EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas football program received $500,000 from Tropicana Homes to support its transition to the Mountain West Conference this fall. “UTEP Football has always been an important part of the spirit and identity of El Paso,” Tropicana Homes co-owner Bobby Bowling IV said in a statement. “We believe
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Military’s Joint Task Force North (JTF-North) held a colors casing ceremony at Fort Bliss, which was the deactivation of the command and the “successful completion” of its decades-long mission. JTF-North was established in 1989, initially designated as Joint Task Force Six (JTF-6), in response to President George H.W.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of late El Paso artist Hal Marcus, under the Paso del Norte Community Foundation, created the Hal Marcus Art Foundation in his honor. The foundation will launch June 6, which would have been Marcus’ 75th birthday, PDN Foundation said. Three projects are in line to be completed throughout
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Inside her home, El Pasoan Betty Landin enthusiastically shows off her creation –The Wander Pillow. At the beginning of the year, the female entrepreneur applied to be a contestant on ABC’s Shark Tank. The ABC television show recently closed its nationwide search. The popular program helps entrepreneurs and inventors take
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested a 22-year-old man after he was wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery charge, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. On Monday, deputies received information about Justin Ray Chavez’ location. They found him on the 12300 block of Campo Bello Drive off Camino De La Rosa
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV) – The Quintin Demps Foundation is hosting its Annual Scholarship Fundraiser, a lively community event happening on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Serve, 1633 Cimarron Emporium, El Paso, TX 79912. The night will feature pickleball games, music, food and drinks, raffles, and giveaways. All proceeds
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(KVIA) — The incumbent U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in New Mexico’s first semi-open primary election on Tuesday. Rep. Luján ran against Matt Dodson, a U.S. Air Force veteran who described himself as a Democratic socialist. Rep. Luján has been a senator since 2021, previously representing northern New Mexico in the
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UPDATE (9:43 p.m.) — Our ABC-7 crew said the scene was clear when they arrived. ABC-7 reached out to El Paso police for more information, but have not heard back. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said its Crimes Against Persons Unit is helping investigate a body recovered at the Rio Grande Levee
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UPDATE (June 2, 2026) — A lost cell phone led to the identification of Heriberto Chavez as a suspect of a murder involving a dumpster fire. ABC-7 obtained the arrest affidavit detailing how police traced the phone to Chavez. On May 29, El Paso firefighters put out a fire behind the Kelly Center for Hunger
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Organizations interested in managing the El Paso County Coliseum got an inside look at the historic venue Tuesday. The county opened the next phase of its search for a new operator. The El Paso Sports Commission managed the Coliseum for more than 20 years, but El Paso County is now
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UPDATE (JUNE 2, 2026) — According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, former UTEP football player, Jaylon Shelton, entered a plea deal with the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. Court documents reveal that Shelton’s initial charge was reduced from a felony to misdemeanor of Assault Causes Bodily Injury of a Family Member. As a part of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees decided to delay action on the school district’s financial standing. Board members were expected to vote on declaring financial exigency and implementing a massive saving plans. A financial exigency declaration means a school district’s financial resources aren’t enough to supports
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council Representative Lily Limón is planning to propose a new policy at next Tuesday’s City Council meeting that would prevent taxpayers from covering public safety and venue expenses associated with political campaign visits. The proposal was prompted by an ABC-7 investigation that revealed the City of El Paso
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 44-year-old man from Romania has been scheduled for a sentencing hearing for a fraud scheme that stole more than $1.8 from victims, according to officials Tuesday. The hearing will be Thursday in Las Cruces. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Mexico, Claudiu Pesteleu admitted he participated
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)- Joy Center, a faith-based community group serving El Paso, is excited to bring back the Zoo Fun Walk in 2026. This is our second annual free outdoor event that celebrates faith, fitness, and family. The event will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM at the El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Water from Elephant Butte made its way to the Rio Grande in El Paso. El Paso Water celebrated the release and said it will use the river water throughout the summer. “In addition to having this additional source of water, it’s all about saving the aquifer. And when we have
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UPDATE (June 1, 2026) — Investigation revealed the explosion and fire was an accident, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. The explosion came from the trunk of a car in the garage, LCFD and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives learned. An acetylene cylinder in the trunk fueled the explosion, LCFD said.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With summer approaching, so are higher electricity bills. El Paso Electric shared some tips to keeping your home cool on a budget. EPE said to keep your thermostat at a high, steady temperature throughout the day with your windows and curtains closed. “Some of the alternatives that we recommend when
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly owning an illegal 3D-printed gun and shooting a gun at Scenic Drive, EPPD said Monday. On May 29, police were patrolling near Scenic Drive when they heard gunfire coming from the overlook. Officers came across an SUV on Wheeling Avenue near Scenic
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DEMING, N.M. (KVIA) — An inmate at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming, New Mexico, tested positive for measles, the state health department said Monday. NMDOH said people may have been exposed to this case at the U.S. Probation & Parole Office in Las Cruces: May 27 between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. 100
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An abandoned house burned Sunday night in Northeast El Paso, the city’s fire department said. Monday, the El Paso Fire Marshal’s Office said the cause is arson. It happened on the 4900 block of Riley Court near Magoffin Middle School. The El Paso Fire Department said anyone with information about
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) –One person was sent to a hospital and another was arrested after a crash in Horizon City Sunday night, police said. Horizon City Police said at 10:04 p.m., officers went to the crash on the 15000 block of Horizon Boulevard, not too far from Horizon High School. Police said someone went
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland gears up for 100 degree-plus temperatures, an El Paso nonprofit will continue its annual fan drive to cool the community. Since 2004, the Extreme Weather Task Force said it has collected and given more than 10,000 box fans to people in need. Monday, the Extreme Weather Task
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through some of its departments, announced a new campaign to stop the spread of rickettsiosis in the region. More than 20 deaths related to the insect-borne disease have been reported this year so far, according to the Juárez Ecology Department. The disease, transmitted by ticks, exhibits a high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing active-duty airman Ray Lopez. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or who once served and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 29-year-old was arrested for alleged animal cruelty, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. On May 26, deputies, detectives and Animal Welfare officers went to the 12700 block of Montana Avenue near Rich Beem Boulevard after a suspected animal cruelty report, EPCSO said. Investigators found three dogs living
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Amistad celebrated its annual Lucy G. Humanitarian Awards on Saturday evening, recognizing community service while raising funds to support individuals in need across the region. The event highlighted Amistad’s ongoing mission to serve vulnerable populations, including older adults, at-risk individuals and people with disabilities. Since 1976, the organization, along with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A baby great horned owl, named Hootie, is on the path to recovery and slated for release in the coming weeks after being found on ABC-7’s Hillary Floren’s lavender farm in Tularosa and received care from multiple wildlife organizations. Cressie Drummond was out for her morning walk when she spotted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The highly-anticipated showdown between Stephanie Han and Holly Holm is less than 24 hours away. The ceremonial weigh-ins will take place at 6 p.m. Friday at the El Paso County Coliseum. The fight brings two experienced fighters with plenty to prove. In Saturday’s fight, Han will look to defend her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former candidate for El Paso City Council, District 5, was arrested on charges including indecency with a child, possession of child pornography and child sexual assault, according to jail records. An arrest affidavit for Sean Austin Orr said he was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old child between February
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