Pandemic pushed some Americans into the Borderland human smuggling business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More and more Americans are now smuggling migrants across the border, enticed by the money paid by Mexican drug cartels.…
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Watch: City of El Paso announces new police chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This City of El Paso announced the new police chief Monday afternoon. Peter Pacillas, who was named Interim Police Chief…
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City of Las Cruces and associated departments will discontinue X (Twitter) pages October 15th
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces, and its associated departments, including the Las Cruces Police Department, will shut down…
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City of El Paso activates new emergency shelter for migrants at vacant middle school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to a city spokesperson the Community Readiness Center, formerly Morehead Middle School, has been activated on…
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Matt Gaetz says he will attempt to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership this week
Originally Published: 01 OCT 23 08:53 ET Updated: 01 OCT 23 20:09 ET By Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Matt Gaetz is planning to attempt to oust…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm potential east, windy west, cooler temps arrive this week
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for thunderstorm potential for the area east this afternoon and evening. There will be a chance for thunderstorms…
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California Gov. Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat
(CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY’s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne…
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UTEP Women’s Soccer falls 1-0 to Jax State
EL PASO, Texas, (KVIA) — UTEP Women’s soccer loses in a close home match to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 1-0. The loss drops the Miners to 1-10,…
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Migrants staying on El Paso’s streets react to city’s new emergency shelter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrants staying on the streets of El Paso had mixed reactions to the news that the city would possibly be activating its…
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Southern New Mexico & El Paso area veterans return home from Mission 16 Honor Flight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mission 16 Honor Flight of Southern, NM and El Paso, TX honored Korean and Vietnam War veterans at the El Paso…
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A contract for 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers expired. Historic US health care strike could start Wednesday
(CNN) — A coalition of eight unions representing 75,000 employees of Kaiser Permanente said late Saturday that is has not reached an agreement with…
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The Powerball jackpot soars to an estimated $1.04 billion after no winner was drawn Saturday
(CNN) — No one won matched all six numbers in Saturday’s Powerball drawing, now the jackpot is estimated to jump to $1.04 billion. That would be the…
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El Paso Electric reporting outages across El Paso County due to thunderstorms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several spots across El Paso are experiencing power outages due to the ongoing thunderstorms, according to El Paso Electric.…
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City of El Paso hopes to activate new emergency shelter in coming days as migrant numbers remain high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said Saturday, it hopes to activate a new emergency shelter in West El Paso within the coming days. This…
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Congress passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
Originally Published: 30 SEP 23 06:04 ET Updated: 30 SEP 23 21:02 ET By Clare Foran, Haley Talbot, Morgan Rimmer, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox and…
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EPPD, Crime Stoppers of El Paso ask for community’s help in locating suspects in a West El Paso shoe store burglary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for the community’s help in locating a couple that…
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House sends bipartisan bill to avert government shutdown to the Senate hours ahead of deadline
Originally Published: 30 SEP 23 06:04 ET Updated: 30 SEP 23 15:17 ET By Clare Foran, Haley Talbot, Morgan Rimmer, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox and…
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Filmmaking team in El Paso wins $10,000 prize at ‘The Film Race’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Filmmakers from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez won a $10,000 prize for a short film that they wrote, shot, and edited for “The…
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Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight
By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted…
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Weekend events happening throughout the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here is your weekend planner with a full list of events happening throughout the Borderland for you and the family to…
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Companies offering assistance for federal employees with looming government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A partial government shutdown looms in Washington D.C. with the deadline for lawmakers to sign off on a deal set for…
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West El Paso residents angry over trash pile-up, city seeking solutions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Camila Romero has lived in her West El Paso neighborhood for 50 years, and in all that time, she’s watched trash pile up…
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Horizon Police arrest two drivers accused of hitting, killing bicyclist
Update (September 29, 2023): Horizon Police have arrested two people in connection with the crash. Investigators say that tips from the public led…
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The American soldier who ran into North Korea is now in Texas
By JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — An American soldier who sprinted into North Korea and was held there for two months before being…
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Borderland Blitz: Week 6 Schedule & Scores
Hanks 25Bel Air 48FinalParkland 38Ysleta 20FinalDel Valle 64Horizon 0 FinalMontwood 41Franklin 35Final Coronado 33Eastwood 38FinalAmericas 24Pebble…
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Serious motorcycle crash reported in West El Paso
Update: Special Traffic Investigators arrived at the scene soon after the crash. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency crews are responding to a serious…
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New details on mother charged in son’s drowning at El Paso water park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Witnesses say an El Paso mother was mostly not paying attention to her 3-year-old son the day he drowned at a city water…
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New Mexico reports rise in gun violence injuries, deaths
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) says there has been a concerning rise in firearm-related injuries and…
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Franklin High student honored for saving classmate’s life
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Friday, Franklin High School recognized the life-saving efforts of one of its JROTC students. Scott Spidel is credited…
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‘Got My 6: ‘ El Paso veteran reflects on how his service dog changed his life
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After 25 years in the Army, Todd Robertson took a medical retirement. He’d been deployed, worked his way through ranks and…
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