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Travel the World at the El Paso Convention Center

From Friday through Sunday, fans can attend a free pop-up event at the El Paso Convention Center.

The pop-up, inspired by Karol G’s song, “Viajando Por El Mundo,” invites fans to explore interactive installations that reference the song’s lyrics.

According to Visit El Paso, fans will earn a custom stamp for each destination they complete at the convention center. The stamps go onto a collectible T-shirt.

The pop-up is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. However, doors will close at 3 p.m. due to long lines.

Dos and Don’ts

Karol G’s “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” is this weekend and UTEP wants to remind fans what’s allowed and prohibited in the Sun Bowl Stadium.

The Sun Bowl Stadium has a strict clear bag policy.

It can be a clear tote, purse or clutch, take a look at the permitted measurements of the bag.

Bags that aren’t allowed are:

Backpacks Camera cases Fanny packs  Purses

Items that are prohibited are:

Alcohol Outside food and drinks Glass or metal bottles Posters bigger than 11 in. by 17 in. Strollers GoPro or DJI Osmo

Items allowed include:

Collapsible umbrella Blankets Baby food in a plastic container Non‑professional still camera for personal use

You can find the full list of allowed and prohibited items, here.

UTEP also says only the north entrance is open for VIP ticket holders, but all entrances are open to standard ticket holders.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso Special Events team is gearing up for a busy weekend as Karol G brings her highly anticipated show to El Paso on Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday’s show is completely sold out, but limited tickets remain for Saturday night. Opening act Becky G takes the stage at 7:00 PM. The stadium is also preparing Karol G-themed concessions.

Here is everything you need to know before heading to the Sun Bowl Stadium

Essential Schedule & Timing

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Box Office open for ticketholder assistance. 10:00 a.m.: Campus parking lots open (including Goldmine and ADA lots). 2:00 p.m.: Recommended arrival time for general public. Merchandise tables open. 4:15 p.m.: VIP Check-in opens exclusively at the North Gate. 7:00 p.m.: Show starts with special guest Becky G opening.

UTEP officials noted that only 44% of attendees pre-load their tickets into their mobile wallets, creating massive bottlenecks at the gates.

Add to Wallet early: Fiber optic network upgrades have been added at all gates, but relying on cell service at entry can cause severe delays. Download your digital tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet before arriving on campus. Paper prints: Paper tickets are permitted, but only if they are issued by the University Ticket Center or Ticketmaster RFID tickets. Ticketmaster Support: Staff can assist at the box office with Ticketmaster purchases. They cannot resolve issues with third-party ticket resellers.

Parking & Rideshare

Parking Lots: Parking is available on both the North and South sides of campus starting at 10:00 a.m. There is no pre-paid parking option. Goldmine Parking: UTEP’s Goldmine Collective is managing parking efforts, with proceeds benefiting student-athletes. Rideshare Drop-Off: Uber and rideshare drop-offs are designated in Lot SB11. No Shuttles: Be prepared to walk! Campus shuttles won’t run this year. ADA Parking: Available starting at 10:00 a.m. Check your ticket for designated ADA sections.

Bag Policy & Heat Safety

Beat the Heat: Organizers urge fans not to show up excessively early without shade. Arriving around 2:00 p.m. provides the optimal balance for parking and entry without overexposure to the sun. Free Water: Hydration stations will be positioned around the property. Seamless Entry: Gates feature new seamless weapon detectors — no traditional metal detectors to keep lines moving quickly. Clear Bag Policy: Strict clear bag rules are in effect. Payment Methods: Concessions and ATMs accept both cash and credit card. Information Tents: If you get lost or need help, staff will be stationed at info tents throughout the campus.

Courtesy: UTEP Office of Special Events Courtesy: UTEP Office of Special Events

Find the full fan guide below.

Karol G fan guideDownload

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Carpio Griego

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Vendors providing home improvement opportunities for both outdoor and indoor projects for homeowners make up the 2026 Home and Garden Show at the El Paso Convention Center on Saturday.

The ballroom is filled with additions to the home ranging from patio furniture and hot tubs or pools with turf to go with it to sheds and window options.

Businesses were also offering carpet, tiling, curtains or blinds for windows, even cookware including pots and pans and even utensils to buy.

Mattresses took up large amounts of floor space with even massage chairs for sale with staging of outdoor furniture and even stages for cooking demonstrations as well as vendors showing the advantages of their cookware.

Even smaller personal items including lawnmowers, grills and even personal accessories including wood carvings and jewelry were being sold.

Even the Humane Society of El Paso had a booth with adoptable pets as well as the ‘story’ of every pet at the Convention Center on Saturday.

