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Canutillo ISD kindergarteners publish children’s book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Some Canutillo Elementary School students published their first children's book this academic school year. Kindergarten teacher at Canutillo Elementary School, Kaitlynn Escontrias, explained she first saw several advertisements on social media about publishing companies allowing teachers to write a book with their students. Escontrias asked her students about the idea The post Canutillo ISD kindergarteners publish children’s book appeared first on KVIA.
Attorneys provides details on the electrocution lawsuit
EL PASO,Texas (KVIA)--- Attorneys representing Lizette Zambrano, in the lawsuit against the resort where her husband died of electrocution, spoke to ABC-7 about what they expect for the future of this case. The firms representing the family are Bush and Bush law group and PMR law. Both firms say they...
City remembers Juneteenth with fun, look at history
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso remembered an important moment in Texas, U.S. and Black history with a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15. The event was held from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Nations Tobin Park, 8831 Railroad Dr. The celebration, organized by the Parks and Recreation Department in […]
Asking El Paso taxpayers to fund Sun Bowl uplift is just offensive: Letters to the Editor
Asking El Paso taxpayers to fund the Sun Bowl uplift is just offensive. As a frequent visitor to the Sun Bowl, I’d love to see investments there that far exceed what Heather Wilson has proposed. The fans deserve a better experience. But local property taxpayers should not fund any...
El Paso father receives Father’s Day prize from Operation Hope
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso veteran and father, Dan Webb, was announced as the winner for Operation Hope's Father's Day Contest. Operation Hope gifted Webb with a grill and steaks. Webb also won a free queen mattress courtesy of Mattress Firm. El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser presented the prize to Webb today. During The post El Paso father receives Father’s Day prize from Operation Hope appeared first on KVIA.
Celebrate Independence Day in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – As the Fourth of July approaches quickly, the community is gearing up to celebrate throughout the Borderland. KTSM has created a list of events on where the community can enjoy and commemorate this holiday. The Hottest Independence Day Celebration In honor of the Fourth of July, the Town of Van […]
County to celebrate dads with special event at Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County Parks and Recreation is hosting a special Father’s Day event this Sunday. Dads N’ Rides will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16 at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr. “Bring your fathers, uncles, and grandfathers to a full day filled with car shows, food […]
The Star on the Mountain shines with rainbow colors to celebrate Pride Month
The Star on the Franklin Mountain is shining rainbow bright all of June to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQIA+ community in El Paso. It is the first time the star shines in celebration of gay pride. It is just one of the ways the city of El Paso is...
TxDOT road closures for week of June 16
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Here are some road closures to keep in mind this weekend and in the coming week, courtesy of Texas Department of Transportation, including a couple of major closures for the I-10 Widening West Project. Guardrail Repair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 17 Tuesday, June 18 Wednesday, June 19 […]
EPISD searches for new principal, to hold community meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Independent School District is searching for a principal for Guillen Middle School and will also be holding a meeting to receive input from the community, according to a press release from the district. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. for faculty members and at 5 […]
Power outages reported across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A series of power outages have been reported across the Borderland, affecting more than 1,000 homes from Las Cruces to San Elizario. According to El Paso Electric's power outage map, more than 1,700 homes were without power in Las Cruces Thursday afternoon. Just north...
El Paso celebrates Juneteenth with events all month
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) -- As Juneteenth approaches, the black American community of El Paso is hosting events all month to commemorate this day. The celebrations aim to educate and unite the community, highlighting the importance of this historic day. Juneteenth, also known as the “second Independence Day,” is observed...
Power outage impacting thousands in Las Cruces, El Paso’s Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- There is a power outage in Las Cruces right now. The El Paso Electric outage map shows more than a thousand customers impacted. The outage map shows the estimated time of repair as 6:15 PM. There is a second outage happening in the Lower Valley....
Tips on staying safe in extreme heat
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso’s Public Health Department, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the El Paso Fire Department want you and your family to stay safe and avoid heat-related illnesses and tragedies this summer. Vulnerable populations such as infants and young children, women who are pregnant, those over […]
Heat, cartel lies make border town a death trap for migrants
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Border Report) – Their town just north of a 30-foot-tall steel bollards barrier separating the United States and Mexico, Sunland Park residents have learned to live with migrants running through their neighborhoods and hiding from authorities. “I live very near to the border. It’s very often that we see people that cross […]
El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Rita Benavides Delnoye
EL PASO, Texas - On June 26, the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame will welcome the class of 2024. ABC-7 will be getting to learn more about this year's inductees. Rita Benavides Delnoye was a runner at UTEP from 1987 to 1991. She came to the United States from...
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