El Paso County Commissioners look to expand paid holidays for staff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County leaders are exploring ways to expand holiday time off for county employees to combat workplace burnout,…
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Las Cruces High School Lady Bulldawgs look to extend dynasty run
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — After over 40 years into his time as the Las Cruces High School Volleyball coach, Keith Leupold is still winning. He…
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New Mexico Supreme Court pauses Project Jupiter water well drilling, air permit proceeding
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Sunday, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously paused an air permit proceeding and water use from a new well for the…
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Man receives 23-year prison sentence for shooting death of Las Cruces school bus driver
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 35-year-old man received a 23-year prison sentence for the shooting death of a Las Cruces Public Schools bus driver, the…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office to hold training at Cielo Vista Mall Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents may see an increased law enforcement and emergency vehicle presence in the Cielo Vista Mall Tuesday morning. The…
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Texas Railroad Commission eliminates public comment period from its public meetings
by Inside Climate News, The Texas TribuneAugust 24, 2026 The three elected officials who regulate the oil and gas industry in Texas hold an open…
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Authorities investigate infant’s death in Otero County
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — The Otero County Sheriff’s Office is helping with an investigation into an infant’s death, it said Monday. On Aug. 21, a…
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International bridge toll rates to change Sept. 1
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the City of El Paso said international bridge toll rates will change for commercial vehicles at some ports of entry…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve Hospital District fiscal year 2027 budget, tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners approved the county Hospital District’s 2027 fiscal year budget and tax rate Monday. “We are…
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Too Young To Be Sick Like This
Editor’s Note: Reporting for this story was supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. This story is a collaboration between the Puente…
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Texas DPS uses Grappler System to prevent pursuits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pursuits along Texas highways can become dangerous for everyone involved. In border communities, they are a common sight.…
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Mother says Fort Bliss failed to take 3-year-old’s domestic violence case seriously
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The mother of a 3-year-old, whose father punched in the head and chest, says Fort Bliss officials failed to take abuse…
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New facilities, programs coming to UTEP this semester
Good Morning El Paso joins UTEP to kick off their first day of the fall semester on Monday. UTEP says new and returning students will be greeted with…
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WATCH: 2 hospitalized after Northeast El Paso crash, EPISD officer involved
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were hospitalized after a crash in Northeast El Paso Monday, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The El…
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Texas restaurants face rising costs, workforce challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Restaurants across Texas are facing higher costs for food, labor, insurance, utilities and payment processing, according to…
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Trump says he’ll impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and steel in January, escalating trade war
By Max Zahn President Donald Trump on Monday said in a social media post that he will ratchet up tariffs on Canada-made cars and auto parts in…
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Active-duty military spouses detained amid Trump’s deportation campaign
By Catherine Bouvet Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez woke up to a gut-wrenching call at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday: Cristy Maryori Villafranca Trejo, his…
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Miss El Paso, Miss Teen El Paso USA crowned Sunday night
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday night, two El Pasoans took home the 2026 Miss El Paso USA and Miss El Paso Teen USA titles. Laura’s Productions…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Dangerously hot temperatures return!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for dangerously hot conditions! Temperatures are expected to trend above average through…
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Military Monday: Honoring Ronald Beaman
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 recognizing…
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Former Hamas hostage Judith Raanan shares story of faith and resilience
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Judith Raanan was one of the first American hostages released by Hamas after the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel.…
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Man charged with drinking while driving after off-road vehicle crash, 1 seriously injured
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) says that 40-year-old Edgar Amaya is facing a charge of Driving While…
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Lightning starts fire in Capitan Mountains, near area that caught fire after deadly plane crash
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — The U.S. Forest Service Office for the Lincoln National Forest says crews are fighting a wildfire that was caused by…
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Fire engulfs non-permitted homes; Juárez officials
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to Juárez officials, first responders were called out for a fire that had started near Puerto Dunkirque and…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Tracking record-breaking heat in the Borderland, highs up to 105 possible
Your ABC-7 StormTrack Weather Team has issued a First Alert for the heat wave that continues to cook the Borderland. Daily highs for Monday-Wednesday…
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Free entry to National Parks during National Park Service’s 110th birthday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Park Service is celebrating National Park Week, which started Saturday, August 22, and ends on August 30,…
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UTEP School of Pharmacy welcomes 51 students during white coat ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) School of Pharmacy hosted a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday evening for the…
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SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS: Borderland Backyards Photo Contest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Is your backyard your favorite place to relax, entertain, or enjoy the Borderland sunshine? We want to see it! Show us what…
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USPS makes new rules for mail-in ballots
The changes would not go into effect until the court lifts its injunction. By Nathan Lee August 23, 2026, 10:13 AM The United States Postal Service…
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Custom vehicles and light show highlight first night of ‘Chuco Rig Down’
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) – Custom vehicles reflect the culture and passion of the people who build them, and will be the focus of the first ‘Chuco…
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