5 detainees at Luna County Detention Center in Deming test positive for measles
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — Five detainees at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming tested positive for measles. The New Mexico Department of…
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Border Patrol agents seize 20 pounds of cocaine at checkpoint south of Alamogordo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border Patrol agents seized more than 20 pounds of cocaine from a Texas woman as she attempted to drive through the…
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Canutillo ISD adopts balanced budget after expense cuts and state funding boost
by Claudia Lorena Silva June 25, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The Canutillo…
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Ysleta ISD approves budget deficit, employee pay raises, depletes reserves
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersJune 25, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The…
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El Paso mechanic explains dangers of driving through water, how to prepare for rainstorms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While you may save a few minutes on your commute by driving through a large puddle on a rainy day, the risk of getting stuck…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Lingering storm chances, increasing temps
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as strong storm chances linger for your Thursday. Today we are hanging on to strong…
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Why does it flood in El Paso?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Franklin Mountains are one of the beautiful sights that makes El Paso unique but it’s also the cause of why some areas…
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Rain causes busy day for El Paso Fire Department
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department responded to 15 rain-related incidents today. The incidents were attributed to flooding caused…
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El Pasoans accused of cutting through cinderblock wall to steal car parts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested two men accused of dismantling cars and stealing their parts. Officials say…
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Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors Face Growing Hurdles from the Trump Administration crackdown
“Let’s All Agree That Children Should Be Off Limits.” By Nicol Leon and Gibran Caroline Boyce Edited by Dianne Solis and Alfredo Corchado…
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Ruidoso businesses deal with aftermath of heavy flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Businesses in Ruidoso are trying to clean up after floodwaters swept through the village the last few days. We sent ABC-7’s…
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Rain, mud, and clouds: See our viewer photo gallery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Heavy rain hit the Borderland overnight and this morning. ABC-7 viewers are now sending in images of flooded streets, mud…
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Eight people held hostage in Juárez neighborhood
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials found eight people being held hostage inside of a home in Juárez’s Granjas de Chapultepec neighborhood. State…
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Borderland truck drivers learning English after signing of executive order
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order back in April, enforcing that all truck drivers in the U.S. and…
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Two Indian migrants kidnapped in Ciudad Juárez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials in Juarez saved two Indian migrants who had been kidnapped. The Attorney General’s Office, the Mexican Army,…
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Texas establishes New World Screwworm Response Team
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is ordering the establishment of a new Texas New World Screwworm Response Team. Abbott is…
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Overnight storms flood home in the Northeast
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A street in Northeast El Paso flooded with around 3 feet of water due to overnight storms, damaging the surrounding homes.…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Active rainfall, and lingering rain chances
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we track active rainfall this morning with potential for more throughout the day. El…
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Hundreds of gallons of fuel spill onto I-10 East near Paisano
Update (11:28 AM): El Paso Fire Department officials say that two fuel tanks, each containing 100 gallons of fuel, ruptured and leaked diesel onto…
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Floodwaters leave drivers stranded in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE: The street has now been opened, according to TXDOT. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some drivers were left stranded in Northeast El Paso after early…
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Socorro ISD Board of Trustees announce lone superintendent finalist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During tonight’s board meeting, the district named Interim Superintendent James Vasquez as the finalist for the open…
Continue Reading ABC-7 First Alert: Flood Watch continues for Cloudcroft, Mescalero, and Ruidoso until Wednesday evening, localized flooding is expected
The original Flood Watch for the South Central Mountains including Mescalero, Cloudcroft, and Ruidoso remains in effect through Wednesday evening.…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Watch the ceremony live below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2025 Tuesday evening. The Hall of…
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Koze Teppan Grill burglarized
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say that two men burglarized Koze Teppan Grill in west El Paso. Officers arrested Marcos Alberto Reyes, 36,…
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ICE arrests 11 Iranians illegally in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — This weekend, ICE arrested 11 Iranian nationals who officials say were in the country illegally. The Department of…
Continue Reading Flood Advisory for Southern Dona Ana County along Interstate 10 and Anthony Gap until 4 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso/Santa Teresa has issued a Flood Advisory for Southern Dona Ana County along Interstate 10 and Anthony Gap…
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Gov. Abbott signs bill prohibiting students from using cell phones in Texas schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, which requires public schools in Texas to adopt policies prohibiting…
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Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2025 “Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students” was first published by The Texas…
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