TEA report exposes widespread failings at Socorro ISD
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso Matters March 22, 2024 Update, 6:10 p.m.: This story has been updated with additional comments. The Socorro…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Warm today and tomorrow, windy Sunday
We are under an ABC-7 First Alert! We continue to track strong winds that are possible this upcoming Sunday as a cold front drops in. For today, it…
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El Paso District Attorney speaks about implementation of SB4
Update: El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks said during the news conference that if the federal appeals court upholds Senate Bill 4, it will be his…
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 54 years for attempted murder in police shootout
Update (March 22, 2024): A judge sentenced Crawford to 54 years in prison. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A jury found 47-year-old Bobby Charles…
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It’s time to join the Ride to End ALZ with support in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Alzheimer’s Disease affects many older Americans, and El Paso is considered an area of concern for Alzheimer’s risk. Plenty…
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Kate Middleton says she was diagnosed with cancer, is undergoing chemotherapy
By Emily Shapiro and Katie Kindelan March 22, 2024, 12:00 PM Kate, the Princess of Wales, was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing…
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Borderland leaders react to video of incident involving Texas National Guard and migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Video surfaced online of what appeared to be Texas National Guard trying to push back a large group of migrants, and those…
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Body of missing college student Riley Strain recovered from Cumberland River in Nashville
Originally Published: 22 MAR 24 10:49 ET By Rebekah Riess, Melissa Alonso and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — The body of a missing…
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Unrest as migrants gather along the border in El Paso
Update: Customs and Border Protection issued the following statement on the situation at the border today. “There are consequences to crossing the…
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Hope Border Institute and Diocese of El Paso lead “Do Not be Afraid” march
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hope Border Institute and the Diocese of El Paso will hold their “Do Not be Afraid” march and vigil in honor of…
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Las Cruces chooses new city manager
Update: City Council offered the position to Ikani Taumoepeau. If Taumoepeau agrees to the tentative offer, he will start April, 1, 2024. “City…
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Las Cruces resident tells ABC-7 that new “Smart Meter” may be to blame for missing electric bills
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke with Las Cruces resident Ken Brunot who says he hasn’t received a bill from El Paso Electric since…
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New York Attorney General takes initial step to prepare to seize Trump assets
Originally Published: 21 MAR 24 10:47 ET Updated: 21 MAR 24 13:26 ET By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The New York attorney general’s office has…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Warm and windy Thursday, strong winds and cooler temps to come
UPDATE: An ABC-7 First Alert has been issued for strong winds expected Sunday. Early models are suggesting we could reach 50 MPH for the wind gusts.…
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FC Juarez tops Locomotive FC in international friendly, 3-0
EL PASO, Texas – Before a sold out crowd at Southwest University Park, the FC Juarez Bravos secured an exhibition victory over their cross-border…
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El Paso Water officials respond to complaints of water smelling of chlorine, inform residents the water is safe
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several El Pasoans informed ABC-7 that they smelled chlorine in their water recently. Many were East El Paso and Far East El…
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El Paso County settles lawsuit, permanently shuts down Jaguars
Update: The County Attorney’s Office announced a settlement to its lawsuit against Jaguars. The business will permanently close. “The owners of the…
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Gofundme set up for victim killed in eastside bar shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –El Paso police identified the victim who died as a result of an eastside bar shooting as 37-year-old Mario Daniel Avalos.…
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Appeals court puts controversial Texas immigration law back on hold
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court late Tuesday night put Texas’ controversial immigration law back on hold, hours after the…
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El Paso school hosts celebration of life for 8-year-old who died in Hudspeth crash
View this post on Instagram A post shared by KVIA ABC-7 News (@kviaabc7news) Update: IDEA Public Schools Mesa Hills is hosting a celebration of life…
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Damian Elementary School without water, students being sent home
Update: A spokesperson says students are now being sent home. CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A Canutillo ISD school is without water currently after a…
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ABC-7at 4: El Paso organizations work together to raise funds for child who is recovering from heart transplant
El Paso, TX (KVIA)- 11-year-old Dallas was born with a rare heart disease called Ebstein anomaly. Last year, his family received news that he was…
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Two people pulled out of Lower Valley canal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water crews rescued two people from a canal near Zaragoza and Pan American. This happened Tuesday afternoon. A…
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35-year-old suffers serious burns in Las Cruces house fire
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire officials say a 35-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a fire on Parker Road this morning. The…
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EPISD opening new Montessori program at Dr. Green Elementary School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso ISD just named Dr. Green Elementary School as the future home of the district’s second Montessori program. The…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department offering 3 sessions of “Parent’s Night Out”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is offering three different sessions of “Parent’s Night…
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An El Paso woman claimed she shot her husband after he attacked her. Police charged her with murder.
Update (August 2, 2024): Martinez remains in jail on a $250,000 bond. She is scheduled to enter a plea no later than February 27, 2025 and the jury…
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El Paso police identify man who died in eastside bar shooting
Update: Police just identified the victim who died as 37-year-old Mario Daniel Avalos. Police also list 28-year-old Ariel De Asha Brown, 28-year-old…
Continue Reading Congressional leaders announce deal to fund rest of government
Originally Published: 19 MAR 24 09:29 ET Updated: 19 MAR 24 10:00 ET By Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — Congressional leaders on…
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IRS introduces new online tool to simplify tax filing for El Paso residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Taxpayers in El Paso now have access to a new online tool aimed to help with the tax filing process directly with The…
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