Senator Cornyn visits Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss

Heriberto Perez Lara

Watch Senator John Cornyn’s visit to Fort Bliss below:

FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is visiting the new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility at Fort Bliss.

Camp East Montana is set to open later this month.

Senator Cornyn is set to give a media briefing after he speaks with ICE and Fort Bliss members.

ICE ERO El Paso recently said Camp East Montana is a short-term soft-sided federal detention facility for housing illegal aliens who are in removal proceedings or who have final orders of removal.

“The facility is being constructed under a Department of Defense contract, and DoD is funding the facility as part of the essential whole-of-government approach to protecting public safety and preserving national security,” said Leticia Zamarripa, ICE ERO El Paso Public Information Officer. “These necessary partnerships between federal agencies enable the government to better serve the American people.”

The facility’s initial operating capacity (IOC) is set for up to 1,000 beds beginning on Aug. 17 with the capability to expand up to 5,000 detention beds.

“ICE sorely needs to keep pace with its increased immigration enforcement operations against criminal aliens who are illegally present in the United States,” ICE ERO El Paso added.

ICE is using Camp East Montana to help decompress ICE detention facilities in other regions.

“It will also serve as a processing facility, and ICE Air Operations will effectuate removals for aliens staged at the facility, which enables ICE to detain the rapidly increasing number of criminal aliens its brave officers and special agents arrest,” ICE ERO El Paso also said.

ABC-7 reached out to the offices of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and the Texas ACLU for comment.

More updates in later newscasts.

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Road Closures in El Paso County for the week of August 11- August 15

Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures for August 11 – August 15.

WEST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS

I-10 Widening West

Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 westbound Los Mochis exit closed

Detour:  Traffic to use Transmountain Exit.

Crews will be installing overhead sign for ramp.

Continuous Closures Until further notice 24/7

Saturday, June 21, 2025, through end of September 2025

I-10 West at Mesa exit ramp closed

Detour: Traffic to use the Resler westbound exit ramp and proceed to CD Lanes to access Mesa.

Continuous Closures Until further notice 24/7

Monday, June 9, 2025, through end of August 2025

South Desert between Transmountain and Isela Rubalcava reduced to one lane

Transmountain West-to-East turnaround closed

Detour: Traffic through intersection at Transmountain.

Crews will be working on new roadway reconfiguration for South Desert

I-10 Widening West 2

Monday, August 11 through Saturday, August 16

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 performing dirt work and removing miscellaneous materials.

Sunday, August 10 through Saturday, August 16

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

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

Crews will be performing concrete placement for new pavement surface.

Through Spring 2026

Valley Chile Road Turnaround closed

Detour: Southbound traffic will continue on South Desert Boulevard to Vinton Road, make a left on Vinton Road, and make another left onto North Desert Boulevard. Northbound traffic will continue on North Desert Boulevard to Antonio Street, make a left on Antonio Street, and make another left onto South Desert Boulevard.

South Desert between Valley Chile and Vinton Steel left lane closed

Crews will be constructing retaining walls and widening the bridge at Valley Chile.

Artcraft

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artcraft east- and westbound between State Line and Doniphan alternate lane closures

Crews will be performing illumination install and delivering construction material.

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

South Desert between Clarkstone and Blue Sky alternate lane closures

Crews will be loading and unloading material and equipment.

Transmountain Rehab

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loop 375 (Transmountain) east- and westbound between Tom Mays and the Main Gap left lane closures

Crews will be working on punch list items.

Borderland Expressway Phase 2

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

US-54 between Mesquite Hills and McCombs alternate lane closures

Crews will be constructing traffic detours.

Paisano Bridge Replacement

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Paisano (US-85) westbound between Executive and Doniphan one lane closed

Crews will be working on demolition and bridge work.

Continuous closure through Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Paisano (US-85) eastbound between Doniphan and Executive closed

Crews will be working on demolition and bridge work.

Mesa Safety Lighting

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mesa both directions between North Desert and Remcon right lane closed

Crews will be working on drilled shafts and borings.

