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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Winter Coat Drive for CPS-involved children and families wrapped up at 11am this Monday morning, November 24th at the Texas DFPS office.

It’s the final day of a month-long effort led by a student volunteer group from ASEZ STAR Church of God. The students collected more than 200 coats and blankets as part of their Good Neighbor Campaign.

Students from ASEZ STAR were at DFPS this Monday sorting coats by sizes and organizing blankets for delivery by CPS caseworkers.

Evarose Antunez was one of many student volunteers at the event today dedicating their time during the holiday season to help those in need.

“I’m just glad that we can really help our community in a small way like this, helping all the families that are in need of basic necessities,” Antunez said during an interview.

Donation boxes for this donation campaign were first dropped off at schools and later spread to other locations like hospitals.

This coat drive was in partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, with the aim to ensure no child in our area goes without a coat this winter.

We all hear it, right? It takes a village and it really, really is true. It takes a village to make sure that kids stay safe, that they stay warm, that they stay fed,” said DFPS Faith Based and COmmunity Engagement Specialist Victoria Colon at today’s event.

Donations exceeded expectations and collected 229 coats.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Thanksgiving is just days away, and many of you might have a trip planned. AAA protects 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday. Lauren Macias Cervantes joins us with safety reminders and driver resources. 

-10 Widening West

Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, November 26

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed)

North- and South Desert between Vinton and Thorn alternate lane closures

Crews will be working on electrical and miscellaneous construction work.

Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, November 26

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 east- and westbound between Los Mochis and Artcraft left lane closed

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

I-10 Widening West 2

Monday, November 24 through Tuesday, November 25

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 east- and westbound between Anthony and Nashua alternate lane closures

North and South Desert between Anthony and Nashua alternate lane closures

Crews will be placing concrete and haul trucks delivering material.

Monday, November 24 through Tuesday, November 25

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.

Borderland Expressway Phase 2

Monday, November 24 through Tuesday, November 25

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Mesquite Hills reduced to one lane between US-54 and Red Man. Flaggers will be on-site directing traffic as needed for haul trucks crossing Mesquite Hills.

Crews will be transporting earth embankment into the project.

Mesa Safety Lighting

Monday, November 24 through Tuesday, November 25

7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mesa west- and eastbound between Thunderbird and Sunland left lane closed

Mesa west- eastbound between Mesa and Resler left lane closed

Crews will be working on lighting improvements.

Maintenance

Monday, December 1 through Friday, December 5

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loop 375 Transmountain east- and westbound between Border Patrol Museum and Tom Mays Park right lane closed

Crews will be working on shoulder.

Sunday, December 7

4 a.m. to 5 p.m.

I-10 West at Mesa closed

Detour traffic onto Mesa.

Santa Fe entrance ramp to I-10 West closed

Franklin north- and southbound under I-10 closed

Crews will be working on bridge joint replacement.

Loop 375 Widening Project

Continuous 48-hour closure, beginning Saturday, November 22nd at 5 a.m. and ending Monday, November 24 at 5 a.m.

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

Crews will be removing concrete barrier and restriping lanes.

Monday, November 24

9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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

Crews will be working on profiling roadway.

Monday, November 24 to Wednesday, November 26

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

Americas Avenue (frontage road) south- and northbound alternating lane closures between North Loop Drive and Zaragoza Road

Loop 375 south- and northbound alternating lane closure between North Loop Drive and Zaragoza Entrance Ramp

Crews will be working on installing median concrete riprap, high mast aprons, landscape rock and a flume extension.

Americas Avenue (frontage road) southbound left lane closure at bottom of Zaragoza Exit Ramp

Monday, December 1 to Thursday, December 4

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

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

Crews will be working on profiling roadway.

Monday, December 1 to Saturday, December 6

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

Americas Avenue (frontage road) south-and northbound alternating lane closures between North Loop Drive and Zaragoza Road (Port of Entry)

Crews will be working on installing median concrete riprap, landscape rock, and high mast aprons.

I-10 Landscape & Aesthetic Project

Monday, November 24 to Tuesday, November 25

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

Gateway West Boulevard at Lee Trevino Drive left turnaround lane closure

Crews will be landscaping.

Monday, December 1 to Friday, December 5

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

Gateway West Boulevard at Lee Trevino Drive left turnaround lane closure

Crews will be landscaping.

Closure Links:

West Area Project Closures

I-10 Widening West Closures

East Area Project Closures 

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Saturday Cesar Ornelas Law partnered with Operation H.O.P.E. for it’s 30th annual Thanksgiving food giveaway.

It all happened beginning at 10 AM at the El Paso County Coliseum-Pavilion.

TNA Wrestling, the El Paso County Coliseum and additional community partners banded together ahead of this Thanksgiving with the aim of positively impacting the El Paso Community.

The goal of the Thanksgiving food giveaway was to serve over 1000 families, bringing kindness through action.

Former TNA International Chamption Frankie Kazarian and reigning TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater also joined Operation H.O.P.E. volunteers for this annual Thanksgiving food giveaway.

This year’s event was organized by co-founder Rubi Gonzales, who took over for her father Angel Gonzales. He passed away last year.

“My mom and my dad started this when I was a little girl. They grew up in Segundo Barrio area. They were from low income. They didn’t always have the funds to celebrate the holidays,” Rubi Gonzales said during an interview at Saturday’s event.

