IDEA Public Schools to provide free summer meals for children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — IDEA Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and younger this summer, regardless of whether they…
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High gas prices hurting Memorial Day travelers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the American Automobile Association, gas prices are at a four-year high in the United States this Memorial Day…
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SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
By MARCIA DUNN AP aerospace writerSpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight Friday, an upgraded version that NASA is…
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El Paso veteran receives Purple Heart medal 58 years after combat injury
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso veteran received his long-overdue Purple Heart medal in the mail. The Borderland community celebrated this honor…
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Scam alert: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office warns about fake warrant calls
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With increased scam calls, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office made a public warning about people claiming to be members of…
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Deputies charge 21-year-old man for trespassing middle school after hours
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a 21-year-old man for allegedly trespassing a middle school in Canutillo…
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Pentagon releases more declassified UFO files, including intelligence officer’s account of seeing ‘orbs’
By Christopher Godburn, Luis Martinez, and Ariane Nalty The Pentagon unveiled another batch of its so-called UFO files on Friday, part of a rolling…
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Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’
Originally Published: 22 MAY 26 15:28 ET Updated: 22 MAY 26 15:41 ET By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego…
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Emergence Health Network clients ‘shine bright’ at prom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Prom season hit Emergence Health Network Friday. Clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities got to “shine…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Discord for alleged child grooming, exploitation
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Discord for allegedly allowing child predators to “groom and exploit kids while deceiving”…
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New Mexico police identify substance that killed 3, hospitalized first responders
UPDATE (May 22, 2026) — New Mexico Police said 25 people were exposed to fentanyl, methamphetamine and para-fluorofentanyl. During a press…
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Fire burns near Bridge of the Americas in Juárez
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Construction workers’ sleeping quarters burned in Juárez Friday, the Juárez Public Safety Department said.…
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Texas governor appoints El Pasoan to lead Borderland transportation projects
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott reappointed an El Pasoan to a political subdivision where transportation planning and project…
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Paxton sues Meta, WhatsApp over alleged privacy violations
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Thursday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a suit against Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp. Paxton alleged the company misled…
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Trump administration issues directive requiring green card applicants to apply outside the US
By Laura Romero The Trump administration on Friday issued a sweeping policy directive requiring most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees…
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Early voting requirements for May 2026 Primary Runoff Election
Registered voters can vote ahead of the May 2026 Primary Runoff Election, but only if you’re affiliated with a party. As of Monday, there are almost…
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NASCAR great Kyle Busch was coughing up blood day before he died, 911 call says
By Meredith Deliso A day before he died following a brief hospitalization, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch was coughing up blood while at a GM…
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Death report identifies man who died while in-custody at El Paso jail
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 38-year-old man died while in-custody at the El Paso County Jail Annex, according to a death report from Texas Attorney…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm calm Friday!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rounding out your work week Friday’s forecast is leaning quite comfortable. We will experience warm temps and mild breezes.…
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Fort Bliss National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony, volunteers needed
The Fort Bliss National Cemetery invites the community to show up this Memorial Day weekend for those who gave their lives for our freedom. The…
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Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence
Originally Published: 22 MAY 26 13:19 ET Updated: 22 MAY 26 13:35 ET By Kevin Liptak, Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Director of…
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Texas Attorney General files appeal to fully enforce SB 4
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton requested a stay pending appeal to ensure Senate Bill 4 is fully in effect, he announced Friday.…
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Man sentenced to 33 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault of a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso jury sentenced a 47-year-old man to 33 years in prison Thursday for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a…
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Good Vibes Only: Every Little Blessing Preschool nurtures bright futures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Every Little Blessing (ELB) is a local preschool dedicated to supporting the development of children with Down syndrome and…
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El Paso native to publish 13th book, highlights female survivor stories
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Author Jennifer Montiel is using her story of overcoming human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault to help…
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Large fire on Partello Street, Lincoln Avenue in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A large fire broke out this morning at a house on Partello Street and Lincoln Avenue. The fire has been put out already. El…
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Borderland racers react to Kyle Busch’s death
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The death of Kyle Busch has made impacts throughout the country, even here in the Borderland. ABC-7 spoke with drivers and…
Continue Reading NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: ‘Sudden and tragic’
By Meredith Deliso NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, according to a statement Thursday from his family, his racing team and…
Continue Reading ‘He was truly a gentleman’: El Pasoan, star of ‘Tex Mex Motors’ recounts meeting NASCAR champion Kyle Busch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died at 41 years old Thursday, his family confirmed. Busch raced full-time — but once made…
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Your oil change could be pricier than normal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz continues, gas prices aren’t the only thing going up. The American Automobile…
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