Burges High School sophomore creates safe space for others to be heard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “I truly believe that we could stop wars and fights happening in the world with just learning how to listen.” 16-year-old…
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NMSU Dance Program gets second life under leadership of new professor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State University Interim Head of Kinesiology sat down with ABC-7 to explain the difficulties of…
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El Pasoan achieves dreams of serving as a police officer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “It’s not easy. You know, you work graveyards, you work long hours,” says Executive Assistance Chief of Police, Zina Silva.…
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Army officer lives by personal motto: pride, hustle, desire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Very few Army soldiers reach the rank of Major General. “It’s more rare than I thought, says General Harrison. “It’s pretty…
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El Pasoan’s dream of showbiz comes true
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “It’s definitely changed my life,” says Abraham Bueno-Jallad. “You know, I set out to be an artist, not to be famous.” After…
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El Paso Zoo welcomes first ever rhino
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo is ready to present a real jewel in the animal kingdom: a rhino named Taj. “A new exhibit doesn’t come along…
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El Paso running club aims to boost mental health awareness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Freddy Arellano already serves the community as a Crisis Intervention Officer with the Socorro Police Department. However,…
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Army veteran’s legacy memorialized in Fort Bliss statue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You can’t miss it when entering Fort Bliss and it’s one of the last things you see leaving. The bronze, three thousand pound…
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ABC-7 Xtra: An Army retiree’s commitment to serve
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For decades, the focus of the Army Emergency Relief, also known as AER, is to assist soldiers and their families in times of…
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Love and Sacrifice: Couple reflects on relationship and military service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gerardo Ozorio-Quiroz, a retired Army Infantryman, says military life was at times difficult. “A lot of issues going on when…
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Scary circus brings spooky entertainment to El Paso for the first time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Even though Halloween is several months away, something spooky has arrived to El Paso. Paranormal Cirque II has a unique…
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El Paso actress lands major Hollywood role
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Christina Villa grew up in El Paso’s Lower Valley with dreams of making it in Hollywood. Now, she is celebrating her first…
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Sergeant Major Michael Perry III pays special visit to Fort Bliss leaders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five hundred service members were treated to a special guest this week to discuss the importance in supporting the quality…
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El Paso actress achieves dreams, celebrates release of new film
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Melissa Diaz co-starts alongside a seasoned actor and opens up about her journey to Tinsel Town. “I’ve asked for…
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El Paso water laboratory ensures safe water supply
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Water Utility is charged with providing safe water to hundreds of thousands of residents. ABC-7 spoke to Ruben…
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Holloman airman recognized for saving five lives while off duty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Airman Garret Glore is humble and reserved. He works out up to five hours a day to be ready for anything. “Personally I…
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Army soldier honored after 33 year career serving country
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A retirement ceremony was held to commemorate the career of a proud service member. After serving the Army for a majority of…
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1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade departs for National Training Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many Blackhawk helicopters from the 2-501st Combat Aviation Brigade departed form Fort Bliss to Fort Irwin, Calif., to…
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Veteran trained at Fort Bliss reflects on Iraq deployment in new book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Don’t Let the Monsters Out” is a book by an Air Force Veteran who shares her experiences serving in Camp Bucca during the…
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El Pasoan competed in Squid Game: The Challenge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — T.J. Stukes, originally from the Bronx, New York moved to El Paso 13 years ago. He’s an assistant basketball coach at…
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