Where to celebrate the US’ 250th birthday in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Millions of people in the U.S. are preparing to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday Saturday. In the Borderland, there…
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Charges dropped against former Eastlake High School football coach accused of choking girlfriend
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — A former Eastlake High School football coach had an assault case against him dismissed, according to documents ABC-7…
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UMC El Paso advises locals to stay responsible using fireworks during the holiday weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As America’s 250th birthday is just two days away, local firework vendors have been thriving. Even with fireworks banned in…
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Former EPISD special education teacher indicted on 16 counts of injury to a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former special education teacher at a West El Paso elementary school faces 16 counts of injury to a child, according to…
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Horizon house fire under investigation
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the Horizon City Police Department said its officers found a house on fire in a neighborhood near Eastlake…
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See ‘Selena’ director Gregory Nava, actress Ann-Margret at the Plaza Classic Film Festival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Filmmaker Gregory Nava and actress Ann-Margret will visit El Paso for the 19th annual El Paso Community Foundation Plaza…
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Team USA fans show unity watching Round of 32 victory at Cleveland Square Park watch party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Across the Borderland, fans of Team USA gathered to watch the Stars and Stripes represent their country in the FIFA World…
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More than 57 pounds of methamphetamine seized, hidden in SUV at Paso Del Norte bridge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 57 pounds of methamphetamine at the Paso Del Norte Port of…
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UTEP Miners enter Mountain West, a premier mid-major conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has become a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference, one of the most…
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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into wall near El Paso airport
UPDATE (3:10 p.m.) — El Paso Police said 21-year-old Steven Zamora died in the crash near Airway Boulevard and Boeing Drive. He was a Fort Bliss…
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La Tuna prison in Anthony, Texas, to close
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) said it will close several facilities, including…
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New runaway ramp opens on Loop 375 West on Transmountain Road
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A mechanical runaway truck ramp opened on a median on Loop 375 on Transmountain Road, the Texas Department of Transportation…
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Paydirt Pete gets a makeover as UTEP joins the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paydirt Pete has a new look. The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics revealed the mascot’s new design Wednesday, the…
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Mexico fans celebrate win into Round of 16 in World Cup
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico fans celebrated their win over Ecuador in the knockout round all across El Paso during watch parties. One party at…
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El Paso nonprofit receives $200K grant for digital health literacy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more health information is stored online, an El Paso nonprofit received a $200,000 grant Tuesday to create a lesson plan…
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El Paso County details July 4th safety operations and post-holiday cleanup
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County held a conference today to outline coordinated safety and cleanup efforts surrounding the Independence Day…
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UTEP researchers 3D-print battery materials, possibly changing power methods
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso developed a way to 3D-print a battery component into nearly any shape.…
Continue Reading Former soldier found guilty of stealing more than $1 million of MREs from Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal jury convicted a former soldier in El Paso for stealing more than 200 pallets of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs) from…
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Stop your pet from going missing on July 4th
The City of El Paso Animal Services says during this time of year, especially the July 4th holiday, is when most pets go missing and the shelter…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Serious Summer Heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The hottest temperatures of the year so far have been hitting the Borderland this week – and more is expected throughout the…
Continue Reading How to pop fireworks safely and legally this 4th of July
Popping fireworks is illegal within City of El Paso limits, but if you plan on using them in other areas within El Paso County, local fire…
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Good Vibes Only: UTEP Dinner Theatre rocks audiences this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This summer, the UTEP Dinner Theatre is inviting audiences to an exhilarating production of ‘School of Rock: The…
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Crews knock down Central El Paso building fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Crews have knocked down a large fire in Central El Paso. The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7…
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Fort Bliss launches transit service for soldiers, military ID holders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson and Fort Bliss officials signed an agreement to add transit services on the military…
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Sun Bowl Association names new president, thanks volunteers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association honored its volunteers and installed a new president Sunday. The association named Richard Dayoub…
Continue Reading UTEP officially enters the Mountain West Conference July 1st
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP officially enters a new era as a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference on July 1st. The move places the…
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Motorcyclist dies after hit-and-run on I-10 East and Yarbrough
UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — The El Paso Police Department said a 29-year-old man died after Sunday’s crash. The crash happened at 9 p.m. Sunday at I-10…
Continue Reading El Paso continues free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown for Mexico, Team USA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will continue hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown. Soccer fans can watch Mexico…
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2 dead, 4 injured after crash on I-10 East past Clint
UPDATE (3:02 p.m.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a 78-year-old man and 67-year-old woman died after Monday’s crash. A preliminary…
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Man’s body found in Canutillo, no foul play suspected: Police
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department said it found a man’s body in Canutillo Monday. EPPD’s Crimes Against Persons Unit went to…
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