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Nicole Ardila

Graduation season is around the corner as students from UTEP begin to graduate this weekend — Here are some do’s and don’ts to celebrate your special day without any mishaps.

There will be four ceremonies taking place on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, beginning at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. each day.

About 3,500 students are attending, and each student brings an average of 15 guests — this means there are no tickets — graduates can invite an unlimited amount of guests.

Several items are not allowed for UTEP graduations in the Don Haskins Center venue such as large signs, noisemakers and helium balloons to not disturb student’s individual moments.

“It’s really important to us that every student has their moment,” said Catie McCorry Andalis, UTEP Vice President for Student Affairs. “And so we want to make sure that it’s a space that’s not only celebratory, but families want to hear their sons and their daughters names as they cross that stage.”

They also have a clear bag policy, you can find more information on prohibited and allowed items here.

The venue will open an hour earlier than the ceremony time.

McCorry Andalis advises students and their families to arrive earlier to find parking and arrive on time, as she anticipates heavy traffic.

More information on UTEP commencement guidelines can be found on their website, here.

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Heriberto Perez

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué, spoke after the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended all cattle and livestock imports from Mexico last Sunday.

In a morning news conference, Secretary Berdegué, along with President Claudia Sheinbaum, stated that Mexico is being impacted by an infestation that started in Central America.

In July 2024, Mexico acted through an emergency system to stop the flow of the New World Screwworm plague into the country and has fulfilled 100% of the U.S.’s requests, according to Secretary Berdegué.

Mexican officials also mentioned that the U.S. is the only country with the potential to contain the plague in Panama, using the proliferation of the sterile fly.

Mexico has implemented this strategy since November of last year, and the Federal Government, along with Mexican states, has been searching for cases on ranches and livestock facilities across the country.

Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos also spoke about the screwworm infestation and how they are working with federal authorities while this cattle and livestock import suspension remains active.

More updates will be provided in later newscasts.

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It’s going to get hot this week.

Temperatures are forecast to be in the 80s all week, maybe even coming close to 90 degrees later in the week. And it’s not quite mid-May yet.

We’ll get well above the average high, which is in the mid-70s. But we’ll stay well below Monday’s record high of 93 degrees, which came back in 2022.

Some people welcome the Missouri heat. Others dread it. What do you think? Are you ready for summertime temperatures in Mid-Missouri?

Let us know by voting in the poll.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Family Service of El Paso will host the 2nd Annual Mental Health Stars of El Paso. The event will recognize leaders and organizations impacting mental health in the region.

This year’s honorees include Sharon Butterworth, who received the Richard Salcido Lifetime Achievement Award for her transformative leadership in expanding mental health access and awareness. NAMI-El Paso received the Community Partner Award for reducing stigma and improving mental health education and outreach. The evening will feature food, drinks, a silent auction, entertainment, and the awards presentation.

The event will occur on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 6–9 PM at the El Paso Community College Administrative Service Center.

Tickets and event details are available at: https://www.familyserviceofelpaso.org/mental-health-stars-of-el-paso-event

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Heriberto Perez

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced last night the suspension of all live cattle and livestock imports from Mexico into the U.S.

In a post on X, Secretary Rollins said, “Due to the threat of New World Screwworm, I am announcing the suspension of live cattle, horse, & bison imports through U. S. southern border ports of entry effective immediately. The last time this devastating pest invaded America, it took 30 years for our cattle industry to recover. This cannot happen again.”

The chairman of the Chihuahua Cattleman’s Association (Unión Ganadera Regional de Chihuahua), Álvaro Iván Bustillos Fuentes, stated that it is unacceptable for Chihuahua and the exporting states to bear the burden of border closures due to the inaction of the Mexican federal government.

“We cannot allow cattle to continue crossing the country’s southern border, and we must issue a strong call against the irresponsibility of the cattle feeders, who are putting the assets of thousands of cattle ranchers at risk. There is no order in this country, and there is inaction from the authorities and tremendous uncertainty,” Chairman Bustillos added.

Today, the last round of about 1,800 cattle heads crossed from Ciudad Juárez to Santa Teresa, New Mexico; before the screwworm infestation, cattlemen used to export around 3,200.

This temporary border closure represents a pause for 100,000 head of cattle that will be unable to export, with an economic impact of $50 million, given the $500 cost per head for Chihuahua alone. Added to this are the cattle from Durango, Coahuila, and Tamaulipas that crossed through the Chihuahua livestock union’s facilities.

“As long as we don’t give this contingency the importance it deserves, it is not just a factor for animals, for livestock, and we do not take it seriously as an issue that concerns human health, we will not be able to resolve this, ” Chairman Bustillos added. “We must give it the importance it deserves; this is a matter for human health.”

Chihuahua officials said it’s not just livestock that gets infected, but also dogs, pets, horses, pigs, sheep, and humans.

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today families gathered at Mother’s Day Market in celebration of this special day.

Over the past 4 days, Penny’s market has featured a variety of local artisans showcasing unique, handmade gifts perfect for moms.

Penny’s Market, organized by a mother-daughter duo, also featured local artisans whose creations began with the support of mothers and daughters.

Attendees enjoyed live music that added to the excitement, enhancing the overall experience.

The market successfully created lasting memories while celebrating mothers and all that they do.

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Jerry Najera

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On the 11th of every month the Texas Veterans Commission promotes a “Buddy Check.”

It’s a day to remind Texas veterans to check in with other veterans.

According to the commisiion, by getting in touch with others veterans may enjoy comradery, check on each other’s well-being and connect another veteran with a service they can use.

“Buddy Checks” can be as simple as picking up the phone, just talk, text or visit.

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso families attended the Spring Health Fair this Saturday at the YWCA’s Katharine White Harvey Branch.

The free event started at 9 AM this morning and offered a variety of activities for all ages.

Attendees gained access to Zumba, yoga, gymnastics, dance, and martial arts classes at no cost.

Over 30 community organizations were present to share health and social resources.

The event also featured food trucks, children’s activities, and raffle prizes including a YWCA gym membership and a pool party.

The health fair aimed to increase access to wellness opportunities and local support services within the community.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is in May. TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright explains why this is a great time to put motorcyclists at the top of mind for other drivers.

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Heriberto Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection El Paso Field Office (OFO) has seen an increase in internal cavity drug smuggling attempts since last year.

CBP officials say they are seeing a 300% increase compared to last year.

Most drug smuggling attempt arrests have been made at the Ysleta-Zaragoza Port of Entry and Paso del Norte Bridge (PDN).

ABC-7 spoke with CBP officials and leadership at the Zaragoza POE.

More updates in later newscasts

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