El Pasoans Fighting hunger’s SWAP system teaches people to make better choices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Deciding what items to put in your cart that will also be nutritious for your body can be a challenge. El Pasoans fighting…
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El Paso woman reflects on attending Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Inauguration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 1977 a then 15-year-old Michele Nevins, wrote a letter to Jimmy Carter expressing her admiration. After seeing him on TV…
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DEA makes effort to keep overdose rates down
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Deaths from drug overdoses, as a whole in the United States, have declined over the past few years, but fentanyl overdoses…
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El…
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Franklin Mountains held first hike of 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– People around El Paso started their year with a 4-mile hike. According to hikers Mundy’s Gap trail is moderately difficult…
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New Sheriff In Town: Oscar Ugarte sworn into office in midnight ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Newly-elected El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte is being sworn in at midnight. Ugarte is replacing Richard Wiles, who…
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New Year’s Day 2024 Closures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many offices in El Paso and Las Cruces are closed for New Year’s Day 2025. All El Paso City and County offices are closed.…
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First New Year’s Eve ball drop in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — For the first time in El Paso, there will be a midnight ball drop on New Year’s Eve. The event is being organized by Lotus…
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ABC-7 partners with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank for gift card giveaway
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 partnered with the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank to give away some gift cards to members of the Borderland…
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Jews in the Borderland celebrate Hanukkah
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Jews world-wide. This year, the 8 days of Hanukkah began on Christmas…
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Sun Bowl teams visit El Paso hospitals
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The University of Washington and the University of Louisville football programs took trips to multiple El Paso hospitals…
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ABC-7 Do Gooder: El Paso car club raises $60,000 for local cancer patients
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Financial hardships often fall on those battling cancer. One El Paso car club has made it their mission help lessen the…
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Sun Bowl week kicks off with Fan Fiesta
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Louisville Cardinals and Washington Huskies will meet in the 91st Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game on Tuesday, Dec. 31.…
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Local reaction to the death of former President Jimmy Carter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Many people around the world are remembering Jimmy Carter, people in El Paso said they will always remember him as a great…
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Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas concerned about inaccurate testing on their products
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Federal farm bill was passed into law in December 2018. The law states that Hemp which is less than .3% THC dry weight,…
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Gateway Hotel in Downtown El Paso acquired, to be renamed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The historic hotel in downtown El Paso that was shut down for becoming a public nuisance, accused of harboring crime and…
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‘Viva! El Paso’ creator Hector Serrano dies at 83
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Combatting an epidemic of loneliness amongst the elderly during the holidays
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The U.S. Surgeon General has warned of an “epidemic of loneliness and isolation” and a “lack of connection” is…
Continue Reading El Paso Fire Department looking for multiple hikers on Franklin Mountains
UPDATE: El Paso Fire Department posted at around 2:30 p.m. the hiker on Smugglers Pass was found and brought down the mountain. Crews are evaluating…
Continue Reading El Paso opens warming shelters in city libraries, recreation centers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With Winter setting in, the City of El Paso is opening warming shelters around town for residents who need a safe and warm…
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Sun Metro to offer free rides during Christmas day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Metro will offer free rides all day on Wednesday, December 25, as a sign of appreciation towards customers on Christmas…
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Sun Metro offering free rides on Christmas Day
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Sun Metro shares they are spreading holiday cheer by offering FREE rides on Christmas Day. The free rides will be provided…
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One person taken to the hospital by helicopter after being thrown out from their car
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital via helicopter with serious injuries following a crash in Northeast El Paso, according…
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City of El Paso reminds residents to celebrate safely this holiday season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local law enforcement agencies and community leaders will come together in Downtown El Paso Monday morning to remind El…
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El Pasoans rush to go last-minute Christmas shopping
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Christmas is just 2 days away, but many El Pasoans still have some gift shopping to do. If you’re still out there…
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Star on the Mountain to be Lit Red and Green for Christmas
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber to Light the Star on the Mountain will shine in festive red and green to celebrate the holiday season.…
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22 migrants found by U.S. Border Patrol in an El Paso house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twenty-two migrants were discovered by U.S. Border Patrol agents in an El Paso house on December 16, according to U.S.…
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El Paso Police to increase traffic enforcement during the holidays
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department will increase traffic enforcement during Christmas and New Year after receiving a grant from…
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23-year-old man dead after trying to “intervene” in fight with two groups ; Police says shooter fled
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police Department has identified the 23-year-old man killed in a Northeast El Paso shooting as Jose Rufina Melendez.…
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El Paso fire crews put out structure fire in the Segundo Barrio
UPDATE: El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) has confirmed the fire at a warehouse in the Segundo Barrio has now been knocked down. No injuries were…
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