City of Juárez to make improvements on dozens of parks across town
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Public Works Department is set to improve some iconic, historic parks soon. In a news conference, Juárez…
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Teens, parents & mental health experts gather for talk on support in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health affects all ages and can impact on all relationships — that’s why Emergence Health and El Paso Matters have…
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Holloman airman recognized for saving five lives while off duty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Airman Garret Glore is humble and reserved. He works out up to five hours a day to be ready for anything. “Personally I…
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Paving the Way: Tony Sanchez becomes first Hispanic head football coach at NMSU
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Football program broke barriers last season – advancing to the Conference USA title game their…
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VA provides free emergency suicide support to 50K, El Paso offers help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Right now, a veteran in crisis can walk into any health care facility for suicide support anywhere in the country at no…
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ABC-7 Xtra: CRRUA water issues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On this week’s Sunday edition of ABC-7 Xtra, host Saul Saenz spoke to a southern New Mexico resident who says she has been…
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City of El Paso response asks for lawsuit filed by Chief Internal Auditor to be dismissed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The City of El Paso has submitted a response to the a lawsuit filed by Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon. The…
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Two-month-old receives life-altering skull surgery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two-month-old baby Amelia is held tightly by her father, Benjamin Duran, just a few hours after a surgical procedure at El…
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City of El Paso to receive $15 million to install electric vehicle charging stations across the city
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso will receive $15 million from the federal government to install a total of 74 Electric Vehicle (EV)…
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Camino Real Regional Utility Authority promises communication, transparency following water quality incidents
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, better known as CRRUA, promised better communication and transparency…
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Veteran trained at Fort Bliss reflects on Iraq deployment in new book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Don’t Let the Monsters Out” is a book by an Air Force Veteran who shares her experiences serving in Camp Bucca during the…
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“Systematic failures” found by New Mexico Environment Department in CRRUA investigation
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environment Department has released their findings from their investigation into the Camino Real…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Your winter outlook
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland experienced the first winter wallop of the year, and much of it was destructive, beginning on Monday. 60 mile…
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El Pasoan accused of stalking Shakira has mental condition — how does it affect him?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Daniel John Valtier has made headlines nationally after he was arrested outside the home of singer Shakira…
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Safety nets drape the Golden Gate to prevent suicide. In El Paso teams are ready to help.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Along the Golden Gate Bridge today, if you look over the side, you will find steel nets extending a total of 20-feet from…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Sunland Park cannabis sales at an all time high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cannabis sales are soaring in a small city just west of the state line. According to recent numbers, Sunland Park…
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Finding Love in El Paso: Keys for a lasting, loving marriage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As we at ABC-7 watch the finale of “Golden Bachelor” Gerry Turner’s search for love, it got us wondering what the…
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Sun Bowl reunites two brothers separated by life
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two brothers from California, raised in the same home with the same family values, are now grown up and living their dreams…
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ABC-7 Xtra: A look back at 2023 in the Borderland
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — 2023 was a year filled with cheers, jeers and tears. We cheered when UTEP named a new, vibrant head football coach. Former…
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The Southwest Brain Bank: Examining the physical brain and mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tonight, on ABC-7 Xtra, Mental Health Correspondent Avery Martinez takes us on a tour of the Southwest Brain Bank at Texas…
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El Paso sexual assault victim one step closer to justice
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 28-year long battle boils down to only 48 hours for one El Paso victim of sexual assault awaiting justice. On…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Our winter forecast, possibility for snow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re just a few days from the start of winter. You’ve probably heard we are in a weather phase called El Niño – a…
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Navigating the Holiday Blues: A Be Mindful Xtra Report
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Whether it’s the weather, the season or just the time of year — folks can start to feel a little down around the holidays.…
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State-of-the-art Magellanic Penguin exhibit opens at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “It makes me so excited. I’ve loved animals my whole life and so getting so see these here in my hometown, here in the…
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Supporting Service: K9 Blitzen offers mental, emotional support to CBP agents, family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Support animals have long been in use across the U.S., and since January, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has been actively…
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Human smugglers using El Paso hotels to stash migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The human smuggler networks operating on this side of the border are using local hotels to stash hundreds of migrants after…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Smuggled and Stashed in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7’s Luis Chaparro’s special report “Smuggled and Stashed” Monday night, only on ABC-7 at…
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ABC-7 Xtra: A New Era in UTEP Football
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A less than illustrious Miner football season led to the end of the Dana Dimel head coaching era. This week, UTEP ushered in…
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Border Network for Human Rights reacts to rise in migrant numbers in 2023
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Borderland migrant advocates are speaking up after new data revealed the El Paso sector was the busiest during fiscal…
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El Paso fifth grader wishes for a new kidney this Christmas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most children ask for presents under the tree and over-stuffed stockings with holiday goodies. And while some…
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