Venezuelan male migrants face unexpected challenges as they enter the United States
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke to some of the male Venezuelan migrants waiting in El Paso Thursday. They tell us that they are facing…
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Car on fire after crash on Lee Trevino in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two cars crashed on North Lee Trevino Drive and Trawood Drive in East El Paso Thursday afternoon. The collision happened…
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Delays in SNAP applications leave El Paso families in limbo
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersSeptember 27, 2023 Texas families are waiting more than 100 days to get their SNAP applications…
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A man is shot and wounded as tempers flare in New Mexico over the statue of a Spanish conquistador
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press ESPANOLA, N.M. (AP) — Chaos erupted Thursday as a gunshot rang out during a protest in northern New Mexico where…
Continue Reading Yelp sues Texas to defend its labeling of crisis pregnancy centers
Originally Published: 28 SEP 23 09:43 ET By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — Yelp is suing Texas to ensure it can continue to tell users that…
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Las Cruces political extremist pleads guilty to threatening Texas congresswoman
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 60-year-old Michael David Fox plead guilty in federal court Thursday to threatening a Texas congresswoman. The U.S.…
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22-year-old El Paso woman charged with human smuggling
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Erika Martinez September 22, 2023 after officials say she smuggled…
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Casting call for “Opportunity Knock$” Season Two in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The award-winning series “Opportunity Knock$” returns to El Paso to shoot season two. Producers have announced…
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UTEP receives $7 million grant to elevate Hispanic student success in STEM
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has been chosen to become a center for thought leadership in Hispanic Serving…
Continue Reading Michael Gambon, ‘Harry Potter’ actor, dies age 82
Originally Published: 28 SEP 23 08:01 ET By Zahid Mahmood, CNN (CNN) — Actor Michael Gambon has died at 82 after a “bout of pneumonia,” a…
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Del Valle takes home the cupcakes for Week 5’s Sweet Play of the Week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – KVIA has presented the Del Valle Conquistadores football team with the special cupcakes for the Sweet Play of the Week,…
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El Paso High, Wiggs Middle lockdowns lifted
Update: The district says students at all three schools were released at the normal dismissal time. Update: El Paso Police say that the Gang Unit is…
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SWAT team confronts person hiding inside El Paso home
Update: El Paso Police say that the SWAT situation is now over. The person is no longer inside the house. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police…
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Bowie High School receives state historical marker
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The state of Texas is commemorating Bowie High School’s long history with a new historical marker, installed on the school’s…
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Office of Inspector General report finds overcrowding among detained migrants in El Paso Sector during height of 2022 surge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A report released by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) on September 15th found that migrants that were being detained by…
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Long wait times for cargo drivers at El Paso ports of entry
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Cargo drivers passing through the Borderland have continued to see longer and longer lines and wait times since last…
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Montwood High cancels classes, no viable threat found on campus
Update: After an investigation on campus, officials say that the supposed threat was found to be nonviable. Classes will resume as scheduled…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank plans ahead for possible government shutdown
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is gearing up for the potential government shut down, ensuring that food continues to…
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Senate unveils stopgap bill in bid to avert shutdown, setting up showdown with the House
(CNN) — With just days to go before the government runs out of money, the Senate has unveiled a bipartisan stopgap bill in a bid to avert a…
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US officials say Travis King, who crossed into North Korea, is in American custody
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Pvt. Travis King, the American soldier who crossed into North Korea two months ago, is in U.S. custody, two…
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Heavy storms causing power outages in El Paso, Las Cruces
Update: The outage map now shows that seven people are impacted by the outage in Las Cruces, while a separate outage in West El Paso is impacting 900…
Continue Reading US health care workers face elevated risk of suicide, new study finds
(CNN) — Compared with people who don’t work in the medical field, health care workers face an increased risk of suicide, especially…
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Texas law that restricted drag shows declared unconstitutional
(ABC) — A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction against a Texas bill that restricted “sexually oriented performances” and has been…
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FBI names new El Paso Field Office special agent in charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI El Paso Field Office is welcoming a news special agent in charge. John S. Morales is taking over the office, moving…
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NMSU addresses controversy after video appears to show NMSU quarterback Diego Pavia urinating on UNM’s practice field
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Tuesday, NMSU Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks coach Tim Beck addressed the controversy surrounding NMSU…
Continue Reading ABC-7 Traffic Alert: Crash causing delays on North Mesa in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash is backing up traffic along North Mesa in West El Paso. This is happening on the 4600 block of Mesa. Emergency crews…
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Downtown El Paso shop owners concerned over migrant increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The downtown area near the San Jacinto Plaza has become a hub for migrants to wait until they can leave the Borderland. This…
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El Paso Zoo’s Free Flue Shot Drive: Protecting Our Community
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the Fire Department have joined forces to host an event at the El Paso…
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Mexico to negotiate with foreign countries to return migrants after recent surge
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — U.S. and Mexican officials met last Friday to work out ways to better secure the border and find solutions for the recent…
Continue Reading Biden visits the picket line in Michigan to show solidarity with striking UAW
Originally Published: 26 SEP 23 05:00 ET Updated: 26 SEP 23 13:10 ET By Betsy Klein and Nikki Carvajal, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday…
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