Loop 375 Border Highway Safety Lighting

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loop 375 westbound near Exit 20 (Paisano)/110 East shoulder and right lane closed

Loop 375 westbound between Customs and Cypress shoulder and right lane closed

Long-term closure

Loop 375 eastbound at Delta between Cypress and Customs right lane closed

Crews will be working on lighting improvements.

Guardrail Repair

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

Monday, August 11

Loop 375 eastbound between Paisano and Fonseca right lane closed

Tuesday, August 12

US-54 northbound between Trowbridge and Pershing shoulder closed

Wednesday, August 13

I-10 eastbound between Sunland Park and Executive right lane closed

Thursday, August 14

I-10 eastbound between Piedras and Copia right lane closed

Access Management

Continuous closure

Monday, August 4 through Thursday, August 21

Spur 16 eastbound between Isela Rubalcava and Talbot right lane closed

Crews will be working on relocating inlet.

Maintenance

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dyer north- and southbound between Angora and Mesquite Flor alternate lane closures

McCombs north- and southbound between Gateway South and Stan Roberts alternate lane closures

Santa Fe entrance ramp to I-10 west between Yandell and Prospect right lane closed

Crew will be working on shoulder

Loop 375 east- and westbound between San Marcial and US-54 North Exit left lane closed

Crews will be cleaning.

EAST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS

Purple Heart 375 Widening Project

Friday, August 1 to Thursday, August 31

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

Purple Heart Highway (Loop 375) north- and southbound alternate lane closures between Montana Avenue and Spur 601

Crews will be placing RCP and constructing north-and southbound frontage road.

Continuous closure until further notice

Purple Heart Highway north- and southbound shoulder closures from Montana Avenue to Spur 601

Crews will be widening main lanes and constructing north- and southbound frontage road.

Loop 375 Widening Project

Tuesday, August 12 to Wednesday, August 13

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

Loop 375 main lanes closed between Zaragoza Exit Ramp and North Loop Entrance Ramp

Crews will be working on traffic striping and concrete barrier removal.

Monday, August 11 to Thursday, August 14

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

Loop 375 main lanes closed between North Loop Exit Ramp and Alameda Avenue

Crews working bridge joint repairs.

Monday August 11, to Thursday August 14

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

Loop 375 main Lanes southbound closure between North Loop Exit Ramp and Alameda Avenue

South Americas Avenue (frontage road) alternating closures at Zaragoza Road (POE), Pan American Drive, Socorro Road and Alameda Avenue Intersections at bridge underpasses 

Crews will be working on painting bridge structures.

Horizon/Darrington Reconstruction Project

Monday, June 30 to Friday, August 15

Daily, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Emigrant Road will be closed between Darrington Road and Rodman Street

Crews will be working on subgrade and driveway.

Continuous closure beginning Friday, August 8 at 6 a.m.

Town Center Drive closed between Canyon Vista Drive and Darrington Road

Crews will be working on storm drain.

Continuous closure until December 2025

Pete La Rue Circle will follow detour entrance at Roslyn Drive and Exit Jasper Drive

Crews will be working on final subgrade, pavement operations and milling.

I-10 Landscape & Aesthetic Project

Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15

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

I-10 westbound between Lee Trevino Exit Ramp and Lee Trevino Entrance Ramp right lane and shoulder closure

Gateway West Boulevard passing Zaragoza Road left lane closure

Gateway East Boulevard before Zaragoza Road left lane closure

Gateway East Boulevard at Zaragoza Road turnaround complete closure

Crews will be painting concrete riprap and leveling decorative work.

Montana Widening Project

Monday, August 11 to Wednesday, August 13

Nightly, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Montana Avenue eastbound frontage road closed between Saul Kleinfield Drive and Joe Battle Boulevard

Crews will be working on traffic switch and moving concrete barrier.

Continuous closure until Friday, December 26, 2025

Montana Avenue eastbound frontage road reduced to one lane from Lee Boulevard to Tierra Este Road

Montana Avenue and Joe Battle Boulevard intersection, northbound and southbound of Joe Battle through lanes closed

Montana Avenue westbound frontage road reduced to two lanes from Tierra Este Road to Joe Battle Boulevard

Crews will be working on building underpass.

