City of Las Cruces changing panhandling and shopping cart ordinances
Update (August 8, 2024): Las Cruces approved the new Shopping Cart Ordinance. It will go into effect Friday, August 16, with enforcement by Las…
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Find out why some teachers just paid to park at El Dorado High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This morning, a viewer contacted ABC-7 with concerns that El Dorado High School in Far East El Paso was charging teachers…
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City of Juarez announces second migrant soccer cup to happen next week
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The city of Juárez through its Sports Institute and Human Rights Department announced the second edition of the Copa…
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Why a new CDC rule might prevent you from bringing your pet back into the US
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Aug. 1, if you are crossing a pet into the U.S. you must now follow new steps. According to U.S. Customs and Border…
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Watch: HOME awarded $16 million for Mesa Hills Affordable Housing, a development opposed by some residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — HOME’s proposed South Mesa Hills Development received $16 million in 9% tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and…
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Happening Today: El Paso Electric to conduct planned power outage
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric will be conducting brief, planned power outage in the Coronado Hills Neighborhood in Northwest El Paso…
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Costco adds membership scanners upon entry to crack down on customers sharing cards
By Kelly McCarthy August 8, 2024, 6:53 AM When customers walk in to shop at Costco Wholesale, they flash a membership card to an employee…
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Words of Wisdom with Rosa Guerrero: Embracing our culture in the classroom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Rosa Guerrero is an educator, humanitarian and outspoken community activist. Guerrero continues to teach…
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Fabens ISD kicks off school year with new initiatives rolling in for students
FABENS, TX (KVIA) — Fabens Independent School District is welcoming students in for the 2024-25 school year! The district is rolling in with new…
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No injuries being reported in crash involving train in Fabens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says no one suffered any injuries after a train vs. car collision in Fabens earlier this…
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Group from Africa found wandering Chihuahua highway after kidnapping, torture
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Law enforcement officials in Chihuahua helped 10 people from Africa who had been kidnapped by a criminal group. IMSS…
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Honduran boy held for ransom in Juarez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican authorities saved a 9-year-old Honduran boy being held for ransom by a transnational criminal organization in…
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Multiple undocumented people, alleged smugglers arrested in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security investigators arrested 56 people from Mexico, five from Guatemala, and two from El Salvador. The people…
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Son charged with his dad’s violent murder to go on trial in March
Update (August 7, 2024): Jail records show Gallegos remains in jail on a $200,000 bond. Court records show that he is scheduled to enter a plea on…
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US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press August 7, 2024, 7:00 AM The number of women…
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Local veterinarian offers tips to keep pets safe during record heat
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland continues to experience above-average temperatures, Dr. Cynthia Saenz, owner of Canutillo Veterinary…
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$15 million soundstage for film, TV production to be built on NMSU’s campus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The film industry continues to grow in Las Cruces, and a new investment from the New Mexico Economic Development…
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Charges upgraded to murder in shooting death of El Paso man
Update (November 13, 2024): Court documents show that Lopez is now charged with murder. As of today, Lopez remains in jail, according to online jail…
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New El Paso Chamber CEO speaks to local media for the first time since publicly accepting position
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber’s new CEO agreed to sit down with ABC-7 to talk about his new role, and goals for the chamber moving…
Continue Reading Words of Wisdom with Rosa Guerrero: The importance of discipline in the classroom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Teacher, dancer, humanitarian, community icon and lifelong educator Rosa Guerrero has taught thousands of Borderland…
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Alleged Sinaloa cartel drug lord to face trial in same court where ‘El Chapo’ was convicted, attorney says
Originally Published: 07 AUG 24 09:51 ET By Melissa Alonso and Norma Galeana, CNN (CNN) — Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the alleged Sinaloa cartel…
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El Paso residents submit intent letter to recall City Rep. Chris Canales
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents of the City of El Paso’s eighth district delivered a letter to City Hall Tuesday morning, displaying an intent to…
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Canutillo ISD kicks off first week of school
CANUTILLO, TX (KVIA) — Canutillo Independent School District is welcoming the students back to the classrooms this week! The district passed the…
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Slow down: agencies warn of dangers in school zones as students head back to school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As parental concerns grow, agencies are warning drivers to slow down in school zones as millions of students across the U.S.…
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Las Cruces police investigating death of elderly woman as homicide
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating the death of an elderly woman as a homicide, according to a…
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Man wanted in El Paso for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary of habitation arrested
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary of habitation was arrested Tuesday by deputies with El…
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First 2024 case of West Nile Virus confirmed in New Mexico
UNION COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed the first West Nile virus infection in a resident of Union County…
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First Harris Campaign event since running mate selection in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KVIA) — Vice President Kamala Harris hosted her first presidential campaign event since she announced her running mate…
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Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump
By Evan Perez and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has charged a Pakistani man who has alleged ties to the Iranian…
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Know before you go: what’s in store at La Nube’s grand opening this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — La Nube is set to have its grand opening Saturday, Aug. 10, and the STEAM-focused children’s museum is kicking things off by…
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