A Son’s Gift: Isaiah Carrillo donates kidney to save his father’s life
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– 49-year-old Suzano Carrillo Jr has suffered from kidney disease for 10 years. With his kidney only functioning at 8%, Suzano…
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TLC concert canceled at Speaking Rock, all facilities closed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The scheduled TLC concert at Speaking Rock is cancelled according to a post by Speaking Rock. The entire facility will be…
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El Paso County hosts final gun buyback
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso County is hosting its fourth and final gun buyback today from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Ascarate County Tax Office.…
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy to travel to DC on Monday to meet with President Trump
Following what was described as a “lengthy” phone call with President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has announced that he will be…
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Flash Flood Warning for Hudspeth County including Fort Hancock until 8:15 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso/Santa Teresa has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Hudspeth County including Fort Hancock until 8:15…
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NMSU reaches wrongful termination settlement with former basketball coach Greg Heiar
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Former New Mexico State men’s basketball head coach Greg Heiar & NMSU have a reached a settlement over a wrongful…
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President Trump says meeting was “extremely productive, and will eventually get there”
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KVIA) – President Trump and Russian President Putin provided an update on their summit in Anchorage, Alaska. President Trump said,…
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President Trump and President Putin joint conference on summit discussion
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KVIA) – President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for a high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska Friday to…
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Socorro Police say suspected drunk driver caused head-on crash
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) – Socorro Police officers say a man suspected of of driving while intoxicated after a head-on crash caused serious injuries.…
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – Flood warning systems, relief funding for Hill Country floods, property tax cuts and eliminating the STAAR test are among the…
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City of Juárez to host ‘Juárez en la Juárez: Amor Eterno’ cultural event this weekend
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez will host the “Juárez en la Juárez: Amor Eterno” event this Saturday, August 16, aimed at…
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Abbott calls second special session as first round ends with Democrats still out of state
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – With the Texas House still frozen by Democrats’ absence from the state, Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday called a second…
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Family of migrant who died in Hudspeth County shooting in 2022 suing alleged shooter’s employer
HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — The family of the migrant who was allegedly shot and killed in a confrontation with a jail warden in Hudspeth County…
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Scam Alert: Thieves posing as El Paso Planning and Inspections Department staff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is warning of a new scam going around. The city says that scammers are posing as Planning and…
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Chuco Tango Gang member charged with stealing tires from Walmart
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — A deputy constable arrested a Socorro gang member for allegedly stealing two tires from the Horizon City Walmart automotive…
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UTEP relaunching press after nearly 20 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is relaunching its press after nearly 20 years of inactivity. The university plans to use modern print-on-demand and…
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Texas Democrats signal they are ready to end redistricting standoff and return to state
By Arlette Saenz, Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Texas Democratic lawmakers signaled their intention on Thursday to end their redistricting…
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Helen of Troy names former Nike VP as new CEO
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Helen of Troy’s Board of Directors appointed G. Scott Uzzell as CEO, effective September 1, 2025. Uzzell has served as…
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Border Patrol El Paso Sector sees new stash house trend
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…
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Overgrown weeds pose problems for the City of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Driving down some highways in El Paso, you may see weeds covering the median. The director of Environmental Services for the…
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Watch the Stand Up to Cancer Special Friday, August 15 on ABC
By Jim Donnelly Aug 11th, 2025 Watch the Stand Up To Cancer fundraising special Friday, August 15 8/7c on ABC. Stand Up To Cancer is a leader…
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Texas Tech El Paso announces new Biomedical Ph.D. program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center have announced a new Ph.D. program for Biomedical Sciences. This new doctoral…
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Crash on North Loop in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — All lanes on North Loop are closed after an overnight crash at the intersection of Sunhaven Dr. in Socorro. Officials have…
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National Science Foundation kills UTEP-led grant from 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Science Foundation has ended a UTEP-led grant that would have brought at least $15 million to the region. The…
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El Paso Rainbow room is asking the public to donate for children and families in crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Child Protective Services caseworkers are often sent in the middle of the night to rescue a child or help a family…
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Las Cruces’ Columbia Elementary School opens new facility for 2025 school year
Las Cruces, New Mexico (KVIA) — Seven years ago, Columbia Elementary School was shut down when dangerous mold was discovered in its walls. Now,…
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After more than a year, NSF eliminates ‘suspended’ UTEP-led grant
by Daniel Perez August 13, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The National Science…
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Mom charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed daughter, teen being released on her own recognizance
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police officials say that Christina Escobedo Arriaga, the woman accused of homicide by vehicle in a…
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Loretto Academy shares school updates and new programs
ABC-7 joined Loretto Academy as they returned to school this week. Loretto Academy started school on Aug. 11. Athletics Director Oscar Nieto tells…
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Cartel leader known as ‘Delta 1,’ two Juárez police officers killed in shooting
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Two Juárez Municipal Police officers (SSPM) and an alleged leader of the “La Línea” criminal group in Juárez are dead…
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