Preventative Maintenance Project

Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 16

Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

State Highway 54 north- and southbound alternating lane closures between US 62/180 and I-10 (Van Horn)

Crews will be performing mobile operations on replacing roadway pavement markings.

Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 16

Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 a.m.

US 62/180 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Hudspeth/Culberson County lines and Texas/New Mexico state line

RM 1111 north-and southbound alternating lane closures between US 62/180 and I10 (Van Horn)

FM 2249 west-and eastbound alternating lane closures between Wood Road and Ranch Road 1576

US 62/180 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between State Park Road and RM 2317

I-10 Frontage Road west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Boracho Station and 1 Mile east of Boracho Station.

US 54 north- and southbound alternating lane closures between Hondo Pass Drive and Texas/New Mexico State Line

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

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

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

I-10 frontage road west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between I-10 JCT (West) and I-10 JCT (East)

US 85 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Stanton St and Loop 375 JCT

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

US 62 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Stanton St and SH 20 (Alameda Avenue)

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

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

Alameda Raised Median Project

Saturday, August 9

7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Alameda Avenue west-and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Rio Vista Road and Passmore Road

Contractor will be working on punch list.

Tuesday, August 11 to Friday, August 15

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

Alameda Avenue west-and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Rio Vista Road and Passmore Road

Contractor will be working on punch list.

PROJECTS WITH CONTINUOUS CLOSURES

I-10 Hudspeth Safety Rest Area

Continuous closure until Friday, September 26

I-10 east- and westbound shoulder work between Fort Hancock and McNary

Crews will be working on surface grading.

Median Concrete Barrier Project

Continuous closure until further notice

Montana Avenue (US 62/180) east and westbound complete left lane closure between RM 124 and RM 126 (Guadalupe Peak)

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in work areas.

Closure is necessary for installation of median concrete barrier.

RM 652 Full Widening Project

Continuous closure until further notice

RM 652 westbound lanes reduced to one lane two-way traffic from FM 3541 to Kimble Draw Bridge

Closure is necessary for the reconstruction of the roadway.

RM 652 Full Depth Rehabilitation Project

Continuous closure until further notice

RM 652 east and westbound alternating lane closure 8.36 miles east of FM 3541 to Reeves County Line

Continuous two-way traffic, one-lane work zone requiring traffic to be alternating onto one lane and controlled by Temporary Traffic Signals with a 13-foot lane width restriction

Closure is necessary for the construction of new roadway consisting of full depth rehabilitation.

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Battle Batting Cages opens in El Paso

Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today Battle Batting Cages is marking the opening of its new locally owned family entertainment center on the Westside. It aims to bring a fresh hub for indoor sports, dining and camaraderie to the community.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the new facility located at 6910 N. Mesa, Suite B. The event will feature attendees such County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and City Representative Chris Canales.

This new center offers two pitching cages operating at 40 mph and 60 mph for batting practice, alongside three private training cages designed for teams and individual lessons.

For a full-service dining experience, Battle Batting Cages will host a restaurant serving burgers, wings, BBQ bites, churros, brownies, cake pops and macarons.

Families and visitors will find two inflatable obstacle courses tailored for children ages 3–11. Guests aged 12 and up can enjoy the Players Corner, which features pool, table tennis and darts.

Battle Batting Cages also provides all-inclusive party packages starting at $175 for two hours and a pro shop offering gear and memberships for enthusiasts.

This new venue aims to become a vibrant community spot where families can enjoy sports, food and fun under one roof.

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 ABC-7 at 4: Grand opening celebration of Battle Batting Cages

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Battle Batting Cages will hold a grand opening ceremony in west El Paso.

The facility offers:

Two state-of-the-art pitching machine cages (40mph & 60mph)

Three private training cages for team practices, lessons, and workouts

A full-service restaurant with crowd-pleasing favorites like hamburgers, wings, BBQ sausage bites, churros, brownies, cake pops, and macaroons

Two inflatable obstacle courses for children ages 3–11

A “Players Corner” for guests 12 and up, equipped with a pool table, ping pong, and darts

 Perfect for team gatherings, corporate events, and birthday celebrations, Battle Batting Cages offers all-inclusive party packages starting at just $175 for two hours.

