El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Buy El Paso Day is a citywide event encouraging residents to shop at local businesses. With more than 70 participating businesses, shoppers can explore a wide range of products, from fashion and food to unique, custom-made items that reflect the spirit of our borderland community. El Pasoans can feel proud shopping for their loved ones this holiday
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Update: The runoff election is happening December 14, 2024. Races including El Paso Mayor and a number of El Paso City Council District seats will be decided. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Early voting started on Monday for the runoff elections in El Paso county. The pace of voting is off to a typical start
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Watch the release live below: UPDATE: A spokesperson for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says the release will be pushed back, it is likely to occur between 4 to 5 p.m. In a post on the Franklin Mountains State Park’s Facebook, officials said the trek to El Paso should start around noon. They also
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Some Las Cruces students may attend a different school next year, as the Las Cruces Public School District gets closer to redistricting. ABC-7 first brought you this news back in August. Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz says multiple redistricting options have been presented during town hall meetings, and says the number
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is set to discuss the status of a potential Meta data center in Northeast El Paso during their meeting today. This will provide an update on a project that could bring significant investment and job creation to the region. Meta, the parent company of Facebook
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The NMSU Board of Regents is “reviewing a proposal to demolish the tower structures on NMSU property west of ‘A’ Mountain,” according to an NMSU spokesperson. ABC-7 spoke with Las Cruces residents Tuesday who say the towers and nearby abandoned buildings need to be demolished due to safety and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, a hearing was held to discuss allegations of improperly filing orders of certification and transfer in 59 migrant riot cases. Hundreds of migrants were arrested and accused of cutting razor wire and rushing Texas National Guard members in March and April of this year. A judge dismissed the cases,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sheriff-Elect Oscar Ugarte has announced the team that will serve as his command staff for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office once he takes office January 1st. According to a release sent by the office, Ugarte has chosen the following: Manny Soria – ChiefPatrick Gailey – ChiefJoe Chairez – Assistant
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has released the name of a pedestrian killed in late November on Mesa St. According to the release sent Monday, 34-year-old Ray James Robert was struck while crossing N. Mesa near Paragon Ln. on the afternoon of Nov. 22 by 47-year-old Maria Leonor Cardoza in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso woman has now been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding the Medicaid and Medicare systems for more than $1.7 million dollars. According to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, 59 year-old Edelmira Marquez engaged in fraudulent billing practices as
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – ABC-7 is partnering with Albertsons to support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank this month. The December campaign kicks off this morning and shoppers are encouraged to make donations when checking out at Albertsons registers. This annual partnership comes at a critical time, as the food bank works to provide
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The weekend of November 30th marks the 15th year of Small Business Saturday. The City of El Paso invites residents to celebrate by shopping local and supporting community vendors at the Market at Winterfest. Observed annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday highlights the importance of supporting local
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LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – A rivalry that spans over a century continues on Saturday as New Mexico State’s football team will host UTEP at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces with a 2 p.m. kickoff. Both teams are competing for the Silver Spade Trophy and the Mayor’s Cup, which dates back multiple decades here in the borderland. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A single vehicle crash impacted the eastbound lanes of Mesa St. near Paragon Ln. Friday evening. ABC-7 crews on the scene saw the 4-door sedan completely blocking the right lane, with debris spread across the rest. The front end of the car was damaged from collision with a light pole
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso is announcing a partnership with UTHealth Houston meant to enhance research funding, workforce development, and clinical innovation for the Borderland. A release sent Friday by Texas Tech Health El Paso stated that the partnership specifically with the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences at UTHealth
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is marking Small Business Saturday and inviting the community to shop local at The Market at WinterFest in downtown El Paso this weekend. According to a City release, The Market at WinterFest will feature a vibrant lineup of local artisans, cottage food vendors, and live entertainment.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash late Thanksgiving night near Ft. Bliss sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. El Paso Fire Department communications staff said the crash happened at 11:37 Thursday night. ABC-7 crews on the scene saw emergency vehicles responding to an SUV that appeared to have run into a
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Local economic experts have predicted that this holiday season El Paso could see fewer residents coming from Mexico to shop than in previous years. This may be due to recent changes in currency values on both sides of the border, fewer maquiladora and industry workers south of the border, and uncertain
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The holiday season is well-known for seeing an increase in residents and regular border crossers shopping in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, but according to experts, the number of people could go down this year. ABC-7 spoke with UTEP Professor of Economics, Dr. Tom Fullerton who said El Paso could
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Thanksgiving travel season is underway, and today is projected to be the busiest travel day of the year nationwide, including at El Paso International Airport. ABC-7 spoke to Cassandra Davisson, marketing and service development manager for El Paso International Airport, who says the early morning hours are the
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump posted on social media threatened again to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese goods. In Mexico, these tariffs will be imposed if the country doesn’t stop the flow of migrants and drugs across the U.S. southern border. Mexican business, industry, and transportation leaders have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and other local leaders held a news conference to speak on the growing concerns DWIs are causing in the community. Escobar, along with leaders from the County of El Paso, City of El Paso, and state leaders, had a meeting where they shared ideas to try and
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—ReadyOne Industries, based in El Paso, TX, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, high-quality garments for the U.S. military. ReadyOne takes great pride in offering a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for over 300 employees, with 75 percent of its direct labor performed by individuals who
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) Small Business Saturday 2024 will be held on November 30th, marking the 15the annual Small Business Saturday. This day was created to help independent businesses capture a larger piece of the critical holiday season consumer spending, while also helping address small businessowners’ most pressing need: getting more customers through their doors.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The holiday season is fast approaching. Many of us will be taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Special Agent Jeanette Harper from the FBI El Paso shares tips on you should keep in mind while shopping this holiday season.
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LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – As we head into rivalry week here in the borderland with the New Mexico State football team hosting UTEP this Saturday, it’s also a time to shine the spotlight on the rich culture that dates back multiple centuries in our region of the border southwest. November is “Native American Heritage Month”,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Attorney’s Office and the defense of Chicas Locas, formerly known as Jaguars Gold Club, reached an agreement to keep the business closed until March 1, 2025. The agreement made by both parties shows the owners of Chicas Locas agreed to: Remain closed until March 1, 2025.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Terrance White is a teacher. He’s a dad. And he’s grinding – training to compete in the bobsled event for the 2026 Winter Olympics. He says people think he’s crazy, training in the desert for a winter sport. He gets asked a lot of questions when they see him pushing
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—While some may think it is still a little early to unpack the holiday decorations, The Salvation Army has been hard at work, planning Christmas programs for several months. Now, as the red kettles are appearing outside stores and Angel Trees are being set up, volunteers are needed to help ensure that
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—A Viennese Christmas is about the lights, sights, smells — and sounds. After all, Vienna is the capital of classical music concerts. In that tradition, the El Paso Symphony Orchestra will combine the charming sounds of the Viennese Waltz with traditional Christmas music, the beautiful sounds of a choir, and a bit
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