EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local man is breaking into the film industry as an actor and stunt-double. Nathan Reyes, an Americas high graduate, told ABC-7 from a young age he’s always known this was his calling. In 2020 Reyes attended the New York film academy in Los Angeles, CA. That’s where he would eventually get
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– It’s the start of the new year, and that means more people are striving to meet a new set of goals for the year. In the Borderland, the floors of Elev8 Gym are filling up as some people have fitness as top of mind. “The energy is really high and everyone is excited.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Louisville Cardinals and Washington Huskies have arrived in the Sun City ahead of the 91st annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Both teams were welcomed El Paso style, with mariachi and folklorico dancers at the El Paso International Airport. This will be Louisville’s second time in the sun bowl,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Christmas holiday will look different this year for a family of three in Canutillo after a fire left their home unlivable. The fire happened on Friday, Dec. 13. on Isaias Ave. According to fire officials, the blaze started in the garage and worked its way to the roof of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper was injured in a crash late last night. It happened in Hudspeth county on I-10 west near mile marker 95. That’s a few miles west of Sierra Blanca. According to Texas DPS, the crash happened at 11:30 pm after a semi-truck towing a low-bed trailer
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Could our country be facing a “Retirement Savings Crisis?” Investment Advisor Brian Mirau will be taking us through a new study that seems to paint a bleak picture of retirement savings in America, but it’s not all doom and gloom! We’ll also share some of the ways to help you take
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today some El Pasoans gathered to honor our community’s culture, heritage, and traditions at the annual La Fe Segundo Barrio Matachines celebration. It was held this afternoon in the heart of El Paso’s historic Segundo Barrio. After the ceremony free tamales and champurrado were served. Dancers told ABC-7 they came together
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to an Texas A&M Forest Service, the demand for real Christmas trees in Texas continues to rise, and bringing with it could mean a higher price tag. “Texas Christmas tree producers fared well this year after back-to-back seasons of drought for much of the state,” Texas A&M AgriLife reported “increased
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso contractor, Daniel Barajas, pleaded guilty to two felony theft charges after defrauding 36 victims out of more than $600,000. The first felony charge involves 21 victims with damages exceeding $379,000, while the second felony involved 15 victims and damages of more than $330,000. According to the El Paso
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HORIZON, Texas (KVIA)– Businesses in Horizon City say they are growing frustrated after construction in the area has impacted sales for some. The reconstruction project is taking place on Horizon boulevard and Darrington road. “We usually get like 180 walk-ins per week, now were averaging like 120 to 100,” said Miguel Morales, TRND Setters Barbershop.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– November is Carbon Monoxide awareness month. The Texas Gas Service urges residents to refresh their knowledge on how to keep their homes and loved ones safe from this invisible threat. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas produced when fuel does not burn completely. It can make you sick and, in severe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police are asking the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a crash that killed two women on I-10 West near downtown. Two Hispanic women, one in her 30s and one in her mid to late teens, were trying to cross I-10 West on Nov. 16 just
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some parents in the El Paso Independent School District are left with questions after EPISD announced it’s decision to close 8 elementary schools this week, amid a financial crisis. EPISD said the schools, which will close over the next two years, are “underutilized,” and the Destination District Redesign project would “address
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –El Paso Water announced that routine water sample testing found E. coli in the Lower Valley this month. The sample, taken from a well on Kessler Drive that services parts of the Lower Valley and East El Paso, was taken before the water entered the disinfection process. According to El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to El Paso Police, one person was struck by a car on I-10 East at Zaragoza Sunday night. All lanes are closed, traffic is exiting at I-10 and Lomaland. Clearing time is until further notice. The crash happened at 9:40 p.m. Police said Special Traffic Investigators are responding to
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Update: The outage has been resolved and everyone has power now, the El Paso Electric Outage Map shows. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to El Paso Electric’s outage map, over 3,000 residents are without power in West El Paso. The outage was reported at around 9:30 p.m. near North Mesa Street and Lomas Del Rey near
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, one person was taken the hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck. It happened around 5:20 p.m. on Gateway West Boulevard and Timothy Drive near Horizon. The Sheriff’s office said the intersection at Timothy Drive will remain closed for about
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According El Paso Police, one person was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car. It happened at 3:03 p.m. near San Marcial and Delta in Central El Paso. Police say Special Traffic Investigators are responding to the crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. No other information
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Update (December 5, 2024): Contractors have “partially completed” repairs on the sinkhole, county officials say. “Waterline repairs have been completed, as well as trench backfill and compaction activities,” a county spokesperson state Thursday. “The next phase of the project involves the reconstruction of approximately 300 linear feet of roadway and 30 linear feet of concrete
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro residents are now starting to see relief from the Red Flour Beetle infestation. Some report seeing a steep decrease since treatment begun to a large infected source. The infestation has been a nuisance to residents at their homes, and businesses, for months. “There’s still one or two here and there, but not as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas has now opened it’s doors to a new facility located in Central El Paso. The 4800 square-foot health center is the only Planned Parenthood clinic in West Texas, and will replace the existing health center on Missouri Avenue. It is now located at 1061 Chelsea
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association and the International Museum of Art have teamed up for the 75th Annual Sun Bowl art exhibit. It’s taking place Thursday from 5 to 8 pm located at 1211 Montana Avenue. The Sun Bowl said this exhibit is all about showcasing what makes our region so unique. There
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –It was a party at the University of Texas at El Paso Thursday morning, a Birthday party that is. Several students and staff gathered to celebrate UTEP’s mascot, Paydirt Pete’s, 50th on campus. The university offered free pulled chicken nachos at the Student Union building. They also offered other activities like Pin
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Republican incumbent, Bill Hicks, conceded to Democrat, James Montoya, in the race for El Paso District Attorney Tuesday night. Hicks received 42% of the vote while Montoya lead by 57%. A big issue among voters in this race was centered around the Walmart shooting case. The case has been through 3
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Update (10:35 PM): The race for El Paso Mayor will go to a runoff election between Renard Johnson and Brian Kennedy. Update (8:12 PM): 36% of voters have cast their ballots for mayoral candidate Renard Johnson. Brian Kennedy is currently in second place with 26% of the vote. Right now Cassandra Hernandez has 9% of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– With Halloween right around the corner, we want to make sure your festivities are safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the following guidelines. The FDA reminds the community to wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips
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Santa Teresa, New Mexico (KVIA) – A crash between a car and motorcycle in Santa Teresa, New Mexico left one person with life-threatening injuries Sunday evening. It happened at Country Club and Crawford Roads just after 6:45 p.m. No word yet on the cause of the crash or if any other injuries were reported.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Happening today, El Paso County will be offering free pesticides to residents who are dealing with the red flour beetle infestation. This comes after El Paso County Commissioners voted on Monday to authorize $25,000 to provide assistance with the infestation many residents in Socorro and the Lower Valley have been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Patrol agents rescued 20 migrants from a stash house, this according to El Paso Border Patrol Chief Anthony “Scott” Good. He shared photos on social media Sunday morning. Good said it was a joint effort involving the El Paso Police Department. He said “smugglers continue to overcrowd the stash houses
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso received a $15,000 grant from the Plastic Surgery Foundation. The Breast Reconstruction Awareness Fund Charitable Care grant will help the foundation provide critical support for those El Paso women who were diagnosed with breast cancer and are currently undergoing breast reconstruction surgery.
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