El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-El Paso is set to come alive on Friday, October 9, as the Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Live Active El Paso and the El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy, hosts National Cowboy Boot Day at San Jacinto Plaza. The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m., transforming Downtown El
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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) — 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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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, (KVIA-TV)-The Royal Court of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Incorporated Rho Chapter will combine comedy, music, dancing, and community service for “Giggles & Grooves,” a special Comedy and Dance Party, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Parkers on the Hill, 7600 Alabama Street, El Paso, Texas. The evening will include Tommy Black, who
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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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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Celebrate the fourth annual Vivamos México Official Grito on Saturday, September 12, from 5 to 11 p.m. at the El Paso Convention Center. Enjoy an evening of live music, cultural performances, Lucha Libre, local food, family activities, fireworks, and the Official Grito Ceremony. All of these celebrate Mexico’s traditions, culture, and
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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) — 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, TX (KVIA-TV)-Each August, National Black Business Month directs attention to Black-owned businesses and the entrepreneurs who run them. According to Monica Tucker, this year, the Black El Paso Voice (BEPV) is bringing that national discussion local by using the month to pay tribute to local leaders, acknowledge its community partners, and launch new
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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, TX (KVIA-TV)-El Paso VIBE is holding its second annual Dining in the Dark on Saturday, 22nd August, from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the Radisson Hotel, located at 1770 Airway Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925. During the event, the guests will have the opportunity to taste a special multi-course meal entirely in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso couple Caitlyn and Christian Campa’s love showed through a life-saving procedure in June. Just four months after their wedding, Caitlyn received a stage 4 kidney disease diagnosis called Alport syndrome. The disease causes the kidney’s function to decline by making it difficult for it to filter waste from
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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) — 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) — 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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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-“The Special Player: Every Athlete Has a Story and a Dream” is an inspiring children’s book by Marquis Sumpter, illustrated by Zeeshan Haider. The book follows a young athlete, Jerrel, who loves sports but occasionally struggles with self-doubt. The book is now available from major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes &
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Throughout June and July, some parks across El Paso County will have free outdoor movie nights. The county said “Parks After Sunset” from June 5 to July 17. Families can take blankets, chairs and even swimsuits since each movie night will have splash pad activities, according to the county. Each
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Basketball in the Barrio is excited to announce its 34th camp season in El Paso. The camp will take place at the Armijo Center, 700 East Seventh Avenue, from June 19 to 21, running daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It welcomes girls and boys ages 6 to 10 from the
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