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Migrant advocacy groups warn of scammers targeting detainees in federal custody and their families

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Estrella del Paso, a local migrant advocacy center that offers legal services to them and their families, just issued a warning to the community due to a recent scam targeting detainees currently under ICE custody and their family members currently detained at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas. According

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Good Vibes Only: High School robotics promotes teamwork and friendship

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Thirty-six teams from across the area recently competed at the Texas Region I V5RC High School State Robotics Championship: Pushback in El Paso. Top teams were able to showcase their driving and autonomous skills while improving their engineering design process skills. Robotics is a hands-on, competitive activity that promotes engineering and programming.

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911 call records show frequent medical emergencies at Camp East Montana as DHS disputes AP report on detention conditions

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Records of emergency calls from Camp East Montana show frequent calls for medical and mental health attention at Camp East Montana, the large immigration detention facility on Fort Bliss. ABC-7 obtained 130 9-1-1 calls from the City of El Paso through an open records request. The calls range from Aug.

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Camp East Montana will remain open, work with new provider to “improve” facilities, ICE says

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)confirmed to ABC-7 Tuesday morning that the Camp East Montana will remain open. The spokesperson shared the following statement with ABC-7: “Camp East Montana is NOT closing, quite the opposite. Rather, ICE has contracted with a new provider following Secretary Noem’s termination

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County of El Paso raising concerns over proposed ICE detention center in Socorro

UPDATE– ICE responded to ABC-7’s request from Tuesday, a spokesperson said the department does comply with the National Environmental Policy: “Let’s be honest about this. This isn’t about the environment. It’s about trying to stop President Trump from making America safe again. The left didn’t care about the mountains of litter that illegals aliens dropped

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UTEP Athletic Department interviewing spectators, witnesses and security team after fan swung chair towards Jax State players, coaches

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Conference USA officials say the league will not take action at this time following an incident involving a fan and players after the University of Texas at El Paso men’s basketball game against Jacksonville State. The altercation happened Saturday after Jacksonville State defeated UTEP on a buzzer-beater by Mostapha El

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EPISD students highlight Montessori Education

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—The last week of February marks Montessori Education Week. The El Paso Independent School District provides Montessori education at various campuses. EPISD Montessori schools are part of existing elementary campuses. Montessori education is described as a hands-on educational approach that continues to gain interest. It was developed in 1907 by Maria Montessori.

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After the polls closed, El Paso County turns to audits and preps for runoff elections

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A day after technical issues slowed voter check in during Tuesday’s primary election, El Paso County election officials have shifted their focus from managing lines to completing the detailed post election work required before results become official. El Paso County Elections Department officials said several polling locations experienced problems early

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Newcomers defeat incumbents David Stout, Sergio Coronado in El Paso County commissioners Democratic primary

by Priscilla TotiyapungprasertMarch 3, 2026 First-time candidate Annette Griego ousted incumbent El Paso County Commissioner Sergio Coronado for the Democratic nomination in Precinct 4 on Tuesday, while Miguel Teran won a tight race over incumbent David Stout in Precinct 2. Griego captured 57% of the total votes in her race, while Teran had 53% of the

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