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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso’s travel to Uganda to co-host the African Rising Mushroom Festival

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Two El Paso natives, Aixarret Hernandez and Maximilian Esparza, are traveling to Uganda next week to co-host the African Rising Mushroom Festival, a global event training local farmers and students to grow gourmet mushrooms from agricultural byproducts, a sustainable method that creates both food security and economic opportunity. The festival (Nov 13–15 in Hoima City) is hosted in partnership with Eco Agric

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Memorial set up for people who died in fiery crash in Juárez

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Today, family members and friends of some victims who died in a fiery crash in Juárez laid flowers and candles in memory of those lost. The accident occurred at the intersection of ‘Avenida Tecnológico’ and ‘Calle Centeno’ in the ‘Aeropuerto’ neighborhood, where five bodies were recovered. The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office

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ABC-7 at 4: WinterFest,celebrates 10th anniversary

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — El Paso’s WinterFest celebrates its 10th anniversary. Festivities kick off Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Downtown El Paso, running through January 4, 2026. Featured Attractions: The Rink at WinterFest: Enjoy family-friendly skating at the Convention Center Plaza through January 4, 2026, sponsored by GECU. Tickets: EPWinterFest.com/The-Rink Find event details, parade

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Family seeking justice after El Paso police officers allegedly assaulted their daughter during mental health crisis

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cecilia Tapia and Rafael Cárdenas are the parents of 15-year-old Paola Cárdenas. They say two El Paso Police Officers physically assaulted their daughter while responding to a mental health crisis last Friday, October 24th, at their home in the Northeast. ABC-7 reached out to the El Paso Police Department for

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Migrant advocates in Juárez open new medical clinic to assist migrants

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — ‘San Columbanos’ church and migrant advocacy group in Juárez recently opened a new medical clinic aimed at helping migrants settling south of the border. Dr. Leticia Chavarría, the clinic’s coordinator, explains they handle cases ranging from someone hit by a car to someone who was assaulted after leaving their home country.

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El Paso Sector sees decrease in migrant encounters along the border

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released its operational statistics for last month, closing Fiscal Year 2025, stating it was a historic one characterized by restored control, empowered agents, and record-low crossings. “The numbers tell the story – enforcement works,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott. “We are delivering the most

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Haunted house raises funds for animal rescue

915 Echoes of Horror, a haunted house on El Paso’s East side, held a special fundraising event Saturday evening. The spooky celebration offered a haunted house experience with hayrides through creepy trails, a petting zoo and a costume contest for pets and their owners. 100% of proceeds will benefit Gracey’s Rescue Ranch, a local nonprofit dedicated to rescuing

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Boo at the Zoo brings spooky fun to El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Saturday and Sunday El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens invites families to Boo at the Zoo, a Halloween-themed event running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration features trick-or-treating, animal encounters, costumed characters, live performances and seasonal decorations for a family-friendly experience. At this weekend event Han’s Martial

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