This Home and Garden Show will last all weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

It is free to attend this event with UTEP’s basketball mascot ‘Paydirt Pete’ scheduled to be at the event on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. and ‘Spike’ the Rhino of the El Paso Rhinos scheduled to appear on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

For more information, you can go to El Paso Live’s website here.

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Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of State established a specialized task force to target birth tourism schemes. It revoked more than 900 visas within its first few weeks of operation. Federal authorities are reviewing issued visas and travel records to identify noncitizens who lie to consular officials about their travel plans to give birth on U.S. soil.

Birth tourism occurs when foreign travelers apply for temporary tourist visas while concealing intent to give birth in the U.S., so their child acquires citizenship.

State Department officials said they view the practice as a “fraudulent scheme perpetrated against consular officers and taxpayers.”

The State Department is coordinating its visa enforcement efforts with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice and foreign law enforcement partners to analyze travel patterns, designated contacts and planned accommodations in the U.S.

ABC-7 spoke with Luke Ortega, deputy spokesman for the U.S. Department of State, who said how officials are reviewing visa information to identify birth tourism cases.

“What we do is we go through with a fine-tooth comb at all of the information that we receive from visa applicants and people who hold visas to ensure that they remain eligible for that visa,” Ortega said. “It’s something that we’re constantly doing; in the case of birth tourism, we’re looking very closely at their travel patterns, at the individuals that they might list as points of contact or locations, places where they will be staying in the United States to identify patterns that are indicative of birth tourism.”

The review process targets both pending applications and visas already issued to those who may currently be in the country.

“We are casting a very wide net,” Ortega said. “And yes, that can include people who are already in the United States. And when we make a revocation decision, we pass that information on to the Department of Homeland Security for them to take appropriate action.”

In addition to individual applicants, federal authorities are focusing on foreign networks and commercial rings that advertise birth tourism packages. Officials noted that foreign visitors engaging in birth tourism often fail to pay hospital bills, leaving local taxpayers to cover the medical costs.

“It’s important to understand that American citizenship is a sacred privilege,” Ortega said. “It’s not something that should be bought or sold or commodified by these services that are committing fraud to bring people into the United States and, most times, passing the costs on to the American taxpayer.”

The task force is part of a broader push by the State Department to increase visa revocations across all categories.

“We’ve already revoked the visas of more than 175,000 individuals since the beginning of the Trump Administration,” Ortega said. “The vast majority of these folks are people who are coming to the United States and breaking our laws; these are people who are driving around drunk, committing assault, committing burglary, drug crimes.”

Department of State officials emphasized that visa decisions are handled as national security matters intended to enforce immigration laws and safeguard local populations.

“Our actions are aimed at eliminating fraud in our visa system so that the entry and exit of foreigners into the United States is done in a regular and legal and orderly way,” Ortega said. “And that’s the important thing that we want to make sure that we are doing: we’re combating fraud and we are ending illegal immigration.”

“We are doing this in order ultimately to protect U.S. national security and U.S. communities,” he added.

“One of the biggest things that is the benefit for us is ensuring that we are protecting our communities, particularly by removing people who are breaking the law, who are abusing the law,” Ortega added. “As I mentioned, the majority of the visa revocations that we have seen are individuals who are getting arrested for crimes that would, I think, frighten and shock any person driving around drunk, assault, burglary.”

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Nina Gallegos

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa is in El Paso Monday ahead of the November election. She’s running for Texas governor against the incumbent Republican Greg Abbott.

Hinojosa will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on data centers.

She is also scheduled to meet with UTEP students at 12 p.m. on the issues Texas college students face. The meet-and-greet is only open to UTEP students.

At 6 p.m., she will host a town hall at Firefighters Hall in East El Paso.

In response to Hinojosa’s time in El Paso and her stance on data centera, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s press secretary, Eduardo Leal, provided ABC-7 with this statement affirming his position on the matter, writing the following:

Governor Abbott’s top priority is to protect Texans’ safety and quality of life. He has directed Texas regulators to ensure data centers do not take water needed by communities or power needed by the Texas grid, do not disrupt neighborhoods or rural communities, lower electricity costs for consumers, and pay for their own electricity infrastructure. Any project that fails to meet these standards will be denied connection to the Texas grid. He has also called for eliminating data center sales tax breaks. Simply put, data centers must pay their own way, and Texans must come first. Governor Abbott will work with the Texas Legislature to codify these commonsense standards into law.

ABC-7 attended both Hinojosa’s press conference and her meeting with UTEP students, and will also be in attendance for her town hall in East El Paso to hear from both the state representative and concerned residents.

Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic candidate for Texas governor, has characterized data centers as the “fight of 2026.”

She joined El Paso residents raising concerns over the impact that technology developments have on local water resources.

Hinojosa stated that local communities should have a legal right to participate in decisions when companies construct facilities in their areas. The issue comes as the city of El Paso has already signed a contract with Meta for a data center project.

Hinojosa argued that community involvement in data center development should be mandatory under state law rather than discretionary.

She questioned the broader direction of state resource management while meeting with local residents. “Is this going to be a Texas that is by and for the people of Texas?” Hinojosa asked.

She emphasized her stance on corporate resource oversight, adding, “it shouldn’t be a request. it should be a requirement of the law.”

Hinojosa also pledged to protect household utility access from corporate consumption if elected.

“I will not tolerate, as governor turning off the water to communities, to households, so that these corporations can come here and guzzle all of it up,” Hinojosa said.

Local residents expressed concern regarding agricultural impacts in the region. De Anne Croucher, an El Paso resident and supporter of Hinojosa, highlighted the strain facing area livestock producers.

“Cattle ranchers can’t afford to grow crops to feed their cattle. They’re dying,” Croucher said.

Croucher also questioned how much authority a governor could exercise over development projects that local municipalities have already finalized, such as El Paso’s existing agreement with Meta.

“I don’t know how she’s going to stop it,” Croucher said. “Unless we can negotiate a new contract with meta about not putting in this data center. I don’t know if that’s possible.”

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Max Zepeda

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Americas High School Principal Nancy Torres said the school will resume its regular schedule starting Monday after a 14-year-old boy allegedly stabbed three other teens on campus Friday.

In the statement, Principal Torres said she would be “meeting with all students by grade level to provide support, reassurance, and important information as we come together as a school family.”

In addition, Principal Torres confirmed that students should expect “extra law enforcement on campus Monday morning.”

SISD and Principal Torres said counseling services will be available for students to receive guidance and a listening ear.

Torres also said the school will have a donation tent for the community to take water, snacks and color pencils for students’ activities. Donors can find the tent on Peter Cooper Drive.

As ABC-7 reported, the suspect faces three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and officials said one of the victims was airlifted to the hospital as a precaution. Authorities didn’t release any of the teens’ identities due to their ages.

Authorities didn’t confirm or deny whether the suspect attends Americas High School.

As of Friday afternoon, two of the victims have since been released from the hospital, according to authorities.

The stabbing put the school on a temporary lockdown and later on hold. The Socorro Independent School District later dismissed the students for the rest of the day.

Below is the full statement from Principal Torres:

Courtesy: Americas High School

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-This week, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a projected total investment of $138 billion.

Lauren Macias Cervantes from Tx Dot El Paso is with us now to provide more information on what this means for El Paso.

Closures:

I-10 Widening West Phase 2

Monday, Aug. 31

9 p.m. – 6 a.m.

South Desert at Transmountain full closure

Detour: Traffic to use Spur 16 to Isela Rubalcava.

Crews will be working on asphalt placement patch repair.

Loop 375 Rehabilitation Project

Sunday, Aug. 30 – Thursday, Sept. 3

8 p.m. – 6 a.m. (Nightly)

Loop 375 (Border Highway) west and eastbound between Fonseca and Oregon alternating lanes

Loop 375 (Border Highway) westbound off-ramp to Paisano (Exit 20) full closure

Loop 375 (Border Highway) westbound off-ramp to US-54 North and I-10 West one lane closure

Crews will be working on rip rap and guardrail.

Monday, Aug. 31 – Tuesday. Sept. 1

Daily, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Loop 375 (Border Highway) westbound exit ramp to Paisano (exit 20) full closure

Loop 375 (Border Highway) westbound exit ramp to US-54 East and I-10 West one lane closure

Crews will be working on guardrail.

Road Repair

Sunday, Aug. 30

7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Gateway North at Fred Wilson right lane closed

Monday, Aug. 31

8 p.m. – 6 a.m. (Night)

Gateway West at Geronimo traffic intersection complete closure.

Airway entrance ramp closed

Geronimo exit ramp closed

Turnaround at Buffalo Soldier closed

Follow detour in place

Concrete Work

Tuesday, September 1 – Friday, September 4

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

I-10 westbound between Schuster and Executive right lane closed

Crews will be pouring concrete rip rap.

