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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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Jerry Najera

915 Echoes of Horror, a haunted house on El Paso’s East side, held a special fundraising event Saturday evening.

The spooky celebration offered a haunted house experience with hayrides through creepy trails,

a petting zoo and a costume contest for pets and their owners.

100% of proceeds will benefit Gracey’s Rescue Ranch, a local nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals.

“Feeding 70 animals is roughly about $4,000 to $5000 a month just in food, not including vet bills and stuff, so I’ve been paying that out of my pocket. I depend on donations from the community,” said Gracey’s Rescue Ranch owner Mike Gracey.

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Saturday and Sunday El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens invites families to Boo at the Zoo, a Halloween-themed event running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The celebration features trick-or-treating, animal encounters, costumed characters, live performances and seasonal decorations for a family-friendly experience.

At this weekend event Han’s Martial Arts is also sponsoring candy stations as visitors are encouraged to wear costumes and bring treat bags.

The weekend lineup further includes an acrobatic show, a Halloween dance performance, a magic and comedy act and a martial arts demonstration.

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Garden encourages exploring zoo exhibits and enjoying frightfully delightful entertainment for all ages at their weekend event.

For more information or to purchase memberships, visit ElPasoZoo.org

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Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Maquiladoras and industries south of the border say they continue to feel the impact of the economic trade war and tariffs, which are affecting their operations and leading to the continuous loss of jobs.

According to Marcelo Vázquez, Chihuahua delegate of the Mexican Association of Importers and Exporters, the maquiladora industry in Ciudad Juárez lost another 565 jobs in August, bringing the total to 20,993 fewer jobs over the last year and a drop of 64,945 in the last 26 months.

“This Wednesday, INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography) presented us with another unfortunate statistic for Juárez, as jobs in the maquiladora industry were lost again in August,” said Vázquez.

The INEGI report for July indicated 262,008 employees in Juárez’s maquiladoras, and by the end of August, numbers dropped to 261,443 jobs.

In August of last year, the maquiladora industry reported 282,436 jobs, or nearly 21,000 jobs lost in one year.

In June 2023, or 26 months ago, the maquila industry reported 326,338 jobs, meaning it has lost almost 65,000 in just over two years.

“The maquila industry remains on hold, waiting for the uncertainty stemming from the trade war, the revision of the free trade agreement, and changes in Mexican laws to dissipate,” Vázquez added. “It will be very difficult for us to see growth by the end of this year or early 2026 due to the changes in customs law and what is beginning to unfold around the USMCA.”

ANIERM also reported, 585 businesses closed in Juárez in less than two years, as Juárez continues to lose employer registrations; another 5 were closed in September.

“Why are we in this situation? Well, on one hand, the uncertainty of the tariff war and, on the other, rising labor costs are the two major problems that have been causing a crisis for two years now,” Vázquez also said.

ANIERM also said that during these months, 253 million pesos have stopped arriving in the city in formal salaries, due to unemployment and the drop in real wages, according to IMSS data; this means that Juárez has had less money circulating for four months now.

Juárez’s wage deficit reached its highest point in May of this year, at 10.808 billion Mexican pesos.

From that date on, the wage deficit began to decline, so much so that by September it was only 10.71 billion pesos, 98 million pesos less than the record figure for May.

“If we add up the losses in June, July, August, and September, we find that nearly 253 million pesos were lost to the city,” Vázquez added. “These 250 million pesos are obviously being felt by almost all small and medium-sized businesses, with sales that are much lower than normal.”

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso County Criminal Justice coordination office’s reentry support services unit does. They are teaming up  with local businesses that believe in second chances.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The population of Texans age 65 and older is growing faster than any other age group in the state. According to TX Dot El Paso, age alone doesn’t predict driving ability, but for most of us, age-related declines in physical and mental abilities can increase the risk of a crash. Lauren Macias-Cervantes, with TX Dot El Paso, joins us with more on this and other important topics.

Closures:

I-10 Widening West

Monday, October 27 through Friday, November 1

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 east- and westbound between Vinton and Transmountain left lane closed

Crews will be power washing and painting median barrier on I-10.

