Families of Mexico’s disappeared hope World Cup draws attention to their plight
By Angelo Claure MEXICO CITY – On the outskirts of the Mexican capital, in the thick forests of the Ajusco mountain and the extinct volcano Xitle,…
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President Trump appoints senior advisor to combat screwworm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — President Donald Trump appointed John Bellinger as the senior advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness, the U.S.…
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Texas Attorney General investigating protein powder manufacturers over alleged lead detection
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into protein powder manufacturers because of worries over heavy…
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City of El Paso names new zoo director
Editor’s note: The original version of this story stated former Zoo Director Joe Montisano filed a wrongful termination lawsuit. A former zoo…
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Military Monday: Honoring Army Veteran Christina Velez
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…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Triple digit stretch begins
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as we track triple digits temps throughout this week. We started off this morning with…
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Expert shares the steps you can take to reduce risk of arthritis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – According to Dr. Karim A. Elsharkawy, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Joint Replacement Services at…
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Local disaster declaration in Sierra Blanca due to extended water outage
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA)– According to Hudspeth County officials, there has been an extended water outage due to mechanical failures with the…
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IDF says it has identified missiles fired at Israel from Iran
ByDavid Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Jon Haworth Last Updated: June 7, 2026, 2:13 PM MDT Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it identified…
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El Paso SLI’s 6th Deaf Community Picnic draws over 300 attendees
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso Sign Language Interpreters (El Paso SLI) service agency hosted their 6th annual Deaf Community Picnic on…
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‘I had to stab him’, Sunland Park woman faces charges after allegedly stabbing a man
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveals that 31-year-old Sarai Ortiz is facing several charges after a…
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Search for suspects enters third day after 12 people shot near a festival in Toledo, Ohio
By Emma Tucker, Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — The search for suspects who opened fire near a festival in the historic district of Toledo, Ohio,…
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American missing in Japan found dead in mountainous area near Kyoto
James “Weston” Higginbotham’s cause of death has not been released. By Othon Leyva and Nadine El-Bawab June 7, 2026, 6:47 AM An Auburn University…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: First 100-Degree Days of the Season Arrive Across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Summer heat is making a comeback across the Borderland as temperatures climb into the upper 90s and lower 100s this week.…
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Holloman Air Force Base welcomes new commander, transitions to Air Combat Command
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Holloman Air Force Base welcomed a new commander and officially transitioned from Air Education and Training…
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El Paso Convention Center hosts local tattoo artists, car enthusiasts at ‘Wheels and Ink Expo’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Convention Center hosted the Wheels and Ink Expo which will last from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday…
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ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny
By Laura Sharman, Andy Rose, Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ending its policy of reporting deaths of…
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Hantavirus monitoring completed for Texas passengers after cruise ship outbreak
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Officials with the Texas Department of State Health Services says that the two Texas residents who were being monitored for…
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Multiple power outages reported near Mesa Hills area in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for El Paso Electric has confirmed with ABC- 7 that a couple of power outages have been reported and are…
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Cielo Vista Mall celebrates cancer survivors with line dance event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cielo Vista Mall partnered with the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation (RGCF) to host the 5th annual Cancer Survivor Line Dance…
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Zoo Fun Walk returns to the El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Joy Center El Paso kicked off its second annual Zoo Fun Walk this morning at the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Garden. It all…
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Second screwworm case in Texas confirmed, as Abbott expands state disaster declaration
by Stephen Simpson and Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of New World…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Storm chances fade this weekend as triple-digit heat returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A few thunderstorms remain possible Saturday, mainly east of the Rio Grande, before a hotter and drier pattern settles into…
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US intercepts Iranian missiles launched toward Kuwait, Bahrain: CENTCOM
U.S. forces helped shoot down incoming Iranian missiles and drones shot toward Kuwait and Bahrain, U.S. Central Command said. The barrage fired at…
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EPISD board members Daniel Call and Valerie Beals announce resignations
By Robert Moore Two members of the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees announced their resignations Friday, a day after the board…
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US Rep. Gabe Vasquez seeks report on what caused El Paso airport closure
(KVIA) — New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez spoke before the Department of War and the Federal Aviation Administration asking for more information…
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Juárez mom arrested, accused of chaining 9-year-old son
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Friday, Municipal Public Security Secretary officers in Juárez rescued a 9-year-old boy chained inside a home in…
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3 people hospitalized after small plane crash at Santa Teresa jetport
UPDATE (5:48 p.m.) — According to photos sent by a witness and FlightRadar24.com, a Cessna 210 Silver Eagle crashed. Flight data showing the plane’s…
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DJ Steve Aoki to bring ‘Dim Mak Takeover’ to Elmont Swim Club in September
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DJ Steve Aoki is coming to the Elmont Swim Club as part of his Dim Mak Takeover. Aoki will perform at the swim club Sept. 4.…
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Segundo Barrio neighborhood inspires ‘Little Barrio’ play area at El Paso museum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The historic Segundo Barrio neighborhood inspired a new play area at the El Paso Museum of History. The City of El Paso…
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