EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Inside her home, El Pasoan Betty Landin enthusiastically shows off her creation –The Wander Pillow. At the beginning of the year, the female entrepreneur applied to be a contestant on ABC’s Shark Tank. The ABC television show recently closed its nationwide search. The popular program helps entrepreneurs and inventors take
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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 Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. On Monday, deputies received information about Justin Ray Chavez’ location. They found him on the 12300 block of Campo Bello Drive off Camino De La Rosa
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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 not heard back. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said its Crimes Against Persons Unit is helping investigate a body recovered at the Rio Grande Levee
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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 obtained the arrest affidavit detailing how police traced the phone to Chavez. On May 29, El Paso firefighters put out a fire behind the Kelly Center for Hunger
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Organizations interested in managing the El Paso County Coliseum got an inside look at the historic venue Tuesday. The county opened the next phase of its search for a new operator. The El Paso Sports Commission managed the Coliseum for more than 20 years, but El Paso County is now
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced her plans to leave the agency Tuesday. According to a statement, she will leave July 17. The statement didn’t say why she’s stepping down after three and a half years. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Texas in this role,” Secretary
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees decided to delay action on the school district’s financial standing. Board members were expected to vote on declaring financial exigency and implementing a massive saving plans. A financial exigency declaration means a school district’s financial resources aren’t enough to supports
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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 use the river water throughout the summer. “In addition to having this additional source of water, it’s all about saving the aquifer. And when we have
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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 budget. EPE said to keep your thermostat at a high, steady temperature throughout the day with your windows and curtains closed. “Some of the alternatives that we recommend when
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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, EPPD said Monday. On May 29, police were patrolling near Scenic Drive when they heard gunfire coming from the overlook. Officers came across an SUV on Wheeling Avenue near Scenic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety said starting Monday, all Texas commercial driver license and learner permit knowledge tests will be in English only. The change goes with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s English proficiency requirements. Before, the knowledge test was in English and Spanish. The hands-on skills test
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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 Marshal’s Office said the cause is arson. It happened on the 4900 block of Riley Court near Magoffin Middle School. The El Paso Fire Department said anyone with information about
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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. Horizon City Police said at 10:04 p.m., officers went to the crash on the 15000 block of Horizon Boulevard, not too far from Horizon High School. Police said someone went
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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 active-duty airman Ray Lopez. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or who once served and
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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, detectives and Animal Welfare officers went to the 12700 block of Montana Avenue near Rich Beem Boulevard after a suspected animal cruelty report, EPCSO said. Investigators found three dogs living
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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, eliminating staffing and closing campuses. The El Paso district, for example, faces a nearly $53 million budget shortfall and may soon declare a financial emergency. Meanwhile, the Crystal City
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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 found on ABC-7’s Hillary Floren’s lavender farm in Tularosa and received care from multiple wildlife organizations. Cressie Drummond was out for her morning walk when she spotted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The highly-anticipated showdown between Stephanie Han and Holly Holm is less than 24 hours away. The ceremonial weigh-ins will take place at 6 p.m. Friday at the El Paso County Coliseum. The fight brings two experienced fighters with plenty to prove. In Saturday’s fight, Han will look to defend her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former candidate for El Paso City Council, District 5, was arrested on charges including indecency with a child, possession of child pornography and child sexual assault, according to jail records. An arrest affidavit for Sean Austin Orr said he was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old child between February
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Motorcyclists are more vulnerable in traffic due to their smaller size and reduced visibility, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. With increased motorcycle crashes in the county, the sheriff’s office shared safety tips for all drivers. “We all have to be driving defensively, and so that’s all we ask,”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County said it’s looking for firms to manage, operate, market and administrate the County Coliseum. Friday, the county sent a Request for Proposal process to keep continuity of operations while encouraging contractors to submit proposals. The request means the county can solicit competitive proposals from qualified vendors for
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A Socorro man has been sentenced to three years and six months in a Juárez state prison, the The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office said Thursday. His charges include homicide, property damage and bodily injury made during a crash in Juárez. Investigators said Henry Raygoza caused a deadly crash that killed a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed a new district police service chief. Donica Pedregon made history as the district’s first woman to lead the department. Pedregon joined EPISD’s police services in 2014 and has since served in several leadership roles, such as a field training officer. Her promotion to
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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 bones. On Memorial Day, deputies helped the Animal Welfare Unit with an investigation on the 13300 block of Estancia de Misiones Street off S San Elizario Road. They found
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Harmony Public Schools EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All Six Harmony Public Schools Campuses have been recognized in El Paso to earn a National PLTW Distinguished School Recognition. Project Lead The Way is a national nonprofit organization that provides transformative learning experiences in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, helping students develop real-world knowledge and skills for
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by Paul Cobler, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2026 Texas’ law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages and seek parental permission before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases can go into effect for now, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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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 in hand, university officials broke ground for a new $102 million dorm called “Miner Crossing.” The dorm will have 507 beds in rooms made for for one to two
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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 of Trustees will vote Tuesday whether to declare financial exigency and implement a massive savings plan that includes layoffs. EPISD Superintendent Brian Lusk is recommending the board make the declaration and
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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 said Thursday. The sheriff’s office also said the man drove while intoxicated. The sheriff’s office said deputies used a patrol unit with its emergency lights on to block Montana Avenue
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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 El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to host a grocery pick up every Tuesday through November from at EPCC campuses across the city. Organizers ask residents to bring their own
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