EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s and Las Cruces road closures April 23 to April 29. For updates in El Paso, click here. For a look at more information from TxDOT, click
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EL PASO, Texas— Police are investigating a shooting at an east El Paso bar. It happened at the 1600 Block of North Zaragoza Rd right across from Oasis lanes. Officials say they received the call Tuesday around 12:30 am. No injuries were reported. Our ABC-7 crew at the scene spoke with witnesses in the area
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a new surge of migrants coming to the border, the city wants to be ahead of the situation by already planning to set up temporary housing for migrants ahead of the lifting of Title 42 on May 11. Schools, the Civic Center and other possible locations are among the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This Cinco de Mayo, why not enjoy some delicious to celebrate the holiday at the first annual New Mexico Tamale Festival. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday May 5, at the Plaza De Las Cruces. Enjoy classic, custom car, truck and bike show, music, ballet folklorico, mariachi and
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Bryce Bourdieu is all smiles, back in the saddle. The aspiring young jockey is determined to make his dreams of greatness come true, despite losing most of his left leg in a terrible accident last August. Learning to ride again has been a challenge, especially when it comes to balance.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Independent School District will be hosting a job fair today. S.I.S.D is looking to seek positions such as, security guards, bus drivers, cross guards, police officers, custodians and more. Candidates are encouraged to apply online before attending the job fair. People interested in working for the district will have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With early voting starting Monday, El Pasoans may be feeling overwhelmed by the amount of propositions on the ballot. There are 11 propositions, covering a variety of topics that include leases, staffing, petition processes, and much more. One of those propositions – Prop I – concerns El Paso firefighters and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three arrests have been made following an incident that led to a chase on April 17th in East El Paso. In a news release sent by EPPD, officers were patrolling the area near the Jaguar’s Gold Club. El Paso Police Officers saw a vehicle with two people inside, and stopped
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bikers, runners, and walkers can now enjoy nearly one more mile of the Paso del Norte Trail, after The City of El Paso celebrated the completion of the second segment of the Playa Drain Trail. The trail extends from Knights to Yarbrough. Also included is recreational areas such as benches,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The 34th annual k9 classic fundraiser brought out vendors and adoptable dogs all to raise money for the humane society’s foster program. The event started with a 1.5-mile walk around the lake for humans and their furry friends. Some pets however started off with a swim. “Every year our volunteer foster
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EL PASO, Texas— The City of El Paso’s Live Active EP, in partnership with the Department of Public Health’s Be Well El Paso program and the City’s Shape It Up employee program, invites the community to the 2023 Hike-A-Thon series beginning Saturday, April 22. The free series is open to beginner or experienced people of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Comic-Con is back this weekend, April 21-23 at the El Paso Convention Center! Comic enthusiasts can enjoy a wide variety of things to do this year, with many vendors, artists, and even some well-known guests including Michael Rooker from ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Medical and first responder crews are warning El Pasoans of the dangers of electrical injuries following a teenage boy’s injuries after climbing an electrical pole. ABC-7 has confirmed that the boy who was critically injured has been transferred to a burn center in Lubbock, TX. According to the Mayo Clinic,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of the Paso del Norte Trail. A one-mile extension was added to the trail that extends from Knights Dr. to Yarbrough Dr. near the Mission Valley’s Shawver Park. If you are an avid walker,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Environmental Services and the zoo are inviting the community to take part in Earth Day celebration. The event will host live music, animal enrichment, and family-friendly activities. 40 local vendors will be at the event, providing services, such as food, environmental organizations, and city departments. The event will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A 14-year-old suffered serious injuries after being shocked at an east El Paso park Thursday night, according to authorities. According to fire officials, the boy got shocked and suffered severe burns after trying to climb a pole at the Dick Shinaut Park. A fire department spokesman said it happened at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An El Paso therapist says many incidents in team sports involving bullying, hazing or harassment stem from a need to control and be in power. Lizet Lizardo is the lead therapist at Moody Family Resource Center. She told ABC-7 that upon hearing of the sexual assault and harassment allegations leveled
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — With the anticipation that Title 42 will end on May 11, 2023, more migrants are already making their way near the border. A new migrant camp was set up between the National Institute of Migration and Juarez city hall in late March. More migrants have been seen joining the camp, and
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TUCSON, Arizona— An El Paso man was lured and killed in Tucson, Arizona earlier this month. According to Pima County Sheriff’s Office, Malik Brooks, 24, was found with “obvious signs of trauma” near Rose Canyon Lake in Arizona. Authorities first became aware of the plan after listening to a phone call at the El Paso
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UPDATE: (5:42 a.m.) El Paso Police said one person was killed after a motorcycle crash early Thursday night. Special traffic Investigators are on the scene at the 700 block of N. Resler. ABC-7 is working to learn more about what led up to the crash. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash in west El
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Just two days after an Anthony, New Mexico Board of Trustees meeting didn’t go as expected, ABC-7 has learned that residents are now filing a lawsuit against the city. The lawsuit claims the city of Anthony broke the law in the way that they hired city manager Mario Juarez-Infante. The
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua State Governor Maru Campos met with local and state officials in Juarez to discuss the current migrant situation. She asked the federal government to stop the migrant influx at Mexico’s southern border. “The immigration issue in Juarez has become a serious immigration crisis and according to the data we have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — April is the home to the worldwide holiday – Earth Day. While we should be protecting and caring for our earth every day, April 22 is the day the world gives our planet a whole lotta love. As Earth Day approaches, some of the common activities are planting trees or
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UPDATE: (9:52 a.m.) All lanes on I-10 east at Vado have reopened after crash Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for New Mexico State Police said no serious injuries or fatalities were reported. VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A crash along I-10 east at Vado forced a complete closure of the interstate Wednesday morning. According to NMDOT,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Downtown Deck Foundation and the City of El Paso held their first meeting showing the public preliminary concepts of the Downtown Deck Plaza. On Tuesday, April 18th, a meeting was held to show the community the concepts for a unique community space that will be built over Interstate 10.
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EL PASO, Texas– One person is in the hospital after being stabbed Wednesday morning in Northeast El Paso. It happened on the 5000 block of Pike’s Peak Dr. That’s right at the intersection of Diana Dr. First responders received the call before 2 a.m. We know one person was taken to the hospital with serious
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Viva! El Paso will be holding auditions for the 45th consecutive year. The play showcases the magnificent history of the borderland. Casting directors are looking for actors, singers, and dancers to be part of the 2023 season. Auditions will be held at the Hotel Paso del Norte in Downtown El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Is your child’s school safe? That is what the Texas school safety center is trying to determine. Safety and security audits of school districts have begun within Texas. EPISD and SISD met today to discuss and take action on district-wide intruder detection findings. After recent school tragedies like the one in Uvalde and Nashville local
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A fire burned an apartment in east El Paso forcing the evacuation of the person living inside. The fire took place on the 1650 block of George Dieter. El Paso Fire says the condition 3 fire affected a single unit and it has been already extinguished by firefighters, who continued
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local climate advocacy group went door to door Tuesday trying to garner votes for Proposition K, described as the “The first citizen-led piece of climate legislation in the state of Texas,” by a website supporting the climate charter. “What we’re doing is knocking on doors, just trying to let people
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