PBS show “Opportunity Knock$” returns to El Paso to shoot second season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Opportunity Knock$,” a nationally televised show on PBS, is returning to the Borderland for a second season. According to…
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El Pasoans react to attack on Israel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After learning of the Hamas attack on Israel Saturday, El Pasoans are deliberating not only on where tensions stand in the…
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216 Texans killed as a result of domestic violence in 2022. What you need to know and how to prevent it
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Murders resulting from domestic violence have increased in Texas, according to a new report from the Texas Council on Family…
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El Paso Vector Control Program helps control mosquito-borne diseases
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has reported its fourth case of West Nile virus this year. According to the CDC, approximately 8 out…
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Global manufacturer buys Helen of Troy building in Northwest El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eaton Corp., a global manufacturer, bought the Helen of Troy building last month. The sale finalized on September 28,…
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San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church celebrating 25 years with bazaar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church is hosting its annual bazaar Saturday, October 7, 2023. Doors open at 3 p.m. and close…
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UTEP Chihuahuan Desert Gardens hosting 2023 Fall FloraFest fundraiser
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is hosting a Fall FloraFest this weekend. It’s happening Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Undergraduate…
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UTEP says musical theater program will change after this season
The UTEP Liberal Arts College says its musical theater program will change as the Dinner Theatre program “transitions” after this season. The Dean…
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Watch: Fire engulfs mobile home in East El Paso
UPDATE- A spokesman with the El Paso Fire Department told ABC-7 that the fire was determined to be intentional. EPFD also said that it is suspected…
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Can an arena fit in a Downtown Sun Metro property? The city is assessing possible sites.
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersOctober 2, 2023 An unspecified Sun Metro property located in Downtown El Paso is being environmentally assessed as…
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Looking for things to do this fall? Mazes, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, Halloween, Día de los Muertos events abound
by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersSeptember 30, 2023 Summer weather may be stubbornly sticking around, but fall has officially arrived. Mazes across…
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El Paso reports fourth known West Nile Virus case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso now has four reported cases of Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) disease this year. The patient, identified only…
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Tom Lea Mobile Tour lets you travel the state virtually to see works from the iconic El Paso artist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Tom Lea is an artist who may be one of Texas’ best kept secrets. Now not only El Pasoans, but people across Texas…
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El Paso Public Libraries celebrates Banned Books Week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During this Banned Books Week, the City of El Paso Public Libraries is encouraging all El Pasoans to pick up a banned or…
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Intersession activities at Douglass Elementary moved after fire in South El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is moving intersession activities scheduled to happen this week at Douglass…
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ABC-7 speaks with mother of El Paso singer Khalid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 recently had the opportunity to sit down for a one-on-one interview with retired Army Sergeant First Class Linda…
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Las Palmas Del Sol hosting job fair in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is looking to hire more nurses! Potential applicants are welcome to stop by the WestStar Club…
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Watch: City of El Paso announces new police chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This City of El Paso announced the new police chief Monday afternoon. Peter Pacillas, who was named Interim Police Chief…
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Registration open in El Paso for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Salvation Army is now taking applications for its yearly Angel Tree program. The program allows generous community…
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Strides of Hope: Estela Casas 5k Race for Breast Cancer Support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation has announced its 5K event on October 7, 2023, at Ascarate Park, marking the…
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Migrants staying on El Paso’s streets react to city’s new emergency shelter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrants staying on the streets of El Paso had mixed reactions to the news that the city would possibly be activating its…
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Southern New Mexico & El Paso area veterans return home from Mission 16 Honor Flight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mission 16 Honor Flight of Southern, NM and El Paso, TX honored Korean and Vietnam War veterans at the El Paso…
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Fall Health Insights: Staying Well in the Changing Season
As we transition to fall, we can find ourselves spending more time indoors, missing out on that vitamin D from the sun, and perhaps indulging in a…
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El Paso Electric reporting outages across El Paso County due to thunderstorms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several spots across El Paso are experiencing power outages due to the ongoing thunderstorms, according to El Paso Electric.…
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City of El Paso hopes to activate new emergency shelter in coming days as migrant numbers remain high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said Saturday, it hopes to activate a new emergency shelter in West El Paso within the coming days. This…
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EPPD, Crime Stoppers of El Paso ask for community’s help in locating suspects in a West El Paso shoe store burglary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for the community’s help in locating a couple that…
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Filmmaking team in El Paso wins $10,000 prize at ‘The Film Race’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Filmmakers from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez won a $10,000 prize for a short film that they wrote, shot, and edited for “The…
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El Paso’s Community-Led Initiative: Creating Safer Streets for Students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A community project that’s all about making streets safer for everyone, especially our young students. In El Paso, a…
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Weekend events happening throughout the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here is your weekend planner with a full list of events happening throughout the Borderland for you and the family to…
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Companies offering assistance for federal employees with looming government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A partial government shutdown looms in Washington D.C. with the deadline for lawmakers to sign off on a deal set for…
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