El Paso migrant shelter to close first week of October
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sacred Heart Church’s shelter is set to close on October 7, Pastor Rafael Garcia confirmed to ABC-7. The shelter will close…
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Trial date scheduled in state case against Walmart shooter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Court officials just scheduled a start date for January 2026 in the state case against the federally-convicted Walmart…
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Increased security at Santa Teresa Elementary following ‘unsubstantiated’ threat
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) –Gadsden Independent School District and the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate following a…
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GSA advances modernization plans for Bridge of the Americas, asking for public input
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) —The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has entered a new phase for the Bridge of the Americas modernization project.…
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Speaker Johnson unveils short-term spending bill, urges members to avoid shutdown
By Lauren Fox and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson laid out the next plans to avert a government shutdown in a Sunday…
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Law enforcement respond to “tasing” incident in West El Paso Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Several law enforcement agencies responded to a “tasing” incident along Doniphan and Sunland Park in West El Paso Sunday…
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Multiple people seriously injured in car crash near U.S./Mexico Border
UPDATE: The original version of this story named the location of the crash as Loop 375 and Porfirio Diaz. It actually took place on Paisano, which…
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U.S. urges citizens to leave Lebanon as conflict escalates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. is urging its citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as they can, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues to…
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At least 4 killed and ‘dozens’ injured in shooting at popular entertainment area in Birmingham, Alabama, police say
Originally Published: 22 SEP 24 02:21 ET Updated: 22 SEP 24 03:02 ET By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — At least four people were killed and…
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ABC-7 Listens: Check on veterans on Sept. 22
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the U.S., and especially among veterans. Just last…
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Whooping cough cases rising across U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Whooping cough is on the rise in the U.S., and the CDC said protection from the illness’s vaccine is waning. So far this…
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Bowlers took to the lanes to raise money for those in need
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Local bowlers gathered at Oasis Lanes in East El Paso Saturday morning to raise money at the Strike-Out Poverty Bowling…
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Art from the Heart raises funds for El Paso Children’s Hospital program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – La Vina Winery played host to the Art from the Heart event benefiting the Children’s Healing Arts Program. The program help…
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Over 450 firearms collected during the El Paso County’s Gun Buyback event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The second annual gun buyback event at the El Paso County Coliseum quickly collected over 450 guns and rifles Saturday…
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Agua Dulce Skatepark breaks ground, part of the County’s 2021 Parks Master Plan
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso County skateboards will soon have a new place to perform airwalks, anchor grinds, and backsides. It is part of the…
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Dozens learn and enjoy Lebanese culture at St. Sharbel Festival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The second annual St. Sharbel Festival provided the community to share in music, food, and culture Saturday morning. The…
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One person seriously injured in motorcycle crash
UPDATE: Lanes reopened. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police report all lanes at Gateway West at Pendale and the Lee Trevino exit are closed. Use…
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Plans to improve the Bridge of the Americas in the works
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The federal government is moving forward with its plans to improve the Bridge of the Americas. The upgrade would exclude…
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Amber Alert issued by Ector County — “officials believe the child to be in grave or immediate danger”
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — Authorities are searching for a missing child, who the Ector County Sheriff’s Office and other officials believe is in…
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Borderland Blitz: Week 4 Schedule & Scores
Del Valle 31Canutillo 14FINALEl Dorado 55Eastwood 54FINALEastlake 21Rio Rancho 26FINALCoronado 30Parkland 10FINALRio Rancho Cleveland 42Pebble Hills…
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The community remembers El Paso legend Jay J. Armes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the El Paso community continues mourning the loss of local icon, Jay J. Armes, a legendary El Pasoan, with a life…
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Borderland migrant shelters react to recent Tren de Aragua gang activity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua is causing concerns among local non-governmental organizations and shelters in El…
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A day after opening, business operating in Jaguars Gold Club building sued by El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County just filed a new lawsuit against Jaguars Gold Club, the east El Paso business that the county shut down…
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U.S. Soldier who ran into North Korea dishonorably discharged
Update: “With time already served and credit for good behavior, Travis is now free and will return home,” King’s attorney Frank Rosenblatt told ABC-7…
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Dumptruck on fire on I-10 East to US-54/Juarez exit ramp
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A dumptruck is on fire on the exit ramp from I-10 East to US-54 and Juarez. Courtesy: TXDOT The lanes are currently closed.…
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ABC-7 partners with Albertsons to surprise customers by paying for their groceries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Hunger Action Month, Albertsons continues to give back to the El Paso community. ABC-7 is partnering with Albertsons to…
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Only on ABC-7: Stephanie Valle interviews Texas Gov. Greg Abbott about Tren de Aragua gang members in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During his visit to El Paso today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott granted ABC-7 an exclusive one-on-one interview. ABC-7’s…
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‘The ball was not dropped’: City leaders weigh in on the aftermath of the Gateway Hotel closure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso leaders are calling the handling of the Gateway Hotel’s eviction after years of code violations and safety…
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El Paso public defender speaks out about migrant riot accusations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Hundreds of migrants were arrested and accused of cutting razor wire and rushing national guard members in March and April of…
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El Paso icon Jay J. Armes dead at 92
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso icon Jay J. Armes has died. His son, Jay J. Armes III posted the news on social media today. “With a heavy heart, I…
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