EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people are in the hospital following an aggravated assault in Central El Paso Wednesday morning. According to police, the incident happened at 4:11 am at the 1100 block of Magoffin Avenue not far from South Cotton Street. Fire officials confirm, two people have been transported to the hospital. One
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — A semi-truck carrying a trailer with multiple vehicles jackknifed near Missouri exit on I-10 eastbound. According to first responders, the call came in past 3:00 a.m. and no injuries have been reported. The scene has been cleared and all lanes on I-10 east are open.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department responded to a fire in far east El Paso Wednesday Morning. It happened on the neighborhood of Tierra Alegre Way, that’s near Pebble Hills Blvd. According to fire officials, crews were called out to the area around 4:00 a.m. Officials confirm it was a minor fire. No injuries
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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 relief operations for those affected during the Maui Wildfires. At least 114 people died in the fires, with that number expected to rise as about 850 people are still
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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 impact our roadways. Our dry climate creates the perfect conditions for flooding. When rain hits the overtly dry ground it’s hard for any rain to saturate. This leads to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — It has been six months since a hazing and sexual assault scandal in the New Mexico State University Men’s Basketball team sent shockwaves through the community. Now, as students return for the fall semester, a university spokesperson says NMSU is sending a strong anti-hazing message. According to the Associated
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — A new law is coming into effect on September 1st. Individuals convicted of intoxication manslaughter will now be required to provide child support in cases where they take the life of a parent with young children. As we approach Labor Day, a time of celebration and gathering, the Texas Department
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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 R. Puentes Middle School by directing traffic. Distracted drivers make mornings outside any school dangerous. John Jones, veteran and fraternity brother, says they started working with
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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 jury. Varela was standing trial after being accused of murdering 2-month-old Velma in February of 2017. ABC-7 was in the courtroom when the verdict was announced.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly $15 million is headed to El Paso migrant organizations. The money is coming from the Department of Homeland Security through FEMA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as part of $77 million announced Monday spread out nationwide. The money is being given to support border and interior communities receiving
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By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2023 “Under new state law, Texas will bill electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 a year” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up
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LA UNION, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Sunday, the Doña Ana County Fire Department along with the Sunland Park Fire Department put out a fire at a mobile home in La Union. The Sunland Park Fire Department gave a statement on Twitter saying: “Sunland Park Fire assisted Dona Ana County Fire Rescue with a mobile
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LA UNION, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County Fire crews and the Sunland Park Fire Department are responding to reports of a structure fire in La Union. Emergency crews are responding to the 1000 block of Mercantil Ave, near the intersection with Alvarez Rd. SPFD has informed ABC-7 it may be a mobile home
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 1980s rock groups Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard will perform at the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso Friday night. Alice Cooper will open for the bands. The concert is scheduled to start at 5:45 p.m.. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Concert-goers will be allowed to lineup outside starting at 2 p.m. The stadium
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department and partner agencies announced 112 arrests — including 46 felony arrests — in less than a month as a part of its violent crime suppression operations, according to officials. EPPD worked with the Texas Department of Public Safety and special agents from both the FBI
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A marked El Paso County Sheriff’s unit caused a crash after running a red light at the intersection of Pebble Hills and Zaragoza Friday morning, the Sheriff’s Office said. The deputy reportedly hit another car with four passengers, and minor injuries were reported. The Sheriff’s Office did not say what
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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 Monday’s city council meeting, The idea came as the city wants to address both crowding situations; taking animals off the street and combining them with migrants to improve
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man was found dead early Thursday at Jason Jirón Park, Las Cruces Police say. LCPD said there did not appear to be any indications of violence, when they found 40-year-old Jesse Vasquez laying on the ground dead around 7 a.m. Officers say there is no danger to the public.
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UPDATE (11:16 a.m.) — An official with the El Paso Fire Department said one man’s body has been recovered, and the scene has been turned over to U.S. Border Patrol. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department is responding to reports of a body in the water at Paisano and Schuster. No
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Eighteen migrants were found inside a small SUV in a smuggling scheme bust, according to a tweet by U.S. Border Patrol Chief of the El Paso Sector, Anthony “Scott” Good. Good did not specify when the bust happened. This is a developing story. “Transnational Criminal Organizations disregard the lives
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-One person was taken to the hospital with severe injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck Friday morning, according to the El Paso Police Department. The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. The crash caused all Gateway South and Sean Haggerty Drive lanes to close. Stay with ABC-7 for updates throughout the day.
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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 accused of killing his 2-month-old daughter Velma in 2017. The courtroom heard from Varela’s step daughter, who testified that the defendant came into her life when she was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the state’s Department of Transportation announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure, which will include El Paso. The record investment includes the unanimous adoption of the $100 billion 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with TxDOT for transportation projects to enhance
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paso del Norte Children’s, a nonprofit organization providing services to children with special needs and their parents, celebrated its 75th anniversary Thursday. Organization leaders, patients and their families, and other stakeholders gathered to celebrate the big milestone. ABC-7 proudly served as media sponsor for the event. Also in attendance, Team
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border Patrol officials say a group of agents were shot at from the Mexican side of the border barrier this morning. Officials say the shooting happened in Clint at about 7 AM. The agents were in the process of apprehending a group of migrants who had allegedly entered the U.S.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A possible sinkhole opened in the middle of a sidewalk at the Fountains of Farah Wednesday afternoon. The outdoor mall is located in East El Paso, across the street from Cielo Vista Mall. ABC-7 crews captured the sinkhole on video. The damage appears to have affected an entire section of
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is actively seeking individuals to join their ranks and contribute to the safety and security of our nation. With a range of compelling programs, one standout opportunity is the Bomb Tech Certification Program, a crucial initiative that ensures the safety of our communities. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A community engagement meeting will be held today to discuss the expansion of the Bridge of the Americas Port of Entry facilities. The U.S. General Services Administration is managing the project that was funded through a bipartisan infrastructure bill that was passed and singed into law by President Joe Biden.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has announced El Pasoan Rebecca Munoz as the new Director for the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC). Munoz begins her new role as the Director of the MACC effective immediately. The new center, which is a part of the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD),
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jose Angel Varela is in court this week, accused of murdering his 2-month-old daughter in February of 2017. According to court documents, Varela was taking care of the girl, Velma, and his 2-year-old son. The mother of the children was taking a break and slept in a different room the
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