Film race has El Pasoans competing for big prize
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ready, set, action! The Film Race has taken over the streets of El Paso, with crews setting up in various locations,…
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Rising migrant numbers at U.S. Border: Venezuelans facing challenges
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The influx of migrants at the U.S. border continues to surge, with daily averages approaching nearly 2,000 individuals,…
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One person rushed to the hospital after being shot in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was injured after a shooting late Thursday night in Central El Paso, according to El Paso Police. The person…
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Border leaders weigh in on U.S. allowing some Venezuelans to legally work
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Biden Administration announced it would grant temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants,…
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Former El Paso County Commissioner running for state seat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former El Paso County Commissioner Vince Perez announced his candidacy for Texas House District 77. Perez made the…
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Savannah’s 71st Birthday Bash: An Elephant-sized Celebration at El Paso Zoo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday. Experts say…
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Officials warn public of training exercise at El Paso federal courthouse Friday
The federal courthouse in downtown El Paso will be closed Friday, Sept. 22 for a live training exercise. This training will be closed to the public.…
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Tales from the Driver’s Side: Meet the El Paso rideshare driver and devout lover of books
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a technologically advanced world consumed by digital media, one rideshare driver is proof that authentic connections can…
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El Paso man accused of murder takes stand in his own defense
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — A man accused of murder took the stand Wednesday in his own defense. Moises Galvan is accused of shooting and killing…
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El Paso continues to face new migrant surge
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — NGOs, city, and county officials are seeing the release of over 1,100 migrants into the community every day due to a recent…
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Montana Vista residents evacuate after massive fire in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents living in the Montana Vista area have been asked to evacuate after a massive fire at a recycling plant fills their…
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McDonalds celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with annual awards luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — McDonalds is marking Hispanic Heritage Month with its 22nd Annual Triunfadores Awards Luncheon. “This prestigious event…
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Victim’s best friend testifies in El Paso murder trial, recounts fatal night
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Testimony in Moises Galvan’s murder trial restarted Tuesday with the testimony of David Ortega, best friend of the victim,…
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El Paso County Elections Department encourages residents to register to vote today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, citizens across the United States are celebrating National Voter Registration Day, a day dedicated to encouraging and…
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No deadline in sight for Pellicano construction limiting traffic to two lanes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Pellicano Drive Widening Project was expected to be complete by July 21, 2021. However, construction is only 50%…
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7-year-old takes first unassisted steps amidst debilitating diagnosis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 7-year-old Victoria Rose De La Luz has been a fighter since before she was born. Born prematurely, she was diagnosed with…
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El Paso’s Star on the Mountain to undergo extensive renovations
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – – The iconic Star on the Mountain has temporarily gone dark to undergo renovations which started September 12th. The El Paso…
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500 migrants illegally enter U.S. through El Paso
UPDATE: The City of El Paso sent a statement to ABC-7 Monday, saying: “As the City advised the public last week, we are seeing another migrant surge…
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Second murder trial for El Paso man begins with emotions running high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The second murder trial of an El Paso man accused of shooting another man to death outside of an East El Paso bar in 2017,…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person has been critically injured and another person suffered minor injuries following reports of a stabbing in the…
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Residents near deadly house party shooting worry about a rise in teen violence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The sound of gunshots, followed by a car speeding away, is what many in a Far East El Paso neighborhood woke up to early…
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Autism Society of El Paso holds Self-Care Fiesta Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Autism Society of El Paso is set to hold their annual Self-Care Fiesta Saturday. The society said it will have different…
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El Pasoans start petition opposing city’s possible use of a Northeast recreational facility to house migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Pasoans are starting to see more migrants crossing the border into their community, some are pushing back against…
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Emergency Aid Helps EPCC Students During the Pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA ) –During the COVID-19 pandemic, El Paso Community College (EPCC) some students faced unexpected financial challenges that…
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One person seriously injured in Lower Valley motorcycle crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a motorcycle crash in El Paso’s lower valley Friday…
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Accused El Paso murderer faces second trial after murder mistrial
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jury selection started Friday in the murder trial of Moises Galvan, the man accused of killing R.J. Franco outside an East…
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Eastwood High band fundraising for family of Bowie High band member who died
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eastwood High School’s Trooper Band announced that they are hosting their annual fundraiser for the benefit of 17-year-old…
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El Paso artist honors Mexican Independence with exhibition “Viva Mexico!”
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Tomorrow, September 16, we celebrate Mexican Independence Day. In El Paso, our community comes together to honor the rich…
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Execution date for convicted child killer on hold pending ruling from appeals court
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Nov. 16, 2023 execution date that had been scheduled for David Renteria is no longer on the Texas Department of Criminal…
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El Paso woman charged with firing gun into the air during neighbor’s house party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police charged 45-year-old Nikita Kahmel Bray Davis with firing a gun into the air during a house party at her…
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