El Paso filmmaker aims for Cannes with Los Angeles competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso filmmaker is competing against hundreds of other filmmakers from around the world in Los Angeles this week.…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas National Guard soldiers blocked a surge of migrants at El Paso border
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas National Guard soldiers prevented a surge of migrants Tuesday attempting to cross the border illegally into El Paso,…
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New Mexico House Bill 9, better known as the Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act, to be signed into law Tuesday
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is scheduled to sign the Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act into law at 1 p.m. Tuesday. NM…
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Car catches fire on Loop 375 west and Padres
UPDATE: There were no reported injuries, according to officials. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car caught fire on Loop 375 west and Padres Tuesday…
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Two Venezuelans face federal assault charges following confrontation with Border Patrol agent
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI arrested two men from Venezuela following Monday’s confrontation with a U.S. Border Patrol agent in west El Paso.…
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Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea after intercept
Originally Published: 14 MAR 23 13:00 ETUpdated: 14 MAR 23 14:00 ETBy Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — A Russian fighter jet…
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$4.7 Million awarded to local veterans transitioning out of the military
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A $4.7 million reward was given to Workforce Solutions Borderplex to help transition local veterans from military life to…
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El Paso City Council approves revised economic development plan for the renovation of the De Soto Hotel
UPDATE: In a 4 to 1 vote Tuesday City Council approved a revised economic development agreement with a developer that plans to renovate the hotel.…
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El Paso City Council appoints Cary Westin as Interim City Manager in almost unanimous vote
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an almost unanimous vote, El Paso City Council appointed Cary Westin as Interim City Manager Tuesday. The only city…
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CBP names new El Paso Border Patrol Sector Chief
EL PASO, Texas — Anthony “Scott” Good has been named El Paso Border Patrol Sector Chief Patrol Agent, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds return along with cooler temperatures
Good Morning! Tuesday will be another nice day, with high temperatures running a few degrees above average, in the 70s. We will be under mostly sunny…
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8 dead after smuggling boats capsize off San Diego coast
SAN DIEGO, California– The US Coast Guard in San Diego has ended its search for missing migrants after two smuggling boats were found capsized…
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Apple Watch data shows people aren’t getting enough sleep
This week is sleep awareness week. A new study suggests Americans aren’t getting enough sleep, that’s according to new data from Apple and the…
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Film Las Cruces holding open casting call for feature film
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Film Las Cruces and the feature film “In the Summers” will be holding an open casting call. Casting directors will be…
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Miners will play Texas Tech on Thursday in Lubbock to open WNIT campaign
EL PASO, Texas — The Miners learned Monday that their first round opponent in the WNIT will be Texas Tech. It’s the first time UTEP will compete in…
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NMSU will play postseason ball in Jody Adams first year as head coach
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NM State women’s basketball are set for postseason play after accepting an invitation to the Women’s Basketball…
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Juarez authorities speak out after migrants stormed Paso del Norte Bridge Sunday
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Juarez authorities discussed the migrants’ actions at a Monday morning news conference after migrants stormed the bridge Sunday…
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Congresswoman Escobar responds to death of Army veteran outside El Paso VA Medical Center
UPDATE – ABC-7 spoke with a veteran who was at the El Paso VA Medical Center when Rob Renz shot himself. Joe Camacho said like everyone who went to…
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Latest data from Texas DPS shows an increase in pursuits compared to last year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- According to data by the Texas Department of Public Safety, troopers have seen a spike in Operation Lone Star pursuits…
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Fox pays visit to ABC-7!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A furry friend has been visiting ABC-7’s home base in recent days… including our station’s roof! Our station’s secretary…
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ABC-7 First Alert: More winds arrive midweek
Nice weather continues for Tuesday but then the winds will pick up later in the day Wednesday and Thursday. Gusts will likely hit around 40 mph. A…
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Mexico’s president says Mexico is safer than the US
Originally Published: 13 MAR 23 14:29 ETBy Tatiana Arias and Caitlin Hu, CNN (CNN) — Mexico is a safer country than the…
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LCPS BOE to discuss appointment of interim superintendent, vacancy in District 1
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education is discussing the vacancy in District 1 and the appointment of an…
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Large fire at Children’s Museum in downtown El Paso
UPDATE 2:51 p.m. – EPFD confirmed via Twitter that the fire has been knocked down. They said the fire was construction material on the roof. Fire…
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Neighbor uses garden hose to contain fire, Las Cruces Fire says
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A neighbor of a house that caught fire Sunday used a garden hose to isolate the flames to a bedroom of the home on…
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EP Water, La Nube asking El Paso students to patriciate in art contest for new children’s museum
EL PASO, Texas — Calling all El Paso students! Your work could be featured inside El Paso’s newest children’s museum, La Nube. El Paso Water’s…
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One of two suspects in custody after stabbing in Las Cruces, police say
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — One person is in custody after a stabbing on the corner of Idaho and El Paseo, Las Cruces Police said Monday. Police…
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Las Cruces migrant shelter still receiving around 90 migrants a week, but is prepared for possible increase
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — “It’s unfortunate what’s going on right now,” said Susana Torres, shelter manager at El Calvario Methodist Church in…
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Congresswoman Escobar: social media needs to be used responsibly after rumors led to migrants rushing the US-Mexico border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Congresswoman Veronica Escobar discussed the aftermath of Sunday’s migrant riot at the U.S.-Mexico border. “We need more…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Warm and pleasant start to the week, cold front brings stronger winds
An ABC-First Alert is in effect for changes that will arrive Wednesday. Enjoy the start of the week it will be warm with light to low-end breezy…
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