Gov. Abbott declares statewide disaster over New World screwworm, deploys resources
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration Friday after a confirmed detection of New World screwworm…
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Ken Paxton investigating Celsius, Alani Nu over alleged marketing targeting children
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Celsius Holdings, Inc., which owns the company selling the popular…
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Caring for the Caregiver
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of every four Americans is a caregiver to someone 18 years or older. That number has risen 45% in the past decade -…
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Airbnb donates $255k to fight human trafficking in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Airbnb presented a $225,000 donation for anti-human trafficking organizations based in Texas, including two from…
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Flash flood warning issued for Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a “life-threatening” flash flood warning for the South Fork burn scar,…
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Free car seat fitting helps children stay safe in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, a free car seat fitting will take place at Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Parents will get…
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Dog rescued after truck crashes into Sunland Park home
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — A truck crashed into a home in Sunland Park, New Mexico, according to the city’s fire department. Firefighters rescued a…
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Federal inmate in Deming tests positive for measles, health officials link possible exposure to Las Cruces
DEMING, N.M. (KVIA) — An inmate at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming, New Mexico, tested positive for measles, the state health department…
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Extreme weather nonprofit gives away fans for some El Pasoans as high temperatures near
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland gears up for 100 degree-plus temperatures, an El Paso nonprofit will continue its annual fan drive to cool…
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City of Juárez raises awareness over rickettsiosis cases on the border
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through some of its departments, announced a new campaign to stop the spread…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office shares motorcycle safety tips amid increase in crashes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Motorcyclists are more vulnerable in traffic due to their smaller size and reduced visibility, the El Paso County Sheriff’s…
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Smoking rates lower, nicotine use rises in New Mexico, according to health officials
SANTA FE (KVIA) — People in New Mexico are smoking less, but are also vaping more, the New Mexico Department of Health said Friday. Health data…
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El Paso ISD names first female chief of district police
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed a new district police service chief. Donica Pedregon made history as the…
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Texas’ app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now
by Paul Cobler, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2026 Texas’ law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages and…
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Water to be released into the canal and the Rio Grande today; Water Rescue Team speaks about risks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The season has arrived when water is released into the canal adjacent to the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as into the Rio…
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Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs
by Zahiyah Carter, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2026 A new state policy that bans prison inmates from receiving hardback books and used books will curb…
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Scam alert: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office warns about fake warrant calls
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With increased scam calls, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office made a public warning about people claiming to be members of…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Discord for alleged child grooming, exploitation
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Discord for allegedly allowing child predators to “groom and exploit kids while deceiving”…
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New Mexico police identify substance that killed 3, hospitalized first responders
UPDATE (May 22, 2026) — New Mexico Police said 25 people were exposed to fentanyl, methamphetamine and para-fluorofentanyl. During a press…
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Fire burns near Bridge of the Americas in Juárez
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Construction workers’ sleeping quarters burned in Juárez Friday, the Juárez Public Safety Department said.…
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Health advisory calls for kids to cut their screen time
WASHINGTON (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Surgeon General is calling on kids to cut their time spent on…
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Amid World Cup Buzz, Guadalajara confronts legacy of cartel violence
Editor’s Note: This article was co-published with Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom that covers stories from Mexico and the…
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I-10 West at Exit 0 in Anthony reopens after crash
UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — Police said all lanes reopened at 5:43 p.m. ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — A crash closed all westbound lanes on I-10 after Travel…
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El Paso firefighters receive free meals for National EMS Week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Hospitals of Providence delivered meals to firefighters in El…
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What to expect at the El Paso airport as Memorial Day weekend travel nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the El Paso International Airport shared advice for those…
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El Paso County attorney addresses rising solar panel scams
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a rise in solar panel scams affecting El Paso families, the county attorney said Tuesday. Wednesday, the Texas…
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New Mexico Governor calls for firework ban amid statewide drought, severe fire conditions
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions Wednesday. The governor…
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New Texas ID indicator for Texans with certain disabilities, health conditions
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Optional changes are available to Texas driver licenses and identification cards for those with communication impediments. The Texas…
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Chase leads to discovery of illegal guns, youth arrests in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department posted a Facebook video Tuesday showing officers arresting and taking illegal guns from…
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Unexploded ordnance found in Sunland Park, area ‘rendered safe’
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — An unexploded ordnance was found Monday night, according to Sunland Park police. El Paso police confirmed with ABC-7 the…
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