EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department’s Special Traffic Investigations Unit is asking for the public’s help in identifying a truck believed to have been involved in a fatal crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Monday. “The truck may have damage to the right side,” investigators explain. They add that the
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA)– In a packed room full of educators, 28-year-old Arcelia “Arcy” Mendoza gave a message of inspiration and encouragement. The Gadsden Independent School District recently welcomed the alumni to a special professional development session. The 28-year-old graduated from Gadsden High School in 2016. She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 8 months
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced plans to paint the border wall black to deter migrants from crossing illegally into the country, since warmer conditions could make it more difficult for migrants to climb it. ABC-7 spoke with Dr. Estrella Herrera, a project scientist specializing in environmental
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The Covarrubias-Aprendamos Foundation and the Zamora Family Foundation will host the Latinés in Leadership Awards, a celebration honoring Latina and non-binary Latiné individuals making an impact in southern New Mexico. This year’s event will take place on October 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Rio Grande Winery. Nominations are open
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- El Paso-based garment manufacturer Ready-One Industries specializes in a diverse range of products. Lincoln Smith, the ready-one vice president and chief operating officer, along with ready-one sewing machine operator David Fernandez, spoke about the benefits of the company. Website: ReadyOne.jobs Address: 1414 Ability Dr, El Paso, TX 79936 Phone number: 915-858-7277 Ext. 1137
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and United Way of El Paso County are collaborating to empower local nonprofit organizations. Laura Falco, Director of Marketing and Engagement, explains what board training is and how one can get involved.
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA)— Thursday marked the end of the chapter at Canutillo ISD. The police department’s very first K-9 retired. Officer Alis, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, had been with the district for the past seven years. She specialized in detecting weapons and narcotics. The officer has become like an extended family member for many within
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is Monday, August 18. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures for August 18 – August 22. I-10 Widening West 2 has some full closures coming up to place pavement markings, Wednesday night westbound at Vinton to Anthony, and Thursday eastbound at Anthony to Vinton, detouring traffic to the frontage roads, no problem.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Municipal Rose Gardens offers a welcoming weekend escape in Central El Paso. The four-acre oasis features about 1,900 rosebushes across 500 varieties, creating a vibrant tapestry of color. Visitors can wander along winding paths that overlook our vibrant city and families will appreciate the stroller-friendly routes and free
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso County is hosting its fourth and final gun buyback today from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Ascarate County Tax Office. Participants can receive prepaid gift cards for turning in unwanted firearms, with $50 for dismantled or incomplete guns, $100 for rifles and shotguns, $150 for handguns and
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – KTEP Public Media, of the University of Texas at El Paso, announced that it will hold a fundraising drive to raise funds for its popular National Public Radio programming for the upcoming fiscal year. ABC-7 reported that NPR programming was funded through a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez will host the “Juárez en la Juárez: Amor Eterno” event this Saturday, August 16, aimed at revitalizing and boosting the city’s Downtown area along the historic Benito Juárez Avenue. The event will close Juárez Avenue from the intersection of Mejía Street to Azucenas Street. The event begins
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso continues to see a decline in migrant encounters along the U.S.-Mexico border since the start of the year under the Trump administration. Border Patrol in the El Paso Sector, however, still reports a trend of stash houses for Fiscal Year 2025. According to Agent Claudio Herrera-Baeza, spokesperson for
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Niko Moon will be performing in El Paso on August 31, 2025, at The Elmont Social. The event is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM, with doors opening at 4:00 PM. https://www.eventim.us/event/niko-moon/650240
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — All lanes on North Loop are closed after an overnight crash at the intersection of Sunhaven Dr. in Socorro. Officials have not yet announced whether anyone was injured in the crash. El Paso Police first announced the closure and crash on their traffic account on X at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday night.
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Two Juárez Municipal Police officers (SSPM) and an alleged leader of the “La Línea” criminal group in Juárez are dead after a shooting south of the border. According to Chihuahua state authorities, the cartel leader was identified as Ulises Nache, 41, aka “Delta 1.” Juárez media outlets have reported he was
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso Chamber will bring together business, education, and workforce leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping our region’s future. The State of Education & Workforce: WHEN: Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Event’s Engage & Connect Networking Session to begin at 11:00 a.m. The program starts at 11:45 a.m. WHERE:
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Update (4:34 PM): A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in the Lower Valley today. El Paso Police say that Jason Vargas Jr., 26, was traveling east on Alameda Avenue when a car traveling west made a left turn onto Delta Drive. The Special Traffic Investigation Unit says that Vargas hit the car. Investigators believe
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-In response to the fentanyl epidemic in El Paso, Crime Stoppers of Houston stopped by ABC-7 to offer helpful resources.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police have confirmed they found a dead body at around 3:30 a.m. at State Jail Rd. and Montana in Far East El Paso. The reported location is near the El Paso County Jail Annex, but officials have not confirmed if the death is related to the annex. Police are currently
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Watch Senator John Cornyn’s visit to Fort Bliss below: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is visiting the new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility at Fort Bliss. Camp East Montana is set to open later this month. Senator Cornyn is set to give a media briefing after he speaks with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures for August 11 – August 15. WEST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS I-10 Widening West Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I-10 westbound Los Mochis exit closed Detour: Traffic to use Transmountain Exit. Crews will be installing overhead
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today Battle Batting Cages is marking the opening of its new locally owned family entertainment center on the Westside. It aims to bring a fresh hub for indoor sports, dining and camaraderie to the community. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the new facility
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Now that all major school districts have resumed classes, it’s time to hear what TxDOT has to say about how drivers can help keep our kids safe. Closures (TxDOT El Paso): WEST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS I-10 Widening West Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I-10
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Battle Batting Cages will hold a grand opening ceremony in west El Paso. The facility offers: Two state-of-the-art pitching machine cages (40mph & 60mph) Three private training cages for team practices, lessons, and workouts A full-service restaurant with crowd-pleasing favorites like hamburgers, wings, BBQ sausage bites, churros, brownies, cake pops, and
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- DisruptHR El Paso 3.0 returns to the Sun City on August 14. The event promises to challenge conventional thinking and fuel your enthusiasm for progress and people. For $20, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a roster of speakers who are pioneering the future of work. This event is perfect for
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Watch the livestream of the protest below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, protestors are gathering at the ICE Detention Facility to demand the release of DACA recipient Catalina “Xóchilt” Santiago, who was detained by Border Patrol agents at the El Paso International Airport this weekend. The protest is set to begin with a news
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Videos on social media showed a group of migrants inside a sewer in El Paso’s storm drain system. The El Paso Police Department, along with Border Patrol El Paso Sector, found this group of migrants last Friday at the intersection of Oregon Street and San Antonio Avenue in Downtown El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— In today’s installment of our Words of Wisdom segment, Adair Margo is encouraging teachers and educators as they also return to the classroom. Margo has taught at both the University of Texas at El Paso and New Mexico State University. The humanitarian reminds teachers of their lasting influence that goes beyond
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Public Libraries will implement a systemwide upgrade to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, causing temporary closures at each branch from August through November. The upgrade will include relabeling circulating items with RFID tags to enhance checkout speed, improve inventory accuracy, and expand self-checkout options. The Main Library branch
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