(48-Hour Weekend Closure)

Saturday, November 8 through Monday, November 10

5 a.m. to 5 a.m.

I-10 westbound at Mesa closed

I-10 eastbound at Redd

Detour: Westbound traffic will exit at Mesa and continue to North Desert through Mesa, Thorn, and Redd intersection and re-enter I-10 westbound after Redd.

Crews will be removing Portable Traffic Concrete Barrier, removing/replacing asphalt inlet patches with concrete on I-10 eastbound, placing final striping, installing Overhead Sign Bridge structure (full width across I-10), and opening I-10 westbound off-ramp between Mesa and Thorn.

I-10 Widening West 2

Monday, October 27 through Saturday, November 1

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Nightly)

I-10 east- and westbound between Anthony and Nashua left lane closed

Crews will be conducting concrete placement for new pavement surface.

Artcraft

Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed)

SH-178 (Artcraft) east- and westbound between New Mexico State Line and Doniphan alternate lane closures

Crews will be working on illumination and wall installations.

South Desert between Clarkstone and Blue Sky alternate lane closures

North Desert between Helen of Troy and Northern Pass alternate lane closures

Crews will be loading and unloading material and equipment.

Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 eastbound on-ramp before Artcraft closed

Crews will be working on drilled shaft placement.

Thursday, October 30

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Night)

I-10 eastbound at Redd off-ramp closed

Transmountain Exit to Redd closed

Crews will be installing temporary concrete barrier.

Continuous Closure Until further notice (Approx. 5 Months)

Monday, November 3 (Tentative Start Date)

I-10 eastbound on-ramp between Transmountain and Artcraft

Crews will be working on drill shaft foundation, column, and pier cap installation.

Continuous Closure Until further notice (Approx. 1 Month)

Monday, November 17 (Tentative Start Date)

Upper Valley east- and westbound 1-Lane configuration

Crews will be relocating sanitary sewer.

Borderland Expressway Phase 2

Full Weekend Closure

Saturday, October 25 through Monday, October 27

24/7, from 4 a.m. on 10/25/25 to 6 a.m. on 10/27/25

McCombs north- and southbound between US-54 and Stan Roberts closed

Local traffic will be allowed to access residential neighborhood, golf course, and El Paso Natural Gas station.

Detour: Traffic will be detoured using US-54, Martin Luther King, and Stan Roberts

Crews will be installing drainage structure.

Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (24/7 closure)

US-54 east- and westbound between Mesquite Hills and McCombs left lane closed

Crews will be working on paving detours.

Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

McCombs north- and southbound between US-54 and Stan Roberts alternate lane closure

Crews will be working on paving roadway.

Traffic Signal Improvements

Monday, October 27

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mesa at Doniphan east- and westbound crossing BNSF Railroad Tracks closed

Crews will be striping.

Tuesday, October 28 through Thursday, October 30

9 a.m.to 4 p.m.

Mesa at Doniphan eastbound crossing BNSF Railroad Tracks both sides closed

Crews will be striping.

Mesa Safety Lighting

Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mesa west- and eastbound between De Leon and Sunland Park left lane closed

Mesa west- and eastbound between Mesa and Resler left lane closed

Crews will be working on lighting improvements.

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Guardrail Repair

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, October 27

I-10 eastbound between Airway and Hawkins right lane and off-ramp at Hawkins closed

Tuesday, October 28

I-10 eastbound connecting ramp to US-54 northbound center lane at the split of US-54 southbound to I-110 closed

Wednesday, October 29

I-10 eastbound CD lanes between Mesa and connecting ramp to Loop 375 Border Highway eastbound center lane closed

Thursday, October 30

SH-20 (Mesa) southbound between Talbot and Spur 16 right lane closed

Friday, October 31

I-10 eastbound at Porfirio Diaz exit closed

Miscellaneous Concrete

Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31

9 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Nightly)

I-10 westbound at Mesa (Exit 19A) off-ramp closed

Crews will be repairing concrete.

Spall Repair

Monday, October 27 through Thursday, October 30

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Nightly)

I-10 westbound between Viscount and Geronimo alternate lane closures

Crews will be repairing spall.

