City of El Paso to consider ban on ICE detention centers within city limits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council will consider a plan to prevent ICE detention facilities within city limits, addressing concerns…
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Family says El Paso County Jail ignored inmate’s calls for help before he died
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family said they had to go request medical help for George Vargas because jail workers were not doing anything…
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Family of migrant killed at Camp East Montana seeking justice and accountability from federal government
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hearing to discuss the case of the second migrant who died while in federal custody at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss…
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Attorney for family of third migrant who died at Camp East Montana investigating death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported less than two weeks ago about the third reported migrant death at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss, where…
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CBP collected billions in tariffs last year. What that could mean for you.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Customs and Border Protection recently released its tariff enforcement and economic security numbers for last year. After…
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Federal government to speak about national drug policies on the border
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is set to hold a press event along with the National Drug Control Policy…
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President Trump claims USMCA is “irrelevant” ahead of its review this summer, local experts disagree
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Trump visited Michigan last week, where he said the USMCA trade agreement is irrelevant to the country’s economy.…
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Controlled explosions in Mount Cristo Rey area for construction of new border wall
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. federal government is about to begin construction of a new border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border in…
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Migrants dressed as construction workers seen illegally crossing the border into El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A video circulating on social media shows two migrants crossing the Rio Grande dressed as construction workers, along with…
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El Paso jury finds man not guilty of 1994 murders
Update (4:50 PM): El Paso District Attorney James Montoya just issued a statement on the verdict. Read the statement in full below: “While we are…
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Second trial day for man accused of triple murder in 1994
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today was the second day of the capital murder trial for Atruro Ortega Garcia, the man accused of stabbing and killing a…
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Venezuelans hope for changes following Maduro’s arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Venezuelans who have been living in the United States for years say they are hoping for change in their country following…
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Juárez family frequently helps dozens of homeless people on the border
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Díaz Jurado family in Juárez has been helping the homeless population for over two years, saying they will keep…
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Chihuahua State Police pay tribute to guards killed in 2023 prison attack
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Three years ago, on January 1, 2023, an attack and prison riot at CERESO No. 3 in Juárez left 17 people dead (10…
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Juárez businesses prepare for New Year’s Eve celebrations
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — As 2025 draws to a close, it’s no surprise that people from our region frequently cross the border to celebrate…
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Juárez reactivates warming center, shelter as low temps hit the border
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Civil Protection Department (DGPC), along with its branches, the Fire and Rescue Departments,…
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Chihuahua sees decrease in violence, homicides in 2025, state police say
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, along with the State of Chihuahua, have recorded similar numbers of homicides in recent years, but…
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Mexican business leaders keep pushing to keep commercial traffic at ‘BOTA’
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican Association of Importers and Exporters (ANIERM) submitted a petition to the Commission for Environmental…
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Thousands of children receive Christmas gifts at “Santa Bombero” event in Juárez
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Thousands of borderland kids left the “Santa Bombero” event with a smile today after local firefighters held the 86th…
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Some Juárez residents already camping out ahead of ‘Santa Bombero’ event on Christmas Eve
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of people have begun camping out in front of ‘Parque DIF’ to secure a spot and a Christmas gift for their…
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Borderland residents experience longer wait times at local ports of entry due to holiday shopping, travel
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Binational residents in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez have been reporting longer wait times and lines at all ports of entry…
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UMC El Paso cites ‘exceptional stability, vision and integrity’ as CEO pay rises to almost $1.5 million
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reached out to University Medical Center of El Paso to learn more details about the recently announced pay raise for…
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Juárez traffic police officer highlights unusual incident while patrolling at international bridge
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On December 9, Oliver Rivera Peña, an officer with the Road Safety Coordination Department in Juárez (CGSV), was…
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Mexican industry, maquiladora leaders ask Environmental Commission to keep commercial traffic at Bridge of the Americas
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua / EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican National Association of Importers and Exporters (ANIERM) sent a letter/complaint to…
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‘Museo Juan Gabriel’ in Juárez happy with recent documentary release
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — ‘Museo Juan Gabriel’ opened its doors over a year ago, where local and international residents could experience…
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Cargo and business leaders in Juárez say another farmers’ strike could further disrupt border trade
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican farmers and agricultural workers south of the border protested across the country and in Chihuahua…
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‘Trespasser’ killed by train in South-Central El Paso
Update (6:08 PM): Union Pacific says that a person was on the tracks near North Clark Drive and El Paso Drive. The person, whom Union Pacific refers…
Continue Reading Migrant rights groups demand transparency and the closure of Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ACLU of Texas, along with Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, Estrella del Paso and Texas Civil Rights Project, among…
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Bilingual learning center requesting Spanish translation be added to civics test
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Women’s Intercultural Center in Anthony, New Mexico, is urging U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to…
Continue Reading Chihuahua farmers block ports of entry in Juárez again in protest against new national water law
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of farmers from different parts of Chihuahua blocked all commercial ports of entry in Juárez again on Wednesday…
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