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…
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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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Walk This Way — Strut for Pups Brings Dog Fashion to the Forefront
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Step into the spotlight at Strut for Pups, the ultimate fashion fundraiser happening April 25, 2026, at MUTTZ Canine Social…
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Animal Services supervisor explains the line between training and mistreating an animal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A social media video posted on Tuesday showed a two separate incidents of people pulling on their dogs’ leashes. FitFam El…
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10 dogs rescued in Juárez neighborhoods during animal cruelty investigation
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — The Northern District Attorney’s Office in Juárez found and rescued 10 dogs after carrying out six search warrants…
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Fire in Juárez kills nearly a dozen farm animals
UPDATE (April 8, 2026) — The Juarez fire department said the fire was set intentionally, but no cause has been found. The Department of Animal Care…
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Spread the love of Punch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is joining in to show love to the viral sensation Punch the monkey. El Paso Public Library is hosting a Punch party…
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Wildlife advocates concerned with border wall construction effects
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – Construction projects along the U.S.-Mexico border continue, and wildlife experts and biologists raise concerns…
Continue Reading More cases of New World screwworm reported in Tamaulipas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says new active cases of New World screwworm have been reported by Mexican…
Continue Reading 8 more New World screwworm cases reported in Mexico near border with Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Public Health, Safety, and…
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Bald eagle being treated at El Paso Zoo dies of suspected lead exposure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo announced today that the bald eagles it was caring for died. “Despite more than a week of intensive…
Continue Reading New World screwworm case detected almost 200 miles from U.S./Mexico border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new New World screwworm case has been reported 197 miles from the U.S./Mexico border in the state of Tamaulipas. The case…
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Bald eagle rescued from pig pen in New Mexico
Originally Published: 30 DEC 25 15:53 ET By Vincent Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story SILVER CITY, New Mexico…
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ABC-7 Do-Gooder: El Pasoan fosters abandoned animals out of family home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –After a lifetime of loving animals, one El Pasoan is taking fostering to a whole new level. Housing 20 animals and offering…
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First equine herpes case of the year detected in Dona Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A horse in Dona Ana County has been diagnosed with the state’s first equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) case of…
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Sweet lab mix seeks home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Humane Society of El Paso is spotlighting Nala, a 6-year-old Labrador retriever mix described as a “hidden gem.”…
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City of Juárez battles hundreds of animal cruelty cases
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez’s Animal Care and Welfare Department (DABA) recently rescued 528 animals in five different…
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El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montisano placed on temporary administrative leave by city
City officials confirmed Montisano’s administrative leave but have not disclosed reasons or timeline for his return to the zoo. by Elida S. Perez…
Continue Reading New World screwworm case detected in Mexico 70 miles away from Texas border
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — The New World screwworm was detected less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid…
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