Chaparral man set man on fire, dropped rocks on his head: Court documents
UPDATE (April 1, 2026) — ABC-7 obtained an affidavit further detailing the incident. According to documents, David Garcia set fire to Salome Lares,…
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UTEP Hosting Free, 20th Anniversary Screening of “Glory Road” Featuring Schin Kerr at Memorial Gym on Wednesday, April 1
EL PASO, Texas – Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the renowned 1966 Texas Western national champion men’s basketball team, UTEP will…
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Fort Bliss plans to build new sports complex on part of Underwood Golf Course
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A large youth sports complex could soon replace part of Fort Bliss’s Underwood Golf Complex. The design for the complex was…
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Third Young Park trial to begin
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The third defendant in the Young Park case is set to stand trial, April 1. Josiah Ontiveros, the youngest defendant, has been…
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ABC-7 joins Bodega Loya to celebrate 5 years of community, fresh produce
Bodega Loya is a community staple for fresh and local produce in Socorro, and now they’re celebrating their 5th year anniversary. ABC-7’s Nicole…
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Marathon Refinery one step closer to air quality application approval
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Maraton Refinery in Central El Paso is one step closer to getting their air quality permit application approved. The…
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Increase of brain injuries during Spring season, next steps after concussion
The days are longer and warmer and that means being more active outside. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and doctors want you to prevent a…
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Congresswoman Escobar hosting Town Hall at Chapin High School Monday
UPDATE: ABC-7 spoke with the Congresswoman about the allegations surrounding her staffer that was accused by DHS of impersonating a lawyer. DHS says…
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El Paso County renames Cesar Chavez Day to “Farmworkers Appreciation Day”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court has officially renamed March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Appreciation Day…
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Minor sent to hospital after hit by vehicle in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A minor is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle, the El Paso County Sheriff’s…
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Dirty Laundry bar shuts down due to hundreds of police calls and alleged ties to deadly crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez obtained a temporary restraining order to shut down the Dirty Laundry bar in East…
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Motorcyclist dies in East El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man driving a motorcycle died after crashing into an SUV in East El Paso, El Paso police said Monday. The EPPD Special…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reports 14% reduction in crime
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office released its 2025 Annual Report, which highlights a 14% reduction in crime, EPCSO…
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El Paso City Council denies Texas Gas Service interim rate increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council voted to deny the Texas Gas Service’s proposed interim rate increase and stop new rates from…
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El Paso mayor’s brother pleads guilty to wire fraud in NBA preseason game promoter
UPDATE (3:35 p.m.) — Mayor Renard Johnson sent out a statement on his brother’s plea. “I have been estranged from my brother Tim for many years and…
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Pope Leo XIV appoints El Pasoan to dicastery for promoting integral human development
UPDATE (1:55 p.m.) — El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz released a statement on Corbett being named the pope’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – One-on-One with Bishop Mark Seitz
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last week, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz released a pastoral letter on immigration and border security in our region.…
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College recruiters on how to maximize resume, dual-credit programs, enrollment tips
High school seniors are preparing for a new chapter coming up in a few months, and college enrollment season can be stressful for a student to handle…
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El Paso BTS concerts coincide with wedding, complicates travel for guests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—In a few short weeks, BTS will make two stops in El Paso. It’s part of the biggest global K-Pop tour of all time, which…
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Person hospitalized after vehicle, motorcycle collide in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle in East El Paso,…
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YWCA Hosts Family-Friendly Block Party With Activities for All Ages
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Families got out of the house this morning to attend a community block party hosted by the YWCA, bringing neighbors together…
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Airbnb after El Paso siblings die in Mexico City
UPDATE (March 27, 2026) — The victim’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Airbnb over the carbon monoxide poisoning of two El Paso…
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El Paso Meta data center investment grows to $10 billion, bringing thousands of more jobs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Meta announced an expansion to the scope of the El Paso Data Center this morning during the Borderplex Alliance’s Global…
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Legendary WWII Aircraft Returns to El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The War Eagles Air Museum will host the Flying Legends of Victory Tour from April 23–26, 2026, at 8012 Airport Rd in Santa…
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Mesita Elementary hosts expo to explore EPISD’s trilingual language program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District invited families and students at Mesita Elementary School Wednesday at its…
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El Paso ranked as most polluted major city in United States in 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to IQAir, El Paso was the most polluted major city in the country in 2025. Of the top 25 populated cities in the…
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“USMCA trade agreement sustains border’s economy,” business leader say
EL PASO, Texas / CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Monday, the renegotiation of the Free Trade Agreement, or USMCA, between Mexico, the United…
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Community leaders come together for annual State of the City
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Andress High School Marching Band welcomed city and business leaders to a sold-out State of the City address. Johnson…
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2 shepherd-mix puppies looking for forever home on National Adoption Week
This week, the Humane Society of El Paso will be taking animals to PetSmart locations all over El Paso. Customers will have the opportunity to meet…
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El Paso Diocese and HOPE Border Institute hold march against mass deportations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Catholic Diocese of El Paso and the HOPE Border Institute are holding a march at San Jacinto Plaza today. They are…
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