EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Floodwaters swept through a West El Paso neighborhood Saturday evening, leaving streets covered in debris and forcing residents to begin extensive cleanup efforts. The flooding left mud and rocks scattered across local properties, with floodwaters reaching waist height as residents attempted to clear a drain in the neighborhood. In response
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) says 48-year-old Kelli Pinnock is facing 5 charges of animal cruelty after officials found 72 exotic animals being transported in inhumane conditions. According to officials, on October 22, 2026, around 7:30 p.m., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies performed a traffic stop along I-10
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Following three days of statewide organizing, activists from across New Mexico and across the country gathered at New Mexico State University to protest Oracle’s multi-billion-dollar planned “Project Jupiter” data center proposed for Doña Ana County. Organized by Youth United for Climate Crisis Action (YUCCA) alongside the “Stop Project Jupiter” coalition,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Greater El Paso Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars(MOWW) hosted its 50th Annual Massing of the Colors Saturday afternoon. The event was open to all color-bearing units and organizations in the Greater El Paso area, including but not limited to veterans organizations, units of the active
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday, crowds gathered at Biggs Airfield for the Amigo Airsho, meanwhile, 75 individuals took their Oath of Enlistment for the armed services, being surrounded by friends and family. Recruits from the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Army took their oath during the airshow at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The City of El Paso’s Office of Emergency Management activated the Emergency Operations Center at a Level 3, Increased Readiness, in response to severe weather. They said that there was a water rescue involving a car on South Desert Boulevard; no injuries were reported, according to officials. Emergency crews also responded
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Heavy rain from Saturday’s storms caused flash flooding in West El Paso and nearby areas. As the Borderland starts Sunday, the main threat for thunderstorms is shifting farther east, but a stray storm remains possible around El Paso and Doña Ana County. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood
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We are tracking strong to severe thunderstorms in the Borderland! El Paso has seen a slew of severe thunderstorms with very heavy pockets of pea to marble sized hail and heavy rain, not a lot of strong winds associated with the storms! A lot of rainfall fell on small portions of El Paso that prompted
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UPDATE (5:10 PM) — Officials say that all outdoor activities are canceled due to weather conditions. Organizers say museums will stay open with free activities until 8 p.m. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to a spokesperson from the City of El Paso, the Día De Los Muertos Festival has been canceled due to weather
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El Paso, TX(KVIA-TV) — The city is gearing up for its 9th annual Día de los Muertos Desfile & Festival, set to take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the heart of the Downtown Arts District. The beloved celebration honors the lives of those who have passed and the rich traditions that keep their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Organizers say the Amigo Airsho will go on, and officials are monitoring Saturday’s weather conditions. Organizers say depending on weather conditions, times and flight schedules may adjust as needed. According to the organizers, safety does come first, but the performers lined up for the event do have high, low, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso County officials announced Saturday morning that the Ascarate Golf Course Main Course and Delta Nine will be closed for the day due to hail damage. Officials with the county provided the following images showing the damage caused by Friday’s storm: Photo Courtesy: El Paso County Officials say that the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More showers and thunderstorms possible across the Borderland this weekend, with the greatest chances east of the Rio Grande Valley. Some storms could become severe, especially for Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Another weather system moving into the region Saturday helping to trigger thunderstorms during the afternoon. Areas farther east, including
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Recent ABC-7 reports on the travel expenses of El Paso county leaders is now creating impact in other parts of local government. The City of El Paso is set to discuss a new policy to increase transparency on how much city council and the mayor spend on official travel. A couple of
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Severe storms pounded El Paso and the Borderland this evening. Numerous severe thunderstorm warnings blanketed the area. Many reports of hail occurred with these storms (reports of ping-pong size hail). Doppler radar indicated some storms could have produced upwards of Hen Egg size (although no confirmation). Hail blanketed Austin High School getting ready for Friday
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Heavy rain and weather poured over the Borderland Friday evening. Severe storms could continue throughout the weekend. ABC-7’s StormTrack weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert to keep you prepared for the storms. Keep track of the skies with our interactive radar. Hail fell at the KVIA studio on Friday
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The National Weather Service in Santa Teresa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for El Paso until 6:15 P.M. for 60 mile per hour winds and half dollar-sized hail. This storm is moving to the northeast at 30 miles per hour! The Lower Valley, Central, Downtown, and East areas of El Paso is in the
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UPDATE (Oct. 23, 2026) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson’s brother has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for a Ponzi scheme, according to the Department of Justice. The DOJ said 63-year-old Timothy France Johnson spent 11 years soliciting more than $3 million from investors by falsely claiming he would use
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UPDATE (Oct. 23, 2026): The New Mexico Department of Agriculture on Friday announced a New World screwworm case has been detected in Hidalgo County. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the case was found in cattle. Hidalgo County is west of Deming. Officials confirmed the infestation on Thursday. Officials established a 12.4-mile radius infested
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss recently earned the historic recognition as the best garrison in the world and best installation in the Army. Colonel Michael Soyka reached another feat at Fort Bliss: the top recruiting installation. Achieving that level of recognition is not easy; it’s a combination of determination and focus. “I think
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Amigo Airsho has a lot of moving parts. One person is in charge of the airspace and focuses on safety above all: the air boss. Kellie Hudson joined the U.S. Air Force in 1996 and served for 20 years as the Air Force air traffic controller. Now, she’s an
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ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — La Union Maze said it’s closing Friday due to anticipated severe storms. The maze said tickets purchased for Friday can be used on another day. In the closure announcement, La Union said it will reopen on Saturday at 9 a.m. ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather Team issued an ABC-7 First Alert for severe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County deputies arrested a 34-year-old man wanted for aggravated kidnapping and bodily injury. On Friday, deputies with the El Paso County Constable’s Office, Precinct Three, learned about Ramiro Portillo Mendivil’s outstanding criminal warrant. His warrant was for aggravated kidnapping and bodily injury with a $50,000 bond. Ramiro Portillo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Chavez Academy of the Ysleta Independent School District will be renamed “The Academy.” Wednesday, YISD board members voted 6-1 for the name change. Board member Shane Haggerty was the only member to vote against the change. “I understand why we are changing the name of our school, but renaming
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