Ysleta ISD names 2026-27 teachers, support employee of the year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta Independent School District announced Angelica Castaneda, from Loma Terrace Elementary School, as the district’s…
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Person airlifted after crash near Parkland High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department’s FireSTAR helicopter airlifted someone near Parkland High School in Northeast El Paso Tuesday.…
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Unexploded ordnance found in Sunland Park, area ‘rendered safe’
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — An unexploded ordnance was found Monday night, according to Sunland Park police. El Paso police confirmed with ABC-7 the…
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El Paso Zoo works to regain accreditation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso confirmed Monday the El Paso Zoo is taking steps to regain national accreditation. The zoo is working…
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What to expect from EPISD’s board meeting amid financial pressure
The El Paso Independent School District is presenting a financial update in their board of trustees meeting, but the El Paso Teachers Association…
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El Paso police join ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Buckling up can help prevent serious injury in a crash, the Texas Department of Transportation said. Yet TxDOT said millions…
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Pit bull shot, killed at West El Paso park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shots fired at a West El Paso dog park just after 9:15 a.m. after a pit bull and Chihuahua “showed aggression” towards each…
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Sheriff’s Office to enforce ‘Warrant Service Officer Model’ with ICE under Texas’ Senate Bill 8
UPDATE (May 19, 2026) — A spokesperson with DHS sent us the following statement: “Partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the…
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El Paso County publishes Requests for Proposals for Coliseum operations, sports tourism
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County has released new details outlining what it wants from organizations seeking to oversee both the County…
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Traffic stop leads to arrest of man wanted for manslaughter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 60-year-old man with several active warrants, including for manslaughter.…
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Crash at I-10 West at Yarbrough sends 3 to hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash at I-10 West at Yarbrough closed the left three lanes Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.…
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Residents seeing more flare-ups at the El Paso Marathon Refinery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Over the past couple days El Pasoans have reported seeing an increased number of flare ups at the El Paso Marathon Refinery.…
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Knocking out high blood pressure in young adults
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A study by researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso is looking at the effects of boxing training and…
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El Paso Zoo remains closed Sunday after bomb threat, evacuation
UPDATE (May 18, 2026) — The El Paso Zoo reopened Monday. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo will remain closed Sunday after a bomb threat…
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El Paso Police respond to “suspicious item” call in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parts of Paisano Dr. near Bowie High School were blocked off late Saturday into early Sunday after El Paso Police responded…
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Thousands of Borderland students celebrated during commencement ceremonies
Thousands of students across the Borderland are celebrating a major milestone this weekend as universities and medical schools host commencement…
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Banana Ball makes fun a priority with pregame tailgate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fans had the opportunity to get to Southwest University Park early before Friday’s Banana Ball game between the Texas…
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Locomotive’s Carl Sainté earns spot on Haiti’s 2026 World Cup Roster
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Locomotive FC midfielder Carl Sainté has been selected to join the Haiti World Club team, the organization announced…
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EPCC honors 81 nursing graduates with traditional pinning ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Nursing Program celebrated the graduation of 81 Associate Degree of Nursing graduates, marking…
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Dirty Laundry Bar reopens after court order
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dirty Laundry Bar in East El Paso reopened after a judge granted a court order stopping the business from operating…
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WATCH: ABC-7’s Sarah Coria speaks with Firefighters’ Johnny Hummel before Banana Ball game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Banana Ball weekend kicked off in El Paso Friday. The Texas Tailgaters and Firefighters will face off at Southwest…
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San Elizario mayor says city is behind on required audits after Texas AG alleges illegally-raised taxes
UPDATE (May 15, 2026) — San Elizario Mayor Miguel Chacon sent a statement Friday addressing Attorney General Paxton finding the city out of…
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Wife of US Army sergeant released after month in ICE custody
By Laura Romero The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant with 27 years of service was released from immigration custody on Thursday. Deisy…
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Cool off with splash parks, movies at ‘Parks After Sunset’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Throughout June and July, some parks across El Paso County will have free outdoor movie nights. The county said “Parks After…
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WATCH: Be Mindful: Take Action
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and ABC-7 brought you live special coverage through an extension of its initiative, “Be…
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Banana Ball’s Texas Tailgaters and Firefighters face off in El Paso
Banana Ball is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the Borderplex, comes to El Paso this weekend. The Texas Tailgaters and the…
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El Paso breaks ground to make Pueblo Viejo Park shine brighter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You can expect Pueblo Viejo Park to shine brighter soon. Thursday, the City of El Paso held a groundbreaking ceremony for…
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Franklin Mountains State Park expands with new land purchase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Franklin Mountains State Park just expanded thanks to a new land acquisition, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department…
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Juárez man sentenced to prison for human smuggling: DOJ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 54-year-old man from Juárez was sentenced in El Paso to 42 months in prison for human smuggling. Thursday, the Justice…
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1 person, 4 dogs dead after a house fire in Horizon City
UPDATE (May 14, 2026, 1:50 p.m.) — The Horizon City Police Department said faulty wiring in the house caused the fire. A 77-year-old woman died with…
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