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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — They’re in your couches and your loafers, but soon they may no longer be in your wallet.

The penny has been minted in the United States for the last 232 years. It has a long history, with Abraham Lincoln’s image appearing on the coin beginning in 1909.

The U.S. Treasury announced it will stop minting the penny once current production runs are exhausted, citing costs of nearly four cents per coin versus the one-cent value. The U.S. Treasury projects savings of about $56 million annually.

This following the trend of other countries such as Canada, New Zealand and Australia, who have already phased out their version of the penny.

On Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, the last batch of pennies were minted during a ceremonial event at the U.S. Mint in Pennsylvania.

Some stores like McDonalds can be seen with signs that read “Penny Phase-Out: Due to the US Penny Phase-Out, we appreciate your help in providing exact change or using a credit/debit card when possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.”

Other stores such as Albertsons can be seen with similar signs, and others reading “Turn In Your Pennies from Your Piggy Bank to Us for FREE! Due to the U.S. Treasury stopping the production of the penny, we are asking, if possible, to give us your pennies in exchange for cash and/or nickels, dimes, or quarters.”

Although the penny will still be used as legal currency, some businesses handling cash have begun rounding prices to the nearest nickel, marking a slight inflation.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- After weeks of uncertainty, the federal government shutdown has officially come to an end. But what does that actually mean for your retirement, your investments, and your long-term financial planning? Financial advisor Brian Mirau, President of Mirau Capital Management joins us with what you need to know.

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Nichole Gomez

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Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — City of Juárez to host its annual ‘Buen Fin,’ which typically sees thousands, if not millions of borderland shoppers and also from other parts of Mexico and the U.S.

Sales and other promotions on most products are expected to be seen by shoppers all weekend, starting Thursday.

The City of Juárez, along with the National Chamber of Commerce in Juárez (CANACO) will host the 15th edition of ‘Buen Fin,’ which was created and started here on the border and expanded across Mexico.

Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies say they will be patrolling and conducting operations at all malls and shopping centers to ensure people’s safety while shopping this weekend.

According to CANACO’s president in Juárez, the city/border will have a 3.3 billion Mexican pesos economic impact this ‘Buen Fin,’ that’s nearly $181 million.

“It became a major national benchmark and today it’s the biggest weekend in all of Mexico in terms of sales,” said President Pérez.

With over 1,500 businesses and shops affiliated to the ‘Buen Fin,’ shoppers could expect to see tons of deals and discounts in Juárez until Monday.

“And also, obviously, to the consumers, to our friends in Juárez, El Paso and Las Cruces, we want to tell them that Juárez is more than just a bad news headline,” President Pérez said. “Unfortunately, a negative story tarnishes all the work we’ve been able to do at the Chamber of Commerce to bring them here, to make it safe to come to Juárez.”

If you’re planning a trip to Juárez this weekend, all restaurants and bars will be open an extra hour, also for “El Buen Fin.”

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Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the state has reported more than 3,500 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, so far this year.

According to the El Paso Children’s Hospital’s Infection Control Director, José Luis Salas, El Paso has seen over 20 cases so far this year, compared to the 3 reported in September of 2024.

Director Salas says the city is experiencing an increase in whooping cough, which is a bacterial infection that causes intense coughing, especially among the most vulnerable — those who are not vaccinated.

“And since we’ve already finished with the pandemic, we’ve seen a trend of vaccination decreasing each year,” said Director Salas. “We’ve seen some of those cases come here to EPCH.”

El Paso Children’s Hospital recommends that anyone experiencing symptoms stay vigilant, especially those who are around newborns. Other precautions include washing your hands, wearing a mask, staying home, and getting vaccinated. The recommended vaccine is the Tdap, which can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Both diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person.

“Well, unfortunately, as far as for infants, those would be the most vulnerable, especially if they are barely born and haven’t received their first dose and they acquire whooping cough,” added Director Salas.

“Every single effort we make to break the chain of infection benefits the community,” Director Salas added.

EPCH emphasizes that El Paso can only break the chain of infection by following the key health measures mentioned above.

“It just takes one individual to get sick at a gathering or party and infect others,” added Director Salas. “And then those individuals go to different places and spread it further, continuing the cycle.”

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Nichole Gomez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV) – El Paso’s longest-running juried art show is back for a weekend of art, creativity, and community. The Las Artistas Art & Fine Crafts Show returns to Epic Railyard Event Center on November 15 and 16, 2025.

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Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Two separate attacks on Border Patrol between Juárez and El Paso are being investigated by multiple agencies on both sides of the border.

Last week, reports of gunfire along the Rio Grande prompted various local, state, and federal agencies to search for suspects and evidence in Juárez.

A 911 emergency call made in Juárez on Thursday, around 3:42 p.m., reported hearing gunshots west of the Bridge of the Americas. However, the incident has not been confirmed by CBP or Border Patrol.

According to Chief Patrol Agent for Border Patrol El Paso Sector, Anthony “Scott” Good, on Nov. 7 at 7:44 a.m., an El Paso Border Patrol agent actively chasing a group of illegal migrants, reported a shot fired in his direction from the south bank of the Rio Grande.

Additional Border Patrol agents responded to the scene in a show of force. No agents fired their weapons and no injuries were reported.

“In response to a recent wave of enforcement efforts that have successfully targeted criminal activities on the border, United States Border Patrol agents in El Paso, Texas have experienced a notable rise in violence and assaults,” CPA Good said. “We take any threat or act of violence against our Border Patrol agents very seriously. Such violence will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be relentlessly pursued and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

According to Mexican officials, the Mexico Attorney’s Office (FGR) searched a home looking for suspects on Friday. By the time they obtained the search warrant, no one was found at the residence.

The Juárez Municipal Police Department (SSPM), the Mexican National Guard, and the Mexican army also responded to the call at this house.

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Warning labels on estrogen used in therapy for treating symptoms of menopause has discouraged many women from using it in the past.

Today the Food and Drug Administration is asking companies to remove what is known as “black box warnings” on hormone therapy drugs containing estrogen.

The black box warning is the highest safety label that the FDA can place on a prescription drug.

Since 2003, the black box warning as been placed on estrogen and all hormone therapy.

Health officials say these labels are misleading and have prevented many women from receiving help during menopause, causing them to suffer symptoms from night sweats to brain-fog unnecessarily.

They say that the removal of this label will lead to more clinicians talking with patients about hormone therapy and discussing more accurate risks associated with these medicatons

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Gabrielle Lopez

Update (11:30 AM): El Paso Police officials say that the pedestrian hit while walking near Santa Fe and Paisano this morning has died.

The 58-year-old man, who has not yet been publicly identified, was not crossing at a crosswalk when he was hit by a truck traveling north on Santa Fe.

Traffic Investigators say the main contributing factor in the crash was the presence of a pedestrian in the roadway.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Traffic Investigations is at the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian.

STI received a call just before 3 a.m. at Downtown El Paso on Santa Fe Street and Paisano Drive. Paisano west-bound is shut down.

No other information is available at this time. ABC-7 is sending a crew to the scene for live updates.

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