Large fire destroys house in south-central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A vacant house in south-central El Paso has been destroyed after an early morning fire. El Paso Fire Department said it…
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Operation Disruption: New Mexico says it just rescued 91 people from human smuggling
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham just announced the results of “Operation Disruption,” a human trafficking…
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7 people arrested after allegedly robbing jewelry store in Ciudad Juarez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Seven people have been arrested in connection to a jewelry store robbery in Ciudad Juarez on Saturday, August 31st. The…
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National award-winning author shares rise to fame as very first GuyRex Girl
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- A former Texas beauty queen and Guyrex Girl spoke to ABC-7 about the realities of becoming the first protégé of “Kings of…
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Some Las Cruces residents frustrated over proposed expansion of housing subdivision near base of Organ Mountains
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A proposed zoning change off of Dripping Springs Road in Doña Ana County near the base of the Organ Mountains has…
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LULAC speaking in El Paso on Texas A.G. Paxton and ‘voter suppression’
Update: Just after 2 p.m. today, El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced that she and other representatives of the Texas Democratic…
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Sen. Cruz to speak Thursday with business leaders in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will be in El Paso on Thursday to speak with business leaders in the region. According to a…
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Juarez residents pay respects to 15-year-old killed by rain waters
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Family members, friends, classmates, and Juarez residents gathered to say a final goodbye to 15-year-old Juárez resident…
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September is ‘Hunger Action Month,’ how El Pasoans can make a difference
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — ABC-7 is teaming up with Albertsons to support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank during ‘hunger action month.’ Shoppers at…
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El Pasoans enjoy St. Anthony’s Bazaar despite rainy conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans gathered in the thousands this Labor Day Weekend to take part in St. Anthony’s 61st Annual Bazaar. This event…
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El Paso author discusses ‘Balloon Bridges,’ a story inspired by niece, who died from D.R.E.S.S. SyndromeÂ
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — Alexis Orate’s niece, Bridges, died from D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome when she was 11 years old. According to the Jama Network,…
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19-year-old Juarez resident arrested for human smuggling in Northwest El Paso
Update: Texas DPS confirms a human smuggling arrest was made in connection with the crash. “The driver was identified as Ruben Palma, age 19 out of…
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Juarez authorities recover of body of teenage boy swept away by torrential rains
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Civil Protection Department in coordination with the Fire and the Rescue Departments carried out the search…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Cool, cloudy, Labor Day with rain potential
UPDATE: An ABC-7 First Alert has been issued for on and off scattered showers expected for your Labor Day. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kicking off your…
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Segundo Barrio community holds annual block party
El Paso, Texas (KVIA)– Since 2017, Segundo Barrio has come together every year to celebrate their neighborhood. People could be seen dancing in the…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: El Paso Independent School District
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like many other school districts across Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is facing challenges ranging from…
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Police look for suspects in drive-by shooting at Cougar Park
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) – Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the Socorro Police Department are asking the community for help in identifying the persons…
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International overdose awareness day in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is August 31st, El Paso Harm Reduction Alliance invited the…
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TXDOT closures happening this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There are four closures happening this week that El Paso drivers should be aware of. All of them start Tuesday. CLOSURES…
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Stay safe this Labor Day: warnings and tips from Texas DPS
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing enforcement efforts ahead of Labor Day. The safety measures include…
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UTEP falls to Nebraska in season opener, 40-7
LINCOLN, Nebraska – UTEP head coach Scotty Walden will have to wait a little longer to get his first win as UTEP’s head coach. The Miners start the…
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Diaper giveaway helps Borderland parents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Guiding Star Southwest and The Lily Pad Maternity Home gathered more than 208,120 diapers to give out to moms and dad in…
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Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers player, shot during attempted robber, police say
By Sara Smart and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest in an attempted robbery…
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Borderland Blitz: Week 1 schedule & scores
EastlakeBel Air10am at Bel Air (Sat.)AmericasCoronadoCancelledChapin Franklin 9am at Franklin (Saturday)Pebble Hills 0Canutillo 77:30pm at…
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Halftime Update: UTEP trails Nebraska, 30-7
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Scotty Walden era at UTEP kicked off in Lincoln, Nebraska Saturday as the Miners took on the Nebraska Cornhuskers out of the…
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Elderly man missing, officials concerned for his health and safety
ODESSA, Texas (KVIA) — The disappearance of a 76-year-old man is posing a “credible threat” to his health and safety, officials said. Jesus Zepeda…
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‘Socorro ¡Avanzando!’ seeks to determine best transit approach for city
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro is seeking input from residents, businesses and visitors as it conducts a Transit Development Plan…
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Traffic Alert: El Paso Fire responding to six vehicles stuck in flooded streets so far
UPDATE: TxDOT say the flooding among some roads are dissipating, however Missouri is still flooded. TxDOT posted crews are working to clear drains to…
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Mom of murder victim to attend killer’s execution
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Desiree Wheatley would have been celebrating her 53rd birthday on Monday, Sept. 2. Instead, Wheatley’s mother is coming to…
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“Don’t panic”: El Paso Health Authority weighs in on Chickenpox breakthrough case at middle school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza tells parents in the community not be afraid or panic after a…
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