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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First West Nile virus case in Texas in 2026 confirmed
(KVIA) — The Texas Department of State Health Services reported the state’s first West Nile virus case in 2026 Tuesday. DSHS said health officials…
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Fire weather alerts raise concerns across the Borderland
EL PASO (KVIA) — Strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity are creating dangerous fire weather conditions across the Borderland, prompting…
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El Paso Zoo works to regain accreditation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso confirmed Monday the El Paso Zoo is taking steps to regain national accreditation. The zoo is working…
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El Paso police join ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Buckling up can help prevent serious injury in a crash, the Texas Department of Transportation said. Yet TxDOT said millions…
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Tiësto tickets on sale for Elmont concert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tickets are on sale for Electronic Dance Music DJ Tiësto’s highly anticipated return to The Elmont Swim Club in June.…
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Sheriff’s Office to enforce ‘Warrant Service Officer Model’ with ICE under Texas’ Senate Bill 8
UPDATE (May 19, 2026) — A spokesperson with DHS sent us the following statement: “Partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the…
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Traffic stop leads to arrest of man wanted for manslaughter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 60-year-old man with several active warrants, including for manslaughter.…
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Crash at I-10 West at Yarbrough sends 3 to hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash at I-10 West at Yarbrough closed the left three lanes Monday, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.…
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Residents seeing more flare-ups at the El Paso Marathon Refinery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Over the past couple days El Pasoans have reported seeing an increased number of flare ups at the El Paso Marathon Refinery.…
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Knocking out high blood pressure in young adults
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A study by researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso is looking at the effects of boxing training and…
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Banana Ball makes fun a priority with pregame tailgate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fans had the opportunity to get to Southwest University Park early before Friday’s Banana Ball game between the Texas…
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Locomotive’s Carl Sainté earns spot on Haiti’s 2026 World Cup Roster
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Locomotive FC midfielder Carl Sainté has been selected to join the Haiti World Club team, the organization announced…
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EPCC honors 81 nursing graduates with traditional pinning ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Nursing Program celebrated the graduation of 81 Associate Degree of Nursing graduates, marking…
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Texas AG, DOJ investigate nation’s beef supply chain, allege unfair pricing
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the beef industry over potential “anticompetitive conduct.” In a…
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Dirty Laundry Bar reopens after court order
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dirty Laundry Bar in East El Paso reopened after a judge granted a court order stopping the business from operating…
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WATCH: ABC-7’s Sarah Coria speaks with Firefighters’ Johnny Hummel before Banana Ball game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Banana Ball weekend kicked off in El Paso Friday. The Texas Tailgaters and Firefighters will face off at Southwest…
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San Elizario mayor says city is behind on required audits after Texas AG alleges illegally-raised taxes
UPDATE (May 15, 2026) — San Elizario Mayor Miguel Chacon sent a statement Friday addressing Attorney General Paxton finding the city out of…
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Wife of US Army sergeant released after month in ICE custody
By Laura Romero The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant with 27 years of service was released from immigration custody on Thursday. Deisy…
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Texas Supreme Court rejects request to remove lawmakers who broke quorum over redistricting
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Friday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected Governor Greg Abbott’s and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to remove Democrats who…
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Cool off with splash parks, movies at ‘Parks After Sunset’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Throughout June and July, some parks across El Paso County will have free outdoor movie nights. The county said “Parks After…
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WATCH: Be Mindful: Take Action
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and ABC-7 brought you live special coverage through an extension of its initiative, “Be…
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Franklin Mountains State Park expands with new land purchase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Franklin Mountains State Park just expanded thanks to a new land acquisition, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department…
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Juárez man sentenced to prison for human smuggling: DOJ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 54-year-old man from Juárez was sentenced in El Paso to 42 months in prison for human smuggling. Thursday, the Justice…
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1 person, 4 dogs dead after a house fire in Horizon City
UPDATE (May 14, 2026, 1:50 p.m.) — The Horizon City Police Department said faulty wiring in the house caused the fire. A 77-year-old woman died with…
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Mosh pit fight leads to shooting in South-Central El Paso, victim in critical condition
UPDATE (May 14, 2026) — A mosh pit fight escalated into the shooting outside a music venue, according to police documents ABC-7 obtained. Documents…
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WATCH: Cristo Fernández speaks for the first time about signing with Locomotive FC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since signing with the El Paso Locomotive FC Tuesday, Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández spoke to ABC-7 about joining the…
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Former Fort Bliss soldier sentenced 20 years in prison for crash that killed engaged couple
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, a former Fort Bliss soldier was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a deadly crash that killed a couple in Far…
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Parts of Texas immigration law are likely unconstitutional, federal judge signals
by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneMay 13, 2026 During a hearing to block parts of a Texas law that would let state police arrest people…
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Las Cruces firefighters put out propane leak at gas station
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Firefighters put out a propane leak in Las Cruces Tuesday, the city’s fire department said. LCFD firefighters found a…
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