UPDATE (2 p.m.): The council unanimously passed an item directing City Manager Mack to refrain from entering new contracts with Flock Safety or similar providers for ALPRs unless otherwise directed by the council. The agenda item said the direction would “prevent the the discontinued Flock Safety system from being replaced with another vendor or substantially
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Tuesday, the City of Sunland Park broke ground on construction of Calle Carrosel and Obregon in the Anapra neighborhood. The groundbreaking marks the fourth phase of the street construction project. The project will reubuild the streets with new concrete, accessible sidewalks, driveway pads and other amenities. It will also replace
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will soon get a new Office of the Medical Examiner. Tuesday, the county held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility located in Far East El Paso. Voters in the county approved $26.7 million for the project through Proposition B, the county said. According to the county,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA-TV) — EPSO’s 2026-2027 classical series will begin at 7:30 PM on September 18 and 19 at the Plaza Theatre, a program dedicated to Mexico will be presented, highlighting groundbreaking photography of it. Beautiful people and places, captured by Nicholas Bardonnay for Westwater Arts. The remarkable visuals will be accompanied by the
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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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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Amid public worries about privacy, the Las Cruces Police Department posted a video explaining how it uses Flock automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). Tuesday, LCPD said it introduced a Flock Camera Transparency Portal that posts updated information on the technology. According to the police department, LCPD retains data from Flock
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Community College professor is launching a new book Wednesday, which examines how Mexican Americans connect with philosophy. Professor of Philosophy Dr. Manuela Gomez’s book “Intersecting Worlds in Mexican American Philosophy: Teaching and Learning from the Border” draws on her personal experiences and work she put together over
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso native said her hometown and Mexican roots taught her two lessons that helped her thrive in the U.S. Navy: relentless hard work and genuine human connection. Petty Officer 2nd Class Brittany Gonzalez serves with the Navy in South Korea. She said that carrying the two lessons into
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — MUTTZ Canine Social Club, the dog park and bar near Topgolf in West El Paso, announced its permanent closure this week. On social media, MUTTZ said challenges including the economy and the business’ location led to the decision to shut down. On July 1, MUTTZ temporarily closed its doors to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson will help build a proposal to bring the U.S. Space Academy to Texas. Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a team of Texans assigned to encourage the federal government to bring the academy to the Lone Star State. In August, President
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El Paso, Tx (KVIA-TV)-Women from throughout the city and other areas will attend the ONE Conference 2026 at Abundant Church East from September 16 to 18. The free event will run for three days and include nationally known speakers, worship services, special events, and opportunities to help women grow in their faith and confidently move
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The YMCA of El Paso, together with the 50th Anniversary Title Sponsor, the GECU Foundation and GECU, will officially kick off the 50th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot. It is now the region’s biggest holiday race and marks the official start of the Sun Bowl Parade. The funds collected support YMCA financial assistance,
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ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — The harvest season is here, ready to bring fall vibes with wine, live music and local vendors back to La Viña Winery for the 2026 Harvest Wine Festival. The two-day festival takes place Sept. 19-20 from noon to 7 p.m. at La Viña Winery in Anthony, New Mexico. Whether you’re a wine
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UPDATE (9:30 p.m.): The El Paso County Commissioner’s Court voted 5-0 to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The County adopted the No-New-Revenue tax rate, a move Precinct 2 Commissioner David Stout said required difficult financial decisions in the previous budget year. Commissioner David Stout said the county was only able to reach the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Saturday, two people were killed here in a shooting at Tom Lee Upper Park. One neighbor said she just wants to help keep the neighborhood safe — and that’s why she’s pushing for a neighborhood watch. “We heard nothing in the front,” said Nancy Monty, a neighbor in the
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man faces several charges, including child abuse, after he allegedly urinated on a toddler on Sunday, documents said. Officers went to a home on Spitz Street for a domestic disturbance. Documents said when they arrived, they spoke with a woman and her 3-year-old son. The woman allegedly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A record number of students enrolled in the University of Texas at El Paso this fall, according to the school. For the first time, UTEP’s enrollment passed 27,000. UTEP said this fall’s enrollment set an all-time record for the second year in a row. It said 27,368 new students enrolled,
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UPDATE (Sept. 14, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said 75-year-old Kevin James Nolan died in the hospital after crashing his motorcycle on Sept. 3. Police said Nolan lost control of his motorcycle for unknown reasons. His motorcycle tipped over and landed at the intersection of Montana Avenue and Rutherglen Street. He was transported to
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UPDATE (4:26 p.m.): According to the El Paso Police Department, a Peterbilt 18-wheeler truck hit a man trying to climb its ladder. EPPD said it happened at the 1200 block of Myrtle Avenue, which is near the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. While the truck drove west, 43-year-old Samuel Guzman tried to climb the truck’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Comedian Jo Koy planned a stop in El Paso for his world tour, the University of Texas at El Paso’s Office of Special Events announced. On April 30, he will bring his “Koy Meets World” tour to the Don Haskins Center. Presale for tickets starts Wednesday at 10 a.m. with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the City of El Paso said it presented an update to its “Vision Zero Program.” The city said it hopes Vision Zero will reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries across the area. Monday’s Fiscal Year 2026 Vision Zero Program update focused on efforts to make streets safer for motorists,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 46-year-old man received a prison sentence Monday after pleading guilty to murder and manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance in a death that happened at the Downtown El Paso County Detention Center. The 34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office said the sentencing is the first of its kind in West Texas.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office helped find a woman indicted on a child murder charge, EPCSO said Monday. Court documents said she failed to feed two children — one of whom died. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, its deputies helped find 25-year-old Glenda Marks.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, Meta opened applications for a fund investing in local communities where it has data centers, including El Paso. During Monday’s meeting on the Community Benefits Agreement, local leaders looked into how Meta is investing in the community. The data center promises up to 300 permanent operational jobs. Community advocates
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is reminding residents of upcoming seasonal closures and schedule changes taking effect throughout the remainder of 2026. The department has announced the following seasonal closures and schedule changes for popular locations around the City of El Paso: Spray Parks and Pavo
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UPDATE (2:53 PM) — Greg Cunningham released the following statement regarding the rally held by Democratic nominee for New Mexico Governor Deb Haaland and Congressman and Democratic nominee Gabe Vasquez: “Gabe Vasquez has spent four years telling southern New Mexico he is a moderate. Today he is on a stage with a woman who ran
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CandleLighters held a fundraising walk at Ascarate Park on Saturday to support children fighting cancer in the Borderland. According to organizers, proceeds raised from the walk will help fund all 30 CandleLighter Programs. CandleLighters said there were games, food, and entertainment for attendees, and the walk had participants go around
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A tragic event that shook not only New York City but the entire country and even the world continues to resonate in the minds of some local residents each anniversary. Although the El Paso region is far from where the attacks took place, some residents vividly recall the impact that
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DELL CITY, Texas (KVIA)—Travelers driving near Dell City will now be greeted by a new mural that was unveiled last week. It celebrates the history, agriculture and people of the Dell Valley. For decades, multiple signs have welcomed residents and visitors to that area. Due to wear and tear, the most recent sign needed a
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This year marks the 25th anniversary since the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. UTEP is hosting their 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, where El Paso law enforcement and community members come together to honoring all the lives lost. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them live from the Sun Bowl Stadium where the ceremony
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