Military Monday: Sgt. Emilio Avalos
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…
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Pebble Hills High School students honor 9/11 victims through day of service at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA)– On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, students from Pebble Hills High School joined more than 200…
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City of El Paso’s former chief military officer arrested for assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paul Albright, the City of El Paso’s former chief military officer, was arrested for assault causing bodily injury to a…
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Fort Bliss soldier accused of spying for Russia to be arraigned Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spc. Taylor Adam Lee, 22, the Fort Bliss soldier accused of attempting to spy for the Russian Federation, will be arraigned…
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County ensures no veteran buried alone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is making sure no veteran is laid to rest alone. Through the County Veterans Assistance Office,…
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Fort Bliss soldier arrested in Las Cruces, charged with aggravated battery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Fort Bliss soldier is facing aggravated battery and other charges in Las Cruces. Las Cruces Police say that Ryder Scott is…
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Warrior Wellness Challenge begins
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Team RWB, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is launching the Warrior Wellness Challenge — a free,…
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OSHA investigating death of civilian worker on Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the death of a civilian who died while working on…
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Camp East Montana Opens for operation
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA)– According to ICE’s Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss, Texas, is a short-term, soft-sided federal…
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Judge finds probable cause in Fort Bliss soldier espionage case, Grand Jury will hear from prosecution
Update: United States Magistrate Judge Laura Enriquez ruled there was sufficient evidence for Fort Bliss soldier Taylor Adam Lee’s case to go before…
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Senator Cornyn visits Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss
Watch Senator John Cornyn’s visit to Fort Bliss below: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is visiting the new U.S. Immigration…
Continue Reading ‘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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Airmen aid Mescalero flood recovery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Members of the U.S. Air Force from two local squadrons recently joined forces to assist with flood recovery efforts on the…
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Rep. Vasquez tours White Sands Missile Range, discusses aging infrastructure
WHITE SANDS, New Mexico (KVIA) — Rep. Gabe Vasquez is touring White Sands Missile Range to focus on the aging infrastructure needs. Vasquez voted in…
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Military Monday: Sergeant First Class Villarreal
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…
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13-year-old boy gets his wish granted to be a U.S. Army Armorer for a day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A 13-year-old boy diagnosed with lymphoma traveled from Arizona to Fort Bliss to fulfill his wish of being a U.S. Army…
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Civilian contractor dies in incident on Ft. Bliss
Update: The 1st Armored Division released the following statement on the incident that killed a civilian contractor at Ft. Bliss on Monday: “At…
Continue Reading DOD orders construction of 5,000-migrant capacity short-term detention facility at Ft. Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The federal government has ordered the construction of a 5,000-migrant capacity short-term detention facility at Fort…
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Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home celebrates 20 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Borderland veterans center says it cares for more than 150 local vets. Today, the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans…
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Air Force closing public access to Holloman Evaporation Pond due to high chemical levels
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Holloman Air Force Base will close public access to the land surrounding the Holloman Evaporation Pond starting…
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Ft. Bliss commemorates 4th of July Salute to the Nation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Community members at Fort Bliss commemorated the Declaration of Independence Friday morning at Memorial Circle. The 1st…
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Rio Grande Honor Flight Taking Applications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you are a veteran of either the Korean War, Vietnam, or even World War II, the Rio Grande Honor Flight would like to send…
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The 4th of July can be triggering for veterans with PTSD
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 4th of July is a time to celebrate America’s Declaration of Independence. Traditionally the celebration includes…
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TSA now offering military families expedited access to PreCheck at El Paso airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — TSA is introducing expedited access to PreCheck for military families at the El Paso International Airport. The airport will…
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Pop Goes the Fort returns to Fort Bliss with a performance from Sugar Ray
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An estimated 20,000 people came out to Biggs Park for an early 4th of July celebration. The celebration has been a tradition…
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Trump announces Israel and Iran have agreed to ceasefire, set to begin in 6 hours
Why Iran possibly warned Qatar about its attack ahead of time From CNN’s John General CNN’s Clarissa Ward is in Tel Aviv as Iran launched strikes…
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In-Depth Conversation on the Iran/Israel Conflict with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin
On Friday, European leaders met with Iranian diplomats in Geneva in a renewed push for a diplomatic resolution aimed at preventing Iran from…
Continue Reading Ft. Bliss sends 375 soldiers to march in Army’s 250th Birthday Parade
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ft. Bliss sent 375 soldiers to the nation’s capital to march in the Army’s 250th Birthday parade. Ft. Bliss used military…
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War Eagles Air Museum receives $1 million gift from founder
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The War Eagles Air Museum in Santa Teresa announced it received a $1 million donation. The museum was founded by…
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El Paso VA Healthcare System opens Extended Hours Clinic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso VA Health Care System opened a new clinic offering after-hours walk-in appointments. It said the clinic is…
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