11 arrests made related to prostitution
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas DPS says it conducted a human trafficking operation this past week. 11 men were arrested for solicitation of…
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Fact check: Did a recent El Paso oil refinery flare violate Texas environmental regulations?
by Brandy Ruiz August 5, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. No. A recent flare at El…
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Casualties reported as police confirm ‘active shooter’ at Fort Stewart
Originally Published: 06 AUG 25 11:50 ET Updated: 06 AUG 25 12:18 ET By Dakin Andone, Jason Morris, Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Casualties have been…
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Canutillo ISD focuses on major construction projects this school year
Canutillo ISD’s big focus is the start of major construction for the 2024 Canutillo Bond. This fall, CISD is scheduled to have ground breaking for…
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Crash in Central El Paso ends with serious injuries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire dispatch is telling ABC-7 that one person was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after a crash…
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state” was…
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Convicted murderer arrested for assault in Sparks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Carlos Salinas III, 20, for physically assaulting a person on Nonap Road in…
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Inmate dies at El Paso County Downtown Detention Facility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An inmate died at the El Paso County Downtown Detention Facility on Friday. El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte announced…
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DOJ decides not to pursue death penalty against El Mayo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Justice submitted paperwork today informing the court that the Attorney General directed the DOJ not to…
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Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats” was…
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El Paso City Council passes resolution opposing Texas Congressional Redistricting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing a proposed congressional redistricting plan that would…
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Beto O’Rourke’s political group is a top funder for Texas Democrats’ exodus to block GOP congressional map
By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Beto O’Rourke’s political group is a top funder for Texas Democrats’ exodus to block GOP…
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Voters approved UMC El Paso, county bonds in November. The tax increases kick in this year.
by Elida S. Perez and Cindy Ramirez August 5, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. El…
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Western Playland marks 65 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a name that instantly sparks childhood memories for many in the Borderland—Western Playland. The historic amusement…
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Power outage in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Approximately 1,000 people are without power in Central and South-Central El Paso at the moment. The El Paso Electric Outage…
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Registered sex offender charged with abducting woman, assaulting her in remote desert area of Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Officials charged Lorenzo Davila, 68, and accused him of abducting a woman and taking her out to his home in a desert…
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New UTEP study finds potential negative impact of nighttime caffeine consumption
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Caffeine junkies be warned: a new UTEP study suggests you may want to rethink your evening cup of joe. The UTEP biologists…
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Building fire at Cotton and Wyoming
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews put out a fire on North Cotton this morning. A building near the intersection of North Cotton…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot again with dry conditions persisting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as temps will once again trend dangerously hot with rain chances remaining slim The…
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Socorro ISD talks on new superintendent, school year’s plans after layoffs
ABC-7 joins the Socorro Independent School District at Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy to talk about new plans for the school year. SISD is…
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City of Juárez working to prevent the spread of Rickettsiosis on the border
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through its Ecology Department, launched a campaign last year to prevent Rickettsiosis due to…
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Man arrested for alleged animal cruelty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Charles Lee Lipscomb III, 47, for animal cruelty after a video surfaced…
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Texas lawmakers propose replacing STAAR exam with three shorter tests
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “Texas lawmakers propose replacing STAAR exam with three shorter tests” was first published by The Texas…
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State Rep. Vince Perez, one of the Democrats who left Texas amid the redistricting fight, speaks out
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — State Representative Vince Perez, one of the Texas Democrats who left the state amid the congressional redistricting fight,…
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Representative Joe Moody stays in Austin amid redistricting talks, Claudia Ordaz excused due to personal health matter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas House Representative Joe Moody is staying in Austin as many of his Democratic colleagues have left the in protest of…
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Gov. Abbott orders Texas Rangers to investigate absent Democrats for potential bribery violations
Update (4:29 PM): Texas Governor Greg Abbott is now ordering the Texas Rangers to investigate those State House Democrats who left the state amid the…
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El Paso’s Joe Moody staying at Capitol, not joining other House Democrats in fleeing state to block GOP redistricting plan
by Robert Moore August 4, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. El Paso state Rep. Joe…
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The Strokes to perform at Abraham Chavez Theatre this October
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Strokes are coming to El Paso! The rock band is set to play the Abraham Chavez Theatre on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.…
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El Paso woman wanted for Collision Involving Death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso is seeking information on the whereabouts of Melanie Christine Cuellar, 28. Authorities are…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Extreme heat and dry conditons
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as tempertures are expected to lean dangerously hot today. The National Weather…
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