New solar canopies to lower El Paso Airport energy costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two solar canopy projects debuted at the El Paso International Airport Wednesday. The new canopies cover part of the…
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Woman charged for DWI with children in vehicle
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a 30-year-old woman for driving while intoxicated with children in her…
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El Paso City Council approves ordinance banning tow truck solicitation at crash scenes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6 to 2 vote during Tuesday’s meeting, El Paso City Council approved a new ordinance prohibiting tow truck operators…
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EPISD expanding teacher compensation program, developing one for principals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is expanding a teacher incentive program and creating a compensation model for…
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All lanes open after semi overturned at Loop 375 North, I-10 interchange
UPDATE (April 29, 2026) — El Paso police said all lanes reopened at 8:44 p.m. Tuesday. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The right lane and exit on Loop 375…
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Texas Attorney General investigating El Paso CDL school, others
UPDATE (2:13 p.m.) — EP Texas Trucking sent ABC-7 the following statement in response to Attorney General Paxton opening an investigation into the…
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Deputies arrest man after box of puppies found in desert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 54-year-old man was arrested for animal cruelty, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. His arrest happened…
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Corpus Christi Monastery in Lower Valley El Paso closes after 59 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Corpus Christi Monastery closed its doors Sunday, according to the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. The monastery on…
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Impact of event-filled weekend on El Paso’s economy and tourism industry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s tourism industry is preparing for an economic impact May 2 & 3, with four major entertainment events happening…
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Man arrested for refusing traffic stop: EPCSO
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sherriff’s Office deputies arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly refusing to stop for a traffic stop…
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El Paso police tase man during traffic stop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A traffic stop for speeding escalated after El Paso police used a stun gun on the driver, documents said. According to…
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El Paso Water says it extracted nearly 20 feet of water from Cement Lake
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been about a week since El Paso Water crews started working at Cement Lake to pull out water due to a potential risk of…
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City Council authorizes action on El Paso Electric filings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council is reviewing proposals that could shape utility costs. Monday, the council approved the action on…
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Mongols Motorcycle Club member from El Paso shot while riding motorcycle in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KVIA) — A 58-year-old man from El Paso was shot while riding his motorcycle in Midland, police said Sunday. The Midland Police…
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City Council directs agreement development for future of YMCA Bowling Branch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council directed staff to plan an agreement for council consideration with a Northeast nonprofit about the…
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Trump dismisses UTEP president, others from National Science Foundation Board
by Daniel Perez The White House fired all members of the National Science Board Friday, including Heather Wilson, president of the University of…
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Morissey coming to Don Haskins Center November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The former lyricist for the English new wave band, The Smiths, joined the growing list of artists coming to El Paso this…
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Canutillo High School under water line repairs
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo High School’s water service will shut off at 5 p.m. Monday due to water line repairs. The Canutillo Independent…
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Qualified Clint ISD teachers earn $5.5 million compensation package
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Clint Independent School District announced Monday 340 teachers will earn part of a $5.5 million compensation package in…
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El Paso prepares for event-filled weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The May 2-3 weekend is going to be busy for city employees with several anticipated events: Comic-Con, Michelada Fest, Sol…
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map
by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas TribuneApril 27, 2026 Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map is officially cleared for use, after the U.S. Supreme…
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Last-minute voter registration for May 2026 Primary Runoff Election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texans have until April 27 to register to vote for the May 2026 Primary Runoff Election. The El Paso County Elections…
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Water main break repaired near Desert Meadows, Montana
UPDATE (April 28, 2026) — Service was restored according to El Paso Water’s outage map. It is unclear what caused the issue or when crews finished…
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Potential dam breach prompts closure, reopening of Rosa’s Cantina
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Rosa’s Cantina briefly evacuated Thursday night after police warned a nearby dam could be at risk of breaching, its manager…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office asks for assessment amid budget and staffing challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office asked the county for an independent, third-party consultant to assess EPCSO, it said…
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Man dies after being hit by car on Mesa Street
UPDATE (3:08 p.m.) — A man has died after a car hit him while crossing the street without using a crosswalk, police said. Police said Ismael Botelo…
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Energy company donates $25,000 to El Paso firefighters, food bank
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dallas-based company Energy Transfer on Thursday gifted the El Paso Fire Department $15,000. It also donated $10,000 given…
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Paula Abdul joins 7 in the City Reporter Isabella Martinez at YWCA Women’s Luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region held its 31st Annual Women’s Luncheon at the El Paso Convention Center. The…
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Ysleta ISD approves revising policy to rename schools
UPDATE (April 23, 2026) — During Wednesday’s meeting, the YISD school board voted five to one to change its renaming policy. The board approved to…
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Mayor Renard Johnson donates $1,500 to Andress High School’s boys basketball team
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson returned to his roots Thursday. The mayor donated $1,500 to the Andress High School boy’s…
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