Regular Business Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Grand Opening celebration of Battle Batting Cages:

 When: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Battle Batting Cages

6910 N. Mesa, Suite B, El Paso, TX

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Featuring (Invited Guests):

County Judge Ricardo Samaniego

Hall of Famer, Wayne Thornton

Judge Selena Solis

Judge Eunice Reyes

El Paso County Clerk Delia Briones

Mariachis!  Ribbon Cutting!  Food!  Fun!

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ABC-7 at 4: Back-to-school driving safety, closures you need to know

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Now that all major school districts have resumed classes, it’s time to hear what TxDOT has to say about how drivers can help keep our kids safe.

Closures (TxDOT El Paso):

WEST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS

I-10 Widening West

Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 westbound Los Mochis exit closed

Detour:  Traffic to use Transmountain Exit.

Crews will be installing overhead sign for ramp.

Continuous Closures Until further notice 24/7

Saturday, June 21, 2025, through end of September 2025

I-10 West at Mesa exit ramp closed

Detour: Traffic to use the Resler westbound exit ramp and proceed to CD Lanes to access Mesa.

Continuous Closures Until further notice 24/7

Monday, June 9, 2025, through end of August 2025

South Desert between Transmountain and Isela Rubalcava reduced to one lane

Transmountain West-to-East turnaround closed

Detour: Traffic through intersection at Transmountain.

Crews will be working on new roadway reconfiguration for South Desert

I-10 Widening West 2

Monday, August 11 through Saturday, August 16

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 performing dirt work and removing miscellaneous materials.

Sunday, August 10 through Saturday, August 16

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

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

Crews will be performing concrete placement for new pavement surface.

Through Spring 2026

Valley Chile Road Turnaround closed

Detour: Southbound traffic will continue on South Desert Boulevard to Vinton Road, make a left on Vinton Road, and make another left onto North Desert Boulevard. Northbound traffic will continue on North Desert Boulevard to Antonio Street, make a left on Antonio Street, and make another left onto South Desert Boulevard.

South Desert between Valley Chile and Vinton Steel left lane closed

Crews will be constructing retaining walls and widening the bridge at Valley Chile.

Artcraft

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artcraft east- and westbound between State Line and Doniphan alternate lane closures

Crews will be performing illumination install and delivering construction material.

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

South Desert between Clarkstone and Blue Sky alternate lane closures

Crews will be loading and unloading material and equipment.

Transmountain Rehab

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loop 375 (Transmountain) east- and westbound between Tom Mays and the Main Gap left lane closures

Crews will be working on punch list items.

Borderland Expressway Phase 2

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

US-54 between Mesquite Hills and McCombs alternate lane closures

Crews will be constructing traffic detours.

Paisano Bridge Replacement

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Paisano (US-85) westbound between Executive and Doniphan one lane closed

Crews will be working on demolition and bridge work.

Continuous closure through Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Paisano (US-85) eastbound between Doniphan and Executive closed

Crews will be working on demolition and bridge work.

Mesa Safety Lighting

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mesa both directions between North Desert and Remcon right lane closed

Crews will be working on drilled shafts and borings.

Loop 375 Border Highway Safety Lighting

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loop 375 westbound near Exit 20 (Paisano)/110 East shoulder and right lane closed

Loop 375 westbound between Customs and Cypress shoulder and right lane closed

Long-term closure

Loop 375 eastbound at Delta between Cypress and Customs right lane closed

Crews will be working on lighting improvements.

Guardrail Repair

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

Monday, August 11

Loop 375 eastbound between Paisano and Fonseca right lane closed

Tuesday, August 12

US-54 northbound between Trowbridge and Pershing shoulder closed

Wednesday, August 13

I-10 eastbound between Sunland Park and Executive right lane closed

Thursday, August 14

I-10 eastbound between Piedras and Copia right lane closed

Access Management

Continuous closure

Monday, August 4 through Thursday, August 21

Spur 16 eastbound between Isela Rubalcava and Talbot right lane closed

Crews will be working on relocating inlet.

Maintenance

Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dyer north- and southbound between Angora and Mesquite Flor alternate lane closures

McCombs north- and southbound between Gateway South and Stan Roberts alternate lane closures

Santa Fe entrance ramp to I-10 west between Yandell and Prospect right lane closed

Crew will be working on shoulder

Loop 375 east- and westbound between San Marcial and US-54 North Exit left lane closed

Crews will be cleaning.

