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$4.7 Million awarded to local veterans transitioning out of the military
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A $4.7 million reward was given to Workforce Solutions Borderplex to help transition local veterans from military life to civilian life. "Our military service members are incredible. They develop really amazing talents during the duration of their service in the military. But many of them, as they transition out of the → Read More
El Paso Job Corps students earn top marks in state welding competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Borderland weld-off was hosted by the Texas High School Welding Series and saw over 115 competitors. Six students with David L. Carrasco Job Corps Center placed third, showing off their welding skills and sharing who inspired them. "I think it's a great career path. There's a lot of opportunities, and it's → Read More
Silva Magnet seniors ready for nursing school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- High school seniors in the borderland are getting a head start on a career in medicine making history along the way. Silva magnet’s high school just celebrated the first of its kind. Students graduating with the necessary credits to start nursing school. "It's a little bit scary because we are → Read More
El Paso City 4 Rep. target of a harassment complaint
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) --District 4 City Representative Joe Molinar was the target of a harassment complaint and will be reprimanded. Details surrounding the complaint have not been released, other than it involves harassment allegations against Molinar. ABC-7 did reach out to the Mayor for an explanation after the agenda was published but he said he could not comment. City Council voted 6-1 to → Read More
El Paso roofers working overtime to fix wind-damaged roofs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Strong winds hit the borderland Sunday. The gusts blew powerfully for the second time in less than a week. "Definitely the busiest we've been just so many roofs damaged out there," said Jeff Alexander owner of A&M Homeservices. "This is as busy as we've been for over a year." The → Read More
El Paso Animal Services hosts free drive-thru event
The drive-thru clinic opened earlier than expected Sunday morning. The demand was high for microchips and vaccinations for pets. Only the first 500 in line received the services. "I told my husband hey they're gonna do shots and the micro and he's like oh that's good," said pet owner, Helen Edgcomb. "He needed a booster shot → Read More
Connecting women veterans with resources
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Saturday morning a veterans meeting was held for women in the borderland. The meeting was set to help provide women veterans with resources. "I know there's a lot of resources out there for women veterans but unfortunately a lot of them don't get reached," said Shelia Anthony, a veteran. "There are → Read More
El Paso City Council unanimously passes two programs to aid mental health crises
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso City council negotiated an agreement with Emergence Health Network for a crisis intervention team and agreed to find ways to better respond to mental health emergency calls. An initial 6-million-dollar grant was awarded to Emergence Health Network in 2018 to start up a crisis intervention team. That original agreement between the city → Read More
New Mexico cannabis advocates call for end of Texas cannabis prohibition
EL PASO, Texas -- A New Mexico dispensary believes it's time to end cannabis prohibition in Texas. Advocates from New Mexico-based cannabis dispensary, High Horse, spoke during public comment during an El Paso city council meeting today. Tuesday before City Council, advocates said the current law in Texas isn’t stopping access to cannabis and a stand must → Read More
Rockslide closes part of US Highway 82 in Cloudcroft
EL PASO, Texas -- A rockslide closes part of US Highway 82 in Cloudcroft, according to the Cloudcroft Fire Department. Traffic along US Highway 82 West of Cloudcroft is being routed to the Fresnal Canyon detour. According to the Cloudcroft Fire Department, the detour route is hard-surfaced but narrow and windy. No vehicles over 40 → Read More
Winds settle down overnight but chilly
EL PASO, Texas -- Winds will gradually weaken tonight but it will still be cold. Be sure and bundle up if heading out tonight and Thursday morning. Thursday will bring mostly cloudy skies and less wind. Temperatures will stay in the upper 40's and low 50's for highs. → Read More
Number of migrants on the streets continues to decrease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The number of migrants on the streets of downtown El Paso continues to decrease. Officials say the number of people being released to the streets has decreased even before the President announced he was coming to El Paso. While still full, the sparsity of the streets is noticeable compared to the streets → Read More
Local organizations running near empty on supplies for migrants
EL PASO, Texas -- Church organizations like New Life Church, who continue to provide meals and clothing to migrants, say resources are running low. Sacred Heart Church in downtown El Paso continues to be an area where many migrants seek shelter and food. While church groups and the salvation army continue efforts to provide necessities for the migrants many → Read More
Former Middle school in Central El Paso opens, its doors to migrants
EL PASO, Texas -- Bassett Middle school opens its doors to migrants. The city obtained the middle school last week. They prepare the facility quickly allowing the first hundred migrants inside Friday morning. The shelter is set to hold 500 migrants with the capacity to hold up to 1,000 migrants. The space at the middle school → Read More
El Paso International Airport has overflow of luggage after Southwest Airlines cancels flights
EL PASO, Texas -- The El Paso International Airport continues to experience complications with Southwest Airlines as holiday travelers make their way to the Borderland. While the Southwest Airlines check-in lines have slowed down, the baggage claim area sees more bags than passengers. There are rows of luggage left behind waiting to be claimed. Many → Read More
Large tents set up in northeast El Paso to help process migrants
EL PASO, Texas -- Large tents have been set up along US-54 and Mesquite Hills. According to an El Paso Border Patrol spokesman, this is to help with migrant processing. "Assisting others, you know like the central processing center which we all know has been run over capacity," said El Paso Border Patrol spokesman Carlos Rivera. → Read More
Local Homeless shelters are at capacity due to recent migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas -- The five homeless shelters in El Paso are either at capacity or over capacity as migrants continue to cross the border into the city. "It's not a day-by-day situation it's an hour-by situation," said John Martin, Deputy Director of the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, "We just had ten of them → Read More
Watch Live: El Paso Fire Department battles downtown fire
Update 10:48 a.m.: According to El Paso fire, there are 18 units and 50 firefighters on the scene. No injuries were reported. EL PASO, Texas -- EL Paso Fire Department is battling a condition 3 fire in downtown El Paso. According to EPFD, the fire is at a shoe store located at the 300 block → Read More
Operation Noel: Grandmother steps in to save grandchildren from foster care
EL PASO, Texas -- ABC-7's Operation Noel partnership is back and spreading Christmas cheer delivering jackets to little ones in need of extra warmth. "My goal is for my kids to succeed," said Aurelia Morales. She lives in a trailer with her family. She has sole guardianship of her three grandchildren, all under the age of → Read More
El Paso DA asks appellate court to rule on 409th District Court's actions in Walmart shooting case
EL PASO, Texas -- El Paso District Attorney Yvonne Rosales has asked the Texas 8th Court of Appeals to stop the Walmart shooting trial to review the legitimacy of the trial court's orders. The document is called a “motion for stay of trial” and is asking the appellate court to decide whether or not 409th District Court Judge Sam Medrano’s → Read More