One person seriously injured in motorcycle crash in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso Police posted on their X account that all lanes have been reopened as of 6 p.m. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash closed all lanes of…
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‘Slap in the face’: Sister of man who died in fiery crash unsatisfied with suspects’ sentencing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 26-year-old Saul Miguel Gutierrez and 21-year-old Kayla Nunez each pled guilty to two charges today: manslaughter and…
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Jury hears opening arguments in trial against El Paso native accused of killing journalist
ByJulia Reinstein August 14, 2024, 5:24 PM The murder trial against Robert Telles — the El Paso native and former Clark County, Nevada public…
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Texas National Guard soldiers reinforce razor wire barrier
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas National Guard soldiers just reinforced the razor wire barrier along the border, according to Governor Greg Abbott.…
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Las Cruces Public Schools begins process to re-draw school boundaries ahead of Columbia Elementary re-opening
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools will soon start re-drawing school boundaries, and it coincides with the future opening of…
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EPISD loses potential $3.25 million in state funds over absences, poor attendance reporting
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersAugust 13, 2024 The El Paso Independent School District potentially lost about $3.25 million in state funding…
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El Paso events: Bark at the Park, Tour de Tolerance, El Paso Pro-Musica & Historian Studio
by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersAugust 14, 2024 Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week.…
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Anthony man sentenced to 20 years for possessing, receiving child pornography
Update (August 14, 2024): The court sentenced Gallardo to 20 years in prison. “Upon his release from prison, Gallardo will be subject to 25 years…
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El Paso Water featured in Texas Monthly for water conservation, reclamation projects
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water is the subject of an article in the August issue of Texas Monthly about the water utilities efforts to…
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Federal authorities keep finding migrant stash houses in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Border Patrol, and Immigration Customs Enforcement agents, among others, continue to…
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Juarez police looking for suspect in shooting that left two men dead in wealthy neighborhood
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juarez authorities continue to look for the people that shot and killed two men on the streets of a residential…
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El Paso sees increase in attacks against Border Patrol agents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector says they have seen a recent increase in attacks against Border Patrol agents. The El…
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El Paso City Council votes to let voters decide on Multipurpose Center’s future
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story listed Mayor Oscar Leeser as one of the people who voted in favor of the motion. Leeser did not…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Air Quality Alert Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the poor air quality expected today. An air quality alert is in effect from 7 AM- 8 PM…
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Paso del Norte Community Foundation awards $325,000 in student scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This year, over $325,000 dollars will be funding students’ success. The Paso del Norte Community Foundation celebrated its…
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Rollover causing massive closure on eastbound lanes of Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A rollover has caused emergency crews to shut down all eastbound lanes of Transmountain. The crash happened on the west side…
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Chaparral man charged with stockpiling guns, homemade bomb components
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 76-year-old Chaparral resident Frederick Urban was charged with illegally stockpiling firearms and explosives in Las…
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El Paso City Council approves sending Multipurpose Center funding back to voters
Update: Just after noon Tuesday, El Paso City Council voted 5-3 to approve sending the funding for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment…
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Doña Ana County selects Scott Andrews as choice for next county manager
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Scott Andrews, Ed.D, has been selected by the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners to be their choice for the…
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Donate to save animals’ lives: Inside the Humane Society of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Humane Society of El Paso is reminding the community of the impact donations can have on the lives of the animals under…
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Watch: Parkland High School coach placed on administrative leave after apparent altercation with student
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A video appears to show a Parkland High School student being pushed down to the ground by an adult. You can see the video,…
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Author publishes children’s book that highlights El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Native El Pasoan Deanna Salcido Gutierrez is celebrating the publication of her first book. “El Paso Placita, A Tour for a…
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Future of El Paso Multipurpose Center could be up for voting in November
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is expected to make a decision that could possibly put the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment…
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The highest-rated Mexican food in El Paso, according to El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The debate over which restaurant has the best Mexican food in El Paso has been going on for many years. This list took the…
Continue Reading Trial begins for El Paso native accused of murdering journalist
By Julia Reinstein August 12, 2024, 12:48 PM The trial against Robert Telles — the former Nevada county official who allegedly murdered a…
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A look ahead: ABC-7 to partner with El Paso’s Humane Society for 31st annual Telethon!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Saturday, ABC-7 is partnering with the Humane Society of El Paso for our 31st annual Telethon! The goal is to help…
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El Paso County Commissioners vote to put UMC, capital improvement bonds on the November ballot
Update: County Commissioners also voted to put the El Paso County Capital Improvement Program Project on the November ballot. “In September, a series…
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Watch: Sen. Martin Heinrich, Rep. Gabe Vasquez host news conference following Santa Teresa Port of Entry tour
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Senator Martin Heinrich (D), and Representative Gabe Vasquez (D) of New Mexico will host a news conference…
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Fronteras Mentales: A Journey into Hispanic Mental Health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hispanic culture dominates the Borderland, but does it also influence mental health access for the Hispanic population?…
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City of El Paso hosts final meet-and-greet for city manager candidates
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso residents will have their final opportunity today to meet the four candidates running for city manager. The City of El…
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