Iris Garcia Barron

Texas

Weather Anchor and Reporter at KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX)

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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of April 7 to 11

2 weeks ago | kvia.com | Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- From west to east El Paso, there's a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here's a complete list of TxDOT's road closures April 7 to 11. Artcraft ProjectMonday, April 7 through Friday April 119 a.m. to 4 p.m.Artcraft (SH-178) west- and eastbound between I-10 and State line shoulder/alternating lane closuresCrews will be working on advance warning signs.
Warrior Games trials at Fort Bliss

2 weeks ago | kvia.com | Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Wounded, ill, and injured soldiers are competing at Fort Bliss this week in hopes of making Team Army for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games. More than 65 athletes are taking part in the Army Trials—a nine-day adaptive sports competition featuring swimming, cycling, powerlifting, track, and more. Only 40 will be selected to move on and represent the Army in July at the Warrior Games in Colorado Springs.
Tax notices delayed in Doña Ana

2 weeks ago | kvia.com | Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Doña Ana County property owners can expect to receive their notices of value by May 1 this year, about a month later than usual. County officials say assessors across New Mexico typically mail out the notices around April 1. However, pending state litigation involving property tax exemptions for veterans delayed the process this year. The New Mexico Property Tax Code allows residents to dispute the value listed on their notice or update their exemption status.
El Paso faces cooler weekend

2 weeks ago | kvia.com | Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Sacramento Mountains and eastern slopes from midnight tonight until 6 p.m. Saturday. Snow levels are expected to drop from 7,000 feet to approximately 4,500 feet by evening, with anticipated snowfall ranging from 2 to 5 inches. However, some models suggest accumulations could reach up to 10 inches due to upslope flow and intense showers. Gusty winds may lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility in mountainous areas.
Grinston leads Army Emergency Relief

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston, who served as the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army from 2019 to 2023, became the first noncommissioned officer to lead Army Emergency Relief (AER) when he assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024.
El Paso native retires from Navy

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Master Chief Musician Michael Shelburne, a native of El Paso, Texas, retired from the U.S. Navy this year 29 years of service. His retirement ceremony was held at the Washington Navy Yard, home of the U.S. Navy Band, where he served as a clarinetist and senior leader. Shelburne, a graduate of Texas Tech University, joined the Navy after earning his music degree and quickly rose through the ranks.
Army boosts marrow registry

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- For years, Sgt. Christian Sutton has led Operation Ring the Bell, a bone marrow registry campaign based at Fort Bliss that has added more than 15,000 Army soldiers to the national bone marrow registry. Before the campaign, Army participation was limited, and Fort Bliss had gone more than a decade without holding a single registry drive.
Historic marker returns to park

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso County Historical Commission is honoring the region’s rich past by reinstalling a historical marker at Lincoln Park in South-Central El Paso. The Camp Concordia and Fort Bliss marker had been damaged during construction related to the I-10 Connect Project. It was returned to its original location during a special celebration on Saturday.
Historical marker returns to Lincoln Park

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso County Historical Commission is honoring the region’s rich past by reinstalling a historical marker at Lincoln Park in South-Central El Paso. The Camp Concordia and Fort Bliss marker had been damaged during construction related to the I-10 Connect Project. It was returned to its original location during a special celebration on Saturday.
Leatherworking With Heart

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tucked inside a local shop in El Paso, Tandy Leather offers more than just tools and kits—it’s where craftsmanship meets community. Known for its deep roots dating back to 1919 and inspired by leatherworking legend Al Stohlman, the store honors tradition while continuing to inspire new generations of makers. Each weekend, the store hosts hands-on classes where participants learn how to create wallets, purses, belts, holsters and even leather-bound journals.

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