every time you open up
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On days of severe weather and extreme winds, El Paso residents struggle to contain their trash from flying out onto the streets. ABC-7 spoke with residents in Manhattan Heights who say the wind knocks down their bins and sometimes, they lose them. Trash was spread around the streets, getting pushed by the wind. Residents say it
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Update (April 1, 2025): The Big El Paso Fair will be closed tonight due to the strong winds and blowing dust. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tonight the Big El Paso Fair opens its doors with a circus, magic show, rides and a brand new carnival. The fair opens tonight at 5PM at Ascarate Park,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU announced a new course today… in honor or April Fools’ Day! The new “course” jokingly announced by the university features basic instruction on communication with extraterrestrials. A video released today on social media featured students and a professor in a fake classroom, wearing tinfoil hats and studying a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte gave ABC-7 a tour inside the Downtown Detention Facility Tuesday morning and walked through the processing, housing and daily life of an inmate. Sheriff Ugarte and Detention Officer Serna explained that inmates are classified into minimum, medium or maximum custody, indicated by the color
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Food insecurity does not discriminate. And thanks to a UTEP professor.. College students are staying full, while keeping their focus on excelling in school. “I didn’t know, when, I was going to get more money to get some food” said Kevin Riddle, a student. “Some students do not know where they’re
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