Kolby Gonzales: Las Cruces’ Teenage Champion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kolby Gonzales, at just 14 years old, is already one of the most accomplished jujitsu wrestlers in the world. He is just a…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – Protecting our seniors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, there are nearly 135,000 people in the El Paso…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Exclusive interview with El Paso mayoral candidate Isabel Salcido
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Current City Rep and mayoral candidate Isabel Salcido has faced questions about her business and personal finances, debts,…
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ABC-7 Xtra: New City of El Paso fees that could impact your wallet
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a No-New-Revenue tax rate last month, meaning the average homeowner would pay a similar amount…
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Patrick Crusius appears in court for Walmart shooting hearing, judge says he will issue scheduling order by the end of the month
Update: During the hearing, the judge stated that he would put out a scheduling order by the end of the month. The court will schedule a discovery…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – Inside the FBI and their fight to stop online threats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI El Paso Field Office is in a constant battle to protect you and your family from online threats, including threats…
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El Paso City Council approves City Attorney’s Office entering into settlement negotiations in chief internal auditor lawsuit
Update (September 9, 2024): El Paso City Council voted today to allow the City Attorney’s Office to enter into settlement negotiations with Calderon.…
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The Changing Game: How Borderland athletes are interacting with NIL
EL PASO, Texas – They are the 3 letters that forever changed the landscape of college athletics, N.I.L. N.I.L. stands for name, image and likeness.…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – New El Paso City Manager Dionne Mack
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dionne Mack came to El Paso in 2011 to become Director of the city’s libraries. In 13 years, she’s moved through the ranks,…
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El Paso teen’s fight against cancer inspires other kids; Dedication of room at EP Children’s Hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Foundation had a special ceremony on Sept. 4th at El Paso Children’s Hospital by dedicating a room in the name…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: El Paso Independent School District
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like many other school districts across Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is facing challenges ranging from…
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Hungry for Help: Food insecurity in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is an organization that feeds nearly 1,600 families per day. These families can go get food for a…
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Over 35,000 voters removed from local election rolls in recent years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Election Department has removed 35,854 people from the local voter rolls in the last few years, based on…
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After Jaguars El Paso shut down due to hundreds of alleged violations — including violent crimes — its former owners may be opening under a different name
Update: The City of El Paso says that it is actively pursuing legal action against RCI Holdings “for ongoing violations of the City’s Sexually…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – What’s new at UTEP and NMSU for the fall semester
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As UTEP and NMSU begin the fall semester, there are new programs and services for students at both universities. There’s…
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New ice bag technique helping save lives in Sunland Park, fire chief says
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Chief Daniel Medrano is crediting a new technique with helping save additional lives in the…
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El Paso Water to bring Advanced Water Purification Facility online by 2027, addresses leaks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The water utility for the El Paso region is being recognized across the state for efforts in water conservation – and a…
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Borderland Crimes Podcast 21: Who Killed Kimberly? Daughter Seeks Answers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kimberly Esparza was walking home with her husband after watching a football game at a bar Sunday night when she was hit by…
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El Paso mom in NYC for National Fentanyl Awareness Day as she pays tribute to son who died of drug overdose
EL PASO (KVIA) – Wednesday, August 21st is National Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day. Jennipher Talamantes spent the day in New York City while…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Ricardo Mora the new CEO for the El Paso Chamber
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local businessman Ricardo Mora has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer of the El Paso Chamber. Mora takes over…
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“Xtra Depth”: Mother grieves for son lost to fentanyl, while she & DEA continue fight to prevent drug deaths
EL PASO (KVIA) — Fentanyl is a drug that’s killing people in the El Paso and Las Cruces area at alarming rates. As officers continue to crack down…
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2024 National Edward R. Murrow Award Winner: The Final Punishment
This episode of the Borderland Crimes Podcast won a 2024 National Edward R. Murrow Award. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Dec. 4, 2001, the man…
Continue Reading “Fentanyl: A Mother’s Grief” to air Thursday on ABC-7 at 10 p.m.
EL PASO (KVIA) – Fentanyl is a drug that’s killing people in the El Paso and Las Cruces area at alarming rates. As officers continue to crack down on…
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Fronteras Mentales: A Journey into Hispanic Mental Health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hispanic culture dominates the Borderland, but does it also influence mental health access for the Hispanic population?…
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A 3-year-old and his parents were stabbed in their East El Paso home 30 years ago. The man accused of murdering them has not yet been on trial.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 30 years. That is how long the families of Concepción Villa, Francisco Santoni, and Dante Santoni have been waiting for…
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Words of Wisdom with Rosa Guerrero: You are Uniquely You
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Rosa Guerrero continues to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. Guerrero is a lifelong…
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Words of Wisdom with Rosa Guerrero: Embracing our culture in the classroomÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Rosa Guerrero is an educator, humanitarian and outspoken community activist. Guerrero continues to teach…
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Local veterinarian offers tips to keep pets safe during record heat
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland continues to experience above-average temperatures, Dr. Cynthia Saenz, owner of Canutillo Veterinary…
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