Local businesses seeing large crowds during World Cup games, boosting economy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is entering its fourth week of play, and some local businesses in El Paso have seen large crowds flocking…
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UTEP season opener moved to Friday, September 4
EL PASO, Texas – Oklahoma announced the 2026 season opener against UTEP is moving to Friday, Sept. 4, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. CT/6…
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Community Champions: Andress Eagles compete at 7-on-7 flag football state tournament
EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season is still a few months away, but some teams from the Borderland are already taking the…
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Paul & Alejandra Foster donate $2.5 million for UTEP’s transition to the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP celebrated its eagerly-awaited July 1 move to the Mountain West Conference today at a special event announcing what fans can…
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Two El Pasoans share pitch at the World Cup: Alex Zendejas makes World Cup debut; Ricardo Pepi starts second straight WC match
LOS ANGELES, California – It was a special moment for two El Paso soccer players Thursday night in Los Angeles, CA. It was the final match for Team…
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City of El Paso hosts free Downtown watch party for Team USA match against Turkey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After a large turnout during Mexico’s match against South Korea, the City of El Paso is hosting another free watch party for…
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UTEP men’s basketball adds FIU transfer Mikey Kelvin II
EL PASO, Texas – Mikey Kelvin II (FIU) has signed with the UTEP men’s basketball team, head coach Joe Golding announced Thursday. He redshirted…
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UTEP athletics asking fans to vote on kickoff time for Oct. 17 football game against San Jose State
EL PASO, Texas – Miner fans, we need your help! UTEP Athletics wants your feedback to determine the kickoff time for the…
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Riverside’s Carlos Rojas III commits to UTEP
EL PASO, Texas – One of the best high school football players in El Paso announced he’s staying home and plans to sign with his hometown…
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El Paso’s Ricardo Pepi makes first World Cup start; U.S. takes down Australia 2-0
SEATTLE, Washington – One week after making his FIFA World Cup debut, El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi made his first career start for Team USA on soccer’s…
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UTEP’s Kpomassy, Martin, Munoz, Yeager to compete at 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships in Eugene, June 18-19
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field freshmen Michael Kpomassy, Cydni Martin, Elias Munoz, and Jacob Yeager will see action at the 2026 USA Track…
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State, borderland residents travel across the US to watch top World Cup matches
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KVIA) — Several border-area residents decided to travel across the United States to watch the best national teams play during the…
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UTEP Basketball: Golding reveals two additions to staff, plus promotion for Drew Lakey
EL PASO, Texas – Patrice Days (assistant coach) and Joseph Jones (assistant coach) will join the UTEP men’s basketball staff for the upcoming…
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Worldwide fans pack stadiums in various FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is underway, and fans from all around the globe have been filling up most of the host cities’ stadiums,…
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Team USA routs Paraguay in World Cup opener, 4-1; Ricardo Pepi makes WC debut for U.S.
LOS ANGELES, California – El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi made his World Cup debut during Team USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay. Pepi entered the game…
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Good Vibes Only: 8-year-old participates in national contest, raises funds for wildlife
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Lily Rodriguez continues to raise money for wildlife following her participation in Colossal’s JR. Ranger Competition.…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: everything you need to know about soccer’s biggest tournament
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The countdown is on for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and with the world’s biggest sporting event just days away, many fans…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Paul Njoroge
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame announced its next inductees for the Class of 2026. Five new members will be inducted during an…
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UTEP football, Miner legend Will Hernandez to host youth camp June 20
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP football, in conjunction with Will Hernandez, will host a Youth Football Camp on Saturday, June 20. …
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Tropicana Homes makes $500,000 gift to UTEP football
EL PASO, Texas – Tropicana Homes has made a $500,000 gift to the UTEP football program. The gift will support competitive excellence by providing…
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Stephanie Han defeats Holly Holm by majority decision; Han retains WBA lightweight title
EL PASO, Texas – It was the highly anticipated rematch between Stephanie Han and Holly Holm. The fight took place before a sold-out crowd at the El…
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Locomotive FC reduced to nine men in 4-1 home loss to Lexington SC
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC fell 4-1 to Lexington SC at home on Saturday night, moving to 4-4-2 in regular season play. Lexington struck…
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UTEP announces 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame induction class
EL PASO, Texas – Quintin Demps (football), Luster Goodwin (men’s basketball), Mickael Hanany (track and field), Alix Moncada (rifle), and Esther…
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News conference held to promote Han vs. Holm 2
EL PASO, Texas – The Sun City is inching closer to fight night. Thursday, a news conference was held to promote Saturday’s boxing event at the El…
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Open workouts kickoff events for Han vs. Holm 2
EL PASO, Texas – Open workouts were held Wednesday night in preparation for Saturday’s boxing event at the El Paso County Coliseum. The main event…
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Locomotive FC handle business at home with 2-0 win over AV Alta FC
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC improved to 2-0 in the Prinx Tires USL Cup on Wednesday night after their 2-0 win over AV Alta FC at Southwest…
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – The Mountain West Conference, in conjunction with its national broadcast partners, revealed UTEP’s 2026 football…
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Nicolás Cardona named to Puerto Rico squad for June friendlies
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive defender Nicolás Cardona has been called up to represent the Puerto Rico National Team during the upcoming…
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UTEP’s Dylan Teeter finishes tied for 6th at the NCAA men’s golf regionals
MARANA, Arizona – UTEP’s No. 137 Dylan Teeter shot 4-under par 68, finishing tied for sixth overall, but came up short of advancing to the…
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UTEP historian & longtime supporter Joe Gomez dead at 78
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP historian and longtime supporter of UTEP athletics, Joe Gomez has died. Gomez was 78 years old. UTEP confirmed his death…
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