Maintenance

Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

US-85 (Paisano) southbound at Executive intersection right lane closed

Crews will be working on the drain.

Loop 375 between Tom Mays Park and Paseo Del Norte right lane closed

Crews will be working on erosion.

I-10 westbound between Hawkins and Airway two right lanes closed

Hawkins entrance ramp closed

Crews will be working on concrete barrier wall.

Copia northbound between Gateway West- and East right lane closed

Crews will be working on bridge.

Sunday, November 2

4 a.m. to 4 p.m.

US-54 North- and South Exit 21A closed

Gateway East at Copia entrance closed

Uva Pl, Mart St, and Radford St at Gateway East closed

Ramp N to I-10 East closed

Gateway North to I-10 East closed

Crews will be working on bridge joints.

Loop 375 Widening Project

Monday, October 27, to Thursday, October 30

Nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Loop 375 main lanes northbound closure between Zaragoza Road (Port of Entry) and North Loop Drive

Crews working on grinding roadway concrete paving.

Monday, October 27, to Friday October 31

Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loop 375 southbound left lane closure between Zaragoza Road (Port of Entry) and North Loop Drive

Crews working on painting center median concrete rail.

Saturday, November 1

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loop 375 main lanes alternating north- and southbound left lane closure between North Loop Drive and Zaragoza Road (Port of Entry).

Crews working on installing concrete rip rap, painting and cleaning.

I-10 Landscape & Aesthetic Project

Monday, October 27 to Friday, October 31

Daily, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Gateway West Boulevard left lane closure before Lee Trevino Drive

Gateway West Boulevard at Zaragoza Road left turnaround lane closure

Gateway East Boulevard at Zaragoza Road left turnaround lane closure

I-10 eastbound right lane and shoulder closure at Lee Trevino Drive

Crews will be placing concrete riprap, welding steel panels, placing concrete riprap and placing light fixtures.

Preventive Maintenance Project

Sunday, October 26 to Thursday, October 30

Nightly, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Spur 601 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between US 54 and Loop 375

FM 2316 (McRae Boulevard) alternating lane closures between US 62/180 and I-10

Loop 375 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Zaragoza Road and US 85/I-10 JCT

US 85 (Paisano Drive) west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Stanton Street and Loop 375 JCT

SH 20 (Doniphan Drive) west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Mesa Street and Lindbergh Avenue

US 62 (Paisano Drive) west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Stanton Street and SH 20 (Alameda Avenue) JCT

Loop 375 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Zaragoza Rd and US 85/IH 10 JCT

I-110 north- and southbound alternating lane closures between I-10 and Texas/Mexico Line

I-10 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between FM 1281 (Horizon Boulevard) and FM 793 (Fabens)

US 62 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between 9 Miles East of CBP Checkpoint and 3 Miles West of RM 2317

US 67 north- and southbound alternating lane closures between US 67/US 90 JCT and Pecos/Brewster County Line

Crews will be performing mobile operations, multiple and alternating lane closures on replacing roadway pavement markings.

Montana Widening Project

Monday, October 27

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Montana East Frontage Road full closure at Saul Kleinfield Drive

Allow crews to work on traffic lights.

Monday, October 27 to Friday, October 31

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Montana Westbound Frontage Road alternating lane closures at Saul Kleinfeld Drive

Allow crews to work on traffic lights.

Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly)

Montana eastbound Frontage Road full closure between George Dieter Drive and Saul Kleinfield Drive

Crews will be working on traffic switch and removing low profile barriers. There will be local access for residents. Once crews are done, the Saul Kleinfeld intersection will be open including the bridge. The eastbound frontage road from George Dieter to Saul Kleinfeld will be in final configuration with three lanes. The eastbound frontage road from Saul Kleinfeld will taper from 3 to 2 to 1 lane.

FM 258 Safety Improvements Project

Monday, October 27 to Friday, October 31

Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Socorro Road eastbound right lane closure between Winn Road and Moon Road

Crews will be working on installation of sidewalks, driveways and curbs.

I-10 Hudspeth Infrastructure Project

Monday, October 27

Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 westbound right lane closure between mile marker 73 to mile marker 74

Crews will be installing cameras.

