El Paso health expert weighs in on heat-related illnesses as temps rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in the Borderland because of the heat, temperatures throughout El Paso are expected to reach…
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ABC-7 at 4-Smart Money: Outliving your money
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fear of outliving your money isn’t a new concern, especially for retirees. According to a 2024 Allianz Life survey, 63…
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El Paso man dies electrocuted, woman injured in a Jacuzzi in Puerto Peñasco Mexico, family asking for help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A couple from El Paso was shocked in a jacuzzi in Mexico, with one man dying from electrocution, according to the Sonora…
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Tejano music legend, TV host Johnny Canales dies
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KVIA) — Tejano music legend Johnny Canales has died. His show’s Facebook page posted the news today. “He was more than just a…
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Canutillo ISD kindergarteners publish children’s book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some Canutillo Elementary School students published their first children’s book this academic school year. Kindergarten…
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion pill mifepristone
Originally Published: 13 JUN 24 10:04 ET Updated: 13 JUN 24 10:05 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit…
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Borderland seniors reflect on high school journey through COVID pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The class of 2024 is remembering their high school journey, which was marked by a global pandemic, as commencement…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot Thursday, record breaking potential heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Â Hot! Hot! Hot! Thursday temperatures are cranking up even further! We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the dangerous…
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Local fitness icon needs your support as he competes for Mr. Health & Fitness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Doug Briggs needs your support as he’s in third place for the Mr. Health & Fitness competition. Briggs a local fitness…
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El Paso celebrates Juneteenth with events all month
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As Juneteenth approaches, the black American community of El Paso is hosting events all month to commemorate this day. The…
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Indigenous “Voladores” highlights Juarez Fair along with free, A-list concerts, food and rides: “People, Places & Paul” in Mexico
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Whether it be taking in the free concerts right across the border from El Paso, Texas .. to playing the fun games ..…
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Residents and business owners of Sunland Park show concern over Border Highway Connector
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Residents of Sunland Park told ABC-7 they have concerns over the plans by the New Mexico Department of…
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Mexican man sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection to migrant death in Doña Ana County
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Mexican national was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges related to a deadly human smuggling…
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El Pasoan dead in Puerto Peñasco after possible ‘electrical shock’ runs through jacuzzi, source says
PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico (KVIA) — An El Pasoan is dead after an accident in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, according to information obtained by ABC News…
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Mental health booth installation to come to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has won a national contest to receive a Hope Booth. A Hope Booth is a mental health installation telephone booth…
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First responders unable to revive woman who fell into Rio Grande near Doniphan Drive
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department was unable to revive a woman who drowned in the Rio Grande River this morning.…
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Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West dies at 86
Originally Published: 12 JUN 24 09:58 ET By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Jerry West, legendary NBA player and executive, has died, according to the Los…
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Sinkhole prompts evacuation of 20 residents in Central El Paso
Update: El Paso Water representatives are speaking about the sinkhole. Watch live below. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At least 20 Central El Paso…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot Wednesday, record breaking potential heat Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today temperatures continue to crank up! We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the dangerous heat expected Wednesday-…
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Vigil held for man killed in crash; family says he had also been drinking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Family and friends of 25-year-old Rey Mendez gathered at the intersection of Zaragoza and Americas, the place where Mendez…
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New Border Highway Connector will connect Santa Teresa, Sunland Park
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new Border Highway Connector is set to be built connecting Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, Loop 375, and Paisano at…
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Dion’s, Albuquerque-based pizza chain, opening first El Paso location Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A popular New-Mexico based pizza chain is opening the doors to their first ever El Paso location Wednesday. Dion’s will open…
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El Paso DA speaks about dismissal of charges against migrants allegedly involved in border riot
UPDATE: El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks said his office would appeal what they called an “erroneous order” from El Paso County Judge Ruben…
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Hunter Biden convicted on all 3 charges at federal gun trial
(CNN) — A federal jury has convicted Hunter Biden on all three federal felony gun charges he faced, concluding that he violated laws meant to…
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Rescue flight takes off from El Paso: 63 dogs and 9 cats en route to new forever homes
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Early this morning, 63 dogs and 9 cats boarded a plane taking them from El Paso to different animal shelters in Washington,…
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Woman arrested for hiding nearly six pounds of cocaine underneath the backseat where three children were sitting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Constables Office is reporting that 27-year-old Genoveva Carrillo Esparza was arrested for allegedly…
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El Paso County Commissioners Court approves DA’s request to transfer asset forfeiture funds for legal defense from the County’s SB4 lawsuit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioner Court approved District Attorney Bill Hick’s request to transfer $53,000 from the asset…
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City of El Paso reactivates cooling centers ahead of potentially record-setting heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reactivating its community cooling centers Tuesday, June 11, 2024 until further notices. Everyone is…
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Police find man shot to death in undeveloped area of Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Cruces police found the body of 35-year-old Juan Diego Martinez Saturday morning in an undeveloped area on the 1000…
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El Paso judge dismisses charges again in migrant ‘riot’ case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso County Judge dismissed 59 cases against migrants who were accused of participating in a riot against Texas…
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