Banana Ball is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the Borderplex, comes to El Paso this weekend. The Texas Tailgaters and the Firefighters will face off Friday and Saturday at the Southwest University Park. Banana Ball is a fast-paced version of baseball mixed with entertainment — it has unique rules such as no bunting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You can expect Pueblo Viejo Park to shine brighter soon. Thursday, the City of El Paso held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Sun City Lights program at the Lower Valley park. The groundbreaking ceremony featured dances honoring the Mission Valley cultural heritage. City officials asked local students to hand-paint the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Franklin Mountains State Park just expanded thanks to a new land acquisition, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department announced Thursday. The state park grew 1,054 acres to the east. A TPWD official said the park will extend to Martin Luther King Boulevard, add lower elevation and securing more trailheads. TPWD
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 54-year-old man from Juárez was sentenced in El Paso to 42 months in prison for human smuggling. Thursday, the Justice Department said he used tunnels crossing the U.S.-Mexico border and storm drains. He had legal permanent resident status. The DOJ said Ricardo Guadalupe Dominguez, along with other members of
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UPDATE (May 14, 2026, 1:50 p.m.) — The Horizon City Police Department said faulty wiring in the house caused the fire. A 77-year-old woman died with her four pets, police said. Lorenzo Helguera, one of the neighborhood residents, told ABC-7 that his 10 and 11 year old nephews tried going into the house to help.
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UPDATE (May 14, 2026) — A mosh pit fight escalated into the shooting outside a music venue, according to police documents ABC-7 obtained. Documents said it happened at EP Underground near DeadBeach Brewery. Javier Arroyo Gerardo’s brother, Adrian, alleged the victim assaulted him inside the venue. According to documents, the victim’s friend and witness told
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since signing with the El Paso Locomotive FC Tuesday, Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández spoke to ABC-7 about joining the team. After training Wednesday, Fernández said he’s able to pursue his dream in sports because of the sports drama. He said the fans helped bring him back to his path
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An inspection of the dam at Cement Lake was not conducted until after El Paso Water purchased the property from the Texas Department of Transportation, according to El Paso Water President and CEO John Balliew. Wednesday, Balliew said El Paso Water was aware of rising water levels at Cement Lake
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, a former Fort Bliss soldier was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a deadly crash that killed a couple in Far East El Paso nearly two years ago. On April 29, Juan Francisco Del Valle pleaded guilty to two counts of intoxication manslaughter. In Wednesday’s sentencing, Judge Selena
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Firefighters put out a propane leak in Las Cruces Tuesday, the city’s fire department said. LCFD firefighters found a leaking 20-pound propane cylinder in a gas station storage locker near 4600 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., which is near Sonoma Elementary School. Firefighters moved the cylinder to an emptier part of the
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UPDATE (May 13, 2026) — El Paso police said 60-year-old Armando Gonzalez died in Monday’s crash. According to police, a truck drove on Alameda Avenue when Gonzalez crossed into its path, causing the crash and throwing Gonzalez to the ground. A second truck couldn’t avoid Gonzalez, police said. He died at the scene. This is
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Doña Ana County jury indicted a woman for allegedly working as a nurse without a license. The New Mexico Justice Department said Margarita Gonzalez’ alleged actions include administering narcotics to minors and nearly causing patient death. Gonzalez allegedly impersonated nurses in Texas to get a job in four Las
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UPDATE (11:06 a.m.) — All lanes are open with a minor backup, police said on X. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All eastbound traffic on I-10 at Sunland Park is being diverted due to a debris spill, El Paso police said Wednesday. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, all lanes at Sunland Park are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s city council approved a new lease agreement to keep operations running at the former YMCA Bowling Branch facility in Northeast El Paso. In a news release Monday, the city said a nonprofit, Carl L. Robinson HEAT Retreat, will take over. “Today’s approval is a big win for Northeast
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Constable’s Office Precinct Three arrested a 50-year-old man with a warrant involving felony charges. According to the constable’s office, Reymundo Estrada had a warrant for three counts of fraudulent use/possession of identifying information; two counts of theft and one count of false statement to obtain property/credit.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s city council approved a new effort to improve responses to impaired driving, the city said Tuesday. An approved measure directs the city’s manager and attorney to approve an overview of driving while intoxicated data in El Paso and a strategy to combat DWI. The city officials have 45
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested a 24-year-old New Mexico man for burglary of a home in April. Police said he allegedly assaulted one of the people living there. According to police, Tristan Joel Coriz entered a home through a window April 29. Police did not say whether the window was open
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cool Canyon Nights Music Series returns to McKelligon Canyon Thursday, according to Townsquare Media. For the 16th season, 12 artists will perform live music. This year’s lineup starts with Mariachi Los Arrieros and closes out with Fungi Mungle. Each Thursday, performances start at 6 p.m. The main stage performances in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso singer-songwriter Julián Kalel returned to the American Idol stage Monday night during the season’s grand finale. Nineteen-year-old Kalel sang a duet with country singer and judge Luke Bryan. The duo performed a Dwight Yoakam country classic, “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere.” In early April, Kalel was eliminated from the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a man allegedly involved in an aggravated assault investigation. EPCSO said the suspect is believed to be a truck driver described to have a light complexion and 5’9″ tall. The sheriff’s office also shared these photos of the suspect: Courtesy: EPCSO
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El Paso County Commissioners are set to consider authorizing requests for proposals for the management of the El Paso County Coliseum and sports tourism promotion services during Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Locomotive FC announced it signed Cristo Fernández, who played Dani Rojas in the sports series Ted Lasso. The FC said the signing pends league and federation approval. Fernández did a two-month trial with the team, appearing at training and a match against New Mexico United. His
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — GECU announced it appointed a new president and CEO Monday. Alex Rascón, who has been with the company more than 20 years, will take on the role effective immediately, GECU said. The current CEO, Crystal Long, retired May 1, according to officials. “Crystal Long was a true visionary and extraordinary
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fifty-six-year-old Guadalupe Ornelas, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant, went missing over the weekend after traveling from El Paso to Santa Ana, California, to visit his family for Mother’s Day weekend. According to Ana Rose Ornelas, Guadalupe’s wife, the last time she spoke with her husband was last Saturday after the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Banana Ball is coming to Southwest University Park this weekend, and with the entertainment comes an economic boost for El Paso, according to El Paso Chihuahuas spokesperson Angela Olivas. The Texas Tailgaters and the Firefighters will face off in a “baseball spectacle.” The Savannah Bananas said Banana Ball includes choreographed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department is asking residents to “fill the boot” to help families affected by neuromuscular diseases, EPFD said Monday. EPFD’s boot drive will last through May 16. Firefighters will collect donations across the city to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. A QR code will be available on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso is hosting its graduation ceremonies all day Saturday. The ceremonies, which take place May 16, are at the Plaza Theater in Downtown El Paso, the school said. Hunt School of Nursing: 8 a.m. Hunt School of Dental Medicine: Noon Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences:
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County has released records detailing communications over a seven-month period between a county official and an executive from the University of Texas at El Paso regarding Coliseum management and sports tourism. The records were released in response to an open records request filed by ABC-7. The documents primarily contain
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With graduation season around the corner, El Paso Community College announced its 2026 commencement schedule. Three ceremonies will take place at the Don Haskins Center, EPCC said. The following ceremonies will take place May 18 at the Don Haskins Center: 9 a.m.: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rock legend Gene Simmons will take the stage at Speaking Rock Casino in August, the venue announced on social media. The bassist and co-founder of Kiss will perform a free concert Aug. 1. The casino said concertgoers must be at least 21 years old. Doors open at 6 p.m. Rock
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