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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

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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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Lauren Romero

Performance DetailsLocation: Wise Family TheatreDates: October 24, 25, 30 & November 1 at 7:30 p.m. | October 26 & November 2 at 2:00 p.m

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Lauren Romero

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Harmony School of Innovation Elementary will be hosting a Trunk or Treat for families and the community on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will feature food and craft vendors, along with an opportunity to learn more about Harmony School of Innovation Elementary.

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Health and Human Services says SNAP benefits for November won’t be issued in Texas if the government shutdown continues past October 27.

This following disruptions to funding and delayed data processing tied to the shutdown.

Without a funding resolution, the USDA indicated that there may be insufficient funds to cover full November SNAP benefits.

SNAP benefits are administered federally but distributed by states through EBT vendors.

In past shutdowns, the USDA distributed benefits early to prevent gaps in coverage.

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Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez’s Animal Care and Welfare Department (DABA) recently rescued 528 animals in five different operations, marking hundreds of cases they have worked on this year. The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office has assisted them in dozens of cases as well.

After five operations carried out last Tuesday in different areas of the city, the Animal Care and Welfare Department (DABA) rescued 528 animals that were in poor condition and suffering abuse.

The head of the agency, Alma Edith Arredondo Salinas, reported that the animals found in several homes were dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks.

The interventions were carried out by the State Attorney General’s Office and the State Investigation Agency, in collaboration with DABA.

The first search was carried out in the Pradera de los Oasis neighborhood, where a dog was rescued, while the second operation was in the Independencia II neighborhood, where seven dogs and 16 cats were rescued.

Later, they went to a home in the Reforma neighborhood where they located 492 chickens, three ducks, two cats, and one dog. The fourth operation was in the Morelos I neighborhood, where six dogs were rescued, while the fifth search was carried out in the Eco 2000 neighborhood, however, no pets were located.

Director Arredondo Salinas indicated that the 528 animals were transferred to DABA, where they are already being cared for.

“The owner of the chickens and ducks will have to move the animals to another location, as they cannot keep them in a home,” Director Arredondo said. “The owner will be subject to a fine from the municipal administration, as they are also a repeat offender.”

DABA Juárez is asking citizens to take care of their pets and provide them with adequate spaces.

“DABA continues to work on the care and protection of animals on this border, so that they are not mistreated,” Director Arredondo added. “We also seek to raise awareness and promote a culture of respect for pets.”

More updates in later newscasts.

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Gabrielle Lopez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A person died while barricading themselves from Doña Ana County deputies late Thursday night.

DASO deputies attempted to contact a person with multiple felony warrants inside the Telshor Apartments near Mesilla Valley Mall.

The barricaded subject refused to leave the apartment. During the standoff, a fire started inside the building, and all units evacuated, according to DASO.

Firefighters knocked down the fire. The barricaded subject was found and pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

DASO is handling the investigation and will remain on the scene throughout the night. It’s asking the public to avoid the area.

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Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City-owned ports of entry, such as Ysleta-Zaragoza, Stanton, and the Paso Del Norte bridges, continue to undergo improvements and planning for future expansions.

ABC-7 reported on Tuesday that the El Paso City Council approved a $5 million investment for a feasibility study at the Zaragoza Bridge to expand commercial traffic lanes.

The City’s Director of the International Bridges Department confirmed they are exploring the possibility of adding an additional lane for commercial vehicles next to the current bridge.

“That way we can increase the capacity for commercial vehicles,” Director Tinajero said. “So, essentially, if there is a possibility of expanding capacity on the southbound side for commercial vehicles, we would like to focus on commercial vehicles first because of the potential closure of the Bridge of the Americas.”

It was also confirmed that the city is considering building a new plaza at the Zaragoza Bridge, which will include a pick-up and drop-off area for pedestrians crossing from Juárez. The plaza will feature improvements at all intersections, landscaping, canopies, and public restrooms, among other amenities.

These pedestrian improvements are based on a $12 million grant the department received, along with an additional $3 million from the city. Director Tinajero also confirmed beautification projects such as painting fences, striping, and replacing lane dividers.

Another main project for all the city-owned bridges is upgrading their toll collection systems and improving the Intelligent Transportation System. The implementation phase for Ysleta-Zaragoza is set to start in January next year; BOTA’s project is already underway, led by TxDOT.

Trade and commercial leaders south of the border believe expanding the cargo crossing could be beneficial if commercial traffic is removed from BOTA, but they insist these projects must be completed before the modernization of the South-Central El Paso bridge begins in fall 2027.

“During that time, the impact we’re going to have on the industry is going to be tremendous; I’d like a different approach,” said Manuel Sotelo, vice president of CANACAR in northern Mexico. “That is, as soon as we finish building or expanding the other crossings, we’ll start the BOTA project, which isn’t where that dialogue exists.”

There are 19 commercial lanes across the Santa Teresa-Tornillo bridges, six of which are part of BOTA, and losing a third of those crossings could pose risks to the industry, according to Sotelo.

“How are we going to manage to get the third part that’s going to be closed? There may be many plans, there may be many studies, but by the time the closure happens, we won’t have one more toll booth; we’ll have six fewer toll booths,” Sotelo said.

The Ysleta-Zaragoza bridge handles 70 to 80% of the total imports and exports across the El Paso area, and it operates from 6 a.m. to midnight.

“I think a smart decision would be to start the Córdoba project when we have more infrastructure at the other bridges,” Sotelo added.

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