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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a cold front headed toward Texas, the City of El Paso is keeping warming centers open and available for residents. “The City is keeping Library and Parks and Recreation locations available as warming centers options to help residents who may need a safe and warm place to stay, particularly
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By Steve Fisher, Kate Linthicum This article was co-published with Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom dedicated to high-quality coverage from the U.S.-Mexico border, the Los Angeles Times, with data compiled by Quinto Elemento Lab, an investigative nonprofit based in Mexico. Adrián Ramírez hadn’t been to his hometown in western Mexico for more than
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The principal of Eastlake High School sent out an alert to parents today stating that the campus was put on hold this afternoon after reports of a weapon on campus. “District personnel and police investigated the situation and retrieved a weapon from a student,” the principal stated. “The student is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A rollover crash on I-10 East near Copia left one person seriously injured. The call reporting the crash came into 911 at 3:31 p.m. Courtesy: TXDOT TXDOT is reporting that exit 22B by the Spaghetti Bowl is closed due to the crash. Traffic is backed up in the area. Use
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Update (3:18 PM): El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson released a statement addressing the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, the Cuban migrant who died at Camp East Montana earlier this year. Johnson posted the statement to social media. Read it in full below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayor Renard Johnson (@mayorrenardjohnson)
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is pushing back the opening day of its farmer’s market by a week due to the winter storm anticipated to blow into the region this weekend. “Due to the predicted severity of the incoming winter storm and the impact this weather will have on our community, Farmers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Krystall Poppin continues to build momentum in her hometown and beyond, celebrating a series of major milestones as her career reaches new heights. Krystall Poppin recently joined ABC-7’s noon newscast, where she reflected on a year filled with recognition, national exposure and community impact. The City of El Paso has
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is set to hold a press event along with the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), which will feature the agency’s director, Sara Carter, also known as the Drug Czar. ONDCP is the White House component that leads and coordinates the nation’s drug policy
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire Department officials say that a Las Cruces Police officer spotted smoke coming from a house and called it in. The officer was also able to wake up the house’s sleeping resident. The fire happened early this morning on Evans Drive. The police officer spotted smoke coming from
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Update (January 22, 2026): Blue Origin successfully completed its NS-38 flight this morning. This was the first launch of 2026, according to the company. “As we enter 2026, we’re focused on continuing to deliver transformational experiences for our customers through the proven capability and reliability of New Shepard,” said Phil Joyce, SVP, New Shepard. “We
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso doctor has agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act, the False Claims Act, and the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act. That is according to federal prosecutors. “The allegations involved the issuance of 255 controlled substance prescriptions to 15 individuals
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Many people trying to get in shape this new year have already quit, but if you’re still working out, here’s you why you probably won’t see progress anytime soon. When it comes to weight loss, people tend to focus on exercising more, but may not know that weight loss is mainly about your diet. Dr.
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Originally Published: 22 JAN 26 08:41 ET Updated: 22 JAN 26 08:55 ET By Miriam Elder, CNN (CNN) — The Oscar nominees are being announced! Lewis Pullman and “Color Purple” Oscar-nominee Danielle Brooks have read the list of the lucky industry professionals nominated for Hollywood’s biggest night. The Academy Awards with host Conan O’Brien will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the winter storm on its way to the Borderland. Rain chances are expected between 50-70% starting Friday ahead of the major temp drop. Areas throughout the US are expected to be impacted by a winter storm. The National weather service has already
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Right now I-10 East at Redd Rd. is closed due to a crash. El Paso Police’s STI team is I-10 East and Mesa. EPPD says the crash involves serious injuries. ABC-7 has a crew going to the scene. Standby for updates.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Trump visited Michigan last week, where he said the USMCA trade agreement is irrelevant to the country’s economy. The president claimed the U.S. does not need either Mexico or Canada for trade and industry. Local economy experts and leaders say this is not true. “There’s no advantage to it,
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Former first lady Michelle Obama says she believes the US is moving closer to having a woman president. In a newly released interview, she clarified her earlier comments, in which she had suggested the country was not yet ready for one. Here’s what else you need to know to get
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SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol has unveiled a first-of-its-kind advanced vehicle barrier system at the Sierra Blanca immigration checkpoint along Interstate 10, marking the first deployment of the technology at a permanent Border Patrol checkpoint nationwide. The checkpoint sits just outside Sierra Blanca, Texas, along one of the busiest highway corridors
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Update (5:36 PM): First responders say that five people suffered minor injuries in this crash. Update (5:14 PM): El Paso Fire Department officials say that several people were injured in the crash. Ambulances are now responding and are beginning to take people to the hospital. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash is blocking traffic
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EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chihuahuas and San Diego Padres have announced that Pete Zamora will return to manage the Chihuahuas in 2026. It will be Zamora’s third season as the Chihuahuas’ manager and his 11th year as a manager or coach in the Padres’ organization. The Chihuahuas’ 2026 staff will also include
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Update (January 21, 2026): NMSU Police have found the four teenagers suspected of breaking into campus building during winter break. The department recovered some of the property taken from the university facilities. They are now working with the New Mexico Juvenile Probation Office to file criminal charges against the group. As they are minors, NMSU
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained the autopsy report for Francisco Gaspar-Andres, the first migrant reported to have died while detained at Camp East Montana. The autopsy report states that Gaspar-Andres died from complications of alcoholic hepatic cirrhosis. The report states he displayed signs of jaundice and icteric sclerae. He also had cardiac
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An Eastlake High School student is accused of injuring a classmate. The principal informed parents that one of the student was injured in the altercation. The principal sent out an alert to all parents. The injured student was treated by emergency medical services, according to the principal. Socorro Independent School
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Update (January 21, 2026): Las Cruces Police are reiterating their warning about scam phone calls being made to residents. They say that the scammers are using sophisticated technology to get money. Police say that in the last week or so, several people have made police reports about these scam calls. “In one incident, someone called
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says that a woman was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a child from El Paso and attempting to move the child through New Mexico. The Sheriff’s Office says that the woman is the child’s mother, but that she only has limited visitation with the child. The
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The administrator previously offered $1,000 for those who self-deported. By Luke Barr January 21, 2026, 11:11 AM The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that it is increasing its stipend for those who are in the United States illegally and self-deport by $1,600. Previously, DHS offered $1,000 to those who use the Customs and Border
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Update (1:14 PM): El Paso Police Department officials are responding to the findings in Paul Dominguez’s autopsy reports. Read the full message from the department below: “The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) is aware of the autopsy findings released by the El Paso County Medical Examiner’s Office regarding the December 28, 2025, death of Paul
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As thousands of BTS fans travel to El Paso for the highly anticipated concert, hotel and short-term rental prices across the city are climbing sharply, leaving some locals and visitors questioning affordability and fairness during major events. With demand surging, several downtown and West Side hotels are showing rates two
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Schools all over El Paso County are getting a special visit from the “No Hate” Tour with BMX pro athletes to talk about mental health, with a side of flips of tricks. The tour is now in its 26th year, and provides an educational program with energy and excitement of action sports, delivering bullying prevention tools, techniques, and
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