AG Paxton files lawsuit to declare 13 Democratic seats vacant, none in El Paso area
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit in the Texas Supreme Court to declare 13 Texas House seats vacant amid the…
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State Rep. Claudia Ordaz claims DPS officers looked for her at a relative’s house, says she was excused from chamber for health reason
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State Representative Claudia Ordaz says that a DPS officer showed up to a family member’s house looking for her, despite…
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Man charged with stealing Circle K cashier’s wallet
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested Danny Joseph Navarro, 41, and charged him with Theft of Property and Credit Card…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Record heat potential today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we approach record breaking heat today. The National Weather Service has issued a…
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Western Playland turns 65
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a place where memories were made, and for many in the Borderland, it’s a symbol of childhood. Western Playland is…
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La Nube celebrates 1-year anniversary
La Nube is celebrating their one whole year of discovery with a birthday bash, since their opening last year on August 9. The event will feature: La…
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Border Patrol agents execute warrant at Las Cruces house
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 confirmed with Border Patrol officials that agents executed a warrant at a house in Las Cruces today. This…
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Texas AG, House Speaker trying to get absent Democrats arrested in Illinois
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows are taking legal action to enforce the warrants…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Texas Majority PAC (TMP), which is supported by billionaire George Soros,…
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Mosquitoes in El Paso’s Upper Valley test positive for West Nile Virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some mosquitoes in the Upper Valley have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus, which spreads through…
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EPPD searching for teens who attacked a man suffering from a traumatic brain injury
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– For the last nine years, Christian Kelsey has gone to Sunrise Park to play Pokémon GO. On July 9th he was attacked by two…
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El Paso Police looking for suspected ATM thief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are looking for a suspected ATM thief. The man is being featured as the latest Crime of the Week. “Since late…
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Car burglary in progress in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There is a car burglary in progress in Far East El Paso right now. El Paso Police Department officials say the burglary is…
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Celebration of Life ceremony planned for children who died in Ruidoso flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of the two children who died in the Ruidoso flooding last month are hosting a Celebration of Life for the brother…
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Child abandoned in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers are responding to a report of child abandonment at Belvidere Street and White Cliffs Drive on the…
Continue Reading Man in wheelchair stuck in bike lane on Stanton
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police are at East Crosby and North Stanton helping a man in a wheelchair stuck in the bike lane. The call first came in at…
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Detectives investigating death in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crimes Against Persons detectives are looking into a death in the northeast. Someone called 911 for a welfare check, and…
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El Paso’s Adventure Zone closes after 23 years in business
Update: ABC-7 sat down with owner J.R. Philips for one final tour and to find out why he was closing the business. “It’s been a great run,”…
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FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says
Cornyn expressed his gratitude for FBI Director Kash Patel’s prompt response. By Brittany Shepherd and Isabella Murray August 7, 2025, 8:56 AM Sen.…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat advisory remains with dry conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an an ABC-7 First Alert as tempertures trend above average yet again. The National Weather Service has…
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Fabens High School brings school spirit to kick off first week of school
ABC-7 joined Fabens High School as the Fabens Independent School District returned to school this week. Roxana Amador is the first female principal…
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Emergence Health Network Hosts Back-to-School Family Resource Symposium
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Emergence Health Network hosted a back-to-school symposium that focused on the importance of mental health with children as…
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‘Mission accomplished’: Ft. Bliss soldier charged with trying to spy for Russia
Update (6:07 PM): Officials with the 1st Armored Division confirmed that Lee is a specialist. He is a tank crewman, according to the spokesperson.…
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United Airlines halts departures for ‘technology issue’
By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — United Airlines halted its mainline flights out of departure airports Wednesday night due to a “technology…
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‘I hope you die’: New details about the murder on 9th Street
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 reveal that Oscar Ortiz, the man accused of murdering Rigoberto Cortes last…
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Texas Gov. Abbott claims FBI is going to search for Texas House Democrats
The House special session is set to meet again Friday to attempt a third quorum. By Brittany Shepherd, Oren Oppenheim, and Jon Haworth August 6,…
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Protestors gather to demand release of DACA recipient detained at El Paso Airport
Watch the livestream of the protest below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, protestors are gathering at the ICE Detention Facility to demand the…
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Texas AG investigating Beto O’Rourke’s group for allegedly giving money to absent Democrats
Update (2:26 PM): Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now investigating Beto O’Rourke’s organization Powered by People for financially assisting…
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Autopsy reveals man tased by officers on I-10 died by asphyxiation; death ruled a homicide
El Paso Police officials are speaking at a news conference this afternoon. Watch the news conference live below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has…
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Texas Democrats staying in Illinois evacuated over bomb threat
Authorities say no device was found and an investigation is ongoing. By Brittany Shepherd August 6, 2025, 10:26 AM Texas Democrats staying in…
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