Three men found driving in stolen car, El Paso Sheriff says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies stopped three men seen driving around in a stolen car Thursday. Deputies stopped the trio…
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New generation taking over family-owned Supreme Laundry and Cleaners
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Brett Goldberg is taking over as president of Supreme Laundry and Cleaners. Goldberg is the grandson of one of the company’s…
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El Paso police chief finalists named, final interviews in two weeks
Editor’s Note: ABC-7 also confirmed the final four candidates with El Paso City Representative Henry Rivera. by Ramon Bracamontes, El Paso…
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Sunday Xtra: Justice delayed for man acquitted of murdering daughter?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are learning new information regarding the case of the father acquitted of killing his 2-month-old baby in 2017. A week…
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Jury selection begins in trial of man accused of killing wife’s boyfriend in El Paso airport parking lot
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jury selection begins Friday in the case of a man accused of killing another man in a parking lot at the El Paso…
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El Paso gas prices surge more than 50 cents since last month, approach $4 per gallon
by Diego Mendoza-Moyers, El Paso MattersAugust 24, 2023 Gasoline prices climbed by more than 50 cents per gallon in El Paso since last month, hitting…
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Can El Paso’s curfew law stay in place with a veto by the mayor? Questions remain as new state law says no.
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersAugust 22, 2023 The city’s juvenile curfew ordinance is set to end on Sept. 1 despite a last-minute move by El…
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Portions of Montwood Drive to close until September
by Ramon Bracamontes, El Paso MattersAugust 18, 2023 Portions of Montwood Drive – from Montwood High School to Hanks High School – will be closed…
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UTEP keeping tuition, fees at the same level through Spring 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is choosing to keep its tuition and mandatory fees the same for the next two academic years. The University of Texas…
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El Paso city representatives Kennedy, Annello respond to ethics complaints
Editor’s note: Following the publication of this article, El Paso City Representative Cassandra Hernandez reached out to ABC-7 to say that Deborah…
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El Paso Police charge accused drunk driver after he allegedly caused fiery crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested an Odessa, Texas man on a drunk driving charge after investigators say he caused a crash in Socorro.…
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“It’s just very bittersweet”: Defense attorney speaks about El Paso father found innocent of his daughter’s murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Chief Public Defender Kelli Childress sits down with ABC-7 to talk about the Capital Murder trial of El…
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13-year-old found locked in suspected West El Paso sex trafficking stash house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several law enforcement agencies worked together to recover a 13-year-old found locked inside a suspected stash house in…
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El Paso taxes: County proposes tax rate increase, gives elected officials pay raise
by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersAugust 23, 2023 El Paso County is considering adopting a tax rate that would raise some property taxes about $100 a…
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Clean-up begins on large pile of clothes mysteriously dumped in Vinton
VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — Clean-up began Wednesday morning on a pile of clothes dumped behind a vacant business in Vinton, Texas. Residents in the area…
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Grandson of infamous El Paso drug dealer Jimmy Chagra arrested on drug charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Department of Public Safety Special Agents and Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrested 44-year-old Jamiel…
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El Paso volunteer heads to Hawaii to aid in wildfire relief operations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan and Red Cross volunteer Humberto “Beto” Flores gets ready to head to Hawaii in the coming weeks to help with…
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What El Paso drivers need to know ahead of expected rainfall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland has experienced a drier monsoon season this year, and because of that any rainfall that hits our area can…
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El Paso County commissioners approve funds for gun buyback program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County commissioners unanimously approved funds to start a gun buyback program Monday. This comes after growing…
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Army veterans ensure students arrive safely to class every morning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of Army Veterans from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity take time out of their busy schedules to help kids at SSG Manuel…
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El Paso father found not guilty in murder of infant daughter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso father Jose Varela has been found not guilty of capital murder and murder in the death of his infant daughter by a…
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El Paso receives nearly $15 million to support migrant organizations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly $15 million is headed to El Paso migrant organizations. The money is coming from the Department of Homeland Security…
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Alice Cooper band member suffers heat exhaustion after playing in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss was treated for heat exhaustion after performing at the Sun Bowl Friday. “Turns out I…
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Father charged with capital murder in infant daughter’s death testifies
UPDATE August 21, 11:38 a.m. — Closing arguments are underway. The jury is expected to begin deliberating this afternoon. Stay tuned to ABC-7 at 5…
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Motorcyclists raise concerns over the growing number of serious crashes in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso motorcyclists are raising concerns about the increase in deaths involving motorcycles on Texas roads. This comes…
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Violent crime task force makes 112 arrests in less than a month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department and partner agencies announced 112 arrests — including 46 felony arrests — in less than a…
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City of El Paso plans for new facility for migrants and animals to improve mental health concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said the city is planning to open a new shelter to host asylum seekers and animals during…
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ABC-7 obtains indictment of man accused of approaching crowd with loaded rifle
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Court documents obtained by ABC-7 break down the two felony charges that a man now faces after walking towards a group of…
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Trial underway for El Paso father charged in infant daughter’s death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Day 3 of the Capital murder trial of Jose Varela got underway Thursday at the El Paso County District Court. Varela is…
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TxDOT, Gov. Abbott announce $142 billion for Texas roads
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the state’s Department of Transportation announced a record $142 billion in total investment…
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