Blitzing the Barriers: Opening the world of football to everyone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since the first game of football was played between Rutgers and Princeton in 1869, the game has always been associated with…
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ABC-7 Xtra: An in-depth look at Daylight Saving Time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The majority of us will switch back the clock an hour as part of daylight saving time this weekend. Most…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Tracking Migrants in Your Neighborhood
SUNLAND PARK, NM (KVIA) — In the close-knit community of Sunland Park, a town of fewer than 20,000 residents, lies an immense challenge. This town…
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New Fort Bliss commander shares vision for the post and its partnership with El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new commander has arrived at Fort Bliss. Colonel Brendan Gallagher, Fort Bliss Garrision Commander, is originally from…
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El Paso veteran starts non-profit to expand the lives of people with disabilities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meet Michael Osburn. He is an Army veteran turned philanthropist after he suffered a life-changing injury while serving his…
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ABC-7 Xtra: One-on-one with the acting DHS deputy secretary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The acting deputy for Homeland Security, Kristie Canegallo, visited El Paso last week and gave ABC-7 an exclusive…
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Air Force Defender Challenge showcases skills in tactics, weapons and physical endurance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Air Force Security Forces competition, known as the Defender Challenge, is made up of ten, four person teams from around…
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A long road to justice: Twin brothers remain in Florida a year after shooting at migrants in Sierra Blanca, Texas
EL PASO, TEXAS — Two men are accused of shooting at a group of migrants who had stopped to get a drink of water, killing one and wounding…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Looking into Borderland pursuit policies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The increase in migrant activity led to Texas Governor Greg Abbott initiating Operation Lone Star, which prompted more…
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People, Places & Paul: Missions in Socorro, Ysleta & San Elizario bring pride to Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been great living and working in the El Paso area after returning less than a month ago to this wonderful place I call…
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Only on ABC-7: Inside a migrant pursuit in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott began cracking down on migrant crossings, illegal or otherwise, by initiating Operation Lone…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Understanding the war in Israel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Conditions with the war in Israel are constantly changing from one day to another. You may recall Israel declared war…
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Las Cruces police describe city’s Fentanyl problem as ‘epidemic’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police officers who work street crimes in Las Cruces say blue Fentanyl pills are popping up all over the city,…
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People, Places & Paul: Revitalization of Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — From taking in game or concert at Southwest Community Park… to strolling through a renovated San Jacinto Plaza……
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ABC-7 Xtra: West Nile Virus in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week, health officials reported the fourth known case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in an El Pasoan. WNV is transmitted by…
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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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Surviving Suicide Loss: An El Pasoan shares her journey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ten years ago, Marie Claire Seoame met her true love. Within six months, they were engaged and planning a future. Then, her…
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ABC-7 Xtra: One-on-one with El Paso Interim Police Chief Peter Pacillas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When police chief Greg ​​​​​​​Allen died in January, one of his assistant chiefs, Peter Pacillas, was named…
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ABC-7 embedded with migrants attempting to cross into U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of migrants arrive at the U.S. border with Mexico every day. ABC-7 embedded with a group of migrants on Monday…
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Primary election heats up for Texas U.S. Senate seat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas is gearing up for a heated primary election in the upcoming race for one of its U.S. Senate seats. While the general…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Analyzing El Paso’s third migrant wave
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Things are quickly evolving along the border, and all El Pasoans have a front row seat to those changing conditions. John…
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Tales from the Driver’s Side: Meet the El Paso rideshare driver and devout lover of books
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a technologically advanced world consumed by digital media, one rideshare driver is proof that authentic connections can…
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ABC-7 Xtra: New Covid-19 Vaccines coming to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The CDC is urging Americans to get the latest vaccine to protect against a new and stronger variant of Covid-19. Members of…
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City of Juarez pushes gun buyback campaign, hoping to reduce violence
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juarez started its Campaña Canje de Armas 2023 in August, aiming to decrease violence south of the border.…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Strong Peso impacting the Borderland’s economy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The value of the Mexican peso has increased by an estimated 18%, but a strong peso could be a double-edged sword: good news…
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El Paso attorney speaks out about child drowning case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 sat down with El Paso Defense Attorney Omar Carmona to get Xtra perspective on the case against Jessica Weaver. She is…
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More migrants dying in the desert around El Paso than ever before
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The number of migrants dying in the desert around this region is up almost double from last year, according to official…
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“I just knew:” El Paso mother recounts daughter’s cancer diagnosis and near-death illnesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each September, ABC-7 focuses on a family who has had a child…
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