$8.5 billion in public education funding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Wednesday, a public education funding bill landed on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. The bill provides $8.5 billion dollars.…
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NMSU Alumni Pond loses its water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says that around 2 years ago Alumni Pond lost its water because of a leak in the liner of the…
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Read through EPISD’s Voluntary Retirement Agreement with Superintendent Sayavedra
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At Tuesday’s meeting, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to accept Superintendent Diana…
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Supreme Court blocks Mexico’s lawsuit against US gun makers over cartel violence
The court ruled unanimously. By Devin Dwyer and Ivan Pereira June 5, 2025, 9:24 AM The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday in favor…
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New video gives glimpse into night of Las Cruces Mass Shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Through an open records request, ABC-7 has obtained new footage from the night of the Las Cruces Mass Shooting. The shooting…
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Alamogordo police officer’s murderer gets additional prison sentence
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dominic De La O, the man convicted of murdering Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson, has received another…
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Helicopter tracks down alleged human smuggler near Socorro
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP’s El Paso Air Branch apprehended an alleged human smuggler on Monday. Border Patrol agents found two migrants waiting to…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Diana Sayavedra formally resigned from her position as the El Paso Independent School District Superintendent. On Tuesday’s…
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Man killed in northeast bar parking lot identified
Update (June 3, 2025): El Paso Police just identified the person killed in the shooting on Dyer as Damian Arce, 31. Officials say that officers found…
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The Great Khalid Foundation opens new music education space
EL PASO, Texas– A new music education space is now open in downtown El Paso, thanks to “The Great Khalid Foundation.” The foundation was created by…
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Soldier killed in Spur 601 crash identified
Update (June 3, 2025): A spokesperson for the 125 Armored Division at Ft. Bliss just identified the person who died in the crash at Loop 375 and Spur…
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Paul Foster named chair of Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott appointed billionaire El Pasoan Paul Foster as chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Foster…
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EPISD Board accepts Sayavedra’s voluntary resignation, CFO named interim superintendent
Update (8:46 PM): The board approved the appointment of current CFO Martha Aguirre as interim superintendent. Five board members voted in favor, with…
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Wiwynn Corporation investing $152 million in new Socorro facility
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Wiwynn Corporation is establishing a new manufacturing and testing facility at the Socorro Logistics Center. The company is…
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The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.
By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2025 “The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.” was first…
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Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife near Alamogordo
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A jury convicted Shaun Lefleur, 56, of murdering his wife in 2024. He received a life sentence, officials say. New…
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Gas leak in Horizon, residents urged to remain indoors
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — The Horizon City Police and Horizon Fire Departments are at the scene of a residential gas leak right now. Officials…
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Department of Justice files federal hate crime charges against Boulder terror attack suspect
WASHINGTON (KRDO) — The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed federal charges against Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the 45-year-old man…
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Police identify man who died in officer-involved shooting
Update (June 2, 2025): El Paso Police just identified the man who died as Salvador Valdiviezo, 35. Police officials say that Valdiviezo started…
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Be Mindful: Crisis Text Line helps people facing financial woes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Financial stress and uncertainty continue to loom for American families. However, a brand new tool is helping those who are…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Active rainfall, below average temps
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are waking up to active rainfall this morning. Rain chances will linger till mid afternoon early evening. Moderate…
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Michael ​​​​​​​Fehrle: Military Monday honoree for June 2, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Car club holds fundraiser for 4-year-old battling cancer
El Paso car clubs rallied together to raise money for 4-year-old Adahyr Araujo who is battling cancer. Organizers say around 150 cars showed up to…
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State budget includes over $146 million for El Paso projects
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – Senator Cesar J. Blanco voted for approval of the the General Appropriations Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act,…
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Cindy Ramos-Davidson, champion of small businesses dies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The family of Cindy Ramos-Davidson shared with family and friends news of her passing Sunday morning. She died peacefully…
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First Newman Park Farmers Market in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When the idea was pitched to him, District 2 Representative Josh Acevedo felt compelled to organize the inaugural farmers…
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El Paso cheer team wins big
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Bandits All-Star “Revenge” team has taken first place at the 2025 Summit Division II Championship in Orlando,…
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At least 31 killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, health ministry says
LONDON — At least 31 people were killed and more than 200 people were injured after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid…
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EPISD Board of Trustees to discuss superintendent’s contract
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees are set to discuss Superintendent Diana Sayavedra’s “duties and…
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NMED seeks independent court-appointed manager for CRRUA
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico Environment Department has filed a lawsuit against the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority.…
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