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Basketball in the Barrio returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Basketball in the Barrio returns to the Borderland for it’s 32nd year. The camp which will be held at the Armijo Center…
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Elder fraud cases on the rise, FBI warns of scams
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day the FBI is highlighting the growing number of reported elder fraud cases.…
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El Paso woman shocked in Jacuzzi at Mexican resort files lawsuit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 has learned Lizzette Zambrano has filed a lawsuit against Casago LLC, Casago International and High desert travel, all…
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Socorro ISD admits to overtaxing homeowners last year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro ISD says it charged taxpayers more than it should have last year. In a letter sent out to faculty, the district said…
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Extreme heat can impact your physical and mental health, experts provide tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland continues to deal with a triple-digit heatwave, experts explain extreme heat can significantly impact your…
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“Dads N’ Rides” – Father’s Day event at El Paso’s Ascarate Park
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — This weekend, El Pasoans are invited to celebrate Father’s Day with a fun-filled event at Ascarate Park. The County of El…
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks
Originally Published: 14 JUN 24 10:10 ET Updated: 14 JUN 24 10:11 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a federal…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot Friday, triple digit temps through the weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Still sticking hot for your Friday! We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the dangerous heat throughout the…
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El Paso County Coliseum removed from plans to modernize Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Coliseum is no longer part of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) plans to modernize the Bridge…
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El Paso health expert weighs in on heat-related illnesses as temps rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in the Borderland because of the heat, temperatures throughout El Paso are expected to reach…
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ABC-7 at 4-Smart Money: Outliving your money
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fear of outliving your money isn’t a new concern, especially for retirees. According to a 2024 Allianz Life survey, 63…
Continue Reading El Paso man dies electrocuted, woman injured in a Jacuzzi in Puerto Peñasco Mexico, family asking for help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A couple from El Paso was shocked in a jacuzzi in Mexico, with one man dying from electrocution, according to the Sonora…
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Tejano music legend, TV host Johnny Canales dies
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KVIA) — Tejano music legend Johnny Canales has died. His show’s Facebook page posted the news today. “He was more than just a…
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Canutillo ISD kindergarteners publish children’s book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some Canutillo Elementary School students published their first children’s book this academic school year. Kindergarten…
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion pill mifepristone
Originally Published: 13 JUN 24 10:04 ET Updated: 13 JUN 24 10:05 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit…
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Borderland seniors reflect on high school journey through COVID pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The class of 2024 is remembering their high school journey, which was marked by a global pandemic, as commencement…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot Thursday, record breaking potential heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Â Hot! Hot! Hot! Thursday temperatures are cranking up even further! We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the dangerous…
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Local fitness icon needs your support as he competes for Mr. Health & Fitness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Doug Briggs needs your support as he’s in third place for the Mr. Health & Fitness competition. Briggs a local fitness…
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El Paso celebrates Juneteenth with events all month
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As Juneteenth approaches, the black American community of El Paso is hosting events all month to commemorate this day. The…
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Indigenous “Voladores” highlights Juarez Fair along with free, A-list concerts, food and rides: “People, Places & Paul” in Mexico
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Whether it be taking in the free concerts right across the border from El Paso, Texas .. to playing the fun games ..…
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Residents and business owners of Sunland Park show concern over Border Highway Connector
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Residents of Sunland Park told ABC-7 they have concerns over the plans by the New Mexico Department of…
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Mexican man sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection to migrant death in Doña Ana County
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Mexican national was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges related to a deadly human smuggling…
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El Pasoan dead in Puerto Peñasco after possible ‘electrical shock’ runs through jacuzzi, source says
PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico (KVIA) — An El Pasoan is dead after an accident in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, according to information obtained by ABC News…
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Mental health booth installation to come to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has won a national contest to receive a Hope Booth. A Hope Booth is a mental health installation telephone booth…
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First responders unable to revive woman who fell into Rio Grande near Doniphan Drive
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department was unable to revive a woman who drowned in the Rio Grande River this morning.…
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Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West dies at 86
Originally Published: 12 JUN 24 09:58 ET By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Jerry West, legendary NBA player and executive, has died, according to the Los…
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Sinkhole prompts evacuation of 20 residents in Central El Paso
Update: El Paso Water representatives are speaking about the sinkhole. Watch live below. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At least 20 Central El Paso…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot Wednesday, record breaking potential heat Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today temperatures continue to crank up! We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the dangerous heat expected Wednesday-…
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Vigil held for man killed in crash; family says he had also been drinking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Family and friends of 25-year-old Rey Mendez gathered at the intersection of Zaragoza and Americas, the place where Mendez…
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