Blue Origin sends person using a wheelchair to space for the 1st time
ByMatthew Glasser and Patricio Chile Michaela “Michi” Benthaus and teammates spent several minutes in microgravity. Blue Origin made…
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Man wanted in jewelry theft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Crime Stoppers of El Paso says police need the public’s help in identifying a man they say took a $6,000 necklace. Police say…
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3 lanes at I-10 W near Lomaland closed due to crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Police Department reports a crash along I-10 West near the Lomaland has caused the closure of the three left…
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2025 WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational returns to UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational, the nation’s oldest holiday collegiate basketball tournament, returns for…
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Dry and Warm Week Ahead in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week starts with dry conditions without rain chances through Tuesday, keeping skies clear for whatever you have planned…
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Man arrested for robbery, assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says a man is pending extradition to El Paso from the Doña Ana County Detention Center…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Top 7 Stories of 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the year draws to a close, ABC-7 is taking a look back at the year that was. These past twelve months have certainly been…
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Justice Department releases files tied to Jeffrey Epstein case
Find the files and read through them for yourself here. Witness told investigators Epstein sought underage victims and ‘didn’t want Spanish or…
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US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers
By Zachary Cohen, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US struck multiple targets in Syria on Friday that the US military tied to ISIS as retaliation…
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Judge orders Las Cruces murder suspect held without bond
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A judge has ordered that Kenneth Perez, who is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly…
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Vado man sentenced to 33 years for kidnapping, sexual assault
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Prosecutors say that Vado resident Javier Levario, 33, was sentenced by Judge Conrad F. Perea to a total of 33 years for…
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Fatal crash on I-10 east of Lordsburg
Update (4:28 PM): The highway is now back open. Update (3:52 PM): New Mexico State Police released the following statement regarding today’s crash:…
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NMSU ROTC celebrates first cadet to commission with U.S. Space Force
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU Air Force ROTC cadet Ethan French just commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Space Force. He is the first…
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2026 Holloman Air Force Base Legacy of Liberty Air Show happening in April
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 2026 Holloman Air Force Base Legacy of Liberty Air Show is happening April 18 and 19, 2026. The free two-day…
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Woman arrested for allegedly stealing car in Fabens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Vanessa Ronnebaun, 25, is charged with Theft of Vehicle after officials say she stole a Fabens man’s work truck. Sheriff and…
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Judge blocks ICE policy restricting congressional oversight visits
By Angélica Franganillo DÃaz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US Immigration and Customs Enforcement from enforcing…
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AG Paxton issues consumer alert for smart TVs suspected of spying on Texans
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Attorney General Ken Paxton is issuing a consumer alert for smart televisions. Paxton says the TVs are spying on Texans.…
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El Paso County awarded $12.8 million for new transportation maintenance facility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) awarded El Paso County $12.8 million to support the construction of a new…
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Former U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Former U.S. House Rep. Yvette Herrell was confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs last…
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Loretto Academy student inspired by her single mother, earns a full-ride to Notre Dame
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Loretto Academy Marina Delgado continues to celebrate her accomplishments. She recently found out she is a 2025 recipient of…
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How to wrap pipes before winter freezes create leaks, bursts
When temperatures hit freezing point at 32°F or below, pipes can freeze, where it leaks, bursts or water doesn’t even run water through your home.…
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Good Vibes Only: Woman with cerebral palsy graduates from NMSU with honors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)— 29-year-old Arcelia Mendoza or “Arcy” continues to celebrate her recent graduation from New Mexico State University.…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Record-breaking heat potential
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Once again temps will be cool to start but they will warm to above average by lunch. Today high temps could set a new…
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Brown University shooting suspect found dead
By Josh Margolin, Aaron Katersky, Jack Date, Luke Barr, Katherine Faulders, Pierre Thomas, and Jack Moore, ABC (ABC) — The suspect in last…
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Trump signs order to fast-track marijuana reclassification
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an order directing federal agencies to fast-track the reclassification of marijuana,…
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El Paso man tased 10 times during incident at Chico’s Tacos
Update (5:34 PM): Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal that the arresting officer had to tase Vicente Rios 10 times while attempting an arrest.…
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President Trump endorses Congressman Tony Gonzales
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. District…
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UMC El Paso CEO Jacob Cintron to collect nearly $1.5 million after pay raise, bonus
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersDecember 18, 2025 Jacob Cintron, CEO of University Medical Center of El Paso, received a 14% pay raise…
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UTV rider charged with evading officers in Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Angel Ortiz, 44, is accused of leading State Troopers and Sheriff deputies on a UTV chase through commercial and…
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El Paso quintuplets to celebrate Christmas at home after leaving NICU
El Pasoan Theresa Troia became a first-time mom to five babies this year. By Yi-Jin Yu December 18, 2025, 11:34 AM For one El Paso mom, this…
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