El Paso Mayor: Disaster declaration will allow city to prepare for end of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mayor Oscar Leeser said Sunday that his decision to declare a state of emergency for the city was made so that the community…
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Sexual assault survivor speaks out after DoD releases annual report on sexual assault in the military
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A day after the U.S. Department of Defense released its annual report on sexual assault in the military, a survivor of…
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How to keep your house cool as temperatures heat up in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the temperatures rise, so do our electric bills! 80-degree weather means air conditioning for most folks around the area,…
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Do-Gooder: Retired soldier gives back to the El Paso community through art
EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA)- If you ask the students at Revelation Christian Academy in west El Paso how they describe their art teacher, they say, “Mrs.…
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What you can do this Easter weekend in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A little birdie told ABC-7 the Easter Bunny will be making this year extra special across the Borderland. Many events will…
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Easter is nearly here and we are quizzing the Borderland about their holiday traditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter Sunday is upon us, and before the Easter Bunny arrives, we at ABC-7 wanted to see who knows their Easter trivia the…
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Desert Haven Fire in Hudspeth County now under control according to EPFD
BUTTERFIELD, Texas (KVIA) — UPDATE: As of 5:45 p.m., Paul Arteche, the Desert Haven Fire Chief, told us the fire burned 1942 acres out of the 3000…
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El Pasoans brace for 2023 Appraisal values
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week 2023 Notice of Appraisals began hitting El Paso mailboxes. Many braced for the possibility that their property…
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Local group demands BOTA federal funds be used to address environment concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local group is calling on the $600 million in federal funding for renovations to The Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) to be…
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The ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds is here…achooo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from…
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Fire weather season returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for Borderland residents to be much more careful with flammable material. Spring…
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Private schools in El Paso react to Monday’s Nashville shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After the news six people lost their lives in a mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, local private schools say they were…
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El Paso Climate Charter would cost city $150 million to enact, consultant says
EL PASO, Texas (El Paso Matters) — It will cost the city of El Paso about $150 million to implement the Climate Charter if voters adopt the measure,…
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City of Anthony board trustee member calls for Mayor Murillo to resign
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — Gabriel Holguin, a trustee with the city of Anthony, New Mexico, requested the immediate resignation of Mayor Diana Murillo.…
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“Mini city” in Juarez teaches young kids to follow and respect traffic signs
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The “mini ciudad vial” is a driving school for kids of younger ages in Juarez. It aims to teach and raise awareness about…
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El Paso filmmaker aims for Cannes with Los Angeles competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso filmmaker is competing against hundreds of other filmmakers from around the world in Los Angeles this week.…
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Tesla coming to Mexico, how will it impact our border area?
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Friday, a Juarez leader who oversees the maquiladora commerce spoke about how Tesla will have a direct impact on the…
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All-female ABC-7 crew produces newscast on International Women’s Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On this International Women’s Day, an all-female production crew put ABC-7 at 5 on the air. While we’re taking the time to…
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Violence in Mexico might affect medical tourism in the borderland
JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — After news of four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Tamaulipas, Mexico, some local residents say they’re reconsidering doing…
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Wind, rain, and snow to impact the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather team continues to alert the public about an incoming weather system that will bring large…
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Chamizal park in Juarez has 400 dying trees, 32 fell after last weekend’s storm
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The historic Chamizal park in Juarez suffered damage during Sunday’s strong winds, 32 trees fell down. The city’s…
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Former Las Cruces Deputy City Attorney to fill vacancy for third judicial district court in Las Cruces
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A former Las Cruces Deputy City Attorney will fill the vacancy for the third judicial district court in Las Cruces,…
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Western Playland season opener on Saturday in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Saturday, Western Playland will open up for the first time after being bought out by Traders Village. For 60…
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Passengers on departing El Paso flight received airdrop message: ‘I have a bomb would like to share a photo’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A passenger on a flight leaving El Paso Friday airdropped a message reading “I have a bomb would like to share a photo” to…
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Gun safety instructor reacts to bystander stopping Cielo Vista shooter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans are reacting to new details Friday of an armed bystander stopping the 16-year-old who shot and killed 17-year-old…
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Frazier takes Flight: Kilbourne’s Hole
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — About 15 miles northwest of the Doña Ana County International Jetport lies a rare geological feature. Kilbourne,…
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How is the Cielo Vista Mall Shooting impacting people’s mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday around 5 P.M., a shooting occurred at the Cielo Vista Mall, leaving one dead and three others injured. Multiple…
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20-year deported Vietnam Veteran to get access to earned benefits after years of waiting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 20-year deported Vietnam Combat Veteran will be crossing the Cordova Bridge to El Paso Monday to access his earned…
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El Paso International Airport expands non-stop flights to Long Beach, Orlando
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso travelers will soon be able to fly directly to Long Beach, California and Orlando, Florida with Southwest Airlines…
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It’s nearly Valentine’s Day! Here’s an inside look into an El Paso Florist shop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means you should be thinking of what you want to get for your loved…
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