El Paso City Council adopts new reporting requirements for candidatesÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A change for those who are running for city office. El Paso’s City Council has approved making candidates report…
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El Paso fire crews continue hotspot suppression operations at Recycling Plant fire
UPDATE: (5:30 P.M.) — After 25 hours of battling the blaze, the El Paso Department has now terminated the incident and are preparing to return to…
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El Paso County to Host Community Feedback Sessions on Potential Bond Proposal
El Paso, TX—El Paso County is exploring the possibility of going to voters for a capital improvement bond as early as November 2024. This second…
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Vince Perez wins State Rep. District 77, Oscar Ugarte leads El Paso Sheriff primary
Update: ABC-7 is projecting that Vince Perez will win Tuesday’s primary runoff election for the Texas House of Representatives District 77 race. He…
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El Paso County holding community feedback session on bond proposal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is considering seeking voter approval for a capital improvement bond as soon as November 2024. The County…
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ABC-7 at 4: FBI’s new Child ID App, helpful tool for parents
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Summertime is approaching. As school ends and many families are planning summer vacation trips, the FBI is sharing an app…
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Legal battle continues between El Paso Zoological Society and City, complaints filed
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story stated that the City of El Paso and the Zoological Society are respectively taking legal action…
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The deadly consequences of leaving people or pets inside vehicles on scorching days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In scorching temperatures, the inside of a vehicle can become a death trap for vulnerable groups like the elderly, children,…
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Crime Stoppers of El Paso asking for public’s help identifying alleged shooter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking the public for help in identifying a person who shot at a Northeast El Paso home. On…
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Water safety tips to follow if you visit local water parks this summer
EL PASO (Texas) — With hotter temperatures expected to hit our area soon, local water parks started to operate early this month. Wet ‘N’ Wild…
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Your Voice, Your Vote: Primary runoff election preview
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s your voice, your vote. Happening Tuesday, May 28, it’s the Primary runoff election in the Borderland. It’s happening…
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Purple Heart lost for decades returned to recipient’s granddaughter on Memorial Day
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A woman drove from Oklahoma to Fort Bliss to receive her grandfather’s Purple Heart, which was lost for decades after he…
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Las Cruces Police find missing 12-year-old
Update (May 29, 2024): Las Cruces Police have found the boy. They did not clarify if he is safe or not. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces…
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The Enchilada secrets of the Rojas Family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Step back in time to early 1920s El Paso, where ABC-7 uncovers a cherished recipe passed down through generations in this…
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Blue 2 Fire at 0% containment, hits 6,800 acres on Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After 11 days of continual flames, the Blue 2 Fire has reached over 6,800 acres, according to the official Blue 2 Fire page…
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One person rescued at Hueco Tanks by county search and rescue team
Update: 6:31 p.m. – The Sheriff’s Office said injuries were not major. Update: 5:48 p.m. – The Sheriff’s Office says the person injured at Hueco…
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Person seriously injured after being struck during hit-and-run in east El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso Police are now calling this incident a hit-and-run. They say an unknown vehicle was travelling north on the 3000 block of Lee Trevino…
Continue Reading Idea Public Schools offering free meals to children this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Idea Public Schools will be offering free meals to local children this summer, regardless of whether or not they are…
Continue Reading El Paso Community College District 4 Trustee resigns to take role of El Paso County Attorney
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College District 4 Trustee, Christina Sanchez, resigned from her role on the board on May 22nd to take on…
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UTEP joins several other entities in wanting to bring more A-list concerts to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Improvements may be coming soon to the Sun Bowl, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) announced this week. Proposed…
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Texas Department of Public Safety shares video showing group of migrants attempting to climb border wall in Santa Teresa
UPDATE: ABC-7 reached out to U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector and to the Texas Department of Public Safety. U.S. Border Patrol said anyone…
Continue Reading Five Socorro High School students sign with Texas Tech Health El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five Socorro High School Health Profession Academy students signed letters of intent to continue their nursing education at…
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Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office announces capture of man wanted for murder for 16 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Marshal’s Service agents, Mexican authorities, and Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office officials have captured Oswaldo…
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New Photos: 8 detainees riot, start fires inside Otero County Detention Center
Update: The Otero County Detention Center released the mugshots of seven of the eight detainees allegedly involved in the riot. OTERO COUNTY, New…
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Migrant found dead along Rio Grande has not been identified, authorities say
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A migrant was found dead near the Rio Grande last Friday. Officials found the migrant’s body in a spot at the border wall…
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The Extreme Weather Task Force, is set to launch its “Summer Safety & Fan Drive”
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The Extreme Weather Task Force has launched its “Summer Safety & Fan Drive.” According to the El Paso Medical Examiner’s…
Continue Reading El Paso Fire Department’s water rescue crew returns from Central Texas floods, welcomed back with luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team was welcomed back to El Paso today with a surprise luncheon. Bubba’s food was…
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City of El Paso’s Public Health Department earns award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Public Health Department HIV and STD division has been awarded the Best Organization Serving El…
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Family starts Gofundme for 21-year-old killed in hit-and-run
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Family of 21-year-old Kimberly Alissa Espinoza, is now raising funds to help with funeral costs after she was involved in a…
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Dona Ana Sheriff’s Office warning of fake warrant scam
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are trying to get money out of residents by collecting fines…
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