New Mexico residents facing state audits: Key points to know
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The deadline for filing 2023 taxes passed on April 15, but for some New Mexico residents, the stress may just be beginning…
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79 arrested amid second crackdown on UT-Austin campus
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 30, 2024 “79 arrested amid second crackdown on UT-Austin campus” was first published by The Texas…
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Las Cruces man arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man has been arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. 42-year-old Jacob Wayne Gill has been…
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Mexican singer Yuri shares the stage with Franklin High School’s mariachi band
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Franklin High School’s mariachi band took the stage over the weekend to play along side Mexican singer Yuri. The songstress…
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Trump trial: Judge fines Trump $9,000 for violating limited gag order
Judge Juan Merchan has ruled that Donald Trump repeatedly violated the limited gag order imposed by the court. The judge found that prosecutors “met…
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Socorro man arrested on six felony warrants
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — A Socorro man was arrested after being wanted on six felony warrants. On Monday, Precinct Six Deputy Constables say they…
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Additional meeting needed for Pellicano Widening Project
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An additional meeting is needed, this time with the Federal Highway Administration to move forward with the Pellicano…
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Audit reveals more “excessive” gas card usage from city representatives in 2020, 2021
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Financial Oversight & Audit Committee (FOAC) has released previously unseen reports regarding tax-payer funded…
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El Paso Water identifies man who died at facility as 34-year-old employee
Update: El Paso Water just identified the dead employee as 34-year-old Jordan Haynesworth. Read the statement from the utility below. “El Paso Water…
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CDC says it’s identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical…
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Fire burning in the El Paso’s Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fire crews are at a fire on the 200 block of Cuprite Drive. There are no injuries at this time. The El Paso Fire Department…
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Police: 32-year-old El Paso man dead after crash, speed was a factor
Update: Police are identifying the victim as 32-year-old Pedro Negrete. Special Traffic Investigators say that Negrete was traveling at a high rate…
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Texas sues Biden administration over expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students in conservative-friendly court
Originally Published: 29 APR 24 12:52 ET Updated: 29 APR 24 15:46 ET By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The state of Texas is suing the Biden…
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El Paso business Cradles & Crayons Kids Cafe reopens after car crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The owner of Cradles & Crayons Kids Cafe is reopening her business after a car crash in the parking lot caused a…
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Make-A-Wish Serving El Paso hosts their 6th annual Walk for Wishes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Make-A-Wish Serving El Paso hosted their 6th annual Walk for Wishes to create support for El Paso children facing critical…
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El Paso Fire crews rescue one person from canal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crews with the El Paso Fire Department rescued one person from the canal at Loop 375 and Fonseca, according to the…
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Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band boost morale at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas – (KVIA) – Gary Sinise is an actor both on the big screen, stage and television series, a producer and musician best known for the…
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One year later, family of slain El Paso man remember him as they continue to seek answers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday will mark one year since an El Paso man was murdered, and his family is still awaiting justice. On April 29, 2023,…
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U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam honored alongside 30 other Veterans
Update: ABC-7 spoke exclusively with one of the Veterans honored on Saturday. He served in WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. “I never had been…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrests woman accused of abandoning two toddlers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman who is now charged with Abandoning/Endangering a child with intent to…
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Four people injured in ATV crash at Red Sands Saturday Afternoon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four people suffered minor injuries after a crash involving an All-terrain vehicle at Red Sands, according to the El Paso…
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UTEP’s linebacker Tyrice Knight headed to the Seahawks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tyrice Knight was chosen by the Seattle Seahawks as the 118th pick in the 2024 draft. Knight, a UTEP linebacker, is known for…
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Local expert shares tips to help reach summer health goals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While spring is in full bloom. It’s never too late to start thinking about your summer health goals to look and feel your…
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Young boy is El Paso’s first flu death of the year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A boy under the age of 13 has died of the flu. The City of El Paso Department of Public Health says the boy, who is the…
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Child in custody for ‘terroristic threat’ that shut down Clint ISD schools, weapon determined fake
Update: Sheriff’s officials say that three of the four initially-detained juveniles were released soon after. The fourth was “taken into custody for…
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Person breaks visitor protocol, causes Bowie High School to activate safety measure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bowie High School is no longer on hold protocol. El Paso ISD put the school under the protocol for about 30 minutes Friday…
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One person found dead during water rescue in south central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was found dead during a water rescue in south central, El Paso Friday morning. Two people were pulled out,…
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El Paso’s Opportunity Center for the Homeless celebrates 30 years
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is celebrating their 30th anniversary today. The center has become the largest network…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Light winds Friday, strong winds Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Our ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for strong winds and blowing dust and sand expected Saturday. One wind event down this…
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Emmy-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas speaks in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emmy award-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas was in El Paso today. She was the speaker for the 29th Annual YWCA Women’s…
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