Heavy flooding damages Juarez neighborhood
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A Juarez neighborhood experienced heavy flooding, which damaged dozens of buildings. Watch the video above to see the…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: “Pay for play” in college sports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new era is beginning in college sports…beginning July 1, it’s the era of schools paying student-athletes directly. It’s…
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Eye in the Sky — is Santa Teresa’s Aerostat balloon working?
In August 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) deployed an aerostat surveillance balloon above Santa Teresa, New Mexico — one of the…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: Wins and losses for El Paso in the Texas Legislature
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 89th Texas legislative session is history, and El Paso’s delegation to Austin ended the session with some big wins for…
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El Paso siblings go from basketball to medical field
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For most collegiate student athletes, athletics can come first while academics take a backseat. But for Ayaan and Nehaa…
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Former El Pasoan who lost cabin in Ruidoso Fires is rebuilding
ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and spent the anniversary of the fires in Ruidoso doing…
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El Pasoan in Ruidoso overcomes wildfires: 1 year anniversary of South Fork
RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — One year ago today, hundreds of homes and buildings could be seen smoldering after the South Fork Fire began its path of…
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Wood Artist in Ruidoso reflects on wildfire devastations on 1-year anniversary
RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) –ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report…
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Ruidoso’s river & trees saved in midtown; tourism up on 1 year anniversary of Wildfires
ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report tonight live in the…
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Inside the Border Patrol Horse Unit patrolling the desert near El Paso
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol’s Horse Patrol Unit was the first one that ever existed in the agency’s history; they were…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The rise in juvenile crime against family members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Juvenile crime in El Paso decreased in 2024, according to data from the El Paso County Juvenile Justice Center. But assaults…
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ABC-7 Sunday Xtra: The challenges for school board members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Being a member of a school board in El Paso is not an easy task. Case in point, the El Paso Independent School District’s…
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Texas attorney general denies public access to Franklin High football team hazing investigation done by outside law firm
Coach responds to reprimand: “The incidents that were reported I could not even imagine.” EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General…
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Mental Health Crisis: A call for help leads to a tense confrontation between police officers and a mentally distressed man
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Elena Weise has been a nurse for 38 years, with experience treating patients who have mental health disorders. After her…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: El Paso ISD in turmoil
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From discussions on whether to fire the district’s superintendent, to approving the hiring of a law firm that also happens…
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Jack the Great inspires millions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At just 13 years old, Jack Carlin from El Paso has turned a childhood fear into a worldwide message of hope—and he’s…
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Be Mindful: How volunteering at SISD helps with mental health
EL PASO (KVIA) – The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, points out on its website that volunteering is a great way of improving mental…
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Honoring Mental Health Advocates: Sharon Butterworth to Receive Richard Salcido Lifetime Achievement Award
As part of ABC’s Be Mindful Initiative, ABC 7 has continued to highlight mental wellness resources and groups in our community. This month, our focus…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: Be Mindful – Caregiver Stress
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of ABC-7’s Be Mindful initiative, this Sunday night’s ABC-7 Xtra focuses on caregiver stress. Caregiver stress is a…
Continue Reading ABC-7 Xtra: Records show former Franklin football coach reassigned while under investigation for slapping player
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ABC-7 investigation shows longtime Franklin High School head football coach Daren Walker was reassigned while being…
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Lap to victory: Cathedral swimmer overcomes adversity to find success in the pool
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gabriel Delgado’s love for swimming started at an early age. As a baby, his family would put him on a floaty and push…
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Police Body Camera Footage Reveals Details in Las Cruces Mass Shooting
ABC-7 obtained new police body cam material through a public records request, providing a detailed look at how police responded to the Young Park…
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Watch: Ride along with DWI Task Force
EL PASO (KVIA) -The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office headed up a countywide DWI Task Force over the weekend that led to 48 arrests. ABC-7 anchor…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: Northeast Amphitheater Update
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s newest entertainment venue, the Sunset Amphitheater, is one step closer to becoming reality. The amphitheater will…
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Exclusive ride along with El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) -During his campaign for Mayor, Renard Johnson constantly reiterated his commitment to economic development here in El Paso, and…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: Pope Leo XIV – Perspective from the Catholic Diocese and a Religious Studies Professor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From Chicago, to Peru, and now to The Vatican. An American is chosen as the leader of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert…
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Xtra: National Defense Area in place
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the National Defense Areas now in place across the borderland region. Troops assigned to the Joint Task Force -…
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Foster youth graduate job program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nine young women, all current or former foster youth, graduated Monday from the Texas Works Paths to Success program — a…
Continue Reading First look at new design of Sunset Amphitheater
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The company behind the amphitheater set to be built in northeast El Paso is showing off new designs for the site – and the…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: Mental Health Resources for Children and Teens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All during the month of May, ABC-7’s Be Mindful initiative is bringing you stories about you and your mental health. This…
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