EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Polo has spent more than 90 days waiting for his forever family at the Humane Society of El Paso. The 6-year-old shepherd mix has been in the shelter’s care for 91 days. Humane Society staff describe him as calm, gentle and easygoing. He also gets along well with other dogs.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Halloween scares are returning to East El Paso as 915 Echoes of Horror kicks off its fifth season in the Borderland. The haunted house features live scare actors, haunted scenes and a roughly 15- to 18-minute walkthrough for visitors brave enough to make it to the end. Emily Monte Longo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss soldiers and community members have another opportunity to give back while spending time with shelter dogs through the monthly Rescue Runners program. The Fort Bliss Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program, known as BOSS, partners with El Paso Animal Services on the first Sunday of each month to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Villa Maria is preparing for its annual Wine & Tapas Night, a fundraiser supporting unhoused women as they work toward self-sufficiency. Laura Rayborn, board president of Villa Maria, joined ABC-7 at noon to discuss the fundraiser and the organization’s work in the El Paso community. Rayborn said Villa Maria has
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan is inviting Borderland families to its fifth annual fall festival Saturday, featuring free activities and car seat safety checks. Bobby Weso with Charlie Clark Nissan and Carolyne Williams with the UMC Foundation joined ABC-7 at noon to preview the event. The festival will feature a pumpkin patch,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Red Owl Boxing is returning to El Paso for its second event in the city, bringing nine bouts to the El Paso County Coliseum on Friday. Greg Bloom, CEO of Red Owl Boxing, joined ABC-7 at noon to preview the event, which will feature the first women’s title fight in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chelsea, a 2-year-old Australian cattle dog, has spent 182 days waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of El Paso. A Humane Society representative introduced Chelsea during ABC-7’s noon newscast, describing her as smart, sweet and friendly. Chelsea can walk well on a leash and knows several commands,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Polo is expected to bring another round of widespread showers and thunderstorms to New Mexico and West Texas from this afternoon through Wednesday morning. Storms could produce heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding, especially in areas that have already received significant rainfall
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss brought a taste of Germany to the Borderland over the weekend with its annual Oktoberfest celebration at Biggs Park. Monica Thomas, marketing manager for Fort Bliss MWR, joined us on the Noon show ahead of the three-day celebration to discuss what visitors could expect. The event featured German
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EL PASO, Texas — The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors is encouraging people to have difficult conversations as part of a suicide prevention campaign during September. The clinic is participating in the Cohen Veterans Network’s “Ask Anyway: Conversations to Save a Life” campaign, which aims to encourage people to check in with
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The White Sands Balloon Invitational will return to southern New Mexico for its 34th year on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20. The weekend will begin with a mass ascension at White Sands National Park at 7 a.m. Saturday. The park charges a $25 per vehicle entrance fee. A second ascension
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso community is invited to come together Saturday to support children and families affected by pediatric cancer during Candlelighters’ Walk of Hope. The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Ascarate Park Pavilion. Organizers said Candlelighters supports about 175 families across the
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FORT BLISS, Texas — The Fort Bliss community is marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a fitness tribute honoring the lives lost. The annual 9/11 Memorial Fitness Tribute features three physical challenges: rowing, using a stair-climbing machine and walking or running on the indoor track. Delilah Cardenas, fitness coordinator for
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts will host the first Caliente Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring live music and food trucks. The event will include performances by Grupo Veneno, Los Texmaniacs and Los Marineros del Norte. Doors open at 3 p.m. Grupo Veneno is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m.,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Way Out West Festival is returning to downtown El Paso this month, celebrating its 10th anniversary with country music, food and activities for the family. The festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, at the El Paso Convention Center and surrounding downtown streets. Gates open at 5 p.m. Executive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local family is getting support from the El Paso community as their 4-year-old son battles cancer. Santi de la Cruz was born with Down syndrome and was diagnosed with cancer in August 2025. Santi and his parents, Justin and Monique de la Cruz, visited ABC-7 on Wednesday to talk
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Bridle Up Hope Las Cruces is inviting the community to run or walk for a cause during its Gallop for Hope 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, at 8 a.m. at the La Llorona Multi-Use Path Trailhead in Las Cruces. Participants of all
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EL PASO, Texas — Two newly crowned titleholders are representing the Sun City and preparing for the next stage of competition. Lauren Hernandez, Miss El Paso USA, and Victoria Benitez, Miss El Paso Teen USA, joined ABC-7 at Noon to talk about their recent wins, upcoming competition and what they hope to accomplish during their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gracey’s Rescue Ranch is inviting the community to meet its animals while helping support their care during a fundraiser and open house Saturday, Aug. 29. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6400 Charolais Drive in El Paso. According to the ranch, it has opened
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local car show is bringing cars, trucks and motorcycles together this Sunday to raise money for repairs at St. Joseph’s. Al Lujan and Justin Zaborowski with the Knights of Columbus joined ABC-7 to discuss the fundraiser, which will benefit St. Joseph’s building fund. Organizers say the school building needs
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso dog lovers can celebrate National Dog Day with their four-legged friends while helping local pets in need. The Plaza Hotel will host its Paws & Pour Social Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at La Perla, its rooftop bar overlooking downtown El Paso. The event will feature food
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Elmont is bringing several nationally known DJs and artists to El Paso as part of its upcoming outdoor entertainment schedule. Grammy-winning DJ Afrojack is scheduled to perform Sunday, Aug. 23, followed by Subtronics on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Subtronics show is open to guests 18 and older. The September
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso children will have a chance to cast a line during a free fishing tournament at Ascarate Park this Saturday. The Ascarate Fishing Club is hosting the event for children ages 3 to 16. Families do not need to own fishing equipment to participate. Fishing poles will be available for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation offers dozens of programs and services aimed at improving quality of life for soldiers, families, retirees and civilians. Monica Thomas, marketing manager for Fort Bliss MWR, visited ABC-7 to discuss the organization and the resources available to the military community and the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Madison “Maddie” McGuire joined ABC-7’s noon newscast Thursday after being crowned Miss U.S. International 2026. McGuire won the national title during the competition in Philadelphia after representing Texas as Miss Lone Star State. She is scheduled to represent the United States at the Miss International competition in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dangerous heat will continue Friday across the Borderland, with temperatures expected to reach around 105 degrees in El Paso and 101 degrees in Las Cruces. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Friday for El Paso, Las Cruces and surrounding lowland communities. Forecasters say monsoon moisture continues to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is expected to stay mostly dry and heat up just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures are expected to reach around 100 degrees across El Paso and Las Cruces this weekend, creating hot conditions for holiday celebrations and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is expected to see a warmer and drier weather pattern through the holiday weekend, with only isolated storm chances east of El Paso. Rain and thunderstorm chances will remain limited through Thursday, mainly east of the U.S. 54 corridor. While El Paso and Las Cruces are expected to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is preparing for eight days of events to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, with activities planned across the city and at Fort Bliss through July 4. Destination El Paso President and CEO Brooke Underwood joined ABC-7 at Noon to highlight the weeklong celebration, which begins with Pop Goes the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo El Paso is returning to the El Paso County Coliseum for three days of rodeo competition and family entertainment. The event is scheduled for June 19-21 and will feature more than 250 athletes competing in Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA)
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