LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 64-year-old man will receive 18 months of probation after his grandson was mauled to death by dogs on his property back in 2021. According to court documents, Kevin Owens took a plea agreement back in October of 2024, pleading no contest to a fourth degree felony. The plea
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Investigations continue on both sides of the U.S – Mexico border days after a cross-border tunnel coming from Juarez into El Paso was found last Friday. The main binational agencies still investigating the tunnel are Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Mexico Attorney’s Office (FGR). Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar was
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Update: ABC-7 was able to speak with Alvaro Bustillos, the chair of the board of the Chihuahua Cattleman’s Association. He is unhappy with the ban of cattle across the border. He says that the issue is far enough away to not be an issue, and it’s paralyzing the industry up north. “This is happening 3000
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UPDATE: El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Monday acknowledging the growing crisis of migrant deaths in the El Paso Border Patrol Sector. The resolution was brought forward by Commissioner David Stout and it aims to address the issue by improving data collection and collaboration with local and national organizations. “Sounds like the
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The family and friends of 19-year-old Julián Rodríguez Medina gathered Thursday morning at Perches Funeral Homes in Juárez to give a last goodbye to the late teenager. Rodríguez was fatally shot last weekend by a Chihuahua State Private Police Officer while driving in Juarez. Family members of Rodríguez have previously said
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UPDATE: Homeland Security Investigations El Paso (HSI) has revealed that they are now the ones leading the investigation to find those responsible for the construction of the tunnel. HSI says this tunnel was likely constructed within the past year, and no arrests have been made at this time. The tunnel found under the U.S.-Mexico border
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Dr. Jorge Acosta, the medical director of the Las Palmas Del Sol Bariatric clinic offers tips for a healthy living.
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the midst of the wintry weather this week, some parts of the Borderland got a unique view. Flurries hit as the race season continued at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino:
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded two Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants, with $1.7 million for the City of Socorro and $750,000 in funding to the City of El Paso. In a release Friday, El Paso Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) announced the awarding of the
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)-The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest announces its annual Cookie Mega Drop, which gets the troops ready and excited for the start of the Girl Scout Cookie program. Beginning Sunday, January 12, 2025, the Cookie Mega Drop is the central distribution point where Girl Scout troops pick up their cookie orders to
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UPDATE: Secure status has been lifted at Eastwood High School after El Paso Police and bomb squad units investigated the suspicious packaged and determined that it was not a threat. According to a spokesperson for Ysleta ISD, students have now returned to their regular schedule. All students were kept away from the immediate area of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jefferson High School in Central El Paso was briefly placed under SECURE protocol Friday morning following an incident near campus. In a statement, an EPISD spokesperson said the security protocol was lifted after the situation was promptly addressed, and the school day continued as scheduled. According to the Texas School
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police have arrested at 30 year-old West El Paso man for a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in December. Police announced that German Duarte was arrested on December 19 on the charge of collision involving death for the December 5 crash on the 7300 block of North
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican national business leaders and officials presented a forum discussing the USMCA in U.S. and Mexican border cities, including Juárez. USMCA, or United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement substituted the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a mutually beneficial win for North American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses. The Agreement creates more balanced, reciprocal
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the 915 Tree Keepers Program, invites the community to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by participating in a meaningful day of service. Volunteers are needed to assist with a tree planting project at Washington Park. This initiative will take place
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 2021, $203.4 million dollars were given by the federal government to the state of Texas to help fund mental health grants, programs and services. The funding was made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act to help governments address mental health and substance use disorders following the COVID-19 pandemic. Those
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Due to the continuing winter storms affecting the Borderland, the City of Las Cruces will be extending the warming stations to be open through Sunday. According to the city, hours of operation for the warming stations will be: Frank O’Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Avenue• 8 a.m. to 5
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EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — As snow blanketed the Borderland into Thursday afternoon, school districts and area agencies began announcing decision on delays and closures for the evening and following day. This article will be updated with the latest as more announcements are made: THURSDAY EARLY RELEASE/CLOSURE YSLETA ISD Due
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Public Service Board has approved El Paso Water’s 2025-2026 fiscal year water, wastewater and stormwater budgets. The board, made up of the mayor of El Paso and six members selected by city council that governs El Paso Water’s operations, voted Wednesday to approve an updated slate of charges in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the body of a man found Thursday morning in a parking lot near Las Palmas Medical Center. According to a police spokesperson, officers responded at 8:11 a.m. to 1801 N. Oregon and found the deceased man. It is being treated
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EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — School districts in the Borderland are announcing weather delays and operations for Thursday based on the winter storm still affecting the area. Some districts have decided to return to regular operations. This article will be updated as more details are released. LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Winter weather continued to blanket the Borderland on Thursday, with more snow flurries hitting more parts of the region. If you’d like to share your pictures with ABC-7, you can fill out the Share form https://kvia.com/share/ or email news@kvia.com Many pets were enjoying playing in
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UPDATE: ABC-7 viewer Sherry Betts sent an aerial view of the pileup from Wednesday morning, showing more than two dozen semis and vehicles involved: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police and emergency crews are responding to a crash that involved multiple vehicles including semi-trailers on I-10 Eastbound between Las Cruces and
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EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The winter storm striking overnight Tuesday into Wednesday left both picturesque scenery and damage to buildings, trees and on the roads in El Paso, Las Cruces and surrounding areas. On El Paso’s Westside, a number of trees were toppled by the high winds, with some
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso has named Salamah Salamah, Ph.D., as its new Associate Vice President for Scientific Computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to a release from the university, in his new role Salamah will work to coordinate institution-wide efforts to promote interdisciplinary research, strengthen computing and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Las Cruces woman has become the second traffic fatality in the City of El Paso for 2025 after being struck by a car in a gas station parking lot over the weekend. El Paso Police say 77 year-old Gloria Molina later died in the hospital after being struck by
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EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Borderland woke up to sub-freezing temperatures and winds Wednesday morning. While El Paso saw some light flurries, snow was sticking in Las Cruces at the start of the day. Aiko enjoying the snow – courtesy Maria Young Whiskey enjoying the snow in Las Cruces
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland prepares for sub-freezing temperatures expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and through the rest of the week, check for the latest updates on school and facility delays and closures as they come in: FORT BLISS Due to expected inclement weather tomorrow, Wednesday Jan. 8, Fort Bliss will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A member of the U.S. Marine Corps and graduate of Irvin High School served as part of the honor guard for former President Jimmy Carter’s body during the transportation to Washington, D.C. ahead of memorial services this week. According to a release from EPISD, Candice Puente stood guard Tuesday along
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EL PASO, Texas and LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City and County of El Paso along with the City of Las Cruces are are activating and reminding the public of warming center operations during the winter season and ahead of this week’s freezing temperatures. CITY OF EL PASO With Winter setting in, the
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