Borderland Rainbow Center sees an increase in outreach after the election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Since the November election people in the LGBTQ+ community have reported feeling stressed about the future. Amber Perez, the…
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Former Zia Middle School Parent/Faculty Organization president charged with embezzling $6,911
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Claire Trevino, the former president of the Zia Middle School Parent/Faculty Organization (PFO), is charged with…
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“Tierra Roja” brings 1850s southwest region to life
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The independent short film “Tierra Roja,” shot in the Southwest region, delves into the struggles of life in the 1850s New…
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Student caught with airsoft gun at Montwood High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A video of a student at Montwood High School appearing to carry a weapon on campus circulated online today. “The student has…
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A New Leash on Life: A disabled El Paso dog’s journey to a fulfilling life
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — A dog’s limits, courage, and heart, were tested after being struck by a car here in El Paso. At just two years old Mario…
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El Paso Water detects E. coli during routine sampling of Lower Valley well
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water announced that routine water sample testing found E. coli in the Lower Valley this month. The sample, taken…
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Texas installs additional buoys in Rio Grande to deter migrant crossings
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott just announcement the placement of additional buoys in the Rio Grande River this morning. In a…
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El Paso County to close migrant services center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke with El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego, who confirmed that the County’s migrant services/processing center,…
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Texas offers ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Nov. 19, 2024 “Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans” was first published by…
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EPISD votes to close 8 elementary schools amid financial crisis
Update: A spokesperson from the El Paso Independent School District released a statement regarding the board decision Wednesday Morning. The news…
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19-year-old accused of family violence in East El Paso identified
Update (November 19, 2024): Court documents identify the 19-year-old suspect as Elijah Tayshaun Odom. The documents also reveal that the call to 911…
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Shoplifter stabs security guard at West El Paso Albertsons
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officials confirm that an alleged shoplifter assaulted a security guard this afternoon at 7022 North Mesa…
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Americans caught smuggling fentanyl inside their bodies at El Paso port of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. CBP officers seized about a half pound of fentanyl smuggled inside of people trying to cross El Paso’s Bridge of the…
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Teen killed driving on rain-soaked Alameda Avenue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 17-year-old teen died in a crash early Monday morning. El Paso Police identify Saul Adrian Bustillos as the driver who…
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Adoption Spotlight: Keyla’s love for dancing & hopes to find a forever family
Finding a forever home for…
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Borderland migrant shelters react to Trump’s proposed mass deportations next year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President-elect Donald Trump has plans to begin the process of deporting migrants who are with an illegal status in the U.S.…
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Family of inmate killed in El Paso Jail Annex file lawsuit against the county
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of the man killed in the El Paso Jail Annex in 2023 is suing El Paso County. Jesus Torres died Monday, November…
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State police find 5 kidnapped children at Love’s Travel Stop in Lordsburg
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police officials say officers in Deming saved five kidnapped children. On Saturday, November 16, 2024,…
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Body found in Segundo Barrio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police responded to a 911 call at Father Rahm Avenue and South Virginia Street in the Segundo Barrio this morning.…
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El Pasoan wins Top Crown at Mister Teen Universe International Pageant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPCC student Daniel Dominguez won the Top Crown at the Mister Teen Universe International Pageant in the Teen Category.…
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Hillside Elementary will not close as part of EPISD Destination District Redesign
Update (3:34 PM): El Paso County Commissioner David Stout sent a letter asking EPISD not to close the proposed schools. Honorable EPISD Trustees and…
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Lioness captured in Ciudad Juárez neighborhood
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A lioness was spotted roaming a neighborhood in Ciudad Juárez this weekend. Video released by the Municipal…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Windy Monday with wind chill
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the wind chill expected for your Monday. We are looking at wind gusts thought the…
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Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle on freeway in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A pedestrian died Sunday night after being hit by a vehicle, according to El Paso Police. Investigators said it happened on…
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Christmas is coming to the Lincoln Barrio a little early
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today residents gathered at Lincoln Park, bearing gifts for sick children who won’t be home for the holidays. While residents…
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One person injured after crash involving semi-truck near Horizon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, one person was taken the hospital with serious injuries after a crash…
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One person struck by car in Central El Paso Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According El Paso Police, one person was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car. It happened at 3:03 p.m. near…
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Police ask for public’s help in finding man who held up convenience stores
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police are seeking information on the identify of a robbery suspect. Police say a man walked into a convenience store…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One man is dead following a shooting early this morning. It happened on the 6800 block of Bellrose Dr in East El Paso. El…
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“Girls on the Run” towards confidence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Students from IDEA Mesa Hills Academy participated in a 5K run as part of the “Girls on the Run of El Paso” program. The…
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