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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Two people taken to the hospital following stabbing in the Lower Valley
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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Police decline to file charges in late night shooting death of El Paso man
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are choosing not to file charges against an El Paso man who shot and killed his neighbor. Police were called…
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Juarez police save 11-month-old kidnapped in El Paso
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juarez Police Department found the El Paso baby that was reported missing in an AMBER alert Wednesday afternoon.…
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A Smoke-Free Paso del Norte has new resources available to help prevent youth vaping
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Teen vaping is on the rise, according to the latest data from the CDC, more than 2.5 million young students in the United…
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City hosting meet-and-greet for El Paso Police Department chief finalists
by Cindy Ramirez and Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersSeptember 12, 2023 The next El Paso police chief will take charge of a department that has helped…
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Texas Governor visiting El Paso to celebrate opening of new manufacturing plant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is visiting El Paso Thursday. The governor’s office announced the visit Wednesday. Abbott will…
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Texas agency investigating El Paso daycare for alleged abuse and neglect
Update: ABC-7 has confirmed that Child Care Investigations (CCI) is looking into the daycare for alleged abuse and neglect. That’s a division within…
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The City of El Paso is celebrating National Preparedness Month
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — September is National Preparedness Month, and the City of El Paso is reminding residents about the importance of being ready…
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El Paso Water offers rebate programs to conserve water and save money
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Water offers two initiatives aimed at promoting water efficiency in the community – the “Cash for Commode” rebate…
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Former IDEA Public Schools teacher had sexual relationship with 8th grader, court documents reveal
Update: According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, the student was 14 and in the 8th grade. Patterson teaches biology at the IDEA Public…
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Borderland shelters in need of volunteers as many face overcapacity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless and the Annunciation House are two of the several shelters calling for more…
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3rd-Annual Bi-National Conference in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA ) — Food, music, art, and cultural showcases were at the 3rd annual Bi-National Conference in Socorro Saturday. The event aimed…
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Loved ones hold vigil for Daniel Esparza, the 17-year-old Bowie High School student who collapsed at a football game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Family, friends, and Bowie High School faculty held a prayer vigil Saturday for the Bowie High School band member who…
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Prayer vigil to be held as Bowie High School band member remains in critical condition
UPDATE: A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of the hospitalized Bowie Student. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A prayer vigil will be held Saturday…
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El Paso VA Launches Flu Vaccine Drive to Safeguard Veterans’ Health
In hopes of keeping people healthy, the El Paso VA hosted its first Saturday flu vaccine drive today. From 9 a.m. to noon the El Paso VA vaccinated…
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