EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some weeks ago, ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk spoke with the new national chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, Pete Vasquez in a very unique location: between the two border walls under construction near the Santa Teresa port of entry. In the one-on-one interview only with ABC-7, Vasquez explained why two
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA-TV) — The United Way of El Paso County will host the third annual Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Giddy Up Fun Run on November 14, 2026, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. This year’s event features new race courses crossing both Texas and New Mexico, inviting runners of all
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick held a brief news conference in East El Paso addressing multiple issues affecting both the Borderland and state-wide, as his re-election campaign continues. “I know there’s a lot of commercials flying around, lots of people taking about a lot of issues,” said Lt.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7 that one person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car. It happened at the intersection of Socorro Road and Americas Avenue in the Lower Valley. The fire department says the call came in at
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-TNA Wrestling has renewed its partnership with Operation H.O.P.E., an El Paso-based nonprofit, to support families in need during their live events at El Paso County Coliseum on December 18-19. The collaboration includes a toy drive with donations accepted at local businesses starting November 16. All collected toys will be given to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— For one night only, legendary luchadores will headline the Heroes del Futuro fundraiser. The event will directly benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso. Iconic wrestler Blue Demon Jr. will join El Paso’s very own Cinta de Oro, along with other recognizable names in lucha libre. The event will
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Severe storms and heavy rains that hit the border area this week caused several damage across the region, including at the Anthony Community Cemetery and the Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Both cemeteries operate separately under different management: The Community Cemetery operates under a board of directors The Catholic Cemetery operates under
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — As part of National Seat Check Week, families in El Paso are invited to a free event this Saturday aimed at keeping children safe on the road. The El Paso Regional Car Seat Partners are organizing the event during Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 20–26), in an effort to educate
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Salvation Army in El Paso announces its annual Red Kettle Run on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Braden Aboud Memorial Park (4325 River Bend Dr., El Paso, TX 79922). The event, a family-oriented 5-mile run and 1-mile walk, brings the community together to raise money for The Salvation Army’s holiday food
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-When it comes to reducing your risk of cancer, what you put on your plate matters. Jennifer Armendariz, an oncology nurse practitioner, says research continues to confirm that diet plays a crucial role in cancer prevention and even in supporting those battling the disease. Here are key strategies and simple swaps to
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Cinta De Oro major lucha event in El Paso on October 3 will raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of El Paso. Cinta, who was known as Sin Cara in WWE, is bringing the famous luchador Blue Demon Jr. to the event; he is the first Mexican and second
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EL PASO, Texas — Spicy excitement is heating up in El Paso as the 2026 Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride & 5K Walk/Run gears up for Sunday, September 27 at Grace Gardens. Hosted by the El Paso Bicycle Club, this annual event welcomes cyclists, runners, walkers, families, and friends for a day of fun, fitness,
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Oranges, a short film, was written and directed by Valeria Contreras, a filmmaker from El Paso, and includes a cast and crew from the local area. It will make its premiere at the historic Plaza Theatre as part of the El Paso Shorts program at the El Paso Film Festival. Oranges, which
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UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will close its on-site distribution on Friday due to storm damage.The food bank says severe weather on Thursday caused major damage to its offices and warehouse.”For an organization that takes pride in showing up for the community, this is a heartbreaking interruption,” the organization said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most people are shocked to hear the news. The outgoing, funny guy they listen to on the radio each morning has had some really dark times. He even tried to end his life multiple times. Fernando Montejano, or “Grizz,” is half of the popular Iris & Grizz morning DJ duo.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Less than a year after the North View Apartments opened, El Paso’s monsoon season brought more than a foot of floodwater to some first-floor residents. The property’s general manager said the area’s landscape directed Tuesday and Wednesday’s rain into the apartment complex in Northeast El Paso.”We do have our arroyo
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department saved a woman and her children from her flooded home. It happened Wednesday around 5 a.m. after heavy overnight rainfall. SPFD said Michelle and her three children started seeing water come in around 4 a.m. Fire Chief Daniel Medrano said calls for help aren’t unusual
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a lower tax rate for the 2026-27 school year. The rate is slightly lower than last year. CISD said the average homeowner within the district will pay about $11 less in school taxes than last year. According to the district, the
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Flooding across Dona Ana County brought up to three feet of floodwater to the Brazito neighborhood . For some residents, the pooling covered their only way out of their properties. Just north of Vado, one Brazito resident told ABC-7 the flood didn’t just bring damage. It made her worried
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UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): El Paso Water said it extended its sandbag pickup hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 26. Additionally, El Paso County said it’s providing up to five sandbags per household for Fabens, Canutillo and Montana Vista. The county-distributed sandbags are available 24 hours a day. How to use
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After heavy rain and flooding, the El Paso Fire Department received 57 storm-related incident calls, the city said. Storms caused leaks at the El Paso airport. Calls included stranded vehicles, home flooding, damaged roads, downed trees and utility lines, traffic light malfunctions and crashes. The City of El Paso said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced it’s removing conservators from the Socorro Independent School District. SISD said it finished exit criteria and corrective actions. In March 2024, TEA and SISD agreed to appoint two conservators after an investigation revealed the district graduated students who didn’t meet requirements, failed to disclose
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the City of El Paso broke ground on the Montwood Drive Extension Project. The $18.2 million investment will extend Montwood from Shreya Street to Rich Beem Boulevard. The city said once the project is done, residents will see a dramatic improvement in access to homes, schools and businesses in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Police Department posted a warning about the “grey death” drug. EPPD said the “drug cocktail” looks like fine grey powder, concrete mix or rock-like chunks. It’s a deadly combination that can include heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil and U-47700. A photo of the “grey death” drug posted by the
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The countdown has begun. Paso del Norte Community Foundation invites nonprofits from across the region to sign up for the 11th El Paso Giving Day, the biggest day of giving in our area. The last day to register is Wednesday, September 30, 2026. El Paso Giving Day began with the same spirit
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and more than 100 members of Congress are demanding medical care and not deportation for a man allegedly shot by ICE in Austin. On Sept. 20, an ICE agent allegedly shot 28-year-old Garces Perez in the back. They sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces woman received an eight-year federal prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico said 32-year-old Cassidy Shae Montoya also had a stolen gun and led deputies on a high-speed chase. On July 30, 2025, Montoya drove away from Doña Ana
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Rio Grande Honor Flight carries veterans to visit national memorials built in their honor. On Sept. 26, those veterans will return to the El Paso International Airport, and the city invited the community to welcome them home. Anyone can attend the free celebration. The City of El Paso said
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UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): El Paso police said they arrested and charged 40-year-old Jose Luis Garcia for his brother’s murder. (Courtesy: EPPD) According to an arrest affidavit, officers found 32-year-old Lorenzo Alba dead inside a home on Charlie Smith Drive. Officers saw multiple guns in the home and spent casings around Alba’s body. EPPD’s Crimes
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UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): CRRUA said it restored water service to the Racetrack Drive/Haciendas San Gabriel area around 3 p.m. Tuesday. The utility issued a precautionary water boil advisory. Residents should boil water for one minute and let it cool before using it. As a next step, CRRUA said it’ll send water samples to a
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