DJ Steve Aoki to bring ‘Dim Mak Takeover’ to Elmont Swim Club in September
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DJ Steve Aoki is coming to the Elmont Swim Club as part of his Dim Mak Takeover. Aoki will perform at the swim club Sept. 4.…
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Segundo Barrio neighborhood inspires ‘Little Barrio’ play area at El Paso museum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The historic Segundo Barrio neighborhood inspired a new play area at the El Paso Museum of History. The City of El Paso…
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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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Parkinson’s Disease Is Consistently Linked to Pesticide Exposure. Farmworkers — and Nearby Communities — Are at Risk in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.
By Daisy Yuhas This story is part of a series by Public Health Watch and MyRGV.com. Puente News Collaborative is a partner in this collaboration.…
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Good Vibes Only: Local Navy sailor reflects on historic deployment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Esteban Hernandez enjoyed a brief visit to the Sun City following a lengthy deployment. At a young age,…
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EPISD plans to cut 54 teacher positions by June 15
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees declared financial exigency at Tuesday’s board meeting. Its…
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EPISD declares financial exigency amid financial struggles
UPDATE (June 5, 2026) — Along with declaring financial exigency and cutting positions, EPISD said it will get rid of its substitute teacher pool.…
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El Paso rescue dog becomes the first Border Patrol Critical Incident Response K9
EL PASO, Texas — From the streets to the frontlines, an El Paso rescue dog became the first rescue to earn a U.S. Border Patrol Critical Incident…
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Man sentenced to prison for deadly Northeast El Paso park shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old man received several prison sentences for a deadly shooting at a Northeast El Paso Park, according to a news…
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Parents arrested after DWI investigation involving 2 children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Department arrested two parents after the father allegedly drove while intoxicated with…
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Detained Guatemalan woman who required urgent ovarian surgery for months released by ICE
by Lomi Kriel, The Texas TribuneJune 4, 2026 A 23-year-old Guatemalan woman in immigration detention, who has been denied surgery for a painful…
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Vado man sentenced to life for carjacking, kidnapping, murdering man
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old New Mexico man received a life sentence in a federal court in El Paso for murder, carjacking and kidnapping,…
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Dusty desert conditions may be better for solar energy, UTEP study suggests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The dust-prone desert of the Borderland may be ideal for solar energy, a new study at the University of Texas at El Paso…
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New World screwworm confirmed in Zavala County south of Uvalde
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed a detection of New World screwworm in Zavala County, which is south of…
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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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ZAVALA COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — Texas officials have confirmed the state’s first case of New World screwworm in more than two years after the parasite…
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City of El Paso says it can’t ‘simply cancel’ agreement with Meta over proposed data center
UPDATE (June 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.) — Mayor Renard Johnson says he understands residents’ concerns about the proposed Meta data center, but warned that…
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Contested case hearing granted for Marathon air quality permit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality granted El Paso County a contested case hearing on its recent air…
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First U.S. suspected case of New World screwworm reported in South Texas
by Berenice Garcia, The Texas TribuneJune 3, 2026 McALLEN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a suspected case of New World screwworm…
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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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Nearly 180 ICE detainees quarantined at Camp East Montana for possible measles exposure
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert Nearly 180 detainees are under quarantine for possible measles exposure at Camp East Montana, an Immigration and…
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Tropicana Homes donates $500k supporting UTEP football’s Mountain West transition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas football program received $500,000 from Tropicana Homes to support its transition to the Mountain…
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Family of late Hal Marcus helps keep his legacy alive with new foundation under his name
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of late El Paso artist Hal Marcus, under the Paso del Norte Community Foundation, created the Hal Marcus Art…
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The Mom-Preneur: Resilient El Paso businesswoman chases Shark Tank dream
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Inside her home, El Pasoan Betty Landin enthusiastically shows off her creation –The Wander Pillow. At the beginning of…
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Deputies charge ‘Top Ten Most Wanted’ fugitive with aggravated robbery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested a 22-year-old man after he was wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery charge, the El Paso County…
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Body recovered at Rio Grande Levee near Ysleta Port of Entry: Police
UPDATE (9:43 p.m.) — Our ABC-7 crew said the scene was clear when they arrived. ABC-7 reached out to El Paso police for more information, but have…
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Lost cell phone helped police identify suspect in dumpster fire murder
UPDATE (June 2, 2026) — A lost cell phone led to the identification of Heriberto Chavez as a suspect of a murder involving a dumpster fire. ABC-7…
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Bidders walk through El Paso County Coliseum amid search for a new operator
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Organizations interested in managing the El Paso County Coliseum got an inside look at the historic venue Tuesday. The…
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Texas Secretary of State to step down after 3 years
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced her plans to leave the agency Tuesday. According to a statement, she will leave July…
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El Paso ISD board doesn’t take action on financial exigency vote
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees decided to delay action on the school district’s…
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