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Olivia Vara

Olivia Vara co-anchors Good Morning El Paso Weekend and reports.

4th Annual Classic Rust Garage Toy Run

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Earlier today, the community gathered in Anthony, Texas, for the 4th Annual Classic Rust Garage Toy Run. Shiny cars and trucks filled the field as families enjoyed barbecue, music, and a festive atmosphere. Participants donated new, unwrapped toys or cash to support the Anthony Police Department’s Operation Santa Drop. The

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Sunday Funday: Flavors of home

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At one El Paso restaurant, a chef is serving up the memories, traditions and flavors that shaped his culinary journey. One plate at a time. “Just ask anybody who’s moved away from el paso, and they will tell you that the thing they miss the most is the food,” Starlite Gastropub

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Rain chances with highs in the 90s

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland can expect some isolated showers and thunderstorms to close out its weekend, particularly in western areas. Storms may bring gusty winds and localized flooding while temperatures remain slightly above normal in the lowlands. An upper high moves into position early next week. This as rain chances persist, with

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Borderland Backyards Photo Contest

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Pasoans are enjoying warm summer weather outdoors. Let’s take a look at some photos of your gorgeous borderland backyards! One viewer calls this photo “Beautiful Sunsets”, and I can’t remember the last time we saw a Sunset that beautiful on our weekend morning show!

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Borderland Backyards Photo Contest

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Pasoans are enjoying warm summer weather outdoors. Let’s take a look at some photos of your gorgeous borderland backyards! One view sent us this photo called “Backyard Gathering.” You can see a nice outdoor seating area, soaking up plenty of sunshine, very nice! Another viewer sent us this photo

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18-year-old driver allegedly drank 14 beers before deadly crash near Fort Bliss gate

UPDATE (Aug. 18, 2026) — According to Gallegos’ arrest affidavit, he allegedly admitted to drinking 13 to 14 beers before the crash. Right before the crash, Gallegos allegedly cut off another driver at a high rate of speed, documents said. The witness told investigators Gallegos’ truck didn’t follow the road’s curve and jumped a curb.

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