Teen dating violence increases online among middle schoolers
This month is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence in El Paso has noticed a newer kind of dating…
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El Paso City Council to develop guidelines for future data centers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–After months of discussion, the El Paso City Council has voted 5-3 to develop best-practice guidelines for future data centers…
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Strong winds in the Borderland knocked down “Doppler” Dave’s trees
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — With today’s peak wind gusts reaching 66 mph (106 km/h), numerous downed trees have been reported, including a metal…
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Fire department responds to dozens of wind-related incidents Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High winds made for a busy day for emergency responders in El Paso. By about 5 p.m., the El Paso Fire Department had…
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Investigators deem suspicious deaths in Central El Paso as murder-suicide, identify bodies
UPDATE – El Paso Police have confirmed that Ann Fritz is the mother of John Fritz. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Investigators with the El Paso Police…
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City pauses recycling pickup due to high winds, pushes to Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High winds will impact blue recycling bin pickup for the next couple of days in the City of El Paso. The Environmental…
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Santana, Doobie Brothers tour coming to El Paso in August
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Carlos Santana and the Doobie Brothers will bring their newly-announced Oneness Tour 2026 through the Borderland this…
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Loop 375 East after Campbell Street reopen after crash, 2 people injured
UPDATE (7:15 a.m.) — All lanes reopened, according to TxDOT. UPDATE (6:33 a.m.) — A second person has been sent to the hospital with serious…
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El Paso Museum of Art reopens with ‘Frida Kahlo —Sus Fotos’ exhibit, more local artists
For all the art enthusiasts, the El Paso Museum of Art opened up new exhibits for their grand reopening on Feb. 14. “Frida Kahlo — Sus Fotos”…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Aftermath of the El Paso airspace closure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A sudden overnight complete closure of the airspace over El Paso and near Santa Teresa leads to major concerns and…
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All lanes open on I-10 east at Eastlake
UPDATE- All lanes are now open. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–According to El Paso Police, all lanes eastbound are closed at I-10 East at Eastlake because…
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Anti-drone weapons in development for years in Borderland by military, contractors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Directed energy weapons may sound like science fiction, but systems like lasers and microwave beams are very much becoming a…
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Beloved educator Ana Maria Paniagua remembered for compassion, community impact
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The family of Ana Maria Paniagua says the loss of the beloved educator is being felt far beyond their home, echoing across the…
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Lanes reopened after crash at I-10 West at Airway
UPDATE (6:22 p.m.) — All lanes reopened. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The left two lanes on I-10 West at Airway closed after a crash, according to…
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Airport closure could affect business perception of Borderland, expert says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A recent airport closure could negatively affect how businesses view the Borderland region, according to a local economic…
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Fire near Fort Bliss at Cassidy Road and Gateway North Boulevard
UPDATE (3:42 p.m.) — El Paso Fire said it contained a brush fire at 3:10 p.m. Its units are still on scene. There is no word on what caused the…
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All lanes open after crash on Loop 375 East at Transmountain
UPDATE (3:40 p.m.) — All lanes reopened, police said. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The left eastbound lane of Loop 375 at Transmountain at mile marker…
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Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy receives report of weapon on campus, no threat found
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy received a report that a student allegedly brought a weapon and made a verbal threat against…
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Borderland business leaders propose new binational tram to connect El Paso and Juárez airports
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Northern Economic Development Civil Association in Juárez (DENAC, Desarrollo Económico del Norte A.C.) is a…
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Governor Greg Abbott appoints El Pasoan to Texas Transportation Commission
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he appointed El Pasoan Pat Gordon to the Texas Transportation Commission Friday. He’s…
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President Trump, Kristi Noem react to FAA closure in El Paso
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said “people learn” in reaction to a question about this Wednesday’s airspace closure over El Paso, according to…
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Lawmakers demand answers after unprecedented FAA flight restrictions disrupt El Paso region
by Robert Moore, February 12, 2026 U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar of El Paso and three members of the New Mexico congressional delegation are asking the…
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UTEP announces $2 million federal appropriation to expand drone research and teaching
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced a $2 million appropriation from the federal government to expand drone testing…
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FAA lifts El Paso, Santa Teresa flight restrictions, cartel drones reportedly breached US airspace
Update on Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. As of the evening of Feb. 12, the FAA lifted the flight restriction in place for the Santa Teresa airspace. It did not…
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EPISD Chief of Police to retire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School district confirmed with ABC-7 its Chief of Police. Manuel Chavira, will retire. “We are grateful…
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U.S Senators call for classified hearing on El Paso Airport closures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday’s temporary closure of the El Paso Airport might not have cause major issues, but there’s still national concern…
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18-year-old arrested in Central El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department posted bodycam video on social media Thursday showing the moments they responded to a shooting…
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El Paso International Airport adds nonstop route to Nashville
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced a new nonstop Southwest Airlines service from the El Paso International Airport to the…
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El Paso’s 10-day airspace closure would have been unprecedented
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Micheal McCormick, a former FAA employee with decades of experience, told ABC-7 that a 10 day closure would have been…
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Former El Paso City Representative says airport closure was the right move, wrong timeline
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Airport ground stop and temporary flight restriction only lasted about 7 hours, but the potential impact was…
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