Monday, October 27 to Friday, October 31

Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 east- and westbound right shoulder closure between mile marker 71 to mile marker 74

Crews will be doing shoulder work.

Closure Links:

West Area Project Closures

I-10 Widening West Closures

East Area Project Closures 

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Nichole Gomez

ReadyOne Industries based here in El Paso is the leading supplier of high quality garments for the US military. We are joined today by two employees that work for the company.

Website: ReadyOne.jobs

Address: 1414 Ability Dr, El Paso, TX 79936

Phone number: 915-858-7277 Ext. 1137 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadyOneIndustries

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readyoneindustries/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/readyoneindustries/posts/?feedView=all

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Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) A group of Del Valle High School students is stepping up and making a difference.

Junior Leonardo Gomez helped launch Operation Waterspring, a community-led service project.

It’s an initiative where they collect donations and create hygiene kits that are then donated to local shelters. Each kit is packed with toothpaste, soap, lotion, toilet paper, and a hairbrush. They also collect water bottles.

Gomez, who is spearheading the project, is no stranger to living in poverty. Gomez told ABC-7 that during the 3rd or 4th grade, his family was experiencing financial hardship and couldn’t afford hygiene items.

He said caring family members and neighbors gave them money to be able buy them. Now he wants to pay it forward for others.

“I have personal experience on how it is to not be able to afford basic hygiene products or water bottles. And I just felt, I felt like giving back to the community is something we should all do. And I think this project has really brought more people together to serve the community.”

Gomez and his friends at the Future Business Leader of America club at Del Valley put the kits together.

Del Valle Junior Eva Villarreal is part of the organization and has helped put the kits together. She said she loves giving back!

“It’s really fulfilling. I really like the idea that I’m going to be helping people, especially because I would like somebody to help me if I was in that situation,” Villarreal said.

The teens then drop off the kits at local shelters. They said they have gotten great reactions so far!

“The person we spoke to was really happy. He was kind of shocked. He wasn’t; he didn’t ask why we wanted to do it. He was very welcoming. He said they needed it and that this was a very big help. He was surprised that students were the ones leading this project,” Gomez said.

“They will get a glimmer in their eyes. They would be excited. They would be; they would be happy. They’d be grateful that we’re taking it to them,” said another student, Gerardo Peña.

Gomez said the word has been spreading at Del Valle High, and other students have been donating items.

“I had about five students come to me in my classes and tell me they brought donations. And I was like,  “Cool!”

With Gomez’s help, Operation Waterspring has also launched at other area high schools.

“It’s really good because I feel like our school could get a lot of donations in. But if it’s multiple schools in El Paso, we can make a bigger impact.”

Gomez said he just wants to keep giving back. It’s something he said his younger self would be proud of.

“I think he would be happy that I’m doing this and that we’re giving an opportunity to people who can’t afford hygiene products or water bottles,” he added.

The group is also raising funds to donate an air conditioning unit to a local shelter.

They are still accepting new hygiene items and water bottles. If you are interested in donating items, you can visit Del Valle High School.

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Nicole Ardila

High school juniors, seniors and their families are invited to UTEP to experience life as a Miner at their largest open house event: Orange and Blue Day.

Explore campus life through their guided tours, attend college showcases and learn about applying to UTEP, financial aid and campus housing in a series of informative workshops.

This is a free event and it’ll also feature live music and theater performances.

It’s one of those days where the campus is over the top, but Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Recruitment at UTEP Alba Cook says it won’t be the last.

“We do have opportunities for students to come back for a campus visit and have a lot more intimate conversations with people throughout their journey here,” says Cook. “They will always have somebody, whether that’s an advisor, a success coach, a peer mentor, career coach.”

You can also go see a specific department you may be interested in studying.

UTEP has also been helping families with applying to financial aid — something they’ll also provide at Orange and Blue Day.

It’s the perfect opportunity to see if students and families feel supported and comfortable for an important upcoming chapter.

“What we really want to do is make sure that we understand the skills that you’re coming with, build on those skills, and then make sure that you know you’re doing what you’re passionate about,” Cook explains. “And of course, something that that really helps you and your family continue to grow.”

It’ll be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.

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