EAST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS

Purple Heart 375 Widening Project

Friday, August 1 to Thursday, August 31

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

Purple Heart Highway (Loop 375) north- and southbound alternate lane closures between Montana Avenue and Spur 601

Crews will be placing RCP and constructing north-and southbound frontage road.

Continuous closure until further notice

Purple Heart Highway north- and southbound shoulder closures from Montana Avenue to Spur 601

Crews will be widening main lanes and constructing north- and southbound frontage road.

Loop 375 Widening Project

Tuesday, August 12 to Wednesday, August 13

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

Loop 375 main lanes closed between Zaragoza Exit Ramp and North Loop Entrance Ramp

Crews will be working on traffic striping and concrete barrier removal.

Monday, August 11 to Thursday, August 14

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

Loop 375 main lanes closed between North Loop Exit Ramp and Alameda Avenue

Crews working bridge joint repairs.

Monday August 11, to Thursday August 14

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

Loop 375 main Lanes southbound closure between North Loop Exit Ramp and Alameda Avenue

South Americas Avenue (frontage road) alternating closures at Zaragoza Road (POE), Pan American Drive, Socorro Road and Alameda Avenue Intersections at bridge underpasses 

Crews will be working on painting bridge structures.

Horizon/Darrington Reconstruction Project

Monday, June 30 to Friday, August 15

Daily, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Emigrant Road will be closed between Darrington Road and Rodman Street

Crews will be working on subgrade and driveway.

Continuous closure beginning Friday, August 8 at 6 a.m.

Town Center Drive closed between Canyon Vista Drive and Darrington Road

Crews will be working on storm drain.

Continuous closure until December 2025

Pete La Rue Circle will follow detour entrance at Roslyn Drive and Exit Jasper Drive

Crews will be working on final subgrade, pavement operations and milling.

I-10 Landscape & Aesthetic Project

Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15

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

I-10 westbound between Lee Trevino Exit Ramp and Lee Trevino Entrance Ramp right lane and shoulder closure

Gateway West Boulevard passing Zaragoza Road left lane closure

Gateway East Boulevard before Zaragoza Road left lane closure

Gateway East Boulevard at Zaragoza Road turnaround complete closure

Crews will be painting concrete riprap and leveling decorative work.

Montana Widening Project

Monday, August 11 to Wednesday, August 13

Nightly, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Montana Avenue eastbound frontage road closed between Saul Kleinfield Drive and Joe Battle Boulevard

Crews will be working on traffic switch and moving concrete barrier.

Continuous closure until Friday, December 26, 2025

Montana Avenue eastbound frontage road reduced to one lane from Lee Boulevard to Tierra Este Road

Montana Avenue and Joe Battle Boulevard intersection, northbound and southbound of Joe Battle through lanes closed

Montana Avenue westbound frontage road reduced to two lanes from Tierra Este Road to Joe Battle Boulevard

Crews will be working on building underpass.

Preventative Maintenance Project

Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 16

Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

State Highway 54 north- and southbound alternating lane closures between US 62/180 and I-10 (Van Horn)

Crews will be performing mobile operations on replacing roadway pavement markings.

Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 16

Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 a.m.

US 62/180 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Hudspeth/Culberson County lines and Texas/New Mexico state line

RM 1111 north-and southbound alternating lane closures between US 62/180 and I10 (Van Horn)

FM 2249 west-and eastbound alternating lane closures between Wood Road and Ranch Road 1576

US 62/180 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between State Park Road and RM 2317

I-10 Frontage Road west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between Boracho Station and 1 Mile east of Boracho Station.

US 54 north- and southbound alternating lane closures between Hondo Pass Drive and Texas/New Mexico State Line

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

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

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

I-10 frontage road west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between I-10 JCT (West) and I-10 JCT (East)

US 85 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Stanton St and Loop 375 JCT

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

US 62 west- and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Stanton St and SH 20 (Alameda Avenue)

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

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

Alameda Raised Median Project

Saturday, August 9

7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Alameda Avenue west-and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Rio Vista Road and Passmore Road

Contractor will be working on punch list.

