EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CREEED, the nonprofit focused on increasing college readiness among Borderland students, is recognizing local middle schools that delivered high scores in Algebra 1. Creed held its 3rd annual Algebra and Middle School event. The top five middle schools were celebrated for their work in teaching algebra to students, all of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The recent rainfall in El Paso may have brought relief from the heat, but it also brought a familiar problem to city streets: potholes. “When rain infiltrates the cracks in asphalt, it seeps down into the base layer,” Randy Garcia, director of the City of El Paso’s Streets and Maintenance
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Update (October 13, 2025): El Paso Police just identified the two people killed in the rollover crash on the 2300 block of Paisano Sunday. The crash happened at 5:54 p.m., according to EPPD officials. Officials identified the two people who died in the crash as Guatemalan national Axel Everado Iquic-Sequen, 30, and Mexican national Manuel
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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP volleyball team continues to climb the national rankings. Monday, the team moved up five spaces to #20 in the RPI rankings. Last week the Miners were ranked #25. It was the first time the Miners have ever been ranked nationally in program history. UTEP also picked up 6 votes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a $316 million capital improvement plan for the El Paso International Airport. The plan will run from Fiscal Year 2025 to 2030. The plan aims to strengthen the region’s air transportation infrastructure, expand economic opportunities, and enhance passenger experience. Officials say the pavement will be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — First responders say that one person was airlifted to the hospital after a domestic assault in East El Paso this morning. The call came in at 11:57 a.m., officials say. The incident happened on the 1600 block of Billie Marie Drive, near George Dieter Drive. Multiple police cars were spotted
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced last Friday the passage of the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act, which will speed up the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry, according to a news release. Ports of entry and international bridges
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as storm chances continue amid cooler temps for your Monday. Temperatures today will still trend below normal with highs expected in the low to mid 70s. El Paso is expecting a high today of 75, Las Cruces 73. Tuesday temperatures will begin warming
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is a great day to check in on your loved ones – and yourself! It’s World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote mental well-being globally. In today’s fast-paced world, taking time to recognize the impact of mental health is more important than ever. This international day of awareness and action has been recognized since 1992, as mental
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–More than 600 El Pasoans gathered at the Starlight Event Center for Reimagine El Paso, a community event hosted by the El Paso Interreligious Sponsoring Organization (EPISO) and Border Interfaith, aimed at confronting the challenges many in the region continue to face. The event featured powerful storytelling, open dialogue, and a call
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If you’re a fan of live music then this story might be for you. A jazz band that goes by name of The Orlando Madrid Quartet has been performing at cocktail lounges around El Paso. “I feel like the city lends itself to have a jazz scene. It’s a beautiful city here, the borderland, there’s lots
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo ISD is set to begin construction on the new Deanna Davenport Elementary School, marking a major milestone in the district’s $387 million bond program approved by voters in May 2024. The $73.9 million project will replace the current Davenport campus in Westway and relocate it to the growing Enchanted Hills
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today and tomorrow, Chalk the block celebrates its 18th anniversary as MCAD expands the event from a one-day chalk-out to a weekend festival in Downtown El Paso. MCAD announced that the festival will run from October 11th to the 12th this year. It plans to feature over 100 local and touring
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UPDATE: The El Paso Fire Department reports that one person was flown by Fire STAR to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Loop 375 in both directions have reopened. No word yet on the cause of the crash. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The left lane of Loop 375 East and West at
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FABENS, Texas (KVIA) – Deputies with the El Paso Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary of habitation in progress call in Fabens, Texas. When they arrived they saw a man who matched the description of “the suspect” running from the area. After a short foot chase, deputies were able to detain the man. The Sheriff’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Sheriff Deputies arrest a man wanted in the death of a man that happened at the 500 block of Winter Spring. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a “domestic dispute” call on Oct. 7 about 12:59 a.m. Deputies determined a fight happened and a 37-year-old man was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A report of a stolen all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on the 4000 block of O’Leary Drive in Clint resulted in the arrest of a man in his late 70s. The El Paso County Sheriff stated deputies responded to the report of the stolen vehicle which was located at 15000 Hope Road.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) The El Paso Fire Department held it’s 4th annual Fire Fest Saturday. Visitors got to step into a festival atmosphere with music, vendor booths and an art gallery featuring pieces created by area students that reflect the connection between public service and art. Adding to the celebration, the festival featured an official ribbon cutting of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Ghosts, ghouls and goblins of all ages had another chance to get into the Halloween spirit at the Halloween Town Market, which returned to the El Paso County Coliseum this weekend. The festive event turned the venue into a spooky wonderland, complete with trick-or-treating for kids, a lively costume contest, and a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Community College Center for Student Disabilities held a special Halloween event with over 2,000 children and adults enjoying the Halloween season in a sensory-friendly environment that was both safe and welcoming to children with autism and other disabilities. The event was free and open to the public and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Local residents gathered Saturday at Immanuel Church for a Faith and Blue event aimed at supporting and praying for El Paso police officers and other law enforcement officers and the challenges they face on the job. Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1201 Hawkins Blvd., the event featured live
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) El Paso Community College Center for Student Disabilities held a special halloween event this afternoon. Trunk or Treat is a trick or treating event in a welcoming environment for those with sensory sensitivity. The event was free and open to the public. The kiddos got to wear their Halloween costumes and
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UPDATE: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the 8100 block of Border Steel after receiving reports of a loud explosion. “Deputies immediately responded to the scene and accounted for all individuals in the area,” said a spokeswoman with the Sheriff’s Office. There in no ongoing threat to the public, she added.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Plant lovers filled the University of Texas at El Paso campus Saturday for the university’s annual Fall FloraFest, a celebration of native and desert-adapted plants. Shoppers browsed a wide variety of plants while learning tips for desert gardening. Experts, including local master gardeners, were on hand to offer advice on
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Our First Alert continues in the Borderland for scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and into this evening. These showers have been producing very steady rain this afternoon mostly over El Paso. This morning moderate to very heavy rain fell in El Paso. An inch and a tenth of rain fell at
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As temperatures start to drop, doctors are seeing more children with respiratory infections, particularly RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Pediatrician Dr. José Rentería Alvarez explains that RSV causes bronchiolitis, an inflammation of the lower airways, which can lead to wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. The illness primarily affects infants and young children under the age
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– With some federal employees missing their first paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown, Rep. Veronica Escobar held a resource fair Friday aimed at helping workers weather the financial storm. The fair offered information on interest-free loans, mental health resources, utility assistance and other support services. “We don’t want anyone to
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It’s a rare rainy Sunday across the Borderland as deep tropical moisture continues to stream into the region from the Pacific. The National Weather Service says moisture from both Tropical Storm Raymond and the remnants of Priscilla are fueling widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms across southern New Mexico and far West Texas. Today marks the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jacob Torres is a young artist with Autism. He was diagnosed at 2 years old. At 3, he began occupational therapy to help improve his pencil grip. Now at 15, he has illustrated his first children’s book titled “What Does Mateo Want to Play?” Jacob met the author of the
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LEXINGTON, Kentucky (KVIA) — Two first-half goals were the difference for El Paso Locomotive FC who held on for an important 2-1 victory over Lexington SC on Saturday night at Lexington SC Stadium as the postseason comes into clearer vision. Memo Diaz picked up his second goal of the year just nine minutes in before Frank Daroma connected with Beto
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