Man who died in crash on McCombs was not wearing seatbelt, police say
Update (January 20, 2026): El Paso Police say that Arnoldo Vargas, 31, is dead after the crash on McCombs in the Northeast Friday night.…
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Mexico sends 37 cartel members to US in latest offer to Trump administration
Mexico’s security minister says the country has sent 37 more cartel members to the United States Courtesy: Secretariat of Security and Citizen…
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New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham delivers final State of the State address; legislative session begins
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her State of the State address today. This was Lujan Grisham’s…
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ICE eyes Clint for future detention facilities; Congresswoman Escobar speaks out against plan
Update (3:28 PM): El Paso’s Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is commenting on ICE’s possible new detention facilities in El Paso County. Escobar says…
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City of El Paso updates animal ordinance to expand dog safety classifications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council unanimously approved amendments to Title 7 of the El Paso Municipal Code, updating animal regulations…
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn visiting El Paso today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Senator John Cornyn is visiting El Paso today to meet with small business owners and employees. He is expected to speak…
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Controlled explosions in Mount Cristo Rey area for construction of new border wall
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. federal government is about to begin construction of a new border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border in…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Near-freezing morning, dry & calm afternoon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will be a bit cooler today following yesterdays weak cold front and wind event. Winds will continue to settle…
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FBI El Paso on Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and now prevention month in Texas as declared by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month. FBI El…
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Train hits person in South-Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A person was hit by a train in South-Central El Paso this afternoon. El Paso Police are responding to the incident. They are…
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Migrants dressed as construction workers seen illegally crossing the border into El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A video circulating on social media shows two migrants crossing the Rio Grande dressed as construction workers, along with…
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Incident at Las Cruces office leads to executive order banning practice of foster children sleeping at government offices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order today that bans the practice of children in state…
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Ruidoso Downs ceases racing, future uncertain for racetrack as flooding threats continue
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino has announced it will have to cease operations at the current racetrack site as it…
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Man killed in crash on I-10 at Eastlake identified
Update (11:44 PM): The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says the crash involved multiple cars. Fernando Ario, Jr., 29, died at the hospital, according…
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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93
By Hilary Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani, whose elegant evening gowns were favored for decades by some of the…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger honoring MLK with day of service
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is hosting a special day of service today, by inviting community members to honor Dr. Martin Luther King…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Near-freezing morning, warm lunch, breezy night
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –We start off the work week with near-freezing temps this morning. Luch will be warm however breezy to windy conditions will…
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El Paso teen selected for prestigious U.S. Senate youth program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An El Paso ISD high school student is headed to Washington, D.C., after being selected for a prestigious national program…
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El Paso Electric proposes $473 million gas plant to power Meta data center operations
The utility must secure state regulatory permission before moving forward with the Meta-backed power plant. by Elida S. Perez January 18, 2026 EL…
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Migrant from Nicaragua dies at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz died while in custody at Camp…
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Veterans, families, soldiers honor the fallen at Battle of Ramadi 20th Anniversary ceremony
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — More than a thousand Iraq war veterans and their families gathered at Fort Bliss to mark the 20th anniversary of the…
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Sunday Funday: Mystic Desert Studio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One El Paso artist found his voice by creating from the heart. Gabriel Marquez runs a studio in El Paso that highlights his…
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El Paso County Sheriff explains Senate Bill 8 ICE agreement at community town hall meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte met with residents Saturday to explain how his office will comply with a new…
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In 3rd attack in Syria, US kills leader linked to ISIS ambush: CENTCOM
Three Americans were killed in the ambush in Palmyra, Syria. ByABC NEWS January 17, 2026, 3:21 PM The U.S. military launched a third round of…
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Trump announces tariffs on NATO allies for opposing US control of Greenland
The 10% tariffs against the eight countries will go into effect on Feb. 1. ByIsabella Murray and Ivan Pereira January 17, 2026, 2:15 PM…
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Hundreds attend Ramadi Memorial Ceremony at Fort Bliss
UPDATE: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) – The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division and Veterans of the Battle of Ramadi from the Iraq War…
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Veterans invited to free art therapy session focused on healing and connection
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Veterans and active-duty service members in El Paso are being invited to explore healing through creativity during a free…
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Battle of Ramadi 20-year anniversary: Exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. MacFarland
EL PASO (KVIA) – More than a thousand Iraq war veterans and their families are gathering in El Paso this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the…
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El Paso officials call for accountability amid concerns over ICE operations
EL PASO, Texas– El Paso leaders and civil rights groups gathered outside the county courthouse today to call attention to what they described as…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – El Paso Water main break repairs, rate increases, and what comes next
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A major water main break in the middle of the night this past weekend lead to a more than rude awakening for an El Paso…
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