Tuesday, August 11 to Friday, August 15

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

Alameda Avenue west-and eastbound alternating lane closures between N Rio Vista Road and Passmore Road

Contractor will be working on punch list.

PROJECTS WITH CONTINUOUS CLOSURES

I-10 Hudspeth Safety Rest Area

Continuous closure until Friday, September 26

I-10 east- and westbound shoulder work between Fort Hancock and McNary

Crews will be working on surface grading.

Median Concrete Barrier Project

Continuous closure until further notice

Montana Avenue (US 62/180) east and westbound complete left lane closure between RM 124 and RM 126 (Guadalupe Peak)

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in work areas.

Closure is necessary for installation of median concrete barrier.

RM 652 Full Widening Project

Continuous closure until further notice

RM 652 westbound lanes reduced to one lane two-way traffic from FM 3541 to Kimble Draw Bridge

Closure is necessary for the reconstruction of the roadway.

RM 652 Full Depth Rehabilitation Project

Continuous closure until further notice

RM 652 east and westbound alternating lane closure 8.36 miles east of FM 3541 to Reeves County Line

Continuous two-way traffic, one-lane work zone requiring traffic to be alternating onto one lane and controlled by Temporary Traffic Signals with a 13-foot lane width restriction

Closure is necessary for the construction of new roadway consisting of full depth rehabilitation.

Please follow the detour signs in place on all projects.  All work is dependent upon weather conditions.

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ABC-7 at 4: DisruptHR El Paso 3.0 returns to the Sun City

Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- DisruptHR El Paso 3.0 returns to the Sun City on August 14. The event promises to challenge conventional thinking and fuel your enthusiasm for progress and people.

For $20, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a roster of speakers who are pioneering the future of work. This event is perfect for HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, offering a unique chance to network with like-minded innovators. DisruptHR El Paso 3.0 will take place at Western Tech-Eastside Campus, located at 9624 Plaza Circle.

Doors open at 5:30 pm, giving you ample time to connect with fellow attendees before the talks begin. Secure your spot today and be a part of the revolution!

Link to purchase tickets:  https://disrupthr.co/city/el-paso//

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Migrants found inside sewer in Downtown El Paso

Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Videos on social media showed a group of migrants inside a sewer in El Paso’s storm drain system. The El Paso Police Department, along with Border Patrol El Paso Sector, found this group of migrants last Friday at the intersection of Oregon Street and San Antonio Avenue in Downtown El Paso.

According to Border Patrol spokesman Agent Claudio Herrera-Baeza, seven migrants were found; they were Mexican and Colombian nationals.

“It’s very well known that Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) utilize these roads to get into the United States illegally,” said agent Herrera. “It endangers the lives of the illegal migrants as they come through the sewer systems.”

Along with the seven migrants found in the sewer, the alleged smuggler was also discovered. All seven were processed and placed into removal proceedings under Title 8 authority.

The smuggler is expected to be charged under Title 8, USC § 1324, which involves human smuggling charges.

“Police checked suspicious activity in a storm drain; no state charges were filed,” said the El Paso Police Department in a statement.

Agent Herrera added that the Confined Space Entry Team (CSET) regularly inspects El Paso’s sewer system using underground technology.

“It is extremely dangerous, we know that these criminal organizations endanger the lives of the illegal aliens through different smuggling schemes,” said agent Herrera. “One of them of course is entering the sewer system; there are so many things that can go wrong, especially during the rainy season, like right now.”

More updates will come in later newscasts.sts.

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Word of Wisdom: Encouraging teachers and educators this school year

Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— In today’s installment of our Words of Wisdom segment, Adair Margo is encouraging teachers and educators as they also return to the classroom.

Margo has taught at both the University of Texas at El Paso and New Mexico State University.

The humanitarian reminds teachers of their lasting influence that goes beyond the classroom walls.

“Teachers are in such a privileged position to help children achieve what they can achieve. And you remember them for good or bad,” she said.

Margo also explained that teachers can help students achieve their personal best!

“They’ll never forget your name. Especially if you, if you make a difference in elevating them and their confidence and what they’re able to accomplish.”

