EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso continues to see a decline in migrant encounters along the U.S.-Mexico border since the start of the year under the Trump administration. Border Patrol in the El Paso Sector, however, still reports a trend of stash houses for Fiscal Year 2025. According to Agent Claudio Herrera-Baeza, spokesperson for
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Niko Moon will be performing in El Paso on August 31, 2025, at The Elmont Social. The event is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM, with doors opening at 4:00 PM. https://www.eventim.us/event/niko-moon/650240
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — All lanes on North Loop are closed after an overnight crash at the intersection of Sunhaven Dr. in Socorro. Officials have not yet announced whether anyone was injured in the crash. El Paso Police first announced the closure and crash on their traffic account on X at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday night.
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Two Juárez Municipal Police officers (SSPM) and an alleged leader of the “La Línea” criminal group in Juárez are dead after a shooting south of the border. According to Chihuahua state authorities, the cartel leader was identified as Ulises Nache, 41, aka “Delta 1.” Juárez media outlets have reported he was
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso Chamber will bring together business, education, and workforce leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping our region’s future. The State of Education & Workforce: WHEN: Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Event’s Engage & Connect Networking Session to begin at 11:00 a.m. The program starts at 11:45 a.m. WHERE:
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Update (4:34 PM): A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in the Lower Valley today. El Paso Police say that Jason Vargas Jr., 26, was traveling east on Alameda Avenue when a car traveling west made a left turn onto Delta Drive. The Special Traffic Investigation Unit says that Vargas hit the car. Investigators believe
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-In response to the fentanyl epidemic in El Paso, Crime Stoppers of Houston stopped by ABC-7 to offer helpful resources.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police have confirmed they found a dead body at around 3:30 a.m. at State Jail Rd. and Montana in Far East El Paso. The reported location is near the El Paso County Jail Annex, but officials have not confirmed if the death is related to the annex. Police are currently
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Watch Senator John Cornyn’s visit to Fort Bliss below: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is visiting the new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility at Fort Bliss. Camp East Montana is set to open later this month. Senator Cornyn is set to give a media briefing after he speaks with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures for August 11 – August 15. WEST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS I-10 Widening West Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I-10 westbound Los Mochis exit closed Detour: Traffic to use Transmountain Exit. Crews will be installing overhead
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today Battle Batting Cages is marking the opening of its new locally owned family entertainment center on the Westside. It aims to bring a fresh hub for indoor sports, dining and camaraderie to the community. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the new facility
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Now that all major school districts have resumed classes, it’s time to hear what TxDOT has to say about how drivers can help keep our kids safe. Closures (TxDOT El Paso): WEST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS I-10 Widening West Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I-10
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Battle Batting Cages will hold a grand opening ceremony in west El Paso. The facility offers: Two state-of-the-art pitching machine cages (40mph & 60mph) Three private training cages for team practices, lessons, and workouts A full-service restaurant with crowd-pleasing favorites like hamburgers, wings, BBQ sausage bites, churros, brownies, cake pops, and
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- DisruptHR El Paso 3.0 returns to the Sun City on August 14. The event promises to challenge conventional thinking and fuel your enthusiasm for progress and people. For $20, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a roster of speakers who are pioneering the future of work. This event is perfect for
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Watch the livestream of the protest below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, protestors are gathering at the ICE Detention Facility to demand the release of DACA recipient Catalina “Xóchilt” Santiago, who was detained by Border Patrol agents at the El Paso International Airport this weekend. The protest is set to begin with a news
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Videos on social media showed a group of migrants inside a sewer in El Paso’s storm drain system. The El Paso Police Department, along with Border Patrol El Paso Sector, found this group of migrants last Friday at the intersection of Oregon Street and San Antonio Avenue in Downtown El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— In today’s installment of our Words of Wisdom segment, Adair Margo is encouraging teachers and educators as they also return to the classroom. Margo has taught at both the University of Texas at El Paso and New Mexico State University. The humanitarian reminds teachers of their lasting influence that goes beyond
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Public Libraries will implement a systemwide upgrade to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, causing temporary closures at each branch from August through November. The upgrade will include relabeling circulating items with RFID tags to enhance checkout speed, improve inventory accuracy, and expand self-checkout options. The Main Library branch
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-The Paso del Norte Community Foundation has announced the official launch of the 10th annual El Paso Giving Day campaign. This year’s kickoff event will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2025, from noon to 2 pm at the SAC 2, located at 1300 Joe Battle, Lot B, El Paso, TX 79936. On-site registration support
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners will discuss whether to raise, lower or maintain the same property tax rate for the upcoming year. They will also hear from the El Paso Central Appraisal District about this year’s property values. The El Paso Central Appraisal District (CAD), an independent agency, determines the taxable
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- As the Artcraft Project gets underway, some recent changes have affected drivers at the I-10 interchange. TX Dot’s Jennifer explains:
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative for District 77 Vince Perez held a news conference in El Paso today where he spoke against the Texas redistricting proposed by Republicans, which could impact El Paso County. If passed, it could move Fort Bliss out of El Paso’s main congressional district, placing it in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso held a special session today, during which the mayor, council members, and city staff proposed reducing the property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026. Lowering the tax rate doesn’t mean El Pasoans will pay less in taxes, because property taxes have continued to rise. The
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported on Tuesday that Chihuahua State authorities found a 17-year-old girl from Hobbs, New Mexico, dead and buried at a home east of Ciudad Juárez. The spokeswoman of the State Attorney General’s Office in Northern Chihuahua, Gabriela Cota, said the girl with the initials D.C.LL.G. left her address on July
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re looking to get some energy out of your system, the Roaring Rage Room in El Paso may be the perfect way to spend some of your weekend. This rage room is equipped with a paint splatter room, an axe throwing area, and a Rage Room taking center stage.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A joint effort by officials with the El Paso County, Juárez University, and the Animal Welfare Department aims to raise awareness and address prevention efforts of the spread of Rickettsiosis in El Paso County after cases were recently confirmed in Juárez. According to Crystal Reyes, the interim director of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso water says that a “StormWater Fee” is added to everyones water bill alongside the water usage bill and the wastewater usage bill. They say that it is used for operation and maintenance of the storm water system, and to pay for bonds that El Paso Water takes out
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – This year marks the 14th Anniversary of the Binational Breastfeeding Coalition (BBC) “Border Latch Celebration,” where lactating individuals gather to provide their children with the best nutrition and offer peer support to one another. Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025Event details:Time: Starts at 9:00 amCountdown 10:30 amPlace: Jenna Welch & Laura
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Humane Society of El Paso (HSEP) will host the 32nd Annual Happiness Happens Here Telethon presented by Mark Worley on August 2, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on KVIA ABC 7. This telethon has been a platform for HSEP to showcase homeless animals seeking adoption and to
Continue Reading El Paso, Tx (KVIA-TV)- The monsoon season continues, heavy downpours can drastically reduce visibility, create slick roads, and cause flash flooding, leading to increased risks for drivers. The Texas Department of Transportation in El Paso emphasizes that driving safely during these conditions is crucial to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of yourself, your passengers,
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