EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the ongoing government shutdown partially impacting the Department of Homeland Security, some local CBP staff and employees are not receiving their paychecks. President Trump recently signed an emergency order to promptly pay TSA workers who haven’t been paid during the current six-week shutdown and to help reduce long lines
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County is asking residents to participate in a survey to shape the future of local parks, trails and community centers. The county said there’s only one week left to provide feedback. The survey is part of the county’s Parks, Recreation and Community Centers Master plan, which
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The ‘Centro de Reinserción Social No. 3,’ or CERESO 3 prison in Juárez is a Chihuahua state-run penitentiary located south of the city. ABC-7 toured the facilities where the Chihuahua State Public Security Secretariat (SSPE) renovated some cell blocks related to the most populated areas and those with the highest
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Windy dusty weather conditions can impact your drive. Lauren Macias-Cervantes joins us during TxDOT Talk to discuss high winds and keeping your family safe during extreme heat. Closures to keep in mind: I-10 Widening West Closures Phase 2 – Upcoming Closure Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12 (24 Hour Closure) 3 a.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Meta announced an expansion to the scope of the El Paso Data Center this morning during the Borderplex Alliance’s Global Border Summit. Meta broke ground back in October 2025 and with today’s announcement, the center’s capacity will grow to 1 gigawatt. The expansion also means an investment increase of $10
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso MS Community invites residents across the region to come together in support of individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis at the MS Community Warrior Walk on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This inspiring community event aims to raise awareness, show support for local MS warriors, and bring families, friends, and
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The War Eagles Air Museum will host the Flying Legends of Victory Tour from April 23–26, 2026, at 8012 Airport Rd in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, to give the borderland community a unique opportunity to experience and fly aboard historic WWII aircraft like the B-17 and B-25. What: Hosting the Flying Legends of
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EL PASO, Texas / CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Monday, the renegotiation of the Free Trade Agreement, or USMCA, between Mexico, the United States, and Canada got underway, a development announced by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum weeks ago. According to the Mexican Importers and Exporters Association (ANIERM), the USMCA trade agreement sustains Juárez’s economy
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This week, the Humane Society of El Paso will be taking animals to PetSmart locations all over El Paso. Customers will have the opportunity to meet and fall in love with the animals while making triple the impact. Not only are they giving their new pet a home, but they’re also helping another animal who
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over two months after 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz from Nicaragua was pronounced dead while under ICE custody at Camp East Montana, his family was able to pay their last respects to him. ABC-7 reported back in January that Randall Kallinen, the attorney representing Diaz’s family, had just started an investigation
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office (FGE) announced yesterday that both parents of 18-month-old toddler Eithan Daniel S.H., who was found dead in Juárez on March 10, were charged with aggravated homicide/murder. According to a news release sent by the District Attorney’s Office for the Northern Zone in Chihuahua, both defendants
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Spring brings out walkers, cyclists, and drivers to enjoy the beauty across the state, which means extra vigilance. TxDOT’s Lauren Macias-Cervantes has more in today’s TxDOT Talk. Thursday, March 26 · South Desert between Vinton Road and Vinton Avenue closed Detour: Traffic to use I-10 EB Entrance Ramp at Vinton Road
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- El Paso Pro-Musica stopped by the ABC-7 studio to introduce the unique sounds of The Biriba Union. This group is a Grammy Award-winning Trio, super unique in that they perform Latin Jazz, American Roots Music, Hip-Hop, and more, and are part of the Silk Road Project Global Music Initiative with Yo-Yo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — District Attorney James Montoya is inviting the community to give back through the annual “Blood Drive for Justice.” The event is held in partnership with Vitalant and aims to help maintain a stable blood supply across the Borderland. Montoya said the idea for the drive came after witnessing the outpouring
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – El Paso Water and the TecH2O Learning Center can help you design your next water-smart landscape at the second annual Landscape Expo. Schedule of events:• 10 a.m. – Design Your Yard• 10:45 a.m. – Plants that Survive• 11:30 a.m. – DIY Water Harvesting and Landscapes• 12:15 p.m. – Maintaining your
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent for programs that support mental health and emotional well-being across the region. LOIs allow organizations to outline their ideas for evidence-based programs for funding consideration. The PdNHF began accepting LOIs on March 4 and will continue receiving submissions
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s International Bridges and the Capital Improvement Departments are moving forward with the Ysleta-Zaragoza Port of Entry expansion feasibility study and master plan, according to documents obtained by ABC-7. The project overview shows the City of El Paso is looking for statements of qualifications from interested
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Socorro Independent School District will host one of the city’s biggest job expos for the district’s sophomores, juniors, and seniors to explore future career options, including summer employment, college programs, and internship opportunities. Sixty-eight businesses and employers and 49 college and university programs will participate in the 2026 SISD College,
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CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Otero County Commissioners held an emergency meeting last Friday to discuss the future of the ICE detention center located in Chaparral, New Mexico. Otero County Commissioners renewed a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to keep the Otero County detention center open, even though a new state law prohibiting such agreements
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MESILLA VALLEY, New Mexico— The ongoing war in Iran continues to have wide-ranging impacts for most American consumers. Over the last week, fuel prices have increased substantially. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of diesel last month was $3.66. The current national average for a gallon of diesel is $4.89. One industry
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Saturday morning the El Paso Museum of Archaeology held it’s annual Poppies fest. The event is held so that people can enjoy the natural beauty of the Franklin Mountains and the Mexican Gold Poppies that splash the mountain side with color. “It’s a festival that celebrates the Chihuahuan Desert that surrounds us and especially Castner Range National Monument
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It’s a party meant to celebrate those born between 1965 and 1980. The Gen X fest was held at Ascarate lake and the festival hosted 4 local bands along with impersonators performing Juan gabriel and Selena acts. The main acts were Retro Mania and 70’s Disco Dynamo. Throughout the park there was merchandise, food and drink vendors for everyone
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Body language, word choice and eye contact are important in daily interaction – but especially important in moments like Oscar acceptance speeches. Dr. Carl Dupont will be watching the acceptance speeches extra closely this Sunday to see what they reveal about confidence, credibility, and presence. He’ll monitor voice, body language,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Estrella del Paso, a local migrant advocacy center that offers legal services to them and their families, just issued a warning to the community due to a recent scam targeting detainees currently under ICE custody and their family members currently detained at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas. According
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KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX) – Brian Mirau of Mirau Capital Management joined me to talk about a recent report analyzing U.S. Census data that shows many Americans may be falling short in retirement savings. https://miraucapital.com/
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KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX) – March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Ellen Wicker Dr. Evelyn Kachikwu from Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso talks about the importance of raising awareness, encouraging screenings, and supporting research for the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. https://www.ttuhscepimpact.org/fox-cancer-center
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department responded to an aggravated assault call early Friday morning in Northeast El Paso at a DK convenience store at 4413 Dyer. Police say one female was sent to the hospital and no arrests have been made at this time. This is a developing story and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Thirty-six teams from across the area recently competed at the Texas Region I V5RC High School State Robotics Championship: Pushback in El Paso. Top teams were able to showcase their driving and autonomous skills while improving their engineering design process skills. Robotics is a hands-on, competitive activity that promotes engineering and programming.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has changed the start and substantial completion dates for the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Modernization project, with construction set to begin in early 2028 and be completed by summer 2031. ABC-7 reported last year that the GSA planned
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)confirmed to ABC-7 Tuesday morning that the Camp East Montana will remain open. The spokesperson shared the following statement with ABC-7: “Camp East Montana is NOT closing, quite the opposite. Rather, ICE has contracted with a new provider following Secretary Noem’s termination
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