WinterFest, Lights on the Lake kick off El Paso winter holiday events
by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersNovember 14, 2023 After a record-hot summer in El Paso, the winter holiday event season is a welcome reprieve. From…
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Mexico “rejects” Texas’ proposal to allow state police to deport undocumented immigrants
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Nov. 15, 2023 “Mexico “rejects” Texas’ proposal to allow state police to deport undocumented immigrants”…
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More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 14, 2023 “More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws” was first published by The Texas…
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Fights break out at Raymond Telles Academy, district places campus on hold
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Raymond Telles Academy is on a hold right now after multiple fights broke out at the school. El Paso Independent School…
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Some El Paso hospitals see increase in RSV cases; new treatment arrives in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the winter months near, area hospitals prepare for an increase of cases caused by Respiratory syncytial virus, more…
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City of Juarez seeing a rise in animal abuse complaints
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juarez’s Municipal Pet Rescue and Adoption Department (RAMM) receives an average of twelve complaints every day related…
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Entertainment venue expected to help boost economy of Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new entertainment venue planned for Sunland Park, at 420 Sunland Park Drive, right next to the Sunland Park…
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Over 49 million Americans have substance use disorders; support available in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In recently released government documents, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans over age 12 are facing a substance use disorder…
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Man convicted of murdering 5-year-old El Paso girl to be executed Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — David Renteria was convicted of the 2001 murder of Alexandra Flores, 5, and was sentenced to death in 2003. Flores was…
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13-year-old Texas boy sentenced to prison for murder in fatal shooting at a Sonic Drive-In
By JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A 13-year-old Texas boy convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of a Sonic Drive-In employee has…
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Biden and Xi agree to restore some military-to-military communications between the US and China
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to restore some…
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Texas legislators approve bill allowing police to arrest people who cross the border illegally
The Texas House of Representatives approved immigration bills Tuesday that would appropriate more than $1.5 billion for additional border barriers…
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‘Heartbroken’: Anthony High principal speaks out after racist comment made during football game livestream
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The principal at Anthony High School, Sandra Espinoza, addressed their football team for the first time, Tuesday, since a…
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Nonprofit brings attention to food insecurity in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – At a food giveaway in Sunland Park, volunteers with Southern New Mexico Project fill up boxes with food, as lines…
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House passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
Originally Published: 14 NOV 23 13:54 ET Updated: 14 NOV 23 17:51 ET By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — The House…
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Asian Spa Massage in East El Paso is temporarily closed after alleged illicit activities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Attorney’s Office has shut down Asia Spa Massage, located in East El Paso, after obtaining a Temporary…
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Social media war content impacting mental well being, experts say
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has brought forth an influx of graphic and unfiltered images, prompting concerns about its…
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With back-to-back losing seasons guaranteed, where do UTEP Football and Dana Dimel go from here?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Football still have two games left, but with the Miners guaranteed their fifth losing season in Dana Dimel’s sixth…
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One person in the hospital after a shooting in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — One person has been taken to the hospital after reports of a shooting on the 3600 block of George Dieter near Montana, according to…
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Northeast apartment complex fire was ‘accidental’, fire officials urge safety measures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson with the El Paso Fire Department is providing more information about what started a fire at an apartment…
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GoFundMe set up for veteran killed in nine-car crash in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A GoFundMe account has been set up for 28-year-old Jorge Quintana, who friends say died in a nine-car crash on Loop 375…
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Juarez looking to decrease the number of drunk drivers this holiday season
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — This weekend, Mexico will host El Buen Fin festivities, as it does during the holiday season every year. This event in…
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Bomb threat against Irvin High causes campus evacuation
Update: An El Paso ISD spokesperson provided ABC-7 with the following statement: “Students and staff at Irvin High School who were evacuated from the…
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Thanksgiving travel tips: Best and worst days to fly or drive
As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans are gearing up to hit the highway or head to the airport — and…
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Hundreds gather in Downtown El Paso in solidarity for the hostages being held by Hamas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds of El Pasoans gathered in solidarity for the 240 hostages being held by Hamas, in a vigil at San Jacinto Plaza…
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Police locate missing woman, cancel Silver Alert
UPDATE: Missing person has been located, Silver Alert cancelled. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police department has issued a Silver Alert for…
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NM State make school history and advance to Conference USA Title Game with 38-29 win over Western Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky (KVIA) — In their first year in the league New Mexico State advance to the Conference USA Title Game with a 38-29 win over…
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Cesar Ornelas Law hosts 4th Annual Turkey Giveaway
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Cesar Ornelas and members of his law office were up early Saturday morning ready to hand out 1,200 turkeys to select schools.…
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Hundreds show support at the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Alzheimer’s Association held the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s event Saturday morning at the El…
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El Paso health expert explains new guidelines for lung cancer screening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and the American Cancer Society has put out new screening guidelines that…
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