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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…
Continue Reading Words of Wisdom with Rosa Guerrero: The importance of discipline in the classroom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Teacher, dancer, humanitarian, community icon and lifelong educator Rosa Guerrero has taught thousands of Borderland…
Continue Reading Words of Wisdom with Rosa Guerrero: Advice for teachers for a successful school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With back-to-school season in full swing, El Pasoan Rosa Guerrero continues to share wisdom with those returning to the…
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Words of Wisdom with Rosa Guerrero: Helping Borderland students and teachers thrive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This back-to-school season, El Pasoan Rosa Guerrero is helping students and teachers thrive in the classroom. Guerrero is a…
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5 Years Later: Election outcome could change lead prosecutor in Aug. 3 shooting trial
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland nears the fifth anniversary of the deadliest mass shooting in El Paso’s history, we are nowhere near the…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – El Paso road projects: What’s happening now, what’s to come
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has seen a number of long-term road projects going on across the city, from I-10, to Montana, to Loop 375 and places…
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The Hero in a Blue Vest: The Cielo Vista Walmart employee who saved lives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Pasoan Gilbert Serna’s life was forever marked by the Aug. 3rd, 2019 mass shooting inside the Cielo Vista Walmart. The…
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Wal Mart Shooting 5-year anniversary: Paying tribute to Memo Garcia through daughter’s quinceañera
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The pain of the mass shooting lingers on for the family of Guillermo “Memo” Garcia, who died from his injuries around nine…
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Justice Department’s statement on El Paso arrest of Co-Founder of Sinaloa Cartel (Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada)
EL PASO (KVIA) — The Justice Department has released a statement on the arrest of the co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, who was taken into custory…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – Fifth anniversary of August Third Cielo Vista Walmart Mass Shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Next Saturday August third marks the fifth anniversary of the darkest day in El Paso’s history. Twenty-three people lost…
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Justice Delayed, Pt. 1: Trial still delayed 8 years after suspect charged with abusing four girls
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eight years after police charged Edward Alvarado with the abuse of four young girls, Alvarado’s fate has yet to be…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Back to school mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — School begins this Monday for students in the Clint Independent School District, and Tuesday for San Elizario district.…
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Reverse Smuggling: Is New Mexico’s weed boom putting cartels in Mexico out of business?
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many Mexicans are now reversing a longtime trend of marijuana smuggling from Mexico into the U.S. For many…
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No more abuse for these siblings after being adopted: Heart Gallery & mission to find forever home for kids
EL PASO – The dream of any kid is to grow up in a loving, supporting home. As part of a program called “Heart gallery of El…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: El Paso’s Housing Market
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite interest rates hovering around seven percent, people are willing to pay higher prices for a home in El Paso. New…
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