EPCC returns to class, highlights popular health career program
El Paso Community College begins their fall semester this week, and their Rio Grande Campus is also celebrating its 50th year this semester. ABC-7…
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Plaza Hotel’s fun deal for your pets on Tuesday’s “National Dog Day”
EL PASO (KVIA) – The Plaza Hotel is inviting the public to save the evening of Tuesday, August 26th as part of National Dog Day, when they will host…
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State programs make homeownership possible with down payment aid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most home buyers who are new to the market are not aware of the programs available to help make their dreams of owning their…
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Deputies looking for theft suspect known as ‘Coyote’
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man known as “Coyote” who is suspected of theft.…
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First human plague case of the year reported in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting a human case of the plague. This is the first reported human plague…
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Ecuadorian woman killed while running across Border Highway
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP officials say that a woman from Ecuador was killed while running across the westbound lanes of the Cesar E. Chavez…
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$255M infrastructure investment in Vinton
Watch the announcement below: VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — Today, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego is taking part in the announcement of a $255…
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El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
Watch the Justice Department’s announcement on El Mayo’s plea below: The plea agreement orders him to forfeit $15 billion. By Aaron Katersky August…
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State Rep. Vince Perez fined almost $10,000 for quorum break
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Rep. Vince Perez, who represents part of El Paso, says that the Texas House Committee on House Administration…
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New Mexico lawmakers tour Otero County Processing Center
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — A bipartisan delegation of New Mexico lawmakers toured the Otero County Processing Center today, a federal…
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Police identify man who died in motorcycle crash in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officials just identified the person who died in the motorcycle crash in northeast El Paso Sunday morning as…
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Trump signs executive order establishing ‘specialized’ National Guard units to address crime in cities
By Zachary Cohen, Haley Britzky, Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday tasking his secretary of…
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Rare human case of flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm identified in US
By Jamie Gumbrecht, Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A rare case of travel-related New World screwworm was identified in Maryland in a patient who…
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Las Cruces teen charged with assault after shooting in northwest El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers arrested 18-year-old Las Cruces resident Elijah Gabriel Marquez Duran and charged him with…
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Families raise concerns about cemetery conditions in Santa Teresa; improvements underway
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA)— Improvements continue at Memory Gardens of the Valley following a weeks-long investigation by ABC-7. In June,…
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Military Monday: Jose Hernandez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are…
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Updates and upcoming events for UTEP fall semester
ABC-7 joined UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson to discuss the latest updates and upcoming events happening at the university. UTEP will greet new and…
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Missing teen found with the use of license plate readers
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA)– New Mexico State Police officers say they located a kidnapped teenager and arrested her suspected abductor. The arrest…
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Attorney: “Only ask for justice for Daniel.” Federal judge rules Villegas’ lawsuit against the City of El Paso can go to trial
UPDATE: ABC-7 received a statement from the City of El Paso regarding this lawsuit and the decision made by a federal judge. “The City of El Paso…
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Motorcycle crash seriously injured one, lanes reopen
UPDATE (6:20PM) – El Paso Police posted that all lanes are now open and no back up after crash along FM-659 and Rich Beem. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -…
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Missing woman, Sheriff asking for assistance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Sheriff says Sandra Diane Suetos, 48, is missing and they need the public’s assistance in finding her. She…
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Water main break causes local food truck to relocate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Heavy flooding caused by a water main break brought parts of El Paso to a standstill on Saturday Night. Among those impacted,…
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Grant help company continue research
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A local company has been awarded $100,000 to develop a new method to restore degraded soils and enhance crop growth. The…
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Crash at 1-10 East and Mesa closes right lane, exercise caution
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Police report the right lane along I-10 East at Mesa in West El Paso is closed due to a crash. Emergency crews…
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Volunteers help clean the streets of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Tires, furniture, carpets and even piles of everyday litter were just some of the items collected during today’s neighborhood…
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Westbound lanes of I-10 reopen, eastbound lanes at Fabens exit remain closed due to fiery semi crash
UPDATE: The El Paso County Sheriff and TxDOT report the westbound lanes are open to traffic. The eastbound lanes remain closed and traffic is being…
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‘Sopranos’ star Jerry Adler, Broadway backstage vet turned late-in-life actor, dies at 96
NEW YORK — Jerry Adler, who spent decades behind the scenes of storied Broadway productions before pivoting to acting in his 60s, has died at 96.…
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Water leak reported in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A water leak shut down at least one lane of Montana Avenue in Far East El Paso late Saturday, according to the El Paso…
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Stephanie Han defends her WBA Lightweight Championship Title
ORLANDO, Florida (KVIA) — El Paso native Stephanie Han wins by a unanimous decision, 98-91, against Columbia’s Paulina Angel to defend her WBA…
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August is Breastfeeding Awareness month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Health experts say it’s a time to educate families about the benefits and clear up…
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