El Paso City Council passes noise ordinance and amplified sound permit amendments
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council passed changes to the City’s noise ordinance and amplified sound permit on Tuesday, December 17. Steve…
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Final City Council session of 2024 takes place
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — El Paso City Council held their final session of the year today. While they did have their normal session with items on the…
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Together in Tough Times: ABC-7 helps hand out gift cards at Albertsons locations in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is partnering with Albertsons and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank for Together in Tough Times. We visited several…
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Beloved holiday train display returns to downtown El Paso
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The magic of the holiday season is back on track at Sunflower Bank in Downtown El Paso with the return of their annual model…
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City of El Paso to consider documentary that highlights local culture and talent
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – The City of El Paso is exploring the idea of producing a documentary that would showcase the city’s rich culture, history,…
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El Paso leaders fear migrant services funding might not continue during Trump administration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday during City Council’s work session, city officials discussed federal funding sources for migrant-related services.…
Continue Reading ABC-7 XTRA: Historically low voter turnout for mayoral runoff election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 2024 runoff election for El Paso Mayor saw the lowest voter turnout, based on the percentage of eligible voters, in the…
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Girl under 13 dies of the flu; first of the season in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso just announced that a girl under 13 has died of the flu. This is reported as the first flu-related death…
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Opportunity Center receives $100,000 grant for farmworkers
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless has received a $100,000 dollar grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community…
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Hunt School of Nursing students looking ahead as graduation nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Monday night marks the commencement ceremony for the Hunt School of Nursing. It’s an extra special occasion for four…
Continue Reading Barry Kobren discusses 2024 WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four college basketball teams from across the country will come together for the 2024 WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl…
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El Paso ISD uses new interactive system to improve physical education
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Department of Defense Education Activity will give EPISD $1.5 millions over the course of 5 years, this grant aims to…
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UTEP to celebrate more than 2,800 graduates this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The following information was shared in a news release from the University of Texas at El Paso: The University of Texas at…
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A Christmas Miracle: Parents say that’s what they feel as they get to take their baby home for Christmas after 63 days in the NICU
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Baby Santiago was born at 29 weeks and has been in the NICU for 63 days at Del Sol Medical Center NICU. Santiago’s parents,…
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Franklin, Coronado High School students bring early holiday cheer with “Blessings Drive”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at Franklin and Coronado High School held their annual “Blessings Drive” on December 12. Each year, the schools…
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Smart Money: Retirement Savings Crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Could our country be facing a “Retirement Savings Crisis?” Investment Advisor Brian Mirau will be taking us through a new…
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Annual ‘La Fe Segundo Barrio Matachines’ celebration takes place Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today some El Pasoans gathered to honor our community’s culture, heritage, and traditions at the annual La Fe Segundo…
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9 El Paso teens honored at Eagle Scout Ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– At tonight’s ceremony 9 young man received their Eagle Scout badges. This prestigious award is only earned by about 4% of Boy…
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Quality of Life Survey: Majority of El Pasoans struggling to make ends meet
EL PASP, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso Community Foundation and the El Paso Innovation Hub recently released data from their Quality of Life survey.…
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El Paso patient attributes successful recovery to his physical therapists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 76-year-old Roy Guinn is counting his blessings this Christmas season after falling earlier this year. Guinn told ABC-7 he…
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Abe Mac spreads holiday cheer with performances at Borderland schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso artist Abe Mac performed at the Sierra Vista STEAM Academy on Dec. 11 as part of his annual Spread the Holiday Cheer…
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NAMI receives $25,000 grant for youth education, outreach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Superior HealthPlan awarded NAMI El Paso a $25,000 grant as part of their 25-year anniversary. The money was presented to…
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El Paso Fire offers tips on safety and Christmas decorations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Many people around the city are turning their living rooms into a winter wonderland in preparation of the holiday season, El…
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“I’m going to kill you”: El Paso City Rep.’s husband allegedly assaults staffer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jeremy Jordan, the husband of El Paso City Representative and former mayoral candidate Cassandra Hernandez, is facing an…
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Real Christmas trees in demand, experts say higher prices are expected
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to an Texas A&M Forest Service, the demand for real Christmas trees in Texas continues to rise, and bringing…
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Amigo Airsho announces 2025 and 2026 dates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho will continue for 2025 and 2026, officials confirmed Tuesday. The 2025 show,…
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El Paso Innovation Hub shares results from their El Paso Quality of Life Index Survey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Innovation Hub, a has released the results from their Quality of Life Index Survey. This survey was launched by…
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Judge grants “non-suit” in Project Amistad’s guardianship case involving former Gateway Hotel resident
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso County judge granted a “non-suit” in Project Amistad’s guardianship case involving an 87-year-old former resident…
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Woman accused of shooting El Paso Uber driver collapses in court
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Phoebe Copas, the woman accused of killing her Uber driver in 2023, fainted in court for her first day of jury trial today.…
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