ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – School district police, staff discuss campus safety measures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a crime that shocked the El Paso community: three students stabbed at the start of the school day. In the aftermath of…
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Know before you go: Karol G’s ‘Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour’ at the Sun Bowl
Travel the World at the El Paso Convention Center From Friday through Sunday, fans can attend a free pop-up event at the El Paso Convention Center.…
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Authorities warn of legal risks as ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend spreads
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso County institutions said they’re aware of a social media trend that could be depicted as a threat. The “Cat…
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Marine veteran still missing two years after vanishing near El Paso area
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — A Marine’s family has been seeking answers for his whereabouts. Juan Merlos left his hometown of Houston two years ago, and…
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Meta to give Texas over $1 billion in settlement to protect kids online
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Texas will get more than $1 billion as part of a settlement with Meta to…
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Free car seat inspection, installation help in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Parents and guardians can get a car seat inspection and installation help Saturday at the Sunland Park Sports Complex.…
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City of El Paso reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 50s died to neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) disease in El Paso, the city said Friday. It’s the first WNV…
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Some El Paso senior citizens have been living without hot water in low-income housing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso senior citizens at the Chelsea Towers have been living without hot water. They said they haven’t received help…
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Las Cruces cooling centers open through Aug. 26
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Temperatures in Las Cruces could return to the triple digits at least into early next week. The City of Las Cruces said…
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Beware of apartment, house hunting scams
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — House hunting has evolved with tech-savvy tools like Zillow and Apartments.com, but for one Las Cruces family, this type…
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Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro represents families impacted by Marathon refinery incident
EL PASO, Texas — Two weeks after tons of pollutants emitted from the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in South-Central El Paso, impacted residents still…
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Bear bites man in New Mexico
CEDAR CREST, N.M. (KVIA) — A bear bit a man while he walked his dogs near Cedar Crest, New Mexico, the state wildlife department said Wednesday. The…
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Abbott proposes 10-year prison minimum for improper teacher-student relationships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a proposal with tougher penalties for educators and school employees convicted…
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New utility trucks arrive to keep El Paso County cleaner amid illegal dumping, flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County revealed new rural utility trucks Tuesday. U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar’s Fiscal Year 2024 Community…
Continue Reading Large flares, gas emissions at El Paso refinery alarm neighbors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last week, multiple incidents at the Marathon refinery in South-Central El Paso made some residents question the future of…
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Environmental reports detail what gases caused strong odor from Marathon refinery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two environmental quality reports said the Marathon El Paso refinery released harmful gasses in South-Central on Tuesday and…
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Road closures expected for Clint pilgrimage on Aug. 10
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — Residents and drivers near the San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint, Texas, may notice more people walking in the area on…
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‘I make my own water’: Santa Teresa residents plagued by discolored tap water
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Discolored, yellow water is once again pouring from household taps in Santa Teresa, leaving residents frustrated,…
Continue Reading Free car seat fittings coming to Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces will host a free car seat fitting station, the New Mexico Department of…
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Amid high heat, car interiors could hit 120°F within minutes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 stormtrackers are tracking triple-digit temperatures in El Paso all week. According to the National Weather Service…
Continue Reading Otero County man tests positive for West Nile virus
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — An Otero County man in his 30s tested positive for West Nile virus, the New Mexico Department of Health reported Friday.…
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Eyemart Express confirms data breach involving customer data
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eyemart Express, a nationwide optical and optometric services company, learned about unauthorized access to its systems in…
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El Paso ISD launches school bus tracking app ahead of new school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents whose children attend the El Paso Independent School District can track school buses in real time with a new app,…
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Las Cruces police, city council to host town hall to discuss public safety
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Las Cruces Police Department announced it will host a town hall July 29 with interactive sessions with Mayor…
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Use the ‘4 Ds’ to avoid bites during peak mosquito season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said residents play a key role in keeping the community safe from mosquito breeding sites. Recent…
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El Paso County ranks 1st in Texas for households without air conditioning: US Census
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County has one of the highest rates of Texas residents without air conditioning, according to data from the U.S.…
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Food items to keep an eye on amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For nearly a month, much of the Borderland and the country has had growing concerns over an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an…
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Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino to temporarily close due to damaged culvert
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino announced a temporary closure due to a faulty culvert damaged by floodwaters…
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Mexico, Texas, New Mexico authorities analyze New World screwworm impact on cattle trade
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Agriculture officials, international trade representatives and other leaders from Chihuahua, Mexico, Texas and New…
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Juarez emergency crews respond to 49 incidents within 24 hour
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juarez Civil Protection Department responded to 49 incidents within 24 hours, including a fire at the Rio…
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