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Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has another highly anticipated concert lined up for Saturday. Usher and Chris Brown will bring the R&B Tour to the Sun Bowl Stadium.

The University of Texas at El Paso Office of Special Events shared guidance for parking, its bag policy and timeline for concertgoers.

What time should I get there?

UTEP OSE suggested arriving early and said to expect road closures around the stadium. The map below shows planned road closures (marked with a red circle).

Road closures planned for the day of the concert.(Courtesy: UTEP OSE, Google Maps)

Parking lots open: 8 a.m. VIP check-in (North Gate): 4 p.m. Doors open: 5 p.m. Show starts: 7 p.m.

Those without VIP tickets can enter through any gate.

Parking

UTEP OSE said general parking is available for purchase on Saturday only. Drivers pay for parking at the entrance of each lot. They can pay only with cards.

The fan guide said those who park in nearby restaurant, business or grocery lots will be towed.

General map information.(Courtesy: UTEP OSE)

ADA parking is available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis at these lots:

Glory Road 3 (GR3) & Glory Road 4 (GR4). Access through N. Oregon St. Glory Road 1 (GR1). Access through Sun Bowl Dr. Sun Bowl 5 (SB5) Sun Bowl Parking Garage (SBG): Top Floor (5th) ONLY, has access to ground level South of Stadium (Southwest Gate) ADA Parking Placards and/or license plates will be required. ADA VIP Ticket holders: For the most accessible experience, should pay to park in the lots located near the North Gate (GR1, GR3 & GR4) which are closest to the Check-In Area.

ADA parking map.(Courtesy: UTEP OSE)

Rideshare Pick-up/Drop-off

Those taking a rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.) should use the designated zone at SB11 Parking Lot on 3333 N Mesa St. and Kern Dr.

A map showing the designated rideshare zone near the Sun Bowl.(Courtesy: UTEP OSE)

What can I bring?

The Sun Bowl Stadium has a clear bag policy. Reusable plastic bottles can be taken into the stadium, with a limit of one per person. UTEP said it will have water fountains outside the gates.

UTEP’s clear bag policy.(Courtesy: UTEP OSE)

Where to find merch tables

UTEP OSE shared a map of concession and merchandise spots. Merch and concession stands accept card and cash payments.

The map above shows where concertgoers can find food, restrooms and merchandise.(Courtesy: UTEP OSE)

You can read the full fan guide below.

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Gabrielle Lopez

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Police asked for help finding a person involved in a hit-and-run in Las Cruces. The Las Cruces Police Department said it happened Friday at 6 a.m.

LCPD said witnesses reported a vehicle driving east on Idaho Avenue hit a person crossing the intersection at Forster Road. The driver allegedly kept driving after hitting the person.

Police posted the information on Facebook. In the comments section, LCPD said it doesn’t have a confirmed description of the vehicle involved.

The police department also shared a photo of where the hit-and-run happened. It also didn’t provide any information on the pedestrian’s status.

A photo of the scene where an alleged hit-and-run took place.(Courtesy: LCPD via Facebook)

Anyone who knows about the hit-and-run can call LCPD’s non-emergency number at 575-526-0795.

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Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sober October is just that – a month of abstaining from alcohol. Your body and your brain can really benefit from the break. Dr. Frank Spinelli is a General Practitioner and works with people who are looking to make a change.

“You do notice changes in your sleep, you’re not as bloated or not as inflamed.  People also say they’re eating better.  People also say they lose weight! If you think about it, alcohol is just sugar,” Dr. Spinelli says.

A month without alcohol can also offer an opportunity to examine your drinking habits and how alcohol fits in to your daily life. You may find you want to make a change.

“Most people drink for the wrong reason: they’re stressed out, sad, lonely, bored or angry, and when you eliminate alcohol you can understand why you’re maybe being triggered,” Spinelli said.

Here are some tips to make it work:

Tell people your plan. Letting friends and family know upfront cuts down on peer pressure and awkward “just one drink?” moments, and some may even join you for accountability.

Stock up on good alternatives. Keep sparkling water, kombucha, craft sodas, or quality non-alcoholic beers and spirits on hand

Identify your triggers. Notice when you’d normally d

Track your wins. Log the money saved, better sleep, clearer mornings, or mood changes. Seeing progress keeps motivation up

Be kind to yourself if you slip.

“Don’t think of slip ups as failures. Think of them as data points and just get right back on it the next day.  Regardless  what your problems you have, if you don’t address them directly, you will never have a better relationship with alcohol.  You need to do both,” Spinelli says.

You don’t have to stop cold turkey – even cutting back could have benefits. If you’re going for it, good luck!

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Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Native El Pasoan Lisa Caprelli returned to her hometown to inspire the next generation of readers. Caprelli is an author who has published 24 books.

In September, she spoke to students at Horizon Heights Elementary School. The heart of her message was to motivate students to continue using their imagination.

“It’s important that they use their own thinking, their own, because that’s something that a computer cannot do.  And your own original ideas,” she said.

Caprelli reminded students about the importance of connecting with each other in today’s tech-driven world.

