UPDATE: Members of the Special Traffic Investigation unit responded to a crash in west El Paso that left one person with serious injuries. The crash was reported just after 4:30 p.m. at Resler and Orizaba. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash in West El Paso injured two people on Friday, according to the El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An unattended death was reported at a gas station on Horizon Boulevard Friday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. EPCSO said it responded to the death at 2:47 p.m. at a Flying J gas station on Horizon Boulevard. The department said no foul play is suspected. No other information
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has another highly anticipated concert lined up for Saturday. Usher and Chris Brown will bring the R&B Tour to the Sun Bowl Stadium. The University of Texas at El Paso Office of Special Events shared guidance for parking, its bag policy and timeline for concertgoers. What time should
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Local and federal authorities seized hundreds of grams of narcotics and made more than 200 arrests during a five-week-long operation targeting violent crime. The U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico said it happened in Las Cruces and the surrounding areas. Operation Triple Beam-Prolific started Aug. 24 and ended Sept.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso fire crew rescued a dog from floodwaters in Central Texas Thursday. The El Paso Fire Department said its Water Rescue Team went to Rock Springs, Texas, as part of Texas Task Force 1. The team has been helping communities impacted by heavy rain and flooding. In Rock
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso refinery invited the public to learn about the Aug. 4 incident and investigation results. The El Paso Hispanic Chamber said the meeting will take place Tuesday. Reports showed that the refinery released more than 15 tons of pollutants on Aug. 4. Some residents living near the
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Comedian Raymond Orta will bring laughs to the Sunland Park Casino Friday and Saturday. Orta is known for his stand-up sets with storytelling, impressions and sound effects. He blends Spanglish humor, family life and his Hispanic roots into his work. Fans of Orta can catch his show Oct. 2-3 at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the League of United Latin American Citizens called for accountability surrounding the death of Xavier Guadalupe Hernandez. Hernandez died after an encounter with El Paso law enforcement in July last year. The El Paso County Medical Examiner classified Hernandez’ death as homicide by asphyxia due to chest compression during
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Police asked for help finding a person involved in a hit-and-run in Las Cruces. The Las Cruces Police Department said it happened Friday at 6 a.m. LCPD said witnesses reported a vehicle driving east on Idaho Avenue hit a person crossing the intersection at Forster Road. The driver allegedly kept
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The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo is kicking off its first day and returns with rides, live music and entertainment and more. If you still haven’t gotten your tickets, Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them live from the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds for a sneak peek. The event is featuring live entertainment
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sober October is just that – a month of abstaining from alcohol. Your body and your brain can really benefit from the break. Dr. Frank Spinelli is a General Practitioner and works with people who are looking to make a change. “You do notice changes in your sleep, you’re not
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Native El Pasoan Lisa Caprelli returned to her hometown to inspire the next generation of readers. Caprelli is an author who has published 24 books. In September, she spoke to students at Horizon Heights Elementary School. The heart of her message was to motivate students to continue using their imagination. “It’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso firefighters rescued a cat after it got stuck in ABC-7 at 4 anchor Nichole Gomez’ backyard Wednesday. Gomez said on Wednesday night, its head and front legs stuck in the base of the holder in her backyard. Her son Randy and his cousin, Jayden, noticed it while playing
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — An Alamogordo woman drove away from a routine gas pump in the Jeep she’s wanted since childhood! Thursday, DK Fuel presented Jessica Salazar a new Jeep Wrangler after she won the company’s summer Kick for the Keys Sweepstakes. Salazar uses her personal vehicle for work as a delivery driver. DK said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just steps away from the rushing waters of the Rio Grande, an El Paso-based animal rescue worried the overflow would be a repeat of the destructive Storm 2006. Loretta Hyde founded the Animal Rescue League of El Paso. She said when the river overflowed back in 2006, it flooded her
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A Canutillo High School teacher is on paid administrative leave after a report alleged potential misconduct, the Canutillo Independent School District said Thursday. CISD did not specify what the teacher is accused of, nor their identity. “Canutillo ISD recently received a third-party report alleging a potential misconduct by an employee. The
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Thursday, Juarez State Police officers rescued a man from the Rio Grande. The Juarez Municipal Government said the current swept 61-year-old Jose Luis in the Cuauhtémoc neighborhood. It happened near the intersection of Juan Pablo II Boulevard and Moctezuma Street. According to reports, a 911 call said a person nearly
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The third defendant in connection to the deadly Young Park mass shooting has been sentenced. Josiah Ontiveros will serve 90 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 25 years. Ontiveros is one of four defendants convicted of three counts of first-degree murder. Now 17 years old, Ontiveros
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Texas NAACP is set to host its 89th Annual State Convention from October 1st to 3rd at the Hotel Paso Del Norte in El Paso, drawing leaders, members, and advocates from across the state. The convention aims to advance health, education, voting rights, historic preservation, and economic opportunity for all Texans,
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5 million Americans, including over 1 million children, lost benefits this year. By Molly Nagle and Elizabeth Schulze Major changes are coming on Oct. 1 for the tens of millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance from the federal government. In the short term, most families will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When employees at Overfly Sports crafted a baseball bat for St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez earlier this year, they never thought he would go on to accomplish the unimaginable! Overfly Sports is a custom bat-making company that’s based in El Paso. It manufactures more tan 30,000 baseball bats every
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Overfly Sports in Downtown El Paso has become a leading baseball bat manufacturer, creating bats for major and minor-league players. Now, the shop has another accolade it can add to its growing list! Earlier this season, the shop custom-created a baseball bat for St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez. During a game
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General and the Republican nominee to represent the state in the U.S. Senate Ken Paxton is scheduled to appear at a campaign sanctioned event in El Paso on Wednesday night.Alongside Paxton, Brandon Herrera, the Republican nominee for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District which includes El Paso County, is expected
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — As floodwaters recede for most of the region from Monday’s rain, the evacuation orders in place for some communities have now been lifted. Doña Ana County lifted the last evacuation order still in place Monday for Rincon this morning. County officials are still urging caution for anyone returning
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HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Doña Ana County Public Safety Facebook page warned drivers to avoid pumping gas from gas stations in the Hatch, New Mexico, area. The post said to avoid the gas until further notice. Hatch police said, “The main gasoline line has been breached by water. The gasoline is now
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Zoo will host Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, October 17, from 7 to 11 p.m. The adults-only event features craft beer, live music, animal encounters, and after-hours zoo access. Guests must be 21 or older and are encouraged to wear costumes while enjoying games, food, and local vendors.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sometimes, you have to pause one passion so another can take priority. One Borderland collector is putting his cards and collectibles shows on hold while he works towards his next goal. “It’s helped me, you know, put what i’ve learned into place,” said Brandon Beltran. “A great friend of mine,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Working out has been proven to boost mood and get those endorphins (the feel-good hormones) going! And guess what? Today is National Women’s Health & Fitness day. The idea is to celebrate what exercise and movement can do for women’s physical and mental health. The holiday was created by the
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) – According to a Facebook post, the New Mexico National Guard positioned teams across the state in light of Tuesday’s continued flooding conditions, and assisted with local flood response. Teams assisted local first responders with a vehicle recovery in Veguita. The New Mexico National Guard rescued a woman trapped in her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With more heavy rain and thunderstorms coming through the Borderland, officials are urging everyone to stay safe while driving in severe weather. The main advice: stay home if you don’t need to be outside. ABC-7 spoke with TxDOT El Paso District’s Public Information Officer Lauren Macias-Cervantes. Other tips she shared
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