Heavy rainfall keeping Doña Ana County road crews busy
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Rainfall in and around Las Cruces kept Doña Ana County road crews busy Tuesday, as they worked to clear mud and…
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City hosting meet-and-greet for El Paso Police Department chief finalists
by Cindy Ramirez and Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersSeptember 12, 2023 The next El Paso police chief will take charge of a department that has helped…
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Suicides by the Numbers: Looking at El Paso, Texas, and New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — September is Suicide Prevention Month. It’s one of the leading causes of death across the United States. By examining data…
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Texas agency investigating El Paso daycare for alleged abuse and neglect
Update: ABC-7 has confirmed that Child Care Investigations (CCI) is looking into the daycare for alleged abuse and neglect. That’s a division within…
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Woman charged with third DWI after serious crash in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested an El Paso woman earlier this month on her third DWI charge. Investigators say that 26-year-old…
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The City of El Paso is celebrating National Preparedness Month
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — September is National Preparedness Month, and the City of El Paso is reminding residents about the importance of being ready…
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New Mexico Democratic attorney general won’t defend suspension of right to publicly carry guns
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some demonstrators defiantly carried holstered handguns on their hips in a Tuesday rally by gun-rights advocates,…
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El Paso Water offers rebate programs to conserve water and save money
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Water offers two initiatives aimed at promoting water efficiency in the community – the “Cash for Commode” rebate…
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El Paso rescue crews looking for car that rolled off Rim Road
Update: The Fire Department has called off the search. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department’s Combined Search and Rescue team is on…
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Pedestrian hit by car along George Dieter in East El Paso
Update: One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency crews are on the scene of a collision in East El…
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A strong peso is disrupting the balance of the Borderland economy
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Many Borderland residents are used to crossing the border every day, with many living on one side and working on the…
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ABC-7 Traffic Alert: Semi flips over on Vinton overpass
VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — A semi-truck flipped over while traveling on the Vinton overpass Tuesday morning. Emergency crews are on the scene assessing…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Back door cold front brings cooler temps, scattered showers
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for scattered showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A back door cold front moved into the region and spread…
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Former IDEA Public Schools teacher had sexual relationship with 8th grader, court documents reveal
Update: According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, the student was 14 and in the 8th grade. Patterson teaches biology at the IDEA Public…
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Growing opposition to New Mexico’s temporary gun ban
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A temporary ban restricting people in and around Albuquerque from carrying their guns in public…
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City of Juarez plans to employ migrants staying at local shelters
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — With more migrants arriving at the border and filling local city shelters, Juarez authorities are looking for a plan to…
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Bowie High School marching band member dies after collapsing at football game
Update: Esparza’s family will hold his service on Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m. at San Ignacio de Loyola Catholic Church. That is located at 408…
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“They think they’re out there watching the World Cup”: Soccer leaders alarmed at uptick of adults’ misbehavior at youth games
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA-TV)-Youth sports today face double trouble with the success of stars like Lionel Messi, Ricardo Pepi, Megan Rapinoe, and Mia…
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Borderland shelters in need of volunteers as many face overcapacity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless and the Annunciation House are two of the several shelters calling for more…
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3rd-Annual Bi-National Conference in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA ) — Food, music, art, and cultural showcases were at the 3rd annual Bi-National Conference in Socorro Saturday. The event aimed…
Continue Reading Crews repairing water main break in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water crews are fixing a water main break in Far East El Paso. It is happening on Tierra Este Road. The area between…
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Loved ones hold vigil for Daniel Esparza, the 17-year-old Bowie High School student who collapsed at a football game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Family, friends, and Bowie High School faculty held a prayer vigil Saturday for the Bowie High School band member who…
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Prayer vigil to be held as Bowie High School band member remains in critical condition
UPDATE: A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of the hospitalized Bowie Student. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A prayer vigil will be held Saturday…
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Borderland events commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – People across the borderland are gathering together to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11 as the 22nd anniversary nears.…
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After taking in friends who lost their home in a fire, an El Paso man’s own home goes up in flames
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ramon Montoya sifted through what was left of his home after a fire tore through his Northeast El Paso home Friday.…
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El Paso woman wanted for assault found hiding inside box spring mattress
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff’s deputies interrupted a burglary Thursday and found a wanted criminal hiding inside a box spring in the…
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A group of East El Paso voters are trying to remove City Representative Cassandra Hernandez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group is working to get enough signatures to remove El Paso City Representative Cassandra Hernandez. The group of 35…
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Several pets are dead after a fire at this Northeast El Paso home
Update: ABC-7 has learned that several pets were found dead inside the home. ABC-7 is working to learn more information about their deaths. Update:…
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City of Juarez pushes gun buyback campaign, hoping to reduce violence
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juarez started its Campaña Canje de Armas 2023 in August, aiming to decrease violence south of the border.…
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Biden Administration reportedly considering forcing migrants to stay in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to a new report by the Los Angeles Times, the Biden Administration is considering keeping migrant families who…
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