El Paso public defender speaks out about migrant riot accusations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Hundreds of migrants were arrested and accused of cutting razor wire and rushing national guard members in March and April of…
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El Paso icon Jay J. Armes dead at 92
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso icon Jay J. Armes has died. His son, Jay J. Armes III posted the news on social media today. “With a heavy heart, I…
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Undocumented migrant bit Border Patrol agent near Mt. Cristo Rey, officials say
Update (September 20, 2024): Two of the migrants were detained by Chihuahua state authorities on September 18, 2024 near Rodaballo in Anapra. They…
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott visits El Paso for small business summit
Update (September 19, 2024): Governor Abbott carried out his trip to El Paso today. “Texas is the economic engine of America, and most of that was…
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Borderland shelters to receive funding to house migrants encountered at the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court approved two items on Monday to increase the budget of the Opportunity Center for the…
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Borderland veterans head to Washington, D.C. on Mission 18 Honor FlightÂ
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — A group of veterans from El Paso and southern New Mexico departed early Thursday morning on the Mission 18 Honor Flight to…
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DA Hicks speaks to media on Tren de Aragua’s presence in El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks said in the news conference that Tren de Aragua (TDA) is in El Paso but wants to reassure the public…
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El Paso Mayor discusses Tren de Aragua, Gateway Hotel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser sat down with ABC-7 on Wednesday to discuss Tren de Aragua’s presence in El Paso and address the…
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Gadsden ISD makes changes to reporting systems at Chaparral Schools amid increase in false reports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Due to an increase in false reports being made at Chaparral High School and Chaparral Middle School, Gadsden Independent…
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Chihuahua state authorities investigate presence of Tren de Aragua gang in the Borderland
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua Secretary of Public Safety (SSPE) continues to investigate the possible criminal activity of the Venezuelan…
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Four students injured by car outside of Jefferson High School
Update: In a new statement, El Paso ISD officials revealed that the four people injured in the collision were students. “We are deeply saddened to…
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City’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee deletes agenda items on audit reports discussions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee (FOAC) held a meeting on Tuesday, September 17, where they…
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Semi-trailer catches fire after rolling over on I-10
Update: The lanes are now clear and open again. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A semi-trailer caught fire after it rolled over on I-10 east at Vinton,…
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El Paso Zoo, CBP rescue two baby spider monkeys
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens helped rescue two baby spider monkeys after they were found by U.S. Customs and Border…
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El Paso County Sheriff believes new state database could help track members of Tren de Aragua
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While most Tren de Aragua members who entered the U.S. through El Paso moved on to other areas, some remain here. At the El…
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‘Tren de Aragua’ gang members are in El Paso and other U.S. cities — but who are they? And what do they want?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua, also known commonly as TDA, has been making headlines here in El Paso,…
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Three Las Cruces students arrested for allegedly making school threats
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A total of three students in Las Cruces have now been charged with posting school threats, according to the Las…
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Las Cruces jury acquits man of murder in dispensary shooting
Update (September 17, 2024): Altamirano’s defense attorney says that his client was found not guilty of second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter,…
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El Paso conference empowers Latinas to shape the future
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, El Paso’s In Her Element Foundation is inspiring Latinas to embrace their potential and…
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‘Parole in Place’ aims to help with temporary immigration status
By Alyssa Munoz Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — A program that allowed temporary…
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GoFundMe set up for Franklin High School football player killed in crash
Update: EPISD Superintendent Diana Sayavedra sent out the following statement to the district community: “I am reaching out to you with a heavy…
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Residents in Fabens receiving scam flyers regarding water filters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents in Fabens have been receiving flyers on their doors, recommending them to call a number regarding water filters.…
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El Paso County approves FY 2025 budget, No New Revenue tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a $584.5 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The…
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Teen who allegedly helped Sicarios shoot man outside eastside bar charged with murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gael Hernandez was just 18 when El Paso Police say he piled a group of Sicarios (hitmen) into his white PT Cruiser and drove…
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Police: 21-year-old caught driving 113 mph on Loop 375
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police Department officials say their officers caught 21-year-old Esteban Torres Jr. driving 113 miles per hour on…
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3 taken to hospital with burn injuries after pipeline explosion in Maysville
By Alyse Jones and Jonathan Greco Click here for updates on this story MAYSVILLE, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Authorities say…
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Texas officials call El Paso ‘ground zero’ for violent Tren de Aragua gang
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is concerned the expansion of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua “could destabilize public safety…
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El Paso County Sheriff deputies honored at Dallas Cowboys game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dallas Cowboys organization invited deputies and detention officers with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office to join…
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Multiple injuries after 3 vehicle crash at Doniphan and Spur 16
UPDATE: (12:35 p.m.) All lanes have been reopened. UPDATE: A spokesman for the El Paso Fire Department confirms one patient was transported with…
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Man arrested for pointing a rifle at former President Donald Trump
Palm Beach County, Florida (KVIA) – The Associated Press said law enforcement officials identified the man suspected of pointing a rifle with a scope…
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