Rosemary Montañez
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El Paso, TX, United States
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Stabbing victim taken to the hospital in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police officials confirmed one person was rushed to the hospital following a stabbing Sunday afternoon. According to first responders, the victim suffered serious injuries. Officials told ABC-7, the stabbing occurred at 11701 Gateway West in East El Paso around 6:20 p.m. Police were not able to provide any → Read More
Two people sent to the hospital following a crash in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Two people were sent to the hospital Saturday night following a serious crash in east El Paso. The crash occurred near the intersection of Airport Rd. and Airway Blvd just before 8:30 p.m. According to first responders, one person suffered serious injuries. Another person suffered minor injuries. Special Traffic Investigators → Read More
Number of El Pasoans getting summoned for jury duty continues to increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- The number of El Pasoans getting summoned for jury duty is increasing. According to court officials, in February 2022, 3,795 people were summoned for jury duty. Just last month, 14,145 people were summoned. In March 2020, the El Paso Council of Judges announced all jury trials were halted in the county's → Read More
ABC Meteorologist Ginger Zee surprises ABC-7 weekend anchor on-air
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- ABC-7 weekend anchor and reporter, Sam Harasimowicz, was surprised on air by one of his favorites. Sam was gifted a special shout out video by ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee during the 5 p.m. newscast Saturday. Zee congratulated Sam on his most recent promotion to the weekend evening anchor → Read More
Chase involving a Texas DPS trooper leads to crash in Clint
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) -- A rollover crash involving a Texas Department of Safety trooper occurred Saturday afternoon on I-10 near the Clint exit. According to a spokesperson with Texas DPS, a trooper was pursuing another vehicle. That chase started on I-10 west in Hudspeth County. Officials say the vehicle being chased was spiked, but continued → Read More
Be Mindful: Breaking the teen mental health stigma in El Paso one click at a time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- 'MyFeels' app is a mental health digital resource that is helping Borderland teens open up about their mental health. The app is geared toward teenagers from 13 to 18. Officials with the Junior League of El Paso created it to help normalize the mental health conversation. Analisa Silverstein, the public relations → Read More
Loved ones remember teenage girl killed in Far East El Paso neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The family member of the teen girl who was found dead in an alley in a far east El Paso neighborhood are remembering her. Loved ones of Jasmine Estrella Adame described her as a wonderful child who "touched the lives of those around her." They said Jasmine was a soccer → Read More
Driver crashes car into restaurant in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The driver of a car crashed into a Northeast El Paso restaurant Saturday night. The collision happened at the Tejas Café on 9757 Dyer St shorty after 7 p.m. Our ABC-7 crew on the scene was able to learn that no one was inside of the restaurant during the time → Read More
Cielo Vista Mall reopens following deadly shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Officials with Cielo Vista Mall confirm the mall reopened Friday morning at 10 a.m. The reopening of the mall comes two days after a deadly shooting broke out Wednesday afternoon. El Paso Police officials previously confirmed to ABC-7, the shooting broke out in the mall's food court area following a 'random → Read More
Chapin teacher charged with transferring obscene material granted bond
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Chapin High School teacher accused of transferring obscene material to someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl has been granted bond. Orlando Solis was arrested Feb. 2. At his bond hearing Friday, Solis appeared in a blue jumpsuit with his hands cuffed to his waist, wearing a face covering. → Read More
El Paso Police Department receives body cameras
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The body cameras for the El Paso Police Department have started to arrive. Back in March 2021, El Paso City Council approved using $6.6 million from the American Rescue Plan to purchase a Digital Video Recording System. The system includes 700 body-worn cameras and 410 mobile video recorders. Funding from → Read More
Manufacturing company in El Paso to lay off 110 employees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- According to a worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN) issued to the Texas Workforce Commission, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems in El Paso will be laying off 110 employees. According to the listing, the employees will be laid off by the end of March. The company website says it is the world’s → Read More
Family members host balloon release for El Paso teen killed in fiery crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Family members of the teen killed in last week's fiery crash hosted a balloon release ceremony Friday evening. 17-year-old Saul Castro died after the vehicle he was in was involved in a deadly rollover last weekend. Loved ones gathered at Franklin Park in northeast El Paso to say their goodbyes. → Read More
Pit bull seriously injured after it was shot by El Paso Police in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A pit bull was seriously injured after it was shot by El Paso Police Sunday afternoon. According to police officials, around 1 p.m. the call came in regarding two pit bulls that had bitten other people. The incident happened on the 12400 block of Tierra Limon. Officials told ABC-7, there → Read More
Funeral service and burial underway for El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Funeral service to honor late El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen will continue Friday. The funeral service will be at Abundant Church on 1000 Valley Crest starting at 11 a.m. The service will be followed by precession to Evergreen East Cemetery at 12400 Montana. At the cemetery, police honors will → Read More
One person suffers serious injuries following a shooting in central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- First responders told ABC-7, one person suffered serious injuries following a shooting Sunday night. The shooting happened on the 800 block of N. Piedras St. in central El Paso. According to authorities, the shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. Limited details have been released. This is a developing story. Check back → Read More
Local El Paso church continues to help migrants stay warm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A local El Paso pastor continues to support the migrants that are still camped out in the streets of downtown El Paso. Pastor Timothy Perea with New Life Faith Center told ABC-7 they continue to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner for the migrants camped out near Sacred Heart Church. Pastor → Read More
Mail truck catches on fire near I-10 and Redd
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A mail truck caught on fire Sunday afternoon near I-10 West and Redd. The El Paso Fire Department was on the scene of the blaze working to put out the fire. The incident happened around 1:50 Sunday afternoon. No injuries have been reported. This is a developing story. Check back → Read More
Two people seriously injured following a motorcycle crash on Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Two people riding a motorcycle were seriously injured Saturday afternoon following a serious crash on Transmountain. According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, the incident happened around 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Officials said the crash involved a motorcycle. The two people who were on the motorcycle were rushed to a → Read More
Anthony ISD parent claims her student was left outside during a lockdown
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) -- The mother of an Anthony ISD student is upset after she claims her son was left outside after the school ordered a lockdown during an intense police chase last Thursday. Valerie Ramirez told ABC-7 she dropped off her 9-year-old son, Zachary, at Anthony Elementary School, but only a few minutes later, → Read More