“That’s something technology can’t do is replace human connection,” she said.

Caprelli grew up in El Paso, and while she no longer calls the Sun City home, she enjoys visiting with local students and seeing them interact with her books and characters!

“It doesn’t feel like work; everyday I get to do this. It’s like playing,” Caprelli said.

To learn more about Lisa Caprelli, click here.

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Nicole Ardila

The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo is kicking off its first day and returns with rides, live music and entertainment and more.

If you still haven’t gotten your tickets, Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them live from the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds for a sneak peek.

The event is featuring live entertainment including:

Thrashedkids FMX  Boom! Hype Crew Comedy juggler Sam Malcolm

As for rodeos, there will be a traditional ranch rodeo where the contestants compete as teams from ranches, instead of as individuals as in a “regular” rodeo.

The Pete Domenici Arena will be the home of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association with contestants coming from all over the U.S. to compete.

The PRCA rodeo is on Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. then Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m.

Musical artists that are performing include:

Wade Bowen on Thursday, Oct. 1 Tyce Delk on Friday, Oct. 2 Restless Road on Saturday, Oct. 3

There will also be livestock in the barns, food trucks, vendors and a sip and shop inside of the special events building.

The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo runs from Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds.

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Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso firefighters rescued a cat after it got stuck in ABC-7 at 4 anchor Nichole Gomez’ backyard Wednesday.

Gomez said on Wednesday night, its head and front legs stuck in the base of the holder in her backyard. Her son Randy and his cousin, Jayden, noticed it while playing soccer.

(Left) A cat got its head stuck in an umbrella holder. (Right) El Paso firefighters helped free the cat from the holder.

They immediately called 911, and a fire crew brought special tools to safely cut through the base. They safely freed the cat.

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Gabrielle Lopez

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — An Alamogordo woman drove away from a routine gas pump in the Jeep she’s wanted since childhood!

Thursday, DK Fuel presented Jessica Salazar a new Jeep Wrangler after she won the company’s summer Kick for the Keys Sweepstakes.

Salazar uses her personal vehicle for work as a delivery driver. DK said she discovered the promotion while filling her gas tank at her usual spot in Alamogordo. She burst into tears when she heard she won.

DK said Salazar always wanted a Jeep, but that dream fell out of reach after years of driving used vehicles and buying what she could afford.

The win also came after what she described as a difficult year following her brother’s death.

When she received her new Jeep keys, Salazar said it was the “perfect” size for her.

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Lauren Bly

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just steps away from the rushing waters of the Rio Grande, an El Paso-based animal rescue worried the overflow would be a repeat of the destructive Storm 2006.

Loretta Hyde founded the Animal Rescue League of El Paso. She said when the river overflowed back in 2006, it flooded her rescue like she’s never seen. She called it a nightmare.

When Hyde saw the water rushing again, she went back to 2006. She started preparing to get 80 dogs and 75 cats out of the rescue. Thankfully, she didn’t need to. If more rain comes, she’s prepared.

“You can’t wait till the last minute because that’s that’s going to get you in big trouble,” Hyde said. “Anytime we get standing water, anytime the river overflows, you’re always having some kind of preparation for an evacuation. It’s just a given. You can’t have a shelter and not be responsible to take care of these babies.”

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Gabrielle Lopez

CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A Canutillo High School teacher is on paid administrative leave after a report alleged potential misconduct, the Canutillo Independent School District said Thursday.

CISD did not specify what the teacher is accused of, nor their identity.

“Canutillo ISD recently received a third-party report alleging a potential misconduct by an employee. The alleged conduct, if substantiated, would constitute potential violations of the Texas Education Code and CISD policy,” the district said in a statement.

District police launched an investigation immediately after receiving the report, CISD said. The teacher was placed on paid administrative leave after a preliminary investigation.

The paid administrative leave is in accordance with district protocol, CISD said.

Local law enforcement agencies helped the district with the investigation.

Because of federal privacy laws and the “confidentiality of personal matters,” CISD said it can’t provide any other information.

CISD provided a statement to ABC-7 explaining the investigation. It said, in part:

“Canutillo ISD takes the safety and well-being of our students extremely seriously. We are committed to thoroughly investigating all allegations involving student safety and will take appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation, including any criminal or administrative action warranted by the facts.”

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Gabrielle Lopez

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Thursday, Juarez State Police officers rescued a man from the Rio Grande.

The Juarez Municipal Government said the current swept 61-year-old Jose Luis in the Cuauhtémoc neighborhood. It happened near the intersection of Juan Pablo II Boulevard and Moctezuma Street.

According to reports, a 911 call said a person nearly drowned in the Rio Grande. Upon arrival, police found a man being carried by the current.

Juarez police rescued a man from the Rio Grande.(Courtesy: Municipio de Juárez)

The man’s wife arrived and told officers Luis suffered from “persecutory delusions.”

The Juarez government said the couple was at the Todos Somos Mexicanos Health Center waiting for a referral to see a psychiatrist. Luis reportedly left the facility and threw himself into the river water.

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