EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Star on the Mountain will light up Friday night to celebrate the appointment of a new executive director at Visit El Paso. Destination El Paso said Veronica Castro’s new position will be represented on the star through Visit El Paso’s colors. Castro has more than 20 years of experience
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Each August, National Black Business Month directs attention to Black-owned businesses and the entrepreneurs who run them. According to Monica Tucker, this year, the Black El Paso Voice (BEPV) is bringing that national discussion local by using the month to pay tribute to local leaders, acknowledge its community partners, and launch new
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A set of incidents at a major local refinery may now result in legal action – and more. Marathon Petroleum, which operates the industrial facilities around Trowbridge Dr. in south-central El Paso says they responded and found no threat to the community after a strong odor was noticed by residents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The start of a new school year can put pressure on young students. The signs of that stress might be tricky for adults to spot, and many kids don’t know how to put those feelings into words. Psychotherapist Dr. Jody Bumsteen says “It’s really up to us to give them
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ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — La Union Maze announced the theme for its 27th fall season. This fall, the maze will celebrate New Mexico agriculture. The maze will open from Sept. 26-Nov. 8. Karoline Sondgeroth, manager of the La Union Corn Maze joined us on ABC-7 at for to talk about the exciting changes. The 13-acre
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s time for kiddos of all ages to head back to the classroom. That means crayons, books, study time, and unfortunately, an uptick in stress and depression for many. In fact, about 60% of teens experience mental health challenges like anxiety or depression. Back-to-school periods trigger high stress, with 83%
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — An investment to expand operations at the Socorro Logistics Center is expected to bring 2,000 jobs to the area. Friday, El Paso County, the City of Socorro and the Borderplex Alliance announced that the Wiwynn Corporation will invest $275 million to expand its server manufacturing and testing operations in Socorro. Wiwynn
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Charles Q Murphee 5th Grade Pledge 8/21/26
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RED RIVER, N.M. (KVIA) — A bear bit a man Friday near Red River, New Mexico, the state’s Department of Wildlife said. Officials said the man’s injuries aren’t life-threatening. The bite happened while the man was camping. Red River is about a two-hour drive north of Santa Fe. Department of Wildlife conservation officers are investigating
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police took three people into custody after receiving a call about a person with a weapon at Paisano Drive and Copia Street Friday. The El Paso Police Department alleged the three in custody were evading arrest. Police received the report at 8:01 a.m.
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You have to be vigilant on the road every day, but back-to-school season is the time of year to be extra cautious of students on the roads. The biggest accidents happen when students are crossing the street and either the driver isn’t paying attention or the student isn’t, especially with headphones in. The El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was hospitalized after El Paso police received a car theft report near Industrial Avenue and Hawkins Boulevard on Wednesday. Crimes Against Persons is investigating an aggravated assault along with the auto theft, police told ABC-7. Police said they responded to the report at 9:07 p.m. A view of
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(KVIA) — The search is on for performers to sing the national anthem at the New Mexico State Fair. A judging committee will choose a singer or small group to perform the anthem to thousands of people at the fair in Albuquerque. Whoever is selected to sing the anthem will do so at the Tingley
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Locomotive has been tough to beat at home lately, winning three straight and not allowing a single goal in those matches. Locomotive will be at home on August 26th and August 29th for Local Heroes Night and Star Wars Night. On Saturday the 29th, there will be a Star Wars jersey auction.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Elmont is bringing several nationally known DJs and artists to El Paso as part of its upcoming outdoor entertainment schedule. Grammy-winning DJ Afrojack is scheduled to perform Sunday, Aug. 23, followed by Subtronics on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Subtronics show is open to guests 18 and older. The September
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Another round of triple digit temps expected for your Friday as we lean mostly dry. We woke to temperatures this morning in the upper 70s to low 80s. This afternoon El Paso will still trend above average and is expected to reach a high of 103, Las Cruces is expected
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Last year, El Pasoan Justin Malooly launched his own company, Kinetra, to spotlight adaptive competitors through a new platform. Kinetra is a brand that focuses on apparel, innovation, and adaptive media. The goal is to advance representation for adaptive and Paralympic athletes! “I started hearing all these incredible stories, and it had
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Cooper, Alex Stambaugh, Martin Goillandeau, Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A plane charted by the US Army Corps of Engineers crashed in the fog near a remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board, federal aviation and military officials said.The Cessna 441 Conquest II departed Anchorage and was headed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former New Mexico State University men’s basketball player Deshawndre Washington delayed his hazing case twice in August. ABC-7 spoke with his agent, Kerry Carter, about his failures to appear in court.”We tried to bring Deshawndre Washington home Saturday,” said Carter. “They took his passport again. He cannot leave Lebanon because
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El Paso is in for another stretch of intense summer heat, with temperatures climbing into the triple digits over the next several days. A strong area of high pressure will remain parked over the Four Corners today, helping push temperatures to near-record levels for this time of year. El Paso and other lowland communities are
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UPDATE (Aug. 20, 2026): According to police, officers found 59-year-old David Edward De Coste’s body wrapped inside a plastic bag in the home on Villa Hermosa Drive. His son, 29-year-old John Michael De Coste allegedly hit and kicked him after seeing him kiss a woman living with them. The arrest affidavit said a neighbor told
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mesilla Valley Transportation (MTV) held its third-quarter Driver Appreciation Day on Thursday, Aug. 20, to recognize its drivers. The event ran from 11:30 a.m. to 2 pm. at several terminals, including El Paso, Laredo, Hutchins, Tennessee and Ohio. MTV holds the recognition event quarterly to honor drivers for their safety,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Artificial intelligence grows and evolves at a rapid rate. According to Worldmetrics, 45% of K-12 schools in the U.S. use A.I. for personalization. Schools have to decide whether to implement A.I. into their daily curriculums. Texas doesn’t have a mandatory A.I. framework for public schools, meaning the Texas Education Agency
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A train derailed Thursday on Cotton Street near Montana and Wyoming Avenue. The El Paso Fire Department said 18 train cars derailed, 10 of which overturned. El Paso fire said it happened at 11:43 a.m. EPFD and Union Pacific said no injuries were reported. EPFD is assessing the derailment. There’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -– La Nube STEAM Discovery Center raised funds to expand access to its programs for families during its second annual gala. The “A Night Among the Stars” gala brought together more than 350 donors on Aug. 13, La Nube said. The event also marked two years since it opened in Downtown
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fall Home & Garden Show will bring another round of home improvement and gardening ideas to the Borderland. Part of the event includes original dishes from the El Paso Community College’s culinary arts program. Thursday, EPPC chefs demonstrated some of the fresh ingredients they’ll use at the
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OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — A 58-year-old man from Hobbs, New Mexico, has been arrested for allegedly causing a deadly crash. It happened in Mayhill, which is about a 20-minute drive from Cloudcroft. According to the Otero County Sheriff’s Office, on June 5, Terry Godwin drove recklessly on U.S. Highway 82 westbound. He allegedly crossed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will lean above average today trending in the triple digits once again amid light rain chances. Today we woke to temps in the 70s with calm conditions. Through your early afternoon we will likely lean calm as temperatures climb. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 103,
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