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Latest data from Texas DPS shows an increase in pursuits compared to last year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- According to data by the Texas Department of Public Safety, troopers have seen a spike in Operation Lone Star pursuits compared to last year. Data obtained by ABC-7 shows in the month of February for 2023 pursuits involving Operation Lone Star was 29, that's an increase from 9 in February 2022. → Read More
El Paso Fire Department sees largest number of female recruits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- According to El Paso Fire Chief, Jonathan Killings, the fire service across the nation has always struggled to get women in the fire service, El Paso being no exception. But things may be turning around. “So now the push, and really the focus, is on what we can do as a → Read More
Battle of the Billboards between NMSU and UTEP seen along North Mesa St.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The I-10 rivalry between UTEP and NMSU moves to the 4000 block of North Mesa street with dueling billboards. The signs are now going viral on social media. NMSU rented a billboard reading "You’d look better in Crimson" less than a mile down the road from UTEP in November. UTEP → Read More
Socorro ISD Mariachi bands win prestigious rating at 2023 UIL State Mariachi Festival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Americas High School Mariachi "Los Pioneros" and Pebble Hills High School Mariachi "Los Guerreros" won the highest rating possible at the 2023 Texas UIL State Mariachi Festival. Each came home with Superior Rating Division 1 trophy from the contest in Seguin, Texas on Feb. 25. “They've put in a → Read More
Parent education around vaping in the Borderland, prevention resources available
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- According to the American Heart Association, Vaping is the new youth tobacco epidemic with 1 in 5 teens vaping, approximately 3.6 million kids. The association said nearly half of youth e-cigarette users report using a device in school, and nearly half of kid’s want to quit. “.. so that's why → Read More
WATCH LIVE: El Paso city council votes to terminate employment of City Manager
UPDATE (2:55) - In a 5-4 vote City council passed the motion to terminate Gonzalez's employment. Brian Kennedy, Alexsandra Annello, Joe Monlinar, and Art Fierro voted for the termination. Voting against the termination, Cassandra Hernandez, Isabel Salcido, Henry Rivera, and Chris Canales. Mayor Oscar Leeser cast the tie-breaking vote. Gonzalez will be given 120 days' → Read More
Federal suit claims City of El Paso broke law by towing, selling 176 cars owned by active duty troops
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- U.S. Government is suing the City of El Paso, United Road Towing Inc., and Rod Robertson Enterprises Inc. for violating a law meant to protect active duty military from civil proceedings, court records show. The suit says that the impoundment and auctioning of 176 vehicles owned by servicemembers was done without → Read More
Bowie High School soccer players to participate in Futbol Club Charity Cup match
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)--Members of the Bowie High School boys soccer team will take the field for a charitable cause Saturday during the Segundo Barrio Futbol Club’s (SBFC) Charity Cup game. It will be played at Guillen Middle School, located at 900 S. Cotton St. and kicks off at noon. The exhibition match will include → Read More
UTEP receives $7.2 million grant for Geosciences program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- The University of Texas at El Paso announced a $7.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help innovate their geosciences program. According to the University, the grant will support a comprehensive effort to engage the public and change the ways the geosciences are perceived, taught and applied. They said → Read More
Pandemic-era food stamp benefits to end March 1 in Texas
EL PASO, Texas– According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, SNAP recipients will see a decrease in the amount of their household benefits due to federal guidelines beginning in March. Since April 2020, during the pandemic, SNAP recipients have received additional monthly benefits based on the maximum allowable amount of SNAP benefits. This → Read More
Borderland Law enforcement agencies unite to combat the rise in school threats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Multiple law enforcement agencies gathered for a press conference Tuesday to discuss the increase in school threats. Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey R. Downey of the FBI El Paso Field Office said the surge in social media threats directed towards our community schools is an alarming problem in El Paso and → Read More
Steroid discussions gaining popularity on social media; El Paso doctor warns of dangers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Discussions surrounding steroid use have grown in popularity on several social media platforms like Youtube and TikTok. On the internet platform TikTok, the hashtag ‘Natty or not' has nearly 400 million views. With this hashtag, most videos include fitness creators asking people in the gym if they are natural or not, → Read More
Runners participate in 5K to help raise funds for local school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Immanuel Christian School hosted its second annual Dave Frazier Memorial 5k run/1 mile walk. The run and fundraiser helps support the school's athletic programs. Several people participated in the run, ABC-7 was able to speak to the widow of the man this run is named after, Christine Frazier. Frazier spoke about → Read More
Benefits of building a Mother friendly program for your business
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA)-- In collaboration with the American Heart Association, ABC-7 is taking a closer look into how to build a mother friendly program in your business. Monica Leal with the American Heart Association said Mother friendly worksites are simple to have in a business but has some components to it. This includes having → Read More
Fire units respond to house fire in Central El Paso Saturday morning
El Paso, Texas (KVIA)- According to a spokesperson for the El Paso Fire Department, units are responding to a condition 2 house fire at the 1400 block of Yandell Drive in Central El Paso. Officials said no injuries have been reported. The call first came in at 1:43 am. Stay with KVIA.com for updates. → Read More
Windy weather conditions increase need for roofing services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The ABC-7 first alert continues today as strong wind conditions stay in the Borderland. The winds started to pick up early Wednesday morning with gusts near 50 mph at the El Paso International Airport and will continue throughout the day peaking near 55 mph in El Paso and near 60 → Read More
Train vs. car crash sends one person to the hospital in Mesquite, NM
MESQUITE, New Mexico (KVIA)- Officials from the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office responded to a train vs. car crash that happened off of Highway 478 in Mesquite, NM. According to Doña Ana County Sheriff, Kim Stewart, the call came in at around 9:40 Saturday morning. Sheriff Stewart said a train traveling westbound towards Las Cruces → Read More
Car crashes into Starbucks in northeast El Paso Saturday morning
EL PASO, Texas– Officials with El Paso Fire dispatch confirm one car crashed into a Starbucks in northeast El Paso Saturday morning. It happened at the Starbucks located at 10830 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. No injuries have been reported at this time. ABC-7 crews captured the scene as debris was being cleaned up from → Read More
Fire units respond to blaze in Canutillo, Texas
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA)- According to fire officials with Sunland Park, there is reports of a fire at Talbot Ave and Doniphan Dr. in Canutillo, TX. Dona Ana County Fire and West Valley Fire Department is responding. Fire official with the El Paso Fire Dept. said it's a recycling plant fire and no injuries have been → Read More
New Mexico State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Alamogordo, NM
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- New Mexico State Police said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Alamogordo Police Department and Otero County Sheriff’s Office. It happened on Hawaii Avenue in Alamogordo, New Mexico. NM State Police said the officer and deputy are okay and the suspect is injured. More information will be released when → Read More