Guardrail Repair

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 31

I-10 westbound at Sunland Park right lane closed

Tuesday, Sept. 1

Loop 375 (Border Highway) between Padres and Yarbrough right lane closed

Wednesday, Aug. 26

US-54 South at Ellerthorpe right lane closed

Thursday, Aug. 27

US-54 northbound between Paisano and Alameda right lane closed

Maintenance

Monday, Aug. 31– Friday, Sept. 4

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Loop 375 (Transmountain) westbound between Tom Mays Park entrance and Paseo Del Norte left lane closed

Crews will be working on the shoulder.

US-54 North between Loop 375 (Border Highway) and Alameda alternate lane closures

Crews will be working on sealing joints.

US-54 South between Pershing and I-10 West two right lanes closed

US-54 North between I-10 West and Yandell right lane closed

Entrance ramp between CD Lanes and US-54 South closed

Ramp C, US-54 North to I-10 West, closed

Crews will be trimming trees.

I-10 West between Raynolds and US-54 North right lane closed

I-10 West between Airways and Geronimo right lane closed

I-10 West at Airways entrance ramp closed

Crews will be cleaning.

Loop 375 (Border Highway) eastbound at Paisano (Exit 66) complete closure

Doniphan entrance ramp to Loop 375 (Border Highway) eastbound closed

Crews and Signal Shop will be removing signs.

I-10 Landscape and Aesthetics Project

Monday, Aug. 31 – Friday, Sept. 4

Daily, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

I-10 westbound right lane closure between Lee Trevino Drive to Yarbrough Drive

Crews will be sealing joints and working on landscaping.

Montana Widening Project

Wednesday, Sept. 2; Thursday, Sept. 3

Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Montana Avenue westbound left lane closure between Saul Kleinfeld Drive to Tierra Este Road

Crews will be working on the new bridge on Joe Battle Boulevard

Thursday, September 3; Friday, September 4

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

Montana Avenue eastbound closure from Leticia Street to Joe Battle Boulevard

The northbound to southbound U-turn along Joe Battle Boulevard will be closed.

Crews will be placing Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP).

Horizon/Darrington Reconstruction Project

Monday, Aug. 31- Friday, Sept. 4

Daily, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Horizon Boulevard east- and westbound alternating lane closures between Horizon Crossing Street, Thea Smith Drive, and Rodman Street

Darrington Road north- and southbound alternating lane closures between Kingston Road and Nunda Drive

Monday, Aug. 31 at 9 a.m.

Darrington Road northbound traffic switch from Pete La Rue Circle to Roslyn Drive

Northbound access to Pete La Rue Circle, U-Turn on Darrington at the intersection of Roslyn and Alderwood Manor Drive

Crews will be conducting electrical, concrete, sign, and landscaping work

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Nichole Gomez

Get ready for the Kick Up Your Boots Concert & Showdown, a fantastic evening when music, fun, and community come together.

VIP EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE

• The tables can accommodate up to 4 people (Silver), up to 8 (Bronze), or up to 12 (Gold).• Premium Bottle Service Included• Meet & Greet with Al Davis & Jerone Da Entertainer• Professional Photo Opportunities• Dedicated VIP Server• To get more information about the VIP packages, including the prices, use the message link on the event page.

For tickets: https://go.allevents.in/xr1so

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Max Zepeda

UPDATE (Sep. 2, 2026): Texas DPS said two El Pasoans were arrested and charged after a high-speed chase in the Fabens area. An arrest affidavit said one of the suspects is a confirmed criminal gang member.

On Aug. 27 at 9:15 a.m., Texas DPS troopers and Criminal Investigations Division agents helped U.S. Border Patrol chase a Cadillac on I-10 West near Tornillo. A trooper used stop sticks to disable the Cadillac, officials said.

When the Cadillac came to a stop in the Fabens area, five people got out and ran away, DPS said.

Texas DPS identified the driver as 21-year-old Tissiana Anahi Gonzalez from El Paso. Three undocumented migrants allegedly ran out the car as well. Agents and troopers apprehended the four.

A fifth passenger, 18-year-old Ryan Zachary Emmons of El Paso, allegedly ran to a nearby Speedway gas station off Fabens Road.

According to an arrest affidavit, Emmons allegedly opened the door of a Chevrolet Malibu at the gas station, pointed a gun at the driver’s face and demanded her keys. He then commanded her to get out of the car and allegedly drove away in it.

Troopers chased Emmons in the Malibu and used a PIT maneuver to stop him, according to DPS. A PIT maneuver is a law enforcement tactic where authorities hit the back of a vehicle, causing it to swing and come to a stop. Authorities then took Emmons into custody with help from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

During questioning, Emmons allegedly admitted to smuggling three people in exchange of money. Documents said he also admitted to taking the Malibu and pointing a gun at the driver.

