El Paso Community College Veteran Centers Honor Military-Affiliated Students on Fourth of July
The El Paso Community College (EPCC) Veteran Resource Centers (VRCs) are set to host a 4th of July commemorative event, specifically designed to honor and support military-affiliated students and their families, amid traditional Independence Day celebrations, according to an announcement from the college. With the...
El Paso Community College sign interpreter to retire after 35 years; daughter follows footsteps
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso Community College (EPCC) sign interpreter will retire after 35 years of service to her community and reflects on her journey of sign language interpreting with her daughter. Adriana Garcia, a sign language interpreter at EPPC, announced that she will retire from the college on July...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Hot & dry 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Enjoy a calm 4th of July! Rain chances slim down as dry air moves in. Good news rain is not expected to impact outdoor plans today, however temperatures could get a bit uncomfortable. Drier air is pushing in with rain chances dropping 0-10% into the weekend.
Staying safe this 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 14 thousand people were sent to the ER on the 4th last year. Remember, in the city of El Paso and many surrounding towns, all fireworks are banned - which includes those handheld sparklers. But...
13 Bars Compete for Best Margarita in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, get ready for a fun time and all for a good cause because Hospice of El Paso is back for their 13th Annual Margarita Shakeoff!. The 13th Annual Margarita Shakeoff is set to take place on Friday, June 28th from 5 to 10 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza! This ultimate summer fiesta brings together some of El Paso’s...
Female Borderland pilot breaks barrier
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A local pilot is inspiring the next generation of aviators—one flight at a time. Vanessa Martinez, a fixed-wing and rotorcraft pilot trained at Red Arrow Flight School in El Paso, spends her time in and out of the skies serving others. She’s the executive...
Detention officers, detainees clean up trash near Red Sands
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The El Paso County Sheriff shared pictures of El Paso County Sheriff's Office Detention Bureau officers and inmate trustees cleaning up trash left behind by people celebrating 4th of July. The inmates are trustee volunteers combed the area off Montana Avenue near Red Sands pick...
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office cracks down on DWI during July Fourth holiday
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSCO) conducted a County-wide crackdown on drunk driving Friday night during 4th of July celebrations. The “Safe Streets Operation” entailed the deployment of over 150 deputies across the County as part of their DWI task force. “A lot of people go out...
Expect a hotter day on July 4th and the weekend.
Temperatures will heat up on Friday with minimal rain chances throughout the Borderland. Highs Friday will rise to the upper 90s and hover in the low 100s over the holiday weekend. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
4th of July pet safety tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- July 5th is the biggest pet intake day for El Paso Animal services (EPAS). On average, EPAS takes in around 50 pets a day but on the days following the 4th of July, that number can get as high as 70 to 100 pets a day.
