JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez, Chihuahua, and Mexican authorities responded to reports of a train derailment Tuesday night. According to a statement sent by the City of Juárez, personnel from the Civil Protection Department responded to a call at 11:01 p.m. last night. “The train derailment happened at kilometer 302 of the Juárez-Chihuahua highway, between
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Jefferson High School, located in Central El Paso, is celebrating a significant milestone. This year, the campus will turn 75. El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego discusses how the community can celebrate the 75th anniversary. https://www.episd.org/o/jhs
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — One of the longest operating dispensaries in Las Cruces says they’re being forced to close their doors, just over two years after recreational cannabis was legalized in the state. Sacred Garden, founded in Santa Fe in 2010, has been operating its Las Cruces storefront since 2018. It has sold
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Stephanie Regalado has struggled with her weight since she was a teenager. As a result, Regalado suffered from asthma, sleep apnea and leg swelling. “Summers were horrible for me. I was always inside. I didn’t want to be outside. I would overheat. I just hated it,” she said. The 39-year-old
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)— Soldiercon returns for a three-day celebration of comic books, cosplay, cars, and more. The event began in 2015 after the founder noticed the financial strain on military families wishing to experience local comic cons. The founder of Soldiercon, Carlos Molina, wants to provide a pop-culture convention that is friendly and welcoming to service members
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- A former Texas beauty queen and Guyrex Girl spoke to ABC-7 about the realities of becoming the first protégé of “Kings of Beauty” Richard Guy and Rex Holt amid the 1970s. Jane Little Botkin shared her experiences that helped launch “GuyRex” into Miss USA pageant history. Throughout her book The Pink
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A proposed zoning change off of Dripping Springs Road in Doña Ana County near the base of the Organ Mountains has some residents worried about the future impact to the environment and wildlife. A public hearing notice was posted by the county back on August 20th, informing nearby residents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will be in El Paso on Thursday to speak with business leaders in the region. According to a release from the senator’s office, Cruz will be speaking at a business leader roundtable hosted by the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce around midday in West El
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro is seeking input from residents, businesses and visitors as it conducts a Transit Development Plan dubbed ‘Socorro ¡Avanzando!’ The planning process “includes includes assessing current transitservices, identifying transit needs and improvement options, exploring relatedopportunities to improve pedestrian and bike connectivity, and better understandingriders’ origins and destinations inside
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)— EPSO has cultivated community through classical music for 94 years. The new season kicks off September 14 with a “Latin Night” gala offering performances. EPSO’s season begins with dinner, dancing, and La Loteria on “Latin Night” at 6:30 pm on Saturday, September 14, at the El Paso Country Club. The classical
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As black business month comes to a close, we are highlighting JMM Fusion Gallery, a place art lovers can go to see wood carvings, pastels, yarn art, jewelry, paintings and more. The unique thing about all of the pieces, no matter the medium, is that they are all made by
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. and Mexican authorities announced during a news conference today the arrest of multiple wanted criminals due to information provided through the Se Busca Información tip-line. The authorities also unveiled five new targets wanted along the U.S./Mexico border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Homeland
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Canutillo Independent School District is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Employee Development Service (EDS) Goodwill Store at Canutillo High School, a student-operated store on campus. The store, developed through a partnership between CISD and Goodwill Industries of El Paso, aims to provide special-education students with invaluable job skills
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is moving forward with Phase II of its Destination District Redesign (DDR). Currently, EPISD is focusing on elementary schools, with potential school closures and reallocations of resources. EPISD says they currently have 75 elementary campuses, however they are not at their maximum use. The target
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Have you ever wanted to work for the FBI? Now is you chance. The FBI will hold a Diversity Recruiting event on Friday, September 6th, from 3 pm to 6 pm at UTEP’s Natural Gas Convention Center.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is hosting a series of community meetings to inform residents about the upcoming November ballot measure concerning the future of the Multipurpose Center. The first meeting will take place this evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Marty Robbins Recreation Center. The ballot measure will ask
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, El Paso City Council voted to approve renaming Pollard Pond Park to Mario Navarro Park. Pollard Pond Park is located at 3090 Pollard St., El Paso, Texas, 79930. Mario Aurelio Navarro was the conductor of a Union Pacific Railroad Train when it derailed back in August of 2022, ultimately
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $148 billion dollar investment to improve transportation in Texas. The Governor’s Office says this investment includes a 10-year master plan that has projects aimed at improving infrastructure, safety, mobility, and maintenance. Of that $148 billion, $104 billion was unanimously adopted by TxDot for
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park has collected more than $84.7 million in cannabis sales, according to a new report. That brings the city to the #4 spot in terms of revenue collected from the cannabis industry statewide. Mayor Javier Perea attributed the development to the city’s proximity to El Paso and Juarez,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Pasoan is spreading the joy of reading books to children through her work at a bookstore with a special mission. “The idea came about out of a tragedy,” said Susan Patterson. That idea is “Books are Gems.” Susan Patterson is the bookstore’s manager. “The founder, Miss Paula Madrid,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County has announced it is holding its second annual drive-up gun buyback event on Saturday, September 21st from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the El Paso County Coliseum. Those looking to hand over their unwanted gun to the County can do so 100% anonymously, and will receive
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Update (August 26, 2024): The $12M that UTEP is receiving for the Regents’ Research Excellence Program will be a contribution made annually. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, UTEP President Heather Wilson announced the university is getting $12 million dollars to expand research efforts. Wilson spoke during the University’s Convocation Ceremony about expanding research efforts
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Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers, close stores and even exit some markets if its planned merger with Kroger isn’t allowed to proceed. The two companies proposed what would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history in
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso dog by the name of Mario Kart needs your help in getting to his fur-ever home! Mario Kart, a 2-year-old poodle mix, was hit by a car and left untreated. With the help of Laws N Paws, Mario Kart was able to recover after intensive surgery, medical
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Veterans Administration Health Care System has released renderings of the new primary health care center for the region, set to break ground next week and open by 2028. The 492,996 square-foot facility will be built next to the new William Beaumont Army Medical Center on Ft. Bliss
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juárez and the Borderland are ready to start the celebrations in honor of the eighth anniversary of Juan Gabriel’s death on Aug. 28. In a 10-day multicultural festival, Juárez authorities plan to remember “Juanga” with parades, concerts, memorials, and marathons, among other events. Celebrations will start tonight outside Juan Gabriel’s
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El Paso, TX, August 15, 2024 – The Alzheimer’s Association announced the launch of a new Dementia Care Navigation Service. The Alzheimer’s Association and Ripple, a dementia care specialist company, is a new service that provides personalized support for people living with dementia and their caregivers through their dementia journey. Dementia Care Navigation Service include:● A dedicated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association kicks off it’s 2024 Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament. Its happening from Friday-Sunday, Aug. 23-25, at the Westside Sports Complex located at 201 Isla Rubalcava Blvd. The Sun Bowl Association said the tournament continues to grow as 70-plus teams are set to compete. Below are
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Chief Daniel Medrano is crediting a new technique with helping save additional lives in the desert. In May, the small department introduced the ice bag technique to assist patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. Each summer, SPFD receives dozens of calls from people suffering from heat stroke
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV)—National Senior Citizens Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize seniors’ accomplishments and the influence they have on their lives. According to the American Presidency Project, President Ronald Reagan made the day official in 1988 with a proclamation. CNN reported that a recent census showed that 47 million seniors live in the
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