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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “The Men of Company E: Toughest Chicano Soldiers of World War II” is a book co-authored by Arnulfo Hernandez and his late co-author Samuel S. Ortega.

In an interview, Hernandez says “I wanted to pursue a lot of the history of our veterans because I realized that the books that we have in school don’t talk about us.”

After Hernandez graduated from Bowie High School, his basketball coach Nolan Richardson told him to just keep going, to not come back to El Paso, and to follow his dreams. He also told him to go to California, and join the military.

“So I did, ” says Hernandez.

Hernandez went on to get his B.A. from California State in L.A. and served in the Navy until he suffered a traumatic brain injury.

As a veteran, he co-authored “The Men of Company E: Toughest Chicano Soldiers of World War II” in remembrance of the Mexican-American unit that fought in Italy and all El Paso’s Veterans.

“To be able to document that and show that to the world that from this small city, isolated, if you will, on the border with Mexico. There have come great, tremendous, soldiers and heroes that contributed to this particular country,” says Hernandez.

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Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — ‘San Columbanos’ church and migrant advocacy group in Juárez recently opened a new medical clinic aimed at helping migrants settling south of the border.

Dr. Leticia Chavarría, the clinic’s coordinator, explains they handle cases ranging from someone hit by a car to someone who was assaulted after leaving their home country.

The clinic is located at the Juárez Cathedral, where a food pantry was also opened about three years ago by coordinator Cristina Coronado.

“Es para personas que tenían muchos problemas para atenderse, nosotros les damos a parte de la consulta, les damos medicamentos, pagamos estudios de laboratorio, entre otras cosas,” dijo la Dra. Chavarría.

“la cuestión de salud, pues no es nada más dar una consulta, no es nada más consultar a la persona y y decirle vaya este lado, no, nosotros los acompañamos porque ellos son personas que no tienen manera de moverse,” la dra chavarría agregó.

Both coordinators said they want to continue providing comprehensive support to migrants, including mental health assistance and aid.

Coordinator Coronado says that if anyone is interested in helping, collaborating, or donating to the food bank or the medical clinic for migrants in Juárez, they can go to the Juárez Cathedral between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and ask for her.

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Alberto Silva

Local grocery store chain Food City has announced it will be providing gift cards for those receiving Food Stamps (SNAP) and federal workers who are currently going without pay. This comes as the federal government has been shutdown for the past 31 days and is the second longest government shutdown in U.S. history as of Oct. 31.

The Food City Community Support Gift Card Program is intended to provide support for community members and are supported by Food City and generosity of their costumers according to a statement by Food City. “Community is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to supporting local families and helping one another through difficult moments.” said Food City in a press release.

To apply for these gift cards Food City asks that only one application is made per house hold to allow them to distribute as many gift cards to as many households as possible.

If you would like to buy a gift card or donate a gift card visit Food City in person at one of their two locations on 7444 Gateway Blvd East or 3200 Alameda.

To apply for this gift card click on the link.

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Rosemary Garcia

ARLINGTON, Texas (KVIA)–An El Paso woman has transformed her lifelong passion for dancing into a career. 25-year-old Kaitlyn Bradham started dancing at a young age but never imagined it would become her profession.

After graduating from Eastwood High School, she enrolled at UTEP, studying kinesiology. She was part of the UTEP Dance Team for five years.

Even after graduating in 2023, Bradham was fully committed to dance. The hip-hop enthusiast’s days were spent in the dance studio, at the gym and working.

This summer, Bradham decided to audition for the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue team. It’s a high-energy dance team that performs on game day and helps entertain fans around AT&T Stadium.

After multiple rounds and a selective process, Bradham was chosen to be a part of the team!

ABC-7’s Rosemary Garcia spoke with the DCRB dancer about her journey of getting to the big stage while still keeping El Paso close to her heart.

Watch her special report “Destined to Dance” Monday at 10 only on ABC-7.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — The community is invited  to the annual “Fun Walk” event. This walk will take place on November 15, 2025, at Ascarate Park. This is a Fundraising event with the goal of raising funds for health services. According to the Centro San Vicente health center, Last year the event helped raise over 20k to help the community. https://www.sanvicente.org

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Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cecilia Tapia and Rafael Cárdenas are the parents of 15-year-old Paola Cárdenas. They say two El Paso Police Officers physically assaulted their daughter while responding to a mental health crisis last Friday, October 24th, at their home in the Northeast.

ABC-7 reached out to the El Paso Police Department for an interview, but they declined, citing that they generally do not discuss ongoing cases. The department did, however, release this statement:

“We are aware of the incident, and it is going through the process when use of force is used. We don’t have any more information to give at this time.”

According to her parents, Cárdenas suffers from anxiety and depression. On Friday night, a caseworker was speaking to Cárdenas’ mom about her struggles. This led the caseworker to call 911.

