Dog who survived abuse now a therapy animal at El Paso DA’s office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A dog named Buddy has an important job at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. The small therapy dog works as a victim…
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Screwworm detected in Pecos, Texas, total confirmed cases in U.S. rises to 39
UPDATE (July 18, 2026) — As of Saturday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the total confirmed New World (NWS) screwworm cases in the United…
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Doña Ana County Animal Control to host free spay and neuter clinics starting July 20
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Animal Control office will host three free spay and neuter clinics through August to reduce…
Continue Reading Mexico, Texas, New Mexico authorities analyze New World screwworm impact on cattle trade
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Agriculture officials, international trade representatives and other leaders from Chihuahua, Mexico, Texas and New…
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New World screwworm detected in Chihuahua, Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the Department of Rural Development (SDR) in Chihuahua, Mexico confirmed the state’s first case of New World…
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Canada suspends animal exports from Texas due to New World screwworm concerns
by Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneJuly 14, 2026 Canada has suspended several animal exports from Texas due to concerns about the New World…
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Rescued therapy dog ‘Buddy’ brings comfort to court victims in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Buddy, a therapy dog at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office, has been providing comfort to victims testifying in court.…
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El Paso Animal Services sees influx of lost dogs after Fourth of July fireworks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Animal Services expected a big intake of animals during the Fourth of July weekend. The holiday is usually one of…
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Shelter volunteers help keep dogs cool with cold treats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a busy time for animal shelters across the Borderland. Many animals go missing during the summer, and that number…
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El Paso Zoo animals beat the heat with ‘blood-sicles,’ tea pops
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – It’s popsicle season, not just for us but for the animals at El Paso Zoo too. Zoo keepers have gotten creative with…
Continue Reading Texas agriculture secretary calls for FDA approval for medicated livestock feed amid NWS outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Agriculture Secretary Sid Miller is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow ivermectin…
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USDA offers up to $500 million to support small, mid-size beef processors
(KVIA) — Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will provide up to $500 million in payments to temporarily support eligible small and…
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I’m Almost Home Animal Rescue plans to shut its doors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – I’m Almost Home Animal Rescue will shut its doors permanently within the next couple weeks. The founder is asking for the…
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White Sands National Park seeks teen who brought dead bat into visitor center
(KVIA) — Thursday, the National Park Service said White Sands National Park wants to find a visitor who touched a dead bat and brought it into the…
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Woman wished pug would ‘just pass away already,’ charged for animal cruelty: EPCSO
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — A 26-year-old woman faces an animal cruelty charge after El Paso County Animal Welfare officers found an underweight pug, the…
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Total confirmed screwworm cases rises to 16, 3 inactive: USDA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the total reported New World screwworm cases increased to 16.…
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Nearly 600 pets taken into shelter by El Paso Animal Services as 4th of July nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Within the last week, El Paso Animal Services has seen an expected but significant increase in missing or unhoused pets as…
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El Paso family loses 6 pets in house fire, explosion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family lost its Lower Valley home and pets after a house fire that led to an explosion. Now, they’re asking for…
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El Paso zoo welcomes Dan the giraffe
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens welcomed a new resident, the City of El Paso announced Thursday. Dan, a 19-month-old…
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4th of July fireworks expected to trigger spike in lost pets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With Fourth of July celebrations less than a month away, El Paso Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to prepare now…
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Saddle up for Starr Western Wear’s weekend rodeo in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Saddle up for the rodeo this weekend. Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo El Paso will bring more than 250 professional athletes to…
Continue Reading Free certification course for New World screwworm inspection
AUSTIN (KVIA) — With confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott launched a free course to help people learn how to…
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New screwworm rule requires ‘Screwworm-Freedom Certificate’ for dogs crossing from Juárez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requiring dogs crossing the border into the U.S. to have a Screwworm-Freedom…
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Deputies rescue 35 animals, charge man for alleged animal cruelty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 39-year-old El Paso man faced 20 counts of animal cruelty after the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it rescued…
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New Mexico reports 1st case of human plague in 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe County woman died from plague, the New Mexico Department of Health said Thursday. It was the first human case…
Continue Reading Texas land commissioner offers land access to fight New World screwworm
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas land commissioner offered General Land Office (GLO) managed lands to support Texas’ and the U.S. Department of…
Continue Reading New Mexico ranchers prepare for New World screwworm impact
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The USDA confirmed New Mexico’s first screwworm case Monday. NMSU Assistant Entomology Professor Dr. Caleb Hubbard says…
Continue Reading 2 more New World screwworm cases confirmed, 1 from New Mexico dog: USDA
UPDATE (2:53 p.m.) — The USDA said the infested dog lives at a home in Lea County, New Mexico, which is where Hobbs is. The veterinarian who…
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City of El Paso names new zoo director
Editor’s note: The original version of this story stated former Zoo Director Joe Montisano filed a wrongful termination lawsuit. A former zoo…
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Gov. Abbott declares statewide disaster over New World screwworm, deploys resources
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration Friday after a confirmed detection of New World screwworm…
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