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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials gathered Friday at the Bridge of the Americas to announce end-of-fiscal-year border security statistics. CBP, Border Patrol and CBP AMO officials highlighted an increase in drug and weapon interdictions alongside a sharp decrease in illegal border crossings across the El Paso Sector. Ray Provencio,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 11th El Paso Giving Day broke a record, according to the Paso del Norte Community Foundation. Friday, PdNCF said on Oct. 15, El Paso raised $7,276,340 in support of 309 participating local nonprofits. During the campaign, PdNCF recorded 13,167 donations made to organizations specializing in a wide range of causes,
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Oracle, a developer in the Project Jupiter data center planned for Southern New Mexico, announced it awarded more than $994 million in contracts in New Mexico. A map shows where the $165 billion data center campus — dubbed “Project Jupiter” would be located in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. (Courtesy: Doña
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — A water main strike led to a leak and outage in Anthony, Texas, Thursday, according to a town spokesperson. The Town of Anthony said at 4:15 p.m., a contractor, Gigabyte, struck a town water main while excavating. The strike led to a water leak reported from an OXXO gas station. By
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting is underway in Texas and New Mexico. During the November General Election, two El Paso County Commissioner precinct races will be on the ballot. In Precinct 4, voters will choose between Democrat Annette Griego and Republican Leo Arcos. ABC-7 asked both candidates about what they believe is the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Animals waiting for their forever homes at animal shelters are getting extra love, attention and medical care. Pima Medical Institute has partnered with local animal shelters, including the Humane Society of El Paso, to provide vital medical care. “They take care of our animals while they have them here. And they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for severe storm threat through the region. We woke this morning to cool temps and calm conditions. By afternoon temps will climb and rain chances will begin. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 82, Las Cruces 79 today. Storm threat
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s time for take-off! The Amigo Airsho returns to Fort Bliss this weekend, and you’re set for two days packed with thrill and action. Guests will be watching the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, showcasing the power of naval aviation — loud and fast. Next, you’ll see the U.S. Air Force F-22
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the November election fast approaching and early voting happening now, ABC-7 is bringing you in-depth coverage of the important races on the local ballot. ABC-7 Xtra host Andrew J. Polk hosted a debate with candidates for District 1 on El Paso City Council – Daniela Garcia and Sam Armijo. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation visited the University of Texas at El Paso to discuss national efforts to “shore up” the mineral workforce. The DOE’s visit highlighted UTEP’s relaunch of its Mining Engineering program, which is now the only one of its kind
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The chairman of the El Paso County Republican Party, Michael Aboud, appears in a new comedy film releasing nationwide Friday. Aboud will appear in “Ali G: Who Iz I,” written and directed by actor Sacha Baron Cohen. Cohen is known for playing the fictional character Borat and Ali G. Cohen
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott scheduled a campaign stop in El Paso just before Election Day. He’ll host a “Get-Out-the-Vote” event in Upper Valley El Paso next Thursday. Gov. Abbott is running for re-election against Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa. According to an event flyer, Gov. Abbott will be at Rosa’s Cantina
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso County firefighter was arrested and charged with two counts of child sexual assault and one count of indecency with a child/sexual contact, according to documents ABC-7 obtained. 23-year-old Andrew Michael Martinez Jr. is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, investigators wrote in arrest affidavits. The
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Every kitchen serving the Canutillo Independent School District claims to have the best pozole recipe. Thursday, those 10 CISD kitchens put their dishes to the test at the district’s Pozole Cook Off. CISD kitchens each made a batch of their best pozole to enter the contest. Judges chose a winner based
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By Shafiq Najib Veteran actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in projects including “Steel Magnolias,” “Alien,” “Top Gun” and “Picket Fences,” has died at the age of 93. Skerritt died on Wednesday due to natural causes, according to a statement released by his family. “We are heartbroken by his loss,” the statement read. “While
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An active and potentially stormy weather pattern is setting up across the Borderland, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected through the weekend. Severe Weather Threat Today The greatest concern is tonight, especially near the Arizona border and across western portions of the region. A Tornado Watch continues through the early evening hours, so residents should
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Students and staff at Eastlake High School had to evacuate the campus Thursday, according to the Socorro Independent School District. EHS Assistant Principal Luis Martinez told parents that fire alarms at the campus activated. SISD said the El Paso Fire Department deemed the building safe. Students returned to class and
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — A 17-year-old from Texas was arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate a congressman and commit a terrorist attack, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday. Gov. Abbott said the teen is from McKinney, Texas, which is near Dallas. The governor didn’t share any information about the teen’s identity. The teen allegedly had a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso voters are turning the tide this election season by turning out in record-breaking numbers. El Paso County broke its 2018 record for midterm early voting. Monday night, El Paso set the scene with more than 17,500 ballots cast — 264 more voters than the 17,236 votes logged on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some voters living in Texas’ 16th Congressional District may see District 23 candidates on their ballots instead or vice versa. The El Paso County Elections Department said that’s because of a redistricting map that was approved for the midterm elections. “A voter may currently reside in District 23 or 16,
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) –A U.S. citizen living in Ciudad Juarez received a 15-month prison sentence for selling his birth certificate to someone from Mexico, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Mexico said. In December 2025, U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Alamogordo, New Mexico, checkpoint came across a Mexican citizen who falsely claimed to be
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels landed in El Paso for this weekend’s Amigo Airsho. They’re part of this year’s “Red, White and Blues” spectacular. After a 12-year hiatus, the Amigo Airsho took to the El Paso skies in 2024, showcasing the unique relationship between the city of El Paso and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city and county of El Paso will update its Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, and it’s asking for residents’ input. The El Paso Office of Emergency Management said the goal of the plan is to reduce or eliminate long-term risks to people and property from known hazards through mitigation strategies.
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El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday afternoon, the El Paso Fire Department announced, in partnership with University Medical Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the Border Regional Advisory Council and Vitalant, a regional initiative to provide whole blood capabilities for patients.El Paso Fire Chief Jonathan Killings was present at the Regional Command Center
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will unveil the completed first phase of the Pellicano Drive Widening Project on Thursday. The infrastructure project extends from Loop 375 to Darrington Road in East El Paso. The three-mile project comes with six lanes, raised medians and bike lanes. Drivers will see new traffic control equipment
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for severe storm potential. Storm chances begin tonight and last through at least your Saturday! We woke up this morning to fresh temps, high clouds, and light breezy conditions. Temps to start were in the 50s and 60s. By lunchtime expect temperatures to
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Calling all future miners, this weekend, UTEP is hosting their annual event, Orange and Blue day, welcoming prospective students to consider making it their new home. High school juniors and seniors can come and explore UTEP majors, academic programs, and student life, but that’s not all. They’ll also be able to explore admissions and financial aid
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow border wall construction to continue along the Big Bend, according to court records. The appeal filing from the White House came just one day after a federal judge in El Paso filed a blocking of the construction that was ruled on
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HUNTSVILLE, Texas – The Sam Houston Bearkats kept it close, but in the end it was the NMSU Aggies coming away with the victory, 30-24. It was the first road win of the season for the Aggies. NMSU’s run game was phenomenal which was led by running back James Jones. Jones ended his night with
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