Person cut from concertina wire on border wall in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP says Border Patrol agents discovered a person stuck in concertina wire as she tried to illegally climb over the border…
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Teen arrested, charged with murder after deadly shooting at house party in Las Cruces
Update (November 18, 2025): Las Cruces Police say a 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting at a house party that…
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Complete Coverage: Eastwood, El Dorado football make it to playoffs in Lubbock
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Eastwood and El Dorado football teams are headed to the post season playoffs. ABC-7’s Bea Martinez will be travelling to…
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ABC-7 First Alert: On and off rain expected throughout your Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we continue to track the chance for on and off rainfall throughout your Wednesday…
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Sunset Amphitheater project moves forward with groundbreaking ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is one major step ahead in seeing a transformation in entertainment and live music with the Sunset Amphitheater’s…
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Twin brothers from Fabens found safe
Update (2:54 PM): Officials with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says that the Sanchez twins have been located and are now safe. FABENS, Texas…
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San Elizario council meeting marked by tense exchanges ahead of closed-door discussion on allegations involving mayor
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — A tense San Elizario City Council meeting Tuesday night featured heated public comment as well as personal attacks…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Rain will hit the Borderland after nearly a month of dry air. Expect cooler temperatures too.
Rain will begin arriving later Tuesday night and again on Wednesday and Thursday. The added rain and clouds will keep temperatures below average.…
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Iron Heroes: 1st Armored Division Troops compete for army-level representation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 1st Armored Division and its subordinate brigades hosted the Iron Heroes Competition at the Doña Ana Range Complex…
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GECU looking to buy Bank of the Southwest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — GECU, which is the largest locally-owned federal credit union here in El Paso, is looking to buy the Bank of the Southwest.…
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Senate unanimously agrees to approve Epstein files bill hours after it was passed by House
ABC NEWS (3:48 PM): Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters that the Senate could act as soon as Tuesday to approve the release of the…
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Charges dropped against former Rep. Joe Molinar for hitting parked car
Update (12:14 PM): El Paso District Attorney James Montoya released a statement addressing the dismissal of the charge against former Rep. Joe…
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Federal court bars Texas from using new Republican-friendly US House map in midterms
By Ethan Cohen, Devan Cole, Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — A federal court Tuesday blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map…
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El Paso on track for one of Its warmest Novembers since 1970’s
El Paso is experiencing an unusually warm start to November, with several days climbing into the low and mid-80s well above the typical highs in the…
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El Paso ISD board names lone finalist for Superintendent
Update (November 18, 2025): The El Paso American Federation of Teachers posted on Facebook about the news that Dr. Brian Lusk had been named the sole…
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Opportunity Center for the Homeless seeks donations to serve Thanksgiving meals
The Opportunity Center for the Homeless will be serving Thanksgiving meals for hundreds of homeless people, and they’re looking for donations from…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Rain chances and cooler temps arrive tonight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as we are we track wide spread rain showers and cooler temps beginning later tonight. Your…
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ABC-7 First Alert – The push of rain arrives along with cooler temps.
Rain chances increase late Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the Borderland. We have not seen any accumulated rainfall since mid-October. Clouds…
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Mexican actress Vanessa Guzmán says shooting at her El Paso home was an accident
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Longtime Mexican actress and fitness figure Vanessa Guzmán held a news conference today to clarify the incident that…
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Court of Appeals affirms Hobbs mother’s attempted murder conviction
HOBBS, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today, the New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Alexis Avila, the young mother who abandoned her…
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El Paso City Council delays considering new monthly transportation fee to fund street repairs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso residents and businesses could soon pay a new monthly fee to help fund improvements to the city’s deteriorating…
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El Paso jury convicts man of sexual assault of a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso jury convicted and sentenced Edwin Fernando Perez, 54, to 10 years in prison for the aggravated sexual assault of…
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City denies Texas Gas Service’s proposed 27% rate increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted today to deny Texas Gas Service’s proposed 27% rate increase. This follows public hearings in…
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Christmas tree permits for Gila National Forest now available
SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Recreation.gov is now selling Christmas tree permits for the Gila National Forest. Permits cost anywhere from $0 to…
Continue Reading Mexican actress Vanessa Guzmán addresses incident at her home
Update (November 17, 2025): In her news conference Monday morning, Guzmán addressed the fact that certain social media users were circulating rumors…
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Why some El Paso restaurants are closing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lately many local restaurants across the Borderland have recently closed. UTEP Professor Tom Fullerton says this is ironic…
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Military Monday: Honoring AM2 Belmontes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC 7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and of course our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are…
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Tom Homan to visit UTEP for Turning Point USA chapter event
Update (4:20 PM): El Paso’s Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is responding to the news of Border Czar Tom Homan’s upcoming speaking engagement at UTEP.…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: A little cooler today, storm chances enter our forecast Tuesday evening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We will start off the workweek a little cooler than this weekend, but other wise mostly calm. Rain chances push into the…
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EPCC ‘Fashion Lab Sessions’ mixer to host Project Runway contestant
El Paso Community College Fashion Technology Program will host “Fashion Lab Sessions’ for students to meet industry professionals, including…
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