Rep. Isabel Salcido files to run for El Paso mayor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rep. Isabel Salcido filed to run for El Paso mayor today. That is according to online records. Salcido represents District…
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Hiker dies near McKelligon Canyon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department Search and Rescue team is bringing a dead hiker down off the Franklin Mountains near McKelligon…
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Keeping animals happy and healthy: Inside the Humane Society of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Living in a kennel, and surrounded by hundreds of other animals for long periods of time, could have significant negative…
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El Paso Mayor Leeser discusses city manager selection process
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser is set to hold a news conference Thursday to discuss the city manager selection process,…
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Las Cruces police arrest man wanted for murder in Colorado
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police just arrested 48-year-old Oscar Martinez. Officers were called out on a shoplifting call, and as…
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Maintaining a healthy pregnancy, tips from El Paso OB-GYN
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Ensuring a healthy pregnancy is a top priority for expecting mothers and taking the right steps early are critical. ABC-7…
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City manager hiring feels “rushed,” says selection committee member
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser is set to hold a news conference Thursday to address the city manager selection process.…
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“Fentanyl: A Mother’s Grief” to air Thursday on ABC-7 at 10 p.m.
EL PASO (KVIA) – Fentanyl is a drug that’s killing people in the El Paso and Las Cruces area at alarming rates. As officers continue to crack down on…
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Save lives by volunteering: Inside the Humane Society of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Volunteering at the Humane Society of El Paso is easy. Not only that, but officials said helping the animals there is…
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One person seriously injured in motorcycle crash in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso Police posted on their X account that all lanes have been reopened as of 6 p.m. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash closed all lanes of…
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‘Slap in the face’: Sister of man who died in fiery crash unsatisfied with suspects’ sentencing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 26-year-old Saul Miguel Gutierrez and 21-year-old Kayla Nunez each pled guilty to two charges today: manslaughter and…
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Jury hears opening arguments in trial against El Paso native accused of killing journalist
ByJulia Reinstein August 14, 2024, 5:24 PM The murder trial against Robert Telles — the El Paso native and former Clark County, Nevada public…
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Texas National Guard soldiers reinforce razor wire barrier
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas National Guard soldiers just reinforced the razor wire barrier along the border, according to Governor Greg Abbott.…
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Las Cruces Public Schools begins process to re-draw school boundaries ahead of Columbia Elementary re-opening
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools will soon start re-drawing school boundaries, and it coincides with the future opening of…
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EPISD loses potential $3.25 million in state funds over absences, poor attendance reporting
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersAugust 13, 2024 The El Paso Independent School District potentially lost about $3.25 million in state funding…
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El Paso events: Bark at the Park, Tour de Tolerance, El Paso Pro-Musica & Historian Studio
by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersAugust 14, 2024 Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week.…
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Anthony man sentenced to 20 years for possessing, receiving child pornography
Update (August 14, 2024): The court sentenced Gallardo to 20 years in prison. “Upon his release from prison, Gallardo will be subject to 25 years…
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El Paso Water featured in Texas Monthly for water conservation, reclamation projects
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water is the subject of an article in the August issue of Texas Monthly about the water utilities efforts to…
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Federal authorities keep finding migrant stash houses in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Border Patrol, and Immigration Customs Enforcement agents, among others, continue to…
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Juarez police looking for suspect in shooting that left two men dead in wealthy neighborhood
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juarez authorities continue to look for the people that shot and killed two men on the streets of a residential…
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El Paso sees increase in attacks against Border Patrol agents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector says they have seen a recent increase in attacks against Border Patrol agents. The El…
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El Paso City Council votes to let voters decide on Multipurpose Center’s future
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story listed Mayor Oscar Leeser as one of the people who voted in favor of the motion. Leeser did not…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Air Quality Alert Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the poor air quality expected today. An air quality alert is in effect from 7 AM- 8 PM…
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Paso del Norte Community Foundation awards $325,000 in student scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This year, over $325,000 dollars will be funding students’ success. The Paso del Norte Community Foundation celebrated its…
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Rollover causing massive closure on eastbound lanes of Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A rollover has caused emergency crews to shut down all eastbound lanes of Transmountain. The crash happened on the west side…
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Chaparral man charged with stockpiling guns, homemade bomb components
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 76-year-old Chaparral resident Frederick Urban was charged with illegally stockpiling firearms and explosives in Las…
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El Paso City Council approves sending Multipurpose Center funding back to voters
Update: Just after noon Tuesday, El Paso City Council voted 5-3 to approve sending the funding for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment…
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Doña Ana County selects Scott Andrews as choice for next county manager
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Scott Andrews, Ed.D, has been selected by the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners to be their choice for the…
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Donate to save animals’ lives: Inside the Humane Society of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Humane Society of El Paso is reminding the community of the impact donations can have on the lives of the animals under…
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Watch: Parkland High School coach placed on administrative leave after apparent altercation with student
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A video appears to show a Parkland High School student being pushed down to the ground by an adult. You can see the video,…
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