Jury acquits Daniel Villegas of domestic assault
Update (December 20, 2024): Court records show that an El Paso jury acquitted Villegas of assault causing bodily injury to a family member. The jury…
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Why jury participation is so critical in El Paso despite frequent releases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In recent months ABC-7 has heard numerous accounts of people summoned for jury duty only to learn they had been released the…
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Crash in East El Paso seriously injures one person
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash late Thursday night sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. El Paso Fire dispatchers said the crash…
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DWI treatment program holds graduation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso DWI/Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program held a graduation December 19, 2024, at the Enrique Moreno…
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$2 million grant given to El Paso for port of entry upgrades
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $2 million to the city of El Paso. The funds will go towards the six international ports of entry…
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Las Palmas Medical Center donates turkeys to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — In the spirit of the holiday season, Las Palmas Medical Center donated 200 turkeys to El Pasoans fighting hunger food bank.…
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Head Start children receive a holiday goodie bag filled with treats and books
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Nearly 4,000 Head Start children receive a holiday goodie bag filled with treats and books. This as part of the annual…
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Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso is giving away a car, and it’s free to enter. Here’s how
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso is giving away a brand new car on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The new Nissan Versa will be…
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El Paso Judge finds Public Defender’s Office correct on allegations of altering evidence by D.A.’s Office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — County Court at Law Judge Ruben Morales found the El Paso County Public Defender’s Office correct in its allegations that…
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Volunteers help drive veterans around El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Disabled Americans Veterans (DAV) have a program with the VA, where volunteers can help drive veterans to and from…
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El Paso Animal Services Shelter completes $2.2 million project of new HVAC system
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Animal Services Shelter in Northeast El Paso has completed a $2.2 million project that includes a new HVAC…
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Aviation brigade flying apache helicopters over West El Paso, preparing for big event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For several hours Wednesday afternoon, an aviation brigade has been flying apache helicopters across West El Paso. An…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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