Officers responded quickly to the call. When police entered the home, Cárdenas’ parents say officers allegedly grabbed her, put her on the floor, and pulled out part of her hair. According to the parents, one officer punched her in the face. Cárdenas’ parents tell ABC-7 that the officers told them they tried to defend themselves during the incident.

Afterwards, Paola was taken to The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus, but it was later determined that she needed surgery for her eye and face. Paola was then transferred to El Paso Children’s Hospital.

“The girl wasn’t armed; she wasn’t carrying anything dangerous that could have been thrown at the officers,” Cecilia Tapia said. “They told me they were going to press charges against the girl, and I told them I was going to press charges against them too, because she’s a child, you’re two men, she’s a 15-year-old girl, she’s just a kid.”

Her father was at work when the incident happened. When he arrived at the hospital, he said he was surprised and frustrated when he saw his daughter’s condition.

“When I got to the hospital, the officers were still there, and I actually grabbed them and spoke to them, asking why they had beaten her like that. All they kept saying was that they were defending themselves, and then I asked them, ‘Defending yourselves from what? What could my daughter have possibly done to you?'”

According to her mother, Paola had to undergo emergency surgery because her face was at risk of being deformed from the punch she allegedly received. Paola has since been released from the hospital. Now, the family says they’re seeking justice by filing a police complaint and possibly pressing charges.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — Run Productions is inviting the community to the premiere of Sunset Memory. The feature film, directed by Pedro A. Espinoza and filmed in El Paso.

Sunset Memory, tells the story of three friends facing an early midlife crisis. Produced by Run Productions, the film showcases local talent both in front of and behind the camera.

“It’s an honor to have this local film premiere, because it feels as though I’m givingsomething back to my hometown,” said director Pedro A. Espinoza. “When it’s your first feature film, you always want it to be special, and I told myself that this film needs to be seen on the big screen here. Not just for myself, but for the cast and crew showcasing their talents and hard work. This is a film that has a lot of heart and a lot of personal themes, but it was also made with so much care that we want people to be able to take something away from it. To me, this film is a love letter to El Paso.”

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.pccmovies.com/movie/ElPaso/Sunset-Memory

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Premiere Cinemas, Bassett Place6101 Gateway Blvd W Suite 15, El Paso, TX 7992

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- According to the Cleveland Clinic, nerve pain occurs when your nervous system is damaged. To address this, Dr. Alexis Keenan discusses treatments and strategies for managing nerve pain. Dr. Keenan explains that pain is often multifactorial, and at Villa Pain, they often see it come from nerves.

In evaluating nerve pain, nerves can be assessed with an MRI. In addition, VPI conducts real-time evaluation with electrodiagnostic studies. Electrodiagnostic studies (EDX) can assess nerve activity in real time and detect potential damage. This can help diagnose conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, radiculopathy, neuropathy, and other causes of nerve pain, numbness, and/or tingling.

Villa Pain uses a combination of imaging studies (MRI, X-ray, EDX) to individualize treatment plans for pain, helping people avoid surgery, assist with surgical referrals when needed, and manage post-operative pain.

https://villapaininstitute.com/

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Heriberto Perez Lara

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released its operational statistics for last month, closing Fiscal Year 2025, stating it was a historic one characterized by restored control, empowered agents, and record-low crossings.

“The numbers tell the story – enforcement works,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott. “We are delivering the most secure border in American history, thanks to the President’s leadership. Border crossings remain historically low, and those who do cross are being apprehended, detained, prosecuted, and swiftly removed.”

Border Patrol El Paso Sector recorded 47,165 migrant encounters in Fiscal Year 2025, compared to 256,102 in Fiscal Year 2024 and 427,471 in Fiscal Year 2023, according to CBP data.

According to Border Patrol data, they also recorded 504 rescues and 35 deaths in Fiscal Year 2025, compared to 981 rescues and 176 deaths in Fiscal Year 2024 and 597 rescues and 149 deaths in Fiscal Year 2023.

CBP also said illegal crossings in September throughout the southwest border remained historically low:

26,002 total encounters nationwide — 93% below the peak of the Biden administration’s 370,883.

8,386 Border Patrol apprehensions on the southwest border — 95% lower than the monthly average of the Biden administration, and less than the number apprehended in five days in September 2024.

279 USBP apprehensions per day — 95% lower than the daily average under the Biden administration, and less than the number apprehended every two hours under the Biden administration.

Zero parole releases — compared to 9,144 released by the Border Patrol under the Biden administration along the southwest border in September 2024.

According to CBP, this marks an 81.6% drop in the El Paso Sector alone and an 84.5% decrease across the entire border strip.

ABC-7 reached out to Border Patrol El Paso Sector for an interview. They had to decline due to the government shutdown; they are currently operating at limited capacity.

Right now, CBP is restricting officers and agents to only national security and law enforcement duties due to the shutdown; nonessential functions are being limited.

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