Family of El Paso man who died after being tased by police files federal lawsuit
Update (3:35 p.m.): City of El Paso spokesperson Laura Cruz-Acosta sent ABC-7 the following statement: “We are heartbroken by the loss of life and…
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Northwest El Paso residents raise traffic concerns as new Alderete middle school campus moves forward
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Northwest El Paso residents are voicing concerns about traffic and safety as Canutillo ISD prepares to build a new campus…
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U.S. Border Patrol unveils new vehicle barrier system at Sierra Blanca checkpoint
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol has unveiled a first-of-its-kind advanced vehicle barrier system at the Sierra Blanca…
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City of El Paso updates animal ordinance to expand dog safety classifications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council unanimously approved amendments to Title 7 of the El Paso Municipal Code, updating animal regulations…
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El Paso County Sheriff explains Senate Bill 8 ICE agreement at community town hall meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte met with residents Saturday to explain how his office will comply with a new…
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Man who died in crash on McCombs was not wearing seatbelt, police say
Update (January 20, 2026): El Paso Police say that Arnoldo Vargas, 31, is dead after the crash on McCombs in the Northeast Friday night.…
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Northeast El Paso water main break floods streets, disrupts service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A water main break flooded a major street in northeast El Paso, causing service disruptions for some residents. According to…
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Traffic stop in El Paso leads to resisting arrest, narcotics charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested a 37-year-old man on drug and resisting arrest charges following a traffic stop Tuesday night, according…
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El Paso County mails new voter registration certificates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Elections Department will begin mailing new voter registration certificates to all registered voters next…
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Two teens charged with murder in Socorro house party shooting
Update (January 9, 2026): The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit just publicly identified the four people charged in connection with…
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City encourages vulnerable El Pasoans to register for emergency assistance program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health is urging residents with disabilities and medical needs to sign up for a statewide…
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El Paso moves closer to defining short-term rentals in city code
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Council has taken another step toward formally defining short-term rentals in the city code, a move supporters…
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Far East El Paso resident wakes up to driver hitting vehicle, driving off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Residents of Far East El Paso were awaken early Sunday morning after a loud crash sent a car into a parked vehicle in a…
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Sunland Park Racetrack, Casino celebrate beginning of new racing season
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino will open its 2026 horse racing season Friday with a revised schedule, marquee…
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Arizona State Sun Devils settle in as Sun Bowl excitement builds in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With just three days remaining until the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl kicks off, excitement continues to build across El Paso as…
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Sun Bowl week brings Duke, Arizona State and Fan Fiesta excitement to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Bowl week is officially underway in El Paso as the city prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the Tony the Tiger…
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San Miguel City Market celebrates 100 years in Southern New Mexico
SAN MIGUEL, New Mexico (KVIA) — San Miguel City Market has stood on the same corner for nearly a century, serving generations of families and…
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Family remembers Desirae Martin, asks for help bringing her home after deadly Las Cruces shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The family of Desirae Martin is remembering her as a compassionate young woman who loved helping others and is…
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El Paso family asks for help finding woman missing in Houston
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An El Paso family is asking for the public’s help in finding a 24-year-old woman who was last seen in Houston earlier…
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Doña Ana County opens Safe Haven Baby Box to offer anonymous infant surrender
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) – Doña Ana County Fire Rescue has unveiled its first Safe Haven Baby Box at Station 42 in Anthony, giving parents a…
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2025 WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational returns to UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational, the nation’s oldest holiday collegiate basketball tournament, returns for…
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Pellicano widening project back on track, led by new construction company
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Construction is moving along on the long-delayed Pellicano Drive widening project, a major East El Paso roadway that…
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El Paso County officials, dealers discuss staffing, closures as vehicle title backlog persists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Used car dealers and veterans groups urged patience from the public while calling for additional staffing at the El Paso…
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One person hospitalized with serious injuries after motorcycle crash in West El Paso
(UPDATE)- The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed that one person was transported to a nearby hospital with serious to life threatening injuries.…
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UTEP to honor largest Fall graduating class in history with weekend commencement ceremonies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso will celebrate more than 2,900 fall and summer 2025 graduates this weekend with four…
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Vinton mayoral runoff election set for Saturday
VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — Eligible voters in the Village of Vinton will head to the polls Saturday to decide the town’s next mayor in a runoff…
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Help name New Mexico DOT’s snowplows for 2026
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexicans are being asked once again to put their creativity to work, this time on the front of a snowplow. The New…
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Westside Tax Office closure intensifies debate on El Paso County resources
Update (December 11, 2025): The County of El Paso is responding to news of continued disruptions at the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office. The El Paso…
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Sunland Park says steps have been taken to reduce noise coming from abandoned building
Update (December 12, 2025): The City of Sunland Park provided ABC-7 with the following statement addressing the noise. Read the full statement below:…
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Sunland Park says steps have been taken to reduce noise coming from abandoned building
Update (December 12, 2025): The City of Sunland Park provided ABC-7 with the following statement addressing the noise. Read the full statement below:…
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