Early voting period for May 2024 Primary Runoff Election this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The early voting period for the May 2024 Primary Runoff Election begins Monday. ABC-7 spoke with the El Paso County…
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“And the battle begins”: Inside the City, El Paso Zoo Society’s dispute over membership funds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is getting ready to close out its contract with the El Paso Zoological Society and questions remain…
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Mrs. Sanchez-Garcia’s fashion legacy at Bel Air High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bel Air High School recently lit up the runway with a fashion show that transcended generations. From toddlers to high…
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El Pasoans prepare ahead for the return of triple-digit weather in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — People in the Borderland are preparing ahead of summer, as there is a chance we might see triple-digit weather earlier than…
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Parents protest the possibility of closing a historic Socorro ISD building
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 100th anniversary celebration of an El Paso school drew a group of protestors Saturday. Many of them were parents, and…
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Xtra depth on the settlement reached between the U.S. Government and United Road Towing Incorporated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Government is expected to settle with the EL Paso towing company accused of illegal auctioning, selling, or…
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Recent migrant confrontations with border authorities due to frustrations, experts say
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Several groups of migrants have had recent confrontations with authorities on both sides of the border this week. On…
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Texas governor dedicates memorial in Austin to Texas Department of Public Safety fallen officers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a ceremony showcasing a memorial dedicated to Texas Department of Public Safety fallen…
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Eastwood’s “Ohana-lympics” promotes inclusion at Special Olympics-type event celebrating diversity
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Hundreds of students, parents & educators turned out to the “Ohana-lympics” at Eastwood High School. The inspirational…
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ABC-7 at 4: Women’s Health Month
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- This week we are celebrating national women’s health week. Dr. Ogechika Alozie talks about women’s health and encourages…
Continue Reading UTEP receives $4.5 million matching grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation for UTEP Health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Paso del Norte Health Foundation awarded UTEP a $4.5 million matching grant for UTEP’s new initiative called “UTEP…
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Video seems to show Texas National Guard members pepper-spraying migrants along U.S. – Mexico border
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — With more migrants arriving at the border, officials with the Texas National Guard and the Texas Department of Public…
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Class of 2024 Commencement Hosted at the Pan American Center
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The Class of 2024 will participate in commencement ceremonies May 23-25 at the Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue,…
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New Mexico Mortgage Finance Board approves funding for apartment development
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—At its April board meeting, The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Board of Directors approved a bond resolution and…
Continue Reading Last day to request ballot by mail coming this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The last day to request a mail-in ballot is this Friday, May 17th, for this month’s Primary Runoff election. Ballots for…
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El Paso man suffers serious crash while flying in a paramotor aircraft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony Vella has been a flying instructor for six years. He suffered an accident on April 22 while testing a new flying…
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Bobcat spotted on the roof of an East El Paso house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With temperatures heating up in the Borderland, sightings of wildlife throughout the region are emerging. A photo making…
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San Elizario Food Truck (DJ’s) offers free food to San Eli High School state champ soccer team
SAN ELIZARIO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Just a block from the historic Presidio in San Elizario is a new area with popular food trucks that are frequented by…
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McDonald’s El Paso awards $100,000 in scholarships to local students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — McDonald’s El Paso Scholarships Program will award $100,000 in scholarships to El Paso students. McDonald’s owner/operator…
Continue Reading Recruiting firm looking for next El Paso City Manager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Baker Tilley search firm is looking for someone to fill El Paso’s vacant city manager position. According to the minimum…
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Juarez authorities preventing traffic incidents with new bus routes
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) II route started operations on Saturday at 5 a.m., transporting hundreds of Borderland…
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ABC-7 is searching for answers after two SISD board members were arrested
Update: ABC-7 learned that Ricardo and Gabriela Castellano both bonded out of jail the same day they were arrested, according to jail bond records.…
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Thousands protest property value increases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The deadline to challenge property value increases looms, set for May 15, making it a bustling time at the appraisal…
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Paso del Norte Community Foundation staffer appointed to Emergence Health Network Board
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso County Judge nominated Kellie Burns-Franco, Director of Development for the Paso del Norte Community Foundation. As…
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One person rescued from canal in South-Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was rescued from the canal along the border highway Monday morning. This according to the El Paso Fire…
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Athletes from the Borderland participate in the New Mexico state qualifiers of Charreria
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Athletes from the Borderland are participating in the New Mexico state qualifiers of Charreria for an opportunity to…
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Neighbors react to deadly East El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A deadly shooting, that El Paso Police officials said happened Friday night, left residents in the area shaken. Police said…
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UTEP holds 2024 Spring commencement this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– UTEP graduation ceremonies will be taking place this weekend at the Don Haskins center. Two commencements are taking…
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Las Cruces community reacts to pro-Palestinian protest arrests made ahead of NMSU commencement ceremonies
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says commencement ceremonies will continue as scheduled following the arrest of 13…
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Cesar Ornelas Law Firm and Operation Hope give gift to one lucky El Paso mother for Mother’s Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Ornelas Law Firm and co-founder of Operation Hope, Angel Gomez, awarded one El Paso mom today. Both parties came…
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