EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Viva La Plant Shop in El Paso offers a refreshing oasis where indoor plants and a welcoming atmosphere come alive. Co-owners Matt Vinson and Iris Valenzuela have long shared a dream of launching their own business. During the quiet of lockdown, they launched their mobile venture in 2021. They moved
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thank you to all our ABC-7 viewers for sending in pictures of snow from across the Borderland! Bundled up for a snow picture on Westside Drive, courtesy of Wendy Valenzuela “Front of my house in La Mesa, NM County Rd B10”, Courtesy: Blanca Martinez Sandy O’Donnell sent us pictures of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Texas Department of Transportation is reported that U.S. 62/180 between El Paso and New Mexico is closed due to road conditions. There is no access from El Paso to New Mexico or from New Mexico to El Paso. Drivers are urged to use alternate routes. FM 1111 to State-line,
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CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) – Riley Way and US HWY 54 are among the areas experiencing high water and flooding, according to the Otero County Fire-EMS District 1. They are asking Chaparral residents to avoid the area on Riley Way as the high water is posing risk for smaller vehicles at the cattle guard. Orlando
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The City of El Paso announced the Greater El Paso Landfill will be closing at noon due to the current inclement weather in the borderland. Anyone with questions is asked to visit elpasotexas.gov/esd or call 915-212-6000.
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Officials are currently working to confirm reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement, the City of Minneapolis said in a post on X. The city urged the public to remain calm and avoid the area near 26th Street W and Nicollet Avenue as the situation develops and details
Continue Reading By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to slap 100% tariffs on Canadian imports if America’s second-biggest trading partner makes a trade deal with China. The comments threaten to deepen the divide between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, after back-and-forth threats to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, including
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A winter storm is impacting the Borderland this Saturday, bringing snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures across parts of southern New Mexico and far West Texas. According to the National Weather Service, higher elevations — including the Sacramento Mountains and northern Hudspeth County — are expected to see several inches of snow, with some areas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Across the country, immigrations and customs enforcement is stepping up enforcement actions. Some communities are pushing back on what they’re calling federal overreach and aggressive tactics. The Trump administration is responding as well – defending the methods and training as necessary for national security. In the Borderland, groups of local
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As rainy conditions increase the risk of crashes, AAA is reminding drivers to prepare their vehicles and adjust their driving habits before hitting wet roads. A spokesperson for AAA, Daniel Armbruster, said the first step is making sure a vehicle is road-ready, starting with tires. Drivers should check tire pressure and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Customs and Border Protection recently released its tariff enforcement and economic security numbers for last year. After implementing 44 presidential tariff actions directed by the Trump administration, in December 2025 alone, CBP processed $314 billion in imports and identified $28.4 billion in duties owed. Official reports also say that from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Peruvian migrant is accused of assaulting a Border Patrol agent in the Mount Cristo Rey area. The migrant, Denis Puente-Rios, had previously been removed from the United States and was attempting to illegally reenter the country at the time of the assault, court documents state. In addition to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former Eastlake High School Coach Matthew Taylor has filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC and intends to pursue his claims, according to the Baeza Law Firm. The firm is representing Taylor in this case. In addition to the charge of discrimination, Taylor has also filed a grievance seeking
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Update (3:12 PM): The lockdown at El Paso High School is now over. El Paso Police tell ABC-7 that shots were fired in the area just before 1:55 p.m. today. El Paso ISD provided an updated statement on the incident. “El Paso High School briefly implemented a lockdown today due to an incident in the
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Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from “blunt head trauma and stab wounds” at a homeless encampment, according to the medical examiner. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Johnson, 55, was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after being found unconscious. His death was ruled a homicide and is being investigated. A fourth-round draft pick by
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Victor Manuel Diaz died at an ICE detention facility in Texas on Jan. 14. By Laura Romero January 23, 2026, 2:02 PM The family of a Nicaraguan migrant who died at an ICE detention facility in Texas is pushing back against the Department of Homeland Security’s suggestion that his death may have been a suicide.
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ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ancient remains have been located in near Alamogordo in Otero County. The Sheriff’s Office says that on Wednesday, a hiker reported finding a skull in the creek bed along the Alamo Canyon Trail. Detectives then went out to the area and found the human remains. The Office of the Medical
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso says that its Streets and Maintenance crews are prepared to respond to the winter weather conditions expected to hit the Borderland this weekend. The winter storm is expected to blanket most of the eastern United States and bring colder temperatures and storm conditions to El
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BY ANGELA KOCHERGA AND DIANNE SOLIS This article was co-published with Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom dedicated to high-quality coverage from the U.S.-Mexico border, and KTEP Public Radio. EL PASO – Once a flashpoint in the heated debate over high immigration flows, this city is now a hub for detentions and deportations –
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The storm stretches from New Mexico to the South to the Northeast. By Emily Shapiro Last Updated: January 23, 2026, 10:37 AM MST More than 170 million people are on alert for a massive weekend storm that stretches from New Mexico to Maine, and is expected to paralyze the South with dangerous ice and snow. Key Headlines
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UPDATE: As of 9:56 a.m., both North and South Desert Boulevard lanes are open at the Thorn Bridge. UPDATE: As of 9:30 a.m., TxDOT reports that workers are still on the site cycling lights. Rain on Friday morning has caused some delays. Many El Pasoans have “construction fatigue” from TxDOT projects on I-10, but those
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The start of the new year is statistically a busy time for local animal shelters. Following the New Year’s celebrations, many pets run away, lost and scared. However, the Animal Rescue League of El Paso told ABC-7 that they continue to see a large influx of animals year-round, not just during
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— This Good Vibes Only report begins in the busy streets of the Resler area in West El Paso. Two stray dogs had been roaming the area near the interstate for over two weeks when a local animal rescue spotted them. One was limping; the other stayed nearby. “People would drive by,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the winter storm expected to continue through this weekend. Rain chances will be elevated however temps look to be leaning little warmer decreasing your chance to see snow. Morning temps today are within then 40s. Temperature highs will be cooler than yesterday El
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The deal concludes a yearslong battle over U.S. access to the popular app. By Elizabeth Schulze January 22, 2026, 6:28 PM (ABC) — TikTok said Thursday it completed the deal to spin off its U.S. operations — concluding a yearslong battle over access to the wildly popular video app for millions of Americans. In a press
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man will spend 15 years in prison after pleading guilty for his role in the deadly beating of a fellow inmate at the County Jail Annex on November 26, 2023. 25-year-old George Lopez pleaded guilty to the murder of 57-year-old Jesus Torres. Lopez was sentenced to 15
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–With cooler temperatures expected across the Borderland, drivers are being urged to prepare for potentially icy road conditions, especially those not accustomed to winter driving. While many people travel local roads daily, icy conditions can pose a challenge for drivers unfamiliar with winter weather. The Texas Department of Transportation says its crews
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says new active cases of New World screwworm have been reported by Mexican authorities in the state of Tamaulipas. The total is now 16, with 13 cases currently active. The USDA has also confirmed that one of the newly-reported cases is just 197 miles from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties ahead of this weekend’s expected winter storm. El Paso, Hudspeth and Culberson Counties are on the list. The storm is anticipated to bring snow and cold temperatures. “Whenever we go through any type of disaster, job number one is always
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