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Early voting period for May 2024 Primary Runoff Election this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The early voting period for the May 2024 Primary Runoff Election begins Monday. ABC-7 spoke with the El Paso County Elections Department to find out everything you need to know before casting your ballot. What is a runoff election? A runoff election happens when none of the candidates in a The post Early voting period for May 2024 Primary Runoff Election this week appeared first on KVIA.
“And the battle begins”: Inside the City, El Paso Zoo Society’s dispute over membership funds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The City of El Paso is getting ready to close out its contract with the El Paso Zoological Society and questions remain about how much money was raised from the Society selling zoo memberships. According to the agreement between the City and Zoo Society, the non-profit got 75% of the membership The post “And the battle begins”: Inside the City, El Paso Zoo Society’s dispute over membership funds appeared first on KVIA.
El Pasoans prepare ahead for the return of triple-digit weather in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- People in the Borderland are preparing ahead of summer, as there is a chance we might see triple-digit weather earlier than last year. Grace Ortiz, with Adult Protective Services, told ABC-7 that it's important to check on seniors once we get to the triple digits. “With the higher temperatures, I The post El Pasoans prepare ahead for the return of triple-digit weather in the Borderland appeared first on KVIA.
Parents protest the possibility of closing a historic Socorro ISD building
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The 100th anniversary celebration of an El Paso school drew a group of protestors Saturday. Many of them were parents, and they told ABC-7 they were there to ask the Socorro Independent School District (SISD) not to relocate students who attend class inside the Escontrias Historic Building. "It's actually one The post Parents protest the possibility of closing a historic Socorro ISD building appeared first on KVIA.
Mrs. Sanchez-Garcia’s fashion legacy at Bel Air High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Bel Air High School recently lit up the runway with a fashion show that transcended generations. From toddlers to high school students, participants of all ages showcased their style and creativity in an event that celebrated the diversity of talent within the community. Led by the visionary Rita Sanchez-Garcia, the The post Mrs. Sanchez-Garcia’s fashion legacy at Bel Air High School appeared first on KVIA.
Overcoming challenges: Military spouse finds career success amid relocation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Being a military spouse can present significant challenges, often leading individuals to sacrifice or pause their careers to accommodate their partner's service. Courtesy: Andrea Mendez However, for Andrea Mendez, stationed at Fort Bliss with her husband, this narrative took a different turn. Originally from Puerto Rico, Mendez and her husband The post Overcoming challenges: Military spouse finds career success amid relocation appeared first on KVIA.
Xtra depth on the settlement reached between the U.S. Government and United Road Towing Incorporated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The U.S. Government is expected to settle with the EL Paso towing company accused of illegal auctioning, selling, or disposing of cars belonging to deployed Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protected servicemembers from Fort Bliss. In 2023, the U.S. Government filed a lawsuit against the City of El Paso, United The post Xtra depth on the settlement reached between the U.S. Government and United Road Towing Incorporated appeared first on KVIA.
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