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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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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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Average person to spend almost $100 on 4th of July food, NRF says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimated food will take the biggest bite out of consumers’ budgets during this year’s…
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Woman dies after crashing into curb, rock walls in West El Paso
UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — El Paso Police said a 25-year-old woman, Missy Roberta Aguilar, died in a crash in West El Paso Saturday, A news release…
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20-year-old man’s body pulled from Lower Valley canal
UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — El Paso Police identified the body as 20-year-old Cristian Yamil Bernal Mejia. EPPD said authorities are still…
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Hundreds celebrate at 19th annual Pride Parade in downtown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The 19th annual Pride Parade took place in downtown, featuring floats, performers, and marchers from East Mills to Houston…
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Iran says it hit US targets as tensions over Strait of Hormuz strain agreement
Originally Published: 27 JUN 26 08:08 ET Updated: 27 JUN 26 08:37 ET By Sophie Tanno, Kevin Liptak, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Iran said it has…
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11-year-old EPISD student dropped off at wrong bus stop, mother demands answers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Deanna Ortiz said her 11-year old son Luke was dropped off an hour walking distance from where he was supposed to be. She…
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I’m Almost Home Animal Rescue plans to shut its doors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – I’m Almost Home Animal Rescue will shut its doors permanently within the next couple weeks. The founder is asking for the…
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Meta will hire a community development regional manager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Meta will be hiring a community development regional manager for El Paso, according to a Meta official. According to Meta,…
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Live sneak peek of EPCC’s ‘America 250: Red, White and Brew’ culinary event
El Paso Community College is hosting their first and one-of-a-kind event “America 250: Red, White and Brew,” blending food, brewing with some…
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