Pandemic pushed some Americans into the Borderland human smuggling business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More and more Americans are now smuggling migrants across the border, enticed by the money paid by Mexican drug cartels.…
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Watch: City of El Paso announces new police chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This City of El Paso announced the new police chief Monday afternoon. Peter Pacillas, who was named Interim Police Chief…
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City of Las Cruces and associated departments will discontinue X (Twitter) pages October 15th
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces, and its associated departments, including the Las Cruces Police Department, will shut down…
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City of El Paso activates new emergency shelter for migrants at vacant middle school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to a city spokesperson the Community Readiness Center, formerly Morehead Middle School, has been activated on…
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Strides of Hope: Estela Casas 5k Race for Breast Cancer Support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation has announced its 5K event on October 7, 2023, at Ascarate Park, marking the…
Continue ReadingMatt Gaetz says he will attempt to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership this week
Originally Published: 01 OCT 23 08:53 ET Updated: 01 OCT 23 20:09 ET By Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Matt Gaetz is planning to attempt to oust…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm potential east, windy west, cooler temps arrive this week
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for thunderstorm potential for the area east this afternoon and evening. There will be a chance for thunderstorms…
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Feeling lucky? A $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs in tonight’s drawing
(CNN) — Get your tickets ready: An estimated $1.04 billion dollar jackpot could be yours in Monday night’s Powerball drawing. The massive…
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California Gov. Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat
(CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY’s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Chance for Sunday evening showers, rain chances stick around for Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for some storm potential Sunday evening and stronger storm potential come Monday. We…
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Migrants staying on El Paso’s streets react to city’s new emergency shelter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrants staying on the streets of El Paso had mixed reactions to the news that the city would possibly be activating its…
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Southern New Mexico & El Paso area veterans return home from Mission 16 Honor Flight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mission 16 Honor Flight of Southern, NM and El Paso, TX honored Korean and Vietnam War veterans at the El Paso…
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Fall Health Insights: Staying Well in the Changing Season
As we transition to fall, we can find ourselves spending more time indoors, missing out on that vitamin D from the sun, and perhaps indulging in a…
Continue ReadingA contract for 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers expired. Historic US health care strike could start Wednesday
(CNN) — A coalition of eight unions representing 75,000 employees of Kaiser Permanente said late Saturday that is has not reached an agreement with…
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The Powerball jackpot soars to an estimated $1.04 billion after no winner was drawn Saturday
(CNN) — No one won matched all six numbers in Saturday’s Powerball drawing, now the jackpot is estimated to jump to $1.04 billion. That would be the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Storms and Chills Ahead
Good morning, happy Sunday! Today marks the beginning of October, and the forecast is quite dynamic. We’re expecting a high of 92, but it’s not all…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered showers possible Saturday evening as rain chances increase to 50%
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the rain potential this weekend. Our rain chance increases to 50% for your…
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El Paso Electric reporting outages across El Paso County due to thunderstorms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several spots across El Paso are experiencing power outages due to the ongoing thunderstorms, according to El Paso Electric.…
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City of El Paso hopes to activate new emergency shelter in coming days as migrant numbers remain high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said Saturday, it hopes to activate a new emergency shelter in West El Paso within the coming days. This…
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Congress passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
Originally Published: 30 SEP 23 06:04 ET Updated: 30 SEP 23 21:02 ET By Clare Foran, Haley Talbot, Morgan Rimmer, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox and…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Stormy Saturday, Cold Front Creeping In
Good morning and happy Saturday! Expect unsettled weather today, mainly for areas east of the Continental Divide in the afternoon. There’s a chance…
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The Miners are in a world of hurt this season after 24-10 loss to LA Tech
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s season looks pretty bleak right now after a 24-10 loss to LA Tech moves the Miners to 1-5 on the season and 0-2 in…
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ABC-7 First Alert Continues – a chance for more storms Saturday and Sunday
Some showers and storms will break out as they move E/NE through the weekend. Not everyone will get rain but there will be some isolated pockets that…
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West El Paso residents angry over trash pile-up, city seeking solutions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Camila Romero has lived in her West El Paso neighborhood for 50 years, and in all that time, she’s watched trash pile up…
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Horizon Police arrest two drivers accused of hitting, killing bicyclist
Update (September 29, 2023): Horizon Police have arrested two people in connection with the crash. Investigators say that tips from the public led…
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The American soldier who ran into North Korea is now in Texas
By JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — An American soldier who sprinted into North Korea and was held there for two months before being…
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Borderland Blitz: Week 6 Schedule & Scores
Hanks 25Bel Air 48FinalParkland 38Ysleta 20FinalDel Valle 64Horizon 0 FinalMontwood 41Franklin 35Final Coronado 33Eastwood 38FinalAmericas 24Pebble…
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Serious motorcycle crash reported in West El Paso
Update: Special Traffic Investigators arrived at the scene soon after the crash. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency crews are responding to a serious…
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New Mexico reports rise in gun violence injuries, deaths
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) says there has been a concerning rise in firearm-related injuries and…
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