Borderland Backyards Photo Contest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Pasoans are enjoying warm summer weather outdoors. Let’s take a look at some photos of your gorgeous borderland…
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Pedestrian hit by a car on I-10 East and Airway Blvd
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A pedestrian was hit by a car on I-10 East and Airway Blvd., according to the El Paso Police Department. Police say they…
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What’s that smell? Rep. Acevedo addresses strong gas odor by Marathon refinery
Update – A Marathon Refinery spokesperson responded to ABC-7’s questions with a statement: Trained professionals at Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso…
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Proposed 2027 budget would increase City property tax revenue nearly 8%
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -– El Paso’s proposed $1.407 billion fiscal year 2027 budget is accompanied by a property tax rate that would generate about…
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Two people in critical condition in Northeast El Paso motorcycle crash
UPDATE (9:52 a.m.) — The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) says that there were two people taken to the hospital due to a crash early Sunday morning.…
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I-10 West at Vinton reopens after traffic incident
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – I-10 West is completely shut down at Mile Marker 2 near Vinton due to a four-car, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s…
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El Paso police identify victims in fatal I-10 two-vehicle collision
UPDATE (8/2/26) — The El Paso Police Department has identified 27-year-old Michael Isaiah Sepulveda and 31-year-old Omar Rene Botello as the two…
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BlackRock joins Meta’s El Paso Data Center project: What it means for city agreements and taxpayers
UPDATE (5:34 PM) – The City of El Paso has released the following statement regarding the financial partnership with BlackRock and Meta: The City…
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Teen accused of killing 13-year-old enters involuntary manslaughter plea
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –- Monday, the defendant in the trial of 13-year-old Chris Carnero entered a plea of involuntary manslaughter and negligent…
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Amid high heat, car interiors could hit 120°F within minutes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 stormtrackers are tracking triple-digit temperatures in El Paso all week. According to the National Weather Service…
Continue Reading Las Cruces Mother calls for justice as teen trial for son’s shooting nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –- A Las Cruces mother shared her worries about the local justice system ahead of a trial stemming from the shooting death of…
Continue Reading El Paso City Council kills item that would ban cellphones for members during meetings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – On Tuesday, the El Paso City Council did not second an item that would ban cellphones and electronic devices on the dais…
Continue Reading El Paso City Council approves data center policy framework
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council Monday approved its first Data Center Policy Framework, establishing a comprehensive approach for…
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‘I felt kind of angry:’ El Paso artist reacts to Segundo Barrio mural disappearing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A Segundo Barrio mural honoring Hispanic heritage has been painted over. The mural — which stood on the side of a clothing…
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Plan ahead for GECU system upgrades at the end of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – GECU Federal Credit Union plans to do a complete system upgrade from July 31-Aug. 4. Some services with online and mobile…
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Las Cruces museum system introduces Grief Cafes for emotional support
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces museum system is launching Grief Cafes, which are free community gatherings designed to provide a safe…
Continue Reading El Paso Water reassures public on Meta data center’s water usage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Monday, El Paso Water addressed ongoing community concerns regarding the water demand of Meta’s new data center under…
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El Paso City Council to advocate for state funding of new behavioral health facility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council unanimously voted to advocate for sustainable state funding for the Emergence Health Network…
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El Paso Animal Services sees influx of lost dogs after Fourth of July fireworks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Animal Services expected a big intake of animals during the Fourth of July weekend. The holiday is usually one of…
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Congressman Vasquez to discuss SNAP cuts at El Caldito Soup Kitchen in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez will visit El Caldito Soup Kitchen in Las Cruces Friday on the one-year anniversary of the…
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CDC monitors ‘severe’ diarrhea-causing illness in US
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring 145 cases of a parasitic illness, cyclosporiasis, in the…
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ABC-7 to speak with brother of victim of deadly hit-and-run linked to former New Mexico GOP treasurer
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The family of a Andrew Brown, who died in an alleged hit-and-run, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the former…
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Truck crash forces Nessa’s Cafe in Las Cruces to temporarily close
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Monday, a truck crashed into Nessa’s Cafe in Las Cruces, damaging the business and forcing its closure. The crash resulted…
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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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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…
Continue Reading 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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Texas, New Mexico law enforcement agencies recruit amid nationwide shortage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local law enforcement agencies are looking to recruit amid a nationwide shortage. New Mexico State Police, Texas Police and…
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El Paso residents set up water stations to beat the heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso locals are putting up community water stations around the city to keep residents cool amid the summer heat. The…
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Comedian plans volleyball game over El Paso-Juarez Border wall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A viral comedian is bringing El Paso and Juárez together with a volleyball game across the border wall. The game happened…
Continue Reading El Paso City Council to discuss policy protecting ratepayers from data center utility costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council will talk about including advocacy support for policy to protect residential ratepayers from…
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