ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Serious Summer Heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The hottest temperatures of the year so far have been hitting the Borderland this week – and more is expected throughout the…
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Crash closes eastbound lanes of Montana at Vista Del Este, seek alternate route
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office are at a crash in far East El Paso. The eastbound lanes of Montana Ave. and…
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Texas Board of Education votes to approve requiring public schools to study Bible stories
After months of built up discussion and debate, the Texas State Board of Education has approved a new proposal that will establish lists of required…
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Southwest University Lounge helps students focus, connect or unwind
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Southwest University unveiled a new concept in El Paso. The SU Lounge is a premium space for students to use as a sanctuary…
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11-year-old EPISD student dropped off at wrong bus stop, mother demands answers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Deanna Ortiz said her 11-year old son Luke was dropped off an hour walking distance from where he was supposed to be. She…
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Venezuela earthquakes update: Death toll rises to at least 920, with thousands injured, official says
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. At least 920 people were killed and more than 3,300 were injured as a pair…
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Texas education board votes to make Bible passages required reading
BySynai Ferrell and Mason Leib June 26, 2026, 4:58 PM The Texas State Board of Education has voted to make Bible passages required reading…
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TxDOT Rolls Out Sobriety Awareness Truck
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Most drivers do not mean to harm anyone, but last year, impaired driving led to 1,254 deaths on Texas roads. In 2025, El Paso…
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Paul & Alejandra Foster donate $2.5 million for UTEP’s transition to the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP celebrated its eagerly-awaited July 1 move to the Mountain West Conference today at a special event announcing what fans can…
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Meta will hire a community development regional manager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Meta will be hiring a community development regional manager for El Paso, according to a Meta official. According to Meta,…
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Texas education board votes to make Bible passages required reading
BySynai Ferrell and Mason Leib June 26, 2026, 1:46 PM The Texas State Board of Education has voted to make Bible passages required reading…
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Live sneak peek of EPCC’s ‘America 250: Red, White and Brew’ culinary event
El Paso Community College is hosting their first and one-of-a-kind event “America 250: Red, White and Brew,” blending food, brewing with some…
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Venezuela earthquakes live updates: Death toll rises to at least 589, with thousands injured, acting president says
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. At least 589 people were killed and more than 2,900 were injured as a pair…
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Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire suspect’s federal trial
Prosecutors alleged Jonathan Rinderknecht wanted “revenge” against society. The judge declared a mistrial Friday in the federal trial of the man…
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John Bolton pleads guilty to 1 count of mishandling classified information
Bolton had faced 18 counts of unlawful transmission of defense information. ByAlexander Mallin, Pierre Thomas, Beatrice Peterson, and Katherine…
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El Paso Police Department Seeks Applicants for Academy Class
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso Police Department is now taking applications for the 144th Police Academy class. The deadline to apply is August…
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Good Vibes Only: UTEP Dinner Theatre rocks audiences this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This summer, the UTEP Dinner Theatre is inviting audiences to an exhilarating production of ‘School of Rock: The…
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World Cup fever boosts soccer jersey sales for El Paso shops
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some Borderland businesses continue to experience a boom amid the ongoing World Cup. Many soccer fans have been on the hunt…
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What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century
CNN By Jessie Yeung, Michael Rios, Taylor Ward, Issy Ronald, Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers are desperately searching through piles of…
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Two El Pasoans share pitch at the World Cup: Alex Zendejas makes World Cup debut; Ricardo Pepi starts second straight WC match
LOS ANGELES, California – It was a special moment for two El Paso soccer players Thursday night in Los Angeles, CA. It was the final match for Team…
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City of El Paso hosts free Downtown watch party for Team USA match against Turkey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After a large turnout during Mexico’s match against South Korea, the City of El Paso is hosting another free watch party for…
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Supreme Court rules to limit asylum requests along US-Mexico border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump Administration on Thursday to limit asylum policies in the country.…
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Welcome Center to stop operations Aug. 31
Editor’s Note: The original story said the Welcome Center will cease operations Aug. 1. It has been updated to say it will shut down Aug. 31. EL…
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Rep. Limón: no ‘photo ops’ for officials who give away pay
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — District 7 City Representative Lily Limón voiced her opposition this week to 15.2% pay raises for Mayor Renard Johnson and…
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Mountain Bound: UTEP Athletic Director prepares for journey to the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After two years of anticipation, the University of Texas at El Paso will embark on a new sports area in the Mountain West…
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New CBP rules suspend duty-free on low-value shipments
(KVIA) — Wednesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced new rules on how the agency processes low-value shipments at the country’s borders.…
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Fire burns in Segundo Barrio home’s attic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A house caught fire in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood Thursday, according to the El Paso Fire Department. Firefighters knew…
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OXXO opens 2 new locations in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — OXXO opened two new locations in El Paso Wednesday and Thursday as it continues to replace former DK Convenience locations…
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Former New Mexico Republican Party treasurer charged in deadly Las Cruces hit-and-run
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with redacted personal information on the court documents. UPDATE (3:24 p.m.) — The New Mexico GOP said,…
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Abundant Church prepares to feed 2,000 people with a ‘Mega Food Giveaway’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, Abundant Church prepared to feed up to 2,000 people across the Borderplex as part of a Mega Food Giveaway. Convoy…
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