Community Champions: New Mexico’s Flo Valdez inducted into NFHS
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Flo Valdez, a volleyball coach from New Mexico, was inducted into the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Hall of…
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Mexico fans celebrate win into Round of 16 in World Cup
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico fans celebrated their win over Ecuador in the knockout round all across El Paso during watch parties. One party at…
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Supreme Court upholds Texas laws banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes form female sports, meaning…
Continue Reading Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender girls in girls’ sports
By Devin Dwyer The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender girls from participating in girls’ and women’s competitive sports,…
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Local businesses seeing large crowds during World Cup games, boosting economy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is entering its fourth week of play, and some local businesses in El Paso have seen large crowds flocking…
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UTEP season opener moved to Friday, September 4
EL PASO, Texas – Oklahoma announced the 2026 season opener against UTEP is moving to Friday, Sept. 4, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. CT/6…
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Sun Bowl Association names new president, thanks volunteers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association honored its volunteers and installed a new president Sunday. The association named Richard Dayoub…
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UTEP officially enters the Mountain West Conference July 1st
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP officially enters a new era as a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference on July 1st. The move places the…
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El Paso continues free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown for Mexico, Team USA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will continue hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown. Soccer fans can watch Mexico…
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Community Champions: Andress Eagles compete at 7-on-7 flag football state tournament
EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season is still a few months away, but some teams from the Borderland are already taking the…
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Paul & Alejandra Foster donate $2.5 million for UTEP’s transition to the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP celebrated its eagerly-awaited July 1 move to the Mountain West Conference today at a special event announcing what fans can…
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World Cup fever boosts soccer jersey sales for El Paso shops
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some Borderland businesses continue to experience a boom amid the ongoing World Cup. Many soccer fans have been on the hunt…
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Two El Pasoans share pitch at the World Cup: Alex Zendejas makes World Cup debut; Ricardo Pepi starts second straight WC match
LOS ANGELES, California – It was a special moment for two El Paso soccer players Thursday night in Los Angeles, CA. It was the final match for Team…
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City of El Paso hosts free Downtown watch party for Team USA match against Turkey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After a large turnout during Mexico’s match against South Korea, the City of El Paso is hosting another free watch party for…
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Mountain Bound: UTEP Athletic Director prepares for journey to the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After two years of anticipation, the University of Texas at El Paso will embark on a new sports area in the Mountain West…
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UTEP men’s basketball adds FIU transfer Mikey Kelvin II
EL PASO, Texas – Mikey Kelvin II (FIU) has signed with the UTEP men’s basketball team, head coach Joe Golding announced Thursday. He redshirted…
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Phoenix Suns sign former Miner Corey Camper Jr.
EL PASO, Texas — Former UTEP Miner Corey Camper Jr. signed an undrafted free-agent deal with the Phoenix Suns. Camper Jr. averaged 16.6 ppg, 4.8…
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WATCH: El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame inducts class of 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five people for the class of 2026. You can watch the full…
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UTEP athletics asking fans to vote on kickoff time for Oct. 17 football game against San Jose State
EL PASO, Texas – Miner fans, we need your help! UTEP Athletics wants your feedback to determine the kickoff time for the…
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Comedian plans volleyball game over El Paso-Juarez Border wall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A viral comedian is bringing El Paso and Juárez together with a volleyball game across the border wall. The game happened…
Continue Reading Mountain Bound: AD Jim Senter prepares for UTEP’s next chapter in the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On July 1, the two-year wait will finally be over for the UTEP Miners as they embark on a new era in the Mountain West…
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World Cup visitors enjoy U.S. culture and cuisine during tournament
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — Millions of people are traveling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; some are enjoying not only the matches but…
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Riverside’s Carlos Rojas III commits to UTEP
EL PASO, Texas – One of the best high school football players in El Paso announced he’s staying home and plans to sign with his hometown…
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El Paso photographer Brian Kanof dies at 77
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Brian Kanof, a photographer who chronicled El Paso life and its athletes for more than five decades, has died, the El Paso…
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Locomotive Fall 1-0 to Monterey Bay in Stoppage Time
SEASIDE, California – June 20, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC fell to Monterey Bay FC on Saturday night, dropping to 4-5-4 in the USL…
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UTEP’s Kpomassy Throws 19.99 Meters, Advances at 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships Friday Evening
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP track and field’s Michael Kpomassy threw a personal-best 19.99 meters (65-7) at the 2026 USA Track & Field U20 Outdoor…
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El Paso youth soccer leader talks about ties to Pepe, Zendejas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Team USA soccer group is back on the pitch Friday afternoon after a thrilling 4-1 victory over Paraguay in last week’s…
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El Paso’s Ricardo Pepi makes first World Cup start; U.S. takes down Australia 2-0
SEATTLE, Washington – One week after making his FIFA World Cup debut, El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi made his first career start for Team USA on soccer’s…
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Community Champions: Mayfield coach Jeneca Montoya honored as New Mexico’s Most Positive Female Coach
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Mayfield girls basketball coach Jeneca Montoya was recently named New Mexico’s Most Positive Female Coach for the…
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San Elizario’s Cesar Morales inducted into El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Morales, the cross country and track and field coach of San Elizario High School, is being inducted into the El Paso…
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