“I miss my dad being out here, being the support, the one to give us, but it makes me happy that people recognize him and recognize us, still, and when we continue to help families that need help, that they know that we’re here to serve under Angel Gomez,” Rubi said.

Rubi Gonzales and her son continue to honor her father’s legacy and the spirit of giving back to the community.

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Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (EPMPO), along with other city, county and local state leaders, approved the initiative called “Borderplex Safe Mobility Plan,” which aims at reducing and eventually eliminating traffic-related deaths and crashes in the border region.

This initiative includes drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and anyone using mobility devices.

“The BSMP reflects the input and expertise of a broad spectrum of community stakeholders, including local governments, law enforcement, schools, advocacy groups, residents, and regional agencies. By combining this collaborative insight with detailed crash data, traffic patterns, and road-condition analysis, the plan identifies high-risk corridors and prioritizes targeted programs and improvements. It strengthens the region’s transportation network and fills gaps in bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure, creating safer, more accessible travel options throughout the Borderplex,” said MPO in a news release.

“This plan gives our region the direction and tools to protect families and save lives. It’s time to turn safety goals into action,” El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said.

“Our residents cross city, county and state lines for work, family and school. Improving safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists strengthens every community in this region. This plan brings people together and sets up the investments we need,” Sunland Park Mayor Javier Perea also said.

According to a news release, with the Policy Board’s adoption, the EPMPO is launching the implementation phase of the BSMP.

A Vision Zero Committee will guide long-term progress, evaluate performance measures, and ensure accountability for advancing the plan’s strategies. The committee will work closely with regional stakeholders to carry out corridor studies, safety projects, education campaigns, and infrastructure improvements.

The plan will also support municipalities in identifying and securing funding for priority projects to close gaps in the bicycle, pedestrian, and transit networks.

More updates in later newscasts.

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Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of the holidays, La Nube STEAM Discovery Center has transformed into a winter wonderland thanks to a $10,000 gift from GECU.

The children’s museum will become a snowy Winter Wonderland for guests to explore from November 22 through January 4th.

El Paso families will get experience science with hands-on holiday fun.

Guests will be able to explore a winter forest filled with trees covered in snow. Families will also have the chance to meet Santa and his elves, and take photos. STEAM activities will also have a festive twist.

“Winter Wonderland is where the magic of the holidays meets the power of discovery,” said Gina Martinez, the CEO of La Nube.

General admission for the Winter Wonderland event is $17 for children and $20 for adults.

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Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Ahead of the Christmas shopping season, Borderland financial experts are providing advice to stay within your budget and avoid a financial nightmare.

According to the National Retail Federation, this year, consumers will spend on average $890.49 on food, decorations, holiday gifts, and other seasonal items.

The association found that $627.93 will be allocated to gifts for loved ones, and the remaining $262.56 will be used on seasonal items, such as food, decorations, and greeting cards.

Brian Mirau, the president and founder of Mirau Capital Management, told ABC-7 it’s important to go into the season with a game plan.

“It’s so, so critical that you sit down and do some planning. And you know how much you’re going to spend going into the holiday season and you stick within that budget,” he said.

Mirau said it’s important that families sit down and create a realistic budget.

“So the better that you can plan for what those expenses are going to be, just like everything else we plan for in life, you know, whether it be a vacation, whether it be for, another holiday, identify how much money you’re going to be spending, and then really try to stick within that budget and not overspend.”

Mirau said he advises his own clients to create a budget, especially on big shopping days like Christmas.

He provided some helpful budgeting tips:

Make a list of who you’ll be buying Christmas gifts for.

Set a realistic spending goal.

Identify if you’ll be traveling for the holidays and what that could possibly cost you.

Figure out if you’ll be spending on decorations or food.

Mirau also said, “Always asking yourself that question before you spend that dollar, ‘Do I really need to spend that dollar? Or is it an impulse buy?’ And if you’re not sure about it, it’s better to go home and sleep on it overnight. And then ask yourself again tomorrow. ‘Is that a really, a good, wise spending decision that we’re going to make?'”

Mirau encourages you to stay within your budget so you can begin the new year on the right foot financially.

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Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Municipal Police Department (SSPM) and the Chihuahua State Police Department (SSPE) have reported multiple rescues of migrants found confined in stash houses, with alleged smugglers arrested in recent weeks.

SSPE Chihuahua arrested three alleged smugglers and rescued 17 migrants from a stash house on Tuesday, and SSPM Juárez arrested four alleged smugglers and rescued six migrants on the same day.

“We receive information about houses being used to hold migrants captive, and thanks to this, in most cases, we have managed to free people who were being held against their will,” said SSPM Juárez spokesman, Adrián Sánchez.

According to Sánchez, anonymous tips and 911 calls from Juárez residents are how they’ve located these stash houses.

SSPM Juárez reports a significant drop in migrants arriving at the border since the start of the Trump administration in January of this year, but they have still rescued over 100 migrants held in stash houses so far this year.

“Once they reach the border, that is when they are being held in stash houses, supposedly waiting to be crossed. That’s when the situation changes — instead of crossing them, they start demanding money from the relatives of these people, not to cross them but to set them free,” Sánchez added.

Both SSPM Juárez and SSPE Chihuahua have also found children, family members of the alleged smugglers, cash, drugs, and even firearms at these stash houses.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Operation H.O.P.E. will host the 30th annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 22nd at 10 AM. They aim to serve 1,000 families. They’ve teamed up with TNA Wrestling, and the event will be held at the El Paso County Coliseum.

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Nichole Gomez

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