43 migrants allegedly involved in March border incident removed from U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials confirm to ABC-7 that 43 of the more than 200 undocumented migrants involved…
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South Fork Fire caused by lightning, investigators say
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Investigators say lightning caused the South Fork Fire, which burned thousands of acres in and around Ruidoso. “The…
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New Mexico DOJ issues cease-and-desist notices to Roswell hotels accused of price gouging Ruidoso wildfire victims
ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice sent cease-and-desist notices to several Roswell hotels accused of price gouging…
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Streets flooded in Juarez after last night’s rain
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Recent rain hitting the Borderland heavily impacted communities south of the border. Ciudad Juárez, well-known for…
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Chaparral residents report severe storm damage over weekend
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) – A storm Sunday left vehicles flipped, trailers toppled and roofs ripped off on the Otero County side of Chaparral, New…
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Texas Rescue Patrol reminds community of Fourth of July safety at Red Sands
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a Fourth of July tradition for many El Pasoans to celebrate at Red Sands, in El Paso County’s far eastside. Red Sands…
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Fireworks can be painful reminders for combat veterans on July 4th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Independence Day is a time to celebrate the United States of America. The day is packed with all-American traditions like…
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Las Cruces Fourth of July Closures
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana County and the City of Las Cruces will observe Fourth of July holiday. Doña Ana County Doña Ana County’s…
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Tips from El Paso Animal Services for pet safety during Fourth of July festivities
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the Fourth of July approaches, El Paso Animal Services is reminding pet owners of the potential dangers that holiday…
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El Paso Fourth of July Closures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In observance of the Fourth of July holiday multiple offices will be closed. El Paso County Regular business hours will…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Humid Wednesday with rain chances potential
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today we are looking at a hot day again with elevated rain chances! Throughout the region we are expecting to see…
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Lloyd Doggett becomes first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw
Originally Published: 02 JUL 24 13:07 ET Updated: 02 JUL 24 21:48 ET By Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of…
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Annunciation House officials react to Judge’s ruling to deny Texas’ request to shut them down
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 205th District Judge Francisco X. Dominguez issued a pair of rulings on Tuesday stopping Texas’ request to shut down the…
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Free community meals offered in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ruidoso community members have come together to put on a series of community meals this week as the town rebuilds from…
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U.S. officials fly 116 Chinese migrants back home
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE removed 116 Chinese migrants from the country this weekend. This was…
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Texas Rangers investigating two EPISD Police officers
Update: The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that John Solis and Steve Romero were arrested. Jail records show them both charged with…
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El Paso man arrested in Rock City Bar & Grill murder
Update (August 7, 2024): Court records show officials issued Minter a bond order. He currently remains in jail on a $500,000 bond. Update (August 1,…
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Chinese migrants arrive in South America, hoping to make it to the U.S.
BY ALFREDO CORCHADO, MÓNICA ALMEIDA AND PAÚL MENA MENA PUENTE NEWS COLLABORATIVE QUITO, Ecuador — The tiny and increasingly violence plagued…
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City Council solidifies agreement for Sunset Amphitheater construction
Update: City Council passed the measures 4-3. EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — City Council is set to vote on an agreement today that will move forward the…
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Catch Fourth of July fireworks, parades in El Paso; your guide to where you can use fireworks
by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersJune 28, 2024 As the Fourth of July approaches, El Paso and its surrounding areas are gearing up for a…
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Man died trying to cross Dyer in Central El Paso, police say
Update (July 2, 2024): El Paso Police just identified the pedestrian who died as 50-year-old Jaime Lara Arenivas. Special Traffic Investigators are…
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El Paso Police identify person who died in fiery van crash on Loop 375
Update (July 2, 2024): El Paso Police just identified the driver, who died in the fiery crash, as 69-year-old Jesus Manuel Huerta. Investigators say…
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Hottest June on record in the Borderland
Our Summer in the Borderland started off on a hot note as this past June was the hottest June on record. I spoke to a student at the University of…
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Man arrested in Canutillo for allegedly stealing car, crashing it, trying to break into house
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested 39-year-old Gabriel Sandoval for allegedly stealing a car, crashing it, then…
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Tips to avoid firework injuries this 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fireworks don’t just glow and sparkle, while they come with beauty, they also come with danger. With 4th of July days away,…
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Town hall for Ruidoso wildfire, flood victims happening this evening
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) will hold a Virtual Fire and Flood Recovery…
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Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2024 “Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter” was first published by The…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – storms each day with humid conditions
Showers and storms will continue each day this week with temperatures in the upper 90s and low 100s. Storms that develop will not be too fast of…
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Four bodies found in Sunland Park desert
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Department announced it assisted with the recovery of 4 bodies in an X post around 8:40 p.m. The…
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Large fire burning in Juarez, smoke visible from El Paso
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A large fire is burning in Juarez, Mexico right now. The smoke is visible from several areas in El Paso. An ABC-7 crew…
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