City crews address storm-related conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department responded to more than 60 calls from El Pasoans reporting storm related damage. A spokeswoman for…
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Popular local DJ opens up about suicide attempts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most people are shocked to hear the news. The outgoing, funny guy they listen to on the radio each morning has had some…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – One-on-one with Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol Pete Vasquez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some weeks ago, ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk spoke with the new national chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, Pete Vasquez in a very…
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More than an eyesore: How trash brings flood risk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As storms roll into El Paso, residents face a recurring issue: debris turning downpours into dangerous flooding.…
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Flooding damage costs Doña Ana County family $35k
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Flooding across Dona Ana County brought up to three feet of floodwater to the Brazito neighborhood . For some…
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El Paso DJ opens up about personal struggles, how he found help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — He’s an energetic, fun voice on the radio on any given weekday for those listening to 93.1 KISS FM. Fernando Montejano, or…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – 25 years of El Paso’s no smoking public ordinance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The air was very different a quarter of a century ago when it came to the issue of smoking in the Borderland. In 2001, the…
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ABC-7 Xtra investigation into Franklin High School hazing scandal receives honorable mention
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — KVIA-TV received an honorable mention for unearthing a hazing scandal involving the Franklin High School football team at…
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New York artist living in El Paso helps others heal through art
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yolanda D. Hoffmeister is no stranger to pain and grief, but the local humanitarian continues to use art to guide her own…
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ABC-7 Xtra Investigation – El Paso County Commissioners spent almost a quarter-million dollars on travel in recent years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — How much have El Paso County commissioners traveled — and spent– on the taxpayers’ tab? An ABC-7 investigation found that…
Continue Reading From Austin to Hawaii, El Paso County commissioners’ travel tab nears a quarter-million dollars
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer, El Paso County commissioners postponed two Commissioners Court meetings to attend educational sessions and…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Buses, Ballots, and the Bottom Line
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Election day is getting closer for voters in the Borderland and across the nation. In just over a month, some will be able…
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After the Break: El Paso Water repaired $877K pipe burst without raising customer rates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A massive water main break in January left approximately 100,000 people across Northeast and Central El Paso without water…
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Republican El Paso County Judge candidate Minerva Torres Shelton sits down with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke
Republican candidate Minerva Torres Shelton is outlining her priorities as she campaigns for El Paso County Judge. Torres Shelton is running against…
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Aging pipeline failure caused multi-day water outage for El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A massive water main break in January left approximately 100,000 El Paso residents without water or facing low pressure for…
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‘Our name is not a joke.’ New Mexico state historian reacts to Trump’s social media post
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fewer people know the history of the Land of Enchantment than Rob Martinez. In fact, it’s his job to know more than most…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – School district police, staff discuss campus safety measures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a crime that shocked the El Paso community: three students stabbed at the start of the school day. In the aftermath of…
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Pellicano Drive construction phase 1 set for completion by December
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For six years, lane closures and orange signs have been a common sight with construction along Pellicano Drive in El Paso.…
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Great horned owl soars to freedom after months of rehabilitation
TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — For the first time in her life, Hootie the owl is flying free. She was recently released to the wild at Floren Family Farms…
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El Paso senior needs help with mobile home repairs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An 88-year-old woman said she needs help making repairs to her mobile home. Rita Yorgensen lives in Casa Mobil Home Park in…
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ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sits down one on one with Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa
ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sat down one on one with State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor. Hinojosa is challenging…
Continue Reading Great horned owl flies to New Mexico skies after successful rehab
TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — Hootie, the baby great horned owl found in April at a Tularosa lavender farm, is no longer a baby. She has great big, strong…
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US authorities crack down on birth tourism to protect taxpayers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of State established a specialized task force to target birth tourism schemes. It revoked more than 900…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Recall petition effort faces legal challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A petition effort is underway to remove a member of El Paso’s city council. It follows in the aftermath of recent votes on…
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The Grappler: Texas DPS unveils fresh technology to help prevent pursuits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation unveiled new technology to help prevent high-speed pursuits across the state. In…
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Texas DPS uses Grappler System to prevent pursuits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pursuits along Texas highways can become dangerous for everyone involved. In border communities, they are a common sight.…
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Texas restaurants face rising costs, workforce challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Restaurants across Texas are facing higher costs for food, labor, insurance, utilities and payment processing, according to…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Marathon Emissions Fallout
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A set of incidents at a major local refinery may now result in legal action – and more. Marathon Petroleum, which operates…
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Some El Paso senior citizens have been living without hot water in low-income housing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso senior citizens at the Chelsea Towers have been living without hot water. They said they haven’t received help…
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Ghost Listing: NMSU student loses months of savings to fake apartment listing
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — With college classes returning this fall, some students scramble to secure an apartment. For one New Mexico State…
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