According to documents, the driver of the Malibu stopped at the gas station while going to a hospital for a pregnancy checkup. That’s when Emmons allegedly walked toward her and the car.

The driver alleged Emmons said, “I don’t want to hurt you get the f*** out of the car,” documents said. She also alleged Emmons pointed the gun at her stomach and face.

Authorities later learned Emmons is a confirmed member of Gangster Disciples, according to documents.

Emmons went to a hospital for clearance. Documents said Emmons told authorities he had marijuana in his pocket.

Emmons was charged with aggravated robbery, human smuggling, evading arrest (by foot and with a vehicle), unlawful use of a vehicle and possession of marijuana.

Documents said Emmons shared the following statement:

“I’m sorry for any pain or trauma I caused. My intentions were never to hurt anyone. I panicked when I should’ve kept myself together. I’m sorry the car was crashed. My intentions were to stop on the ramp and surrender, but the cop rammed me. I’m sorry.”

Meanwhile, Gonzalez admitted to picking up undocumented migrants in the past and working for a member of La Linea cartel, documents said. Investigators said Gonzalez worked for a member nicknamed “Cholo.”

Documents said Gonzalez received a call from a Mexican phone number with the undocumented migrants’ location. She said she would receive $500 per undocumented migrant, investigators wrote.

Gonzalez admitted to seeing law enforcement vehicles and drove away from them, documents said.

DPS said Gonzalez was charged with human smuggling and evading arrest.

Tissiana Anahi Gonzalez (left) and Ryan Emmons (right). (Courtesy: EPCSO)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott posted a video of the alleged chase on social media.

Outstanding coordination by Border Patrol, AMO, HSI and Texas DPS. Suspected human smugglers hit 100+ mph and bailed out when their vehicle was disabled. One then carjacked a civilian at gunpoint.

Smugglers risk lives for profit. We will keep taking them down. pic.twitter.com/uGEWRNFCBk

— CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott (@CBPCommissioner) August 27, 2026

FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection social media video showed several agencies on a high-speed chase involving suspected human smugglers in the Fabens area.

CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said the alleged smugglers drove more than 100 miles per hour and left the vehicle when it was disabled. In the video, a CBP official said the vehicle lost one of its front tires.

The video noted that the vehicle was stolen.

The video showed five people leaving the vehicle when it came to a stop. Two of the passengers, including the suspected driver, ran across the I-10, as seen in the video.

Scott alleged that one of the suspects who left the vehicle carjacked someone at gunpoint.

Scott said Border Patrol, CBP Air and Marine Operations (AMO), Homeland Security Investigations and the Texas Department of Public Safety coordinated during the chase.

Outstanding coordination by Border Patrol, AMO, HSI and Texas DPS. Suspected human smugglers hit 100+ mph and bailed out when their vehicle was disabled. One then carjacked a civilian at gunpoint.

Smugglers risk lives for profit. We will keep taking them down. pic.twitter.com/uGEWRNFCBk

— CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott (@CBPCommissioner) August 27, 2026

ABC-7 reached out to the Texas Department of Public Safety for fore information.

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Jerry Najera

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, a crash involving a Sun Metro bus injured one person, the El Paso Police Department said.

It happened on Gateway Boulevard South and Loop 375 at Transmountain. EPPD said the call came in shortly before 8 p.m.

When police arrived, they found a Sun Metro Bus on its side. One person was taken by ambulance with minor injuries.

EPPD says the bus crashed with a four-door sedan.

The City of El Paso and Sun Metro provided ABC-7 with this statement:

“Unfortunately, a bus was involved in a collision today. As part of standard protocol El Paso Police and Sun Metro will look into the incident. A back-up bus was dispatched to continue the route. Since our buses travel over 500,000 miles each month, safety is always a top priority. We ask the public to help promote roadway safety by slowing down and being extra vigilant around buses as they make frequent stops, and passengers may be crossing nearby.”

Earlier on Thursday, another Sun Metro bus crashed near the intersection of Edgemere and Airway Boulevard. Four people went to the hospital.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Beyond Duty, a veteran workforce initiative by Bianomics and Forgotten Truth Coaching, has welcomed new partners and is now accepting registrations for its next cohort. The program begins September 1 and will serve up to 20 local veterans.

Beyond Duty is a free, 10-week program that supports veterans transitioning to civilian life by focusing on personal development rather than resumes. Bianca Cervantes, CEO of Bianomics, discussed the El Paso-based program with us.

https://www.bianomics.com

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