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…
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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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El Paso rescue dog becomes the first Border Patrol Critical Incident Response K9
EL PASO, Texas — From the streets to the frontlines, an El Paso rescue dog became the first rescue to earn a U.S. Border Patrol Critical Incident…
Continue Reading New World screwworm confirmed in Zavala County south of Uvalde
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed a detection of New World screwworm in Zavala County, which is south of…
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First U.S. suspected case of New World screwworm reported in South Texas
by Berenice Garcia, The Texas TribuneJune 3, 2026 McALLEN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a suspected case of New World screwworm…
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Dog rescued after truck crashes into Sunland Park home
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — A truck crashed into a home in Sunland Park, New Mexico, according to the city’s fire department. Firefighters rescued a…
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City of Juárez raises awareness over rickettsiosis cases on the border
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through some of its departments, announced a new campaign to stop the spread…
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Deputies find 3 dogs in poor living conditions, man charged for alleged animal cruelty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 29-year-old was arrested for alleged animal cruelty, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. On May 26, deputies,…
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Saving Hootie, the baby Great Horned Owl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A baby great horned owl, named Hootie, is on the path to recovery and slated for release in the coming weeks after being…
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Man charged for animal cruelty after deputies find malnourished dog
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for animal cruelty after finding an underweight dog with visible…
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CASA Auto commits $1 million for future Deck Plaza dog park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The future Deck Plaza project received its first private donation of $1 million from CASA Auto Group, the Downtown Deck…
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El Paso Zoo works to regain accreditation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso confirmed Monday the El Paso Zoo is taking steps to regain national accreditation. The zoo is working…
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New Mexico launches website for resources on New World screwworm
ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — The state of New Mexico launched an informational website about New World screwworm, the state’s Department of Agriculture said…
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Pit bull shot, killed at West El Paso park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shots fired at a West El Paso dog park just after 9:15 a.m. after a pit bull and Chihuahua “showed aggression” towards each…
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El Paso Zoo offers Mother’s Day discount
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Moms can get a special discount at the El Paso Zoo for Mother’s Day, according to the City of El Paso. On Mother’s Day, all…
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