Documents, belongings left outside closed Jungle Jaks raise concerns in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The closure of Jungle Jaks amusement center in Far East El Paso left behind more than memories for former employees and…
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New Deal Furniture El Paso going out of business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of El Paso’s oldest furniture stores is going out of business. After 78-years, New Deal Furniture…
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El Paso at center of redistricting battle
EL PASO Texas (KVIA)–El Paso epicenter of a high-stakes legal fight over Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map, which is set to be used in the…
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Bloods gang member from El Paso added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas DPS just added El Pasoan Elijah Turner Reyes, 24, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is…
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El Paso DACA recipient Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago must be freed by Thursday, judge rules
By Cindy Ramirez and Robert Moore October 1, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free.…
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Government shutdown impacting Borderland federal workers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Legislators in Washington, D.C. failed to pass any measure to prevent a government shutdown last night. Now, federal workers…
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Housing New Mexico celebrates ribbon-cutting of new senior apartment complex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Pedrena Apartment, a brand new senior apartment complex, had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The complex…
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Conditional approval granted to first drug to treat screwworm infestation in cattle
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is praising the conditional approval of the first drug to treat screwworm…
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Man charged with aggravated assault after Central El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested Alan Guillermo Torres, 29, and charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officers…
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Get spooked at Wet N’ Wild Waterworld’s first-ever haunted scaregrounds
Wet N’ Wild Waterworld is opening its first ever Haunted Scaregrounds this fall. The event will include activities, wandering scare actors,…
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Local woman shares ‘terrifying’ breast cancer journey for awareness
Emily Ortega is a local nurse and mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer — now she wants others to know to never wait or hesitate. “It’s…
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Quiet and warm weather ahead with a breezy weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Dry conditions persist through the week with high temperatures about 5 to 8 degrees above normal. By Thursday we can expect a…
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Hometown Home Run: El Paso native crafts “torpedo” baseball bats for players of all ages
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Major League Baseball’s 2025 season winds down, a new piece of equipment has been making waves at ballparks across the…
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Government shutdown appears inevitable after Senate sinks competing funding proposals as deadline looms
By Sarah Ferris, Arlette Saenz, Manu Raju, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Congress is veering even closer to a government shutdown at midnight…
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Texas DPS increasing security near places of worship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following the church shooting in Michigan, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to…
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Third-party investigation launched after death of El Paso ISD student killed on US-54
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the El Paso Independent School District confirms that a third-party is investigating the events leading…
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Airport to install 2,286 solar panels over parking lots
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport is preparing to start construction on the Solar Covered Parking project. As part of the…
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Object spotted floating over El Paso
UPDATE: ABC-7 has been able to confirm with the company World View Enterprises that the balloon is one of their flights. The company told us that…
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Fabens man charged with animal cruelty
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested Adrian Solis, 45, and charged him with two counts of Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals. Solis was booked…
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Man charged with criminal mischief after he barricaded himself from SWAT
Update (2:24 PM): El Paso Police arrested Emilio Carrazco, 21, and charged him with two counts of criminal mischief. Investigators say that when…
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Binational agreement to decrease weapons trafficking on the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. and Mexican governments announced a new binational partnership aimed at stopping weapons and ammunition trafficking…
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NMSU breaks ground on $15 million film, TV studio complex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new $15 million film studio complex is breaking ground in Las Cruces, marking a major investment in New Mexico’s…
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EPFH asks for final donations as Albertsons Hunger Action Month comes to end
This Hunger Action Month, ABC-7 teamed up with Albertsons and the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank to help feed families in the borderland. The…
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Proposed land swap being discussed between Mescalero Apache Tribe and New Mexico Land Office
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A proposed land swap between the Mescalero Apache Tribe and the State Land Office of New Mexico is being discussed.…
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El Paso County working with Tax Office to fix vehicle registration backlog
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners received an update today from the County’s Human Resources Department, stating they made 17…
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Hunger Action Awareness Month: Surprising Albertson’s shoppers with gift cards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of Hunger Action Awareness Month, ABC-7 is teaming up with Albertson’s and the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank.…
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El Paso mother whose final wish was to see her daughter’s quinceañera has died
Update (September 29, 2025): The Calderon family confirmed that Florangela Calderon died this morning, surrounded by her children and husband. The…
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Owner of dog that allegedly attacked two men in Central El Paso issued 24 citations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The owner of the dog that allegedly attacked and injured two men in Central El Paso on September 17 has been issued 24…
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Group 1 Automotive gifts $300,000 to benefit Fox Cancer Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today Group 1 Automotive announced a gift benefiting Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Building Hope Capital Campaign, which…
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El Paso’s Bowen ranch closes to make way for highway project
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After more than 70 years in operation, Bowen Ranch, a longtime cattle ranch and community gathering place in Northeast El…
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