El Paso icon Jay J. Armes dead at 92
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso icon Jay J. Armes has died. His son, Jay J. Armes III posted the news on social media today. “With a heavy heart, I…
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EPISD superintendent opts out of pay raise ‘in solidarity’ with teachers, staff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso ISD Superintendent Diana Sayavedra just earned a favorable evaluation score from the district’s Board of Trustees,…
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El…
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El Paso Zoo, CBP rescue two baby spider monkeys
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens helped rescue two baby spider monkeys after they were found by U.S. Customs and Border…
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U.S. Attorney and ATF announce initiative against Machinegun Conversion Devices
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza annouced he will be hosting a press conference and a firearm demonstration with Assistant…
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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in El Paso by diners
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in El Paso based on diners’ reviews on Yelp as of January…
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El Paso conference empowers Latinas to shape the future
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, El Paso’s In Her Element Foundation is inspiring Latinas to embrace their potential and…
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UTEP hosting largest career fair of the year this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP will host its largest career fair of the year Thursday and Friday. The 2024 UTEP Career Expo will feature over 200…
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GoFundMe set up for Franklin High School football player killed in crash
Update: EPISD Superintendent Diana Sayavedra sent out the following statement to the district community: “I am reaching out to you with a heavy…
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Local youth raise over $9,000 to support El Paso nonprofit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An exciting day unfolded at You Eat I Eat, a nonprofit in Northeast El Paso that provides food, clothing, and essentials to…
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UTEP students to vote on rebuilding the Student Union
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Voting is now live for UTEP students looking to cast their vote on whether to rebuild the Student Union. UTEP is looking to…
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Mexican government honors El Paso mayor with prestigious award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican government just awarded El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser the Ohtli Award, the highest recognition for individuals who…
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Families of Walmart shooting victims grow frustrated with no trial date set
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Frustration is at an all-time high for family members whose loved ones were killed in the Cielo Vista Walmart shooting five…
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Southwest Association of Nigerian Physicians donates $50,000 to El Paso Center for Diabetes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Southwest Association of Nigerian Physicians just donated $50,000 to the El Paso Center for Diabetes (EPCD) for the…
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New AFib treatment offers hope for El Paso patients
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — September marks Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, Awareness Month, local doctors are educating patients to help reduce the impacts…
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Historic World War II bomber touches down in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An A-26 Invader, a historic bomber aircraft that played a crucial role during the later stages of World War II, flew into…
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Average Canutillo ISD home set for tax increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo Independent School District has adopted a lower tax rate for fiscal year 2024, but district homes may still see an…
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Chalk the Block announces title sponsor and new logo for 2024 festival
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Museums & Cultural Affairs Department announced the title sponsor for their 17th…
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El Paso City Council votes unanimously to draft ordinance on use of residential properties as entertainment venues
Update: El Paso City Council voted unanimously to “direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft an ordinance that prohibits the use of…
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UTEP enrollment almost back to pre-pandemic levels, university says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is celebrating record enrollment for the third year in a row. A spokesperson explained that the number of first-time,…
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In Her Element Foundation hosting Si Se Puede event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the In Her Element Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Si Se Puede Event. This…
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FBI El Paso speaks on rising trend in school threats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — FBI El Paso spoke to ABC-7 about the rising trend in school threats the region has seen on a daily basis, with a bigger…
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UTEP host annual stair climb to honor those who died on 9/11
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– More than 1,000 people participated in this year’s 9/11 tribute stair climb. The event is organized by UTEP’s ROTC program.…
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Gateway Hotel shut down and tenants evicted
Update (September 12, 2024): The deadline for the tenants to leave the Gateway Hotel has passed and all people are now supposed to be out of the…
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Franklin Mountains ‘Bob the Goat’ dies after capture
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersSeptember 10, 2024 The Franklin Mountains goat, known as “Bob” to El Paso residents, has died. The…
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Relocation assistance underway for residents vacating Gateway Hotel in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Earlier this week, a temporary injunction was granted to the El Paso County Attorney’s office involving the Gateway Hotel,…
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Star on the Mountain to Be Lit in Red, White, and Green for Mexican Independence Day
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber is lighting the iconic Star on the Mountain in the colors of red, white, and green. This will take place…
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Baila El Paso! Free bachata, cumbia and salsa dance classes offered by City of EP
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — Live Active El Paso is inviting residents of all ages to learn bachata, cumbia, and salsa while also staying fit in a series…
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Pellicano closures in September and the current status of the Pellicano Widening Project
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pellicano will see road closures during the month of September as El Paso Electric installs poles and hardware. These…
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UTEP ROTC hosts 9/11 stair climb at Sun Bowl
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — UTEP ROTC is hosting a 9/11 memorial stair climb at the Sun Bowl Stadium today, honoring the sacrifices made during the…
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