ABC-7 at 4: County Judge talks poll pad issues, primary elections, and Deck Plaza
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Record turnout at the polls in El Paso and questions about election security were front and center after technical problems…
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Good Vibes Only: SISD student earns associate degree, marks district milestone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Socorro Early College Senior Ruben Escajeda is enjoying the last few months of his high school senior year. The student at…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Cooler temp, breezy conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday’s forecast is leaning very similar to what we experienced Thursday. Above average temps, and breezy to windy…
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Daylight saving poses health risks; doctor warns, shares tips to adjust
Some people are excited for longer days with the time change this weekend… But one doctor is sharing why she’s against daylight savings. “Oh yeah,…
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Nothing But Faith: A family bond tested by cancer, but strengthened by belief and basketball
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – For Jeneca Montoya coaching basketball is in her blood. Her father is George Maya, longtime head basketball coach for the…
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Trotter family prepares to sue over deaths of children from flooding in Ruidoso last year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The parents of two children who died in the flooding in Ruidoso last summer are now preparing to sue the village, mayor and…
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High school senior earns competitive military scholarship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An exciting day for one Transmountain Early College High School senior after she is presented with one of the most…
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Noem thanks President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem thanked President Trump in a post on her social media account. It read in part,…
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One man dead, one woman seriously injured after shooting in East El Paso
UPDATE (5:25 PM)- The El Paso Police Department has confirmed that one man is dead and one woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries…
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Police ID man found dead in Lower Valley canal
UPDATE: El Paso Police say 19-year-old Rogelio Guillermo Suarez was found dead in a canal area at the 7500 block of Green Valley. Crimes Against…
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Speaker Mike Johnson and House leadership ask Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bid
Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneMarch 5, 2026 U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and the chamber’s Republican leadership on Thursday asked Rep.…
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Local reaction to Noem’s removal
UPDATE: Area legislators and party representatives provided statements on the president’s decision to remove Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland…
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2 more measles cases reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two additional cases of measles have been confirmed by the City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH). This brings the…
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Las Americas faces difficulties meeting with clients due to measles outbreak at Camp East Montana
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it placed Camp East Montana under quarantine due to a recent…
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Gas prices in El Paso highest in the state amid conflict with Iran
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Drivers in El Paso are paying the highest gas prices in Texas, according to the American Automobile Association, prompting…
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Dow tumbles nearly 800 points and oil surges as Iran conflict spills beyond the Middle East
Originally Published: 05 MAR 26 13:41 ET Updated: 05 MAR 26 16:09 ET By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks sank, volatility picked up and…
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Michael Martinez appointed as Assistant Vice President for Regional Innovation & Partnerships at UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The University of Texas at El Paso announced the appointment of Michael Martinez as the Assistant Vice President for Regional…
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Dow plunges 900 points, oil prices continue to rise
NEW YORK, New York (KVIA) – Oil prices rose as traders react to a possible prolonged blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, according to the latest…
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Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in California
By Lisa Respers France, Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence,…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm Windy Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will one again lean warm however we expect to see some winds develop into your evening. Thursday morning we…
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IDEA Public Schools hosts 5K run, healthy living expo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – IDEA Public Schools El Paso is hosting its annual 5K run/walk and healthy living expo for the entire community. The event is…
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Actor from ‘Ted Lasso’ trying out for El Paso Locomotive FC
EL PASO, Texas – Cristo Fernández, 35, is giving it his best shot as he tries out for the El Paso Locomotive FC. The actor is best known by fans for…
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Former Las Cruces childcare worker arrested and charged with 7 counts of Abuse of a Child
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- The Las Cruces Police Department has arrested a 27-year-old Jennifer Hernandez, Las Cruces woman suspected of…
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Woman arrested for DWI crash with child in car, admits to drinking beforehand
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso County Sherriff’s Office says 36-year-old Jennifer Vivar was arrested after a DWI crash in East El Paso.…
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Political expert speaks on primary election results in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last night’s primary election results will now lead to several Republican and Democratic seats going to runoff elections on…
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Iran live updates: Pentagon IDs remaining 2 American troops killed in Kuwait
The remaining two of the six American troops killed were identified Wednesday. ByDavid Brennan, Jon Haworth, Kevin Shalvey, and Leah…
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Rep. Gonzales admits to affair with staffer who took her own life
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rep. Tony Gonzales (R – Texas) admitted Wednesday that he had an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself…
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UPDATE (7:00) – ABC-7 spoke with the director of Las Americas, the immigration advocacy group, Marisa Limón Garza. She said that she’s “cautiously…
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Man shot and killed after fleeing Border Patrol checkpoint, shooting at law enforcement
UPDATE (4:32 PM)- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has confirmed that a man is dead after a fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol (USBP)…
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Senate fails to advance Iran war powers resolution
The procedural vote came after the U.S. strikes on Iran. By Allison Pecorin March 4, 2026, 3:27 PM The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Democratic-led…
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