El Paso Water celebrates water released into Rio Grande
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Water from Elephant Butte made its way to the Rio Grande in El Paso. El Paso Water celebrated the release and said it will…
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Keeping your home cool on a budget this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With summer approaching, so are higher electricity bills. El Paso Electric shared some tips to keeping your home cool on a…
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18-year-old charged for owning 3D-printed gun, firing shots at Scenic Drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly owning an illegal 3D-printed gun and shooting a gun at Scenic Drive,…
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CDL and permit knowledge tests change to be in English only: Texas DPS
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety said starting Monday, all Texas commercial driver license and learner permit knowledge…
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Abandoned Northeast El Paso house fire caused by arson: Investigators
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An abandoned house burned Sunday night in Northeast El Paso, the city’s fire department said. Monday, the El Paso Fire…
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1 arrested, another in hospital after crash in Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) –One person was sent to a hospital and another was arrested after a crash in Horizon City Sunday night, police said.…
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Military Monday: Honoring Ray Lopez
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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Deputies find 3 dogs in poor living conditions, man charged for alleged animal cruelty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 29-year-old was arrested for alleged animal cruelty, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. On May 26, deputies,…
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From school closures to staff cuts, Texas admins will detail budget woes to lawmakers
by Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJune 1, 2026 The influx of nearly $8.5 billion to Texas schools last year did not stop many from cutting programs,…
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Saving Hootie, the baby Great Horned Owl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A baby great horned owl, named Hootie, is on the path to recovery and slated for release in the coming weeks after being…
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El Paso’s Stephanie Han makes ceremonial weigh-in before match with Holly Holm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The highly-anticipated showdown between Stephanie Han and Holly Holm is less than 24 hours away. The ceremonial weigh-ins…
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Former El Paso City representative candidate charged for alleged child sexual assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former candidate for El Paso City Council, District 5, was arrested on charges including indecency with a child,…
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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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El Paso County requests proposals for management, operation of County Coliseum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County said it’s looking for firms to manage, operate, market and administrate the County Coliseum. Friday, the…
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Socorro man sentenced to 3 years, 6 months in Juárez prison for deadly crash
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A Socorro man has been sentenced to three years and six months in a Juárez state prison, the The Chihuahua…
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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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Man charged for animal cruelty after deputies find malnourished dog
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for animal cruelty after finding an underweight dog with visible…
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All El Paso Harmony Public Schools recognized for commitment to STEM learning
Harmony Public Schools EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All Six Harmony Public Schools Campuses have been recognized in El Paso to earn a National PLTW…
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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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UTEP breaks ground for new $102 million ‘Miner Crossing’ dorm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at the University of Texas at El Paso are closer to having a new on-campus housing option. Thursday, with pickaxes…
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EPISD to consider financial exigency declaration, more than 400 job cuts at Tuesday school board meeting
by Claudia Lorena Silva More than 400 El Paso Independent School District jobs, including teachers and central office staff, may be cut as the Board…
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Man allegedly crashes into El Paso County deputy patrol unit while driving drunk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged for allegedly crashing into an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit, EPCSO…
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EPCC rolls out free grocery pick up schedule for June through November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Summer and Fall Mobile Food Pantry is preparing to return June 2. EPCC said it’s teaming up with…
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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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City of El Paso to sell historic A.B. Fall house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the most historic buildings in El Paso will be sold for the first time in nearly 20 years after a city council vote…
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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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Socorro ISD expects to adopt balanced budget for second year in a row
by Claudia Lorena Silva The Socorro Independent District expects to approve a balanced budget this June for the second year in a row, as it…
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Gov. Greg Abbott to Texas colleges: Don’t increase tuition, fees
by Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneMay 27, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott reminded Texas colleges: Do not raise undergraduate tuition or fees next year. In a…
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Former zoo employee’s wrongful termination lawsuit dismissed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a former El Paso Zoo employee against the city, former Zoo Director Joe Montisano and…
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City of El Paso releases preliminary budget for 2027 fiscal year, public meeting schedule
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso released its preliminary budget for the 2027 fiscal year Wednesday. It totals $1.405 billion across all…
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