Margo said teachers have the power to change lives!

If you want to watch our previous Words of Wisdom segments, click here.

ABC-7’s Words of Wisdom segment airs all this week on Good Morning El Paso.

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Protestors gather to demand release of DACA recipient detained at El Paso Airport

Heriberto Perez Lara

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, protestors are gathering at the ICE Detention Facility to demand the release of DACA recipient Catalina “Xóchilt” Santiago, who was detained by Border Patrol agents at the El Paso International Airport this weekend.

The protest is set to begin with a news conference at 5 p.m. ABC-7 will livestream the news conference.

An ICE spokesperson released the following statement on Santiago’s situation.

“Catalina Santiago Santiago, a 28-year-old Mexican national, is currently in ICE custody. U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested her Aug. 3 at the El Paso International Airport and remanded her to our custody. This was not Santiago’s first brush with immigration officials; she first entered illegally in May 2005, near the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry in El Paso. On Aug. 31, 2020, she was charged with two drug offenses, which are still pending.

Santiago has DACA status, which is set to expire April 29, 2026. It’s important to note that DHS officials can take enforcement actions against illegal aliens with criminal records.

ICE officials served Santiago with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge. She will remain in ICE custody at the El Paso Processing Center pending her immigration proceedings.”

Leticia Zamarripa

Public Affairs Officer/Spokeswoman

Department of Homeland Security       

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

El Paso, West Texas, New Mexico

ORIGINAL STORY (August 5, 2025): Videos on social media shows the arrest Catalina “Xóchilt” Santiago, which occurred Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the El Paso International Airport. Santiago is a Mexican national and a DACA recipient who works in El Paso.

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A GoFundMe page set up to support Santiago describes the moment she was intercepted by two Border Patrol agents while passing through airport security.

“She has been transferred to a processing center in El Paso—and we must demand her immediate release!” a petition seeking Santiago’s release describes. “Xóchitl is a lifelong community organizer who has fought for the dignity and respect of the immigrant community for over a decade. She has made a profound impact on her loved ones and community members from Florida to Texas and beyond.”

ABC-7 reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Border Patrol’s El Paso Sector for more information about Santiago’s arrest.

DHS Deputy Secretary Tricia McLaughlin released the following statement on the situation:

“CBP arrested Catalina Santiago, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, on August 3, 2025, at the El Paso International Airport. Her criminal history includes charges for trespassing, possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. She will remain in ICE custody pending her removal proceedings.

Illegal aliens who claim to be recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not automatically protected from deportations. DACA does not confer any form of legal status in this country. Any illegal alien who is a DACA recipient may be subject to arrest and deportation for a number of reasons including if they’ve committed a crime.

Illegal aliens can take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $1,000 and a free flight to self-deport now. We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way to live American dream.”

Organizers are planning a protest to demand Santiago’s release tomorrow. La Mujer Obrera Protest is scheduled to happen at the ICE Detention Facility.

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El Paso libraries announce temporary closures for RFID technology upgrades

Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Public Libraries will implement a systemwide upgrade to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, causing temporary closures at each branch from August through November.

The upgrade will include relabeling circulating items with RFID tags to enhance checkout speed, improve inventory accuracy, and expand self-checkout options.

The Main Library branch in El Paso has already made these changes using RFID technology before they opened earlier this year.

The Jose Cisneros Library began its closure on August 4th for upgrades. Each branch is expected to remain closed for approximately one to two weeks during this process.

The tentative closure schedule is as follows:

Jose Cisneros: Aug. 4

Richard Burges: Aug. 11

Armijo: Aug. 25

Esperanza Acosta Moreno: Sept. 2

Westside: Sept. 15

Sergio Troncoso: Sept. 22

Irving Schwartz: Sept. 29

Memorial Park: Oct. 6

Clardy Fox: Oct. 13

Judge Marquez: Oct. 20

Enrique Moreno/Valle Bajo: Nov. 3

Bookmobile: Nov. 10

Chamizal: Nov. 10

Dorris Van Doren: Nov. 17

Those planning on visiting the library are encouraged to use alternative locations during closures while online services remain available 24/7 at www.ElPasoLibrary.org.

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