Texas Governor visiting El Paso to celebrate opening of new manufacturing plant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is visiting El Paso Thursday. The governor’s office announced the visit Wednesday. Abbott will…
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Suicides by the Numbers: Looking at El Paso, Texas, and New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — September is Suicide Prevention Month. It’s one of the leading causes of death across the United States. By examining data…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered showers and storms possible Wednesday
The ABC-7 First Alert remains in place Wednesday! We will see more sunshine and warmer temperatures on Wednesday; the warmer temperatures will…
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Texas agency investigating El Paso daycare for alleged abuse and neglect
Update: ABC-7 has confirmed that Child Care Investigations (CCI) is looking into the daycare for alleged abuse and neglect. That’s a division within…
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Woman charged with third DWI after serious crash in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested an El Paso woman earlier this month on her third DWI charge. Investigators say that 26-year-old…
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Pennsylvania escaped inmate Danelo Cavalcante is in custody, source says
Originally Published: 13 SEP 23 00:19 ET Updated: 13 SEP 23 08:31 ET By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 8:30 a.m.…
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The City of El Paso is celebrating National Preparedness Month
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — September is National Preparedness Month, and the City of El Paso is reminding residents about the importance of being ready…
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New Mexico Democratic attorney general won’t defend suspension of right to publicly carry guns
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some demonstrators defiantly carried holstered handguns on their hips in a Tuesday rally by gun-rights advocates,…
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El Pasoan wins Emmy while pursuing his childhood dream
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “It started with a dream. When I was a little kid, I used to look at a globe, spin it, close my eyes and put my finger…
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El Paso Water offers rebate programs to conserve water and save money
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Water offers two initiatives aimed at promoting water efficiency in the community – the “Cash for Commode” rebate…
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El Paso rescue crews looking for car that rolled off Rim Road
Update: The Fire Department has called off the search. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department’s Combined Search and Rescue team is on…
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Pedestrian hit by car along George Dieter in East El Paso
Update: One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency crews are on the scene of a collision in East El…
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A strong peso is disrupting the balance of the Borderland economy
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Many Borderland residents are used to crossing the border every day, with many living on one side and working on the…
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ABC-7 Traffic Alert: Semi flips over on Vinton overpass
VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — A semi-truck flipped over while traveling on the Vinton overpass Tuesday morning. Emergency crews are on the scene assessing…
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El Paso named high-risk area for Alzheimer’s, especially for Hispanic and Black individuals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is one of the top 10 counties in the nation where populations are at high-risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease,…
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Thousands are feared dead and thousands more are missing in flood-ravaged eastern Libya
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Emergency workers uncovered more than 1,500 bodies in the wreckage of Libya’s eastern city of Derna…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Back door cold front brings cooler temps, scattered showers
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for scattered showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A back door cold front moved into the region and spread…
Continue Reading Escaped Pennsylvania killer spotted and possibly has a weapon, authorities say
Originally Published: 11 SEP 23 00:53 ET Updated: 12 SEP 23 01:35 ET By Nouran Salahieh, Dakin Andone and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A Pennsylvania…
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Originally Published: 11 SEP 23 18:16 ET Updated: 12 SEP 23 07:06 ET By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration has issued a waiver…
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Former IDEA Public Schools teacher had sexual relationship with 8th grader, court documents reveal
Update: According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, the student was 14 and in the 8th grade. Patterson teaches biology at the IDEA Public…
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Growing opposition to New Mexico’s temporary gun ban
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A temporary ban restricting people in and around Albuquerque from carrying their guns in public…
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9/11 Firefighters reflect on legacy of Twin Towers, impact on mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both Paul Mannix and Jim McGlynn responded to the attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11. Both have years of experience in the…
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3 Mayfield High students faint during 9/11 ceremony in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Three Mayfield High School students fainted during the school’s 9/11 ceremony this morning. “Paramedics were there…
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El Paso County Judge discusses expected migrant surge over the coming months
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sat down with ABC-7 Monday. He said that the county has seen a rise in the number of…
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Bowie High School marching band member dies after collapsing at football game
Update: Esparza’s family will hold his service on Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m. at San Ignacio de Loyola Catholic Church. That is located at 408…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton’s affair took a toll on office, a former staffer says at impeachment trial
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — One of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ‘s former staffers testified Monday that the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Rain chances increase, followed by a cool down
The ABC-7 First Alert continues, but it’s for increased rain chances this time. We will see scattered showers and thunderstorms on Monday, but as a…
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El Paso and Las Cruces Fire Departments commemorate 9/11
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, we are commemorating the thousands of lives lost 22 years ago in the tragic terrorist attacks. Las Cruces and El Paso…
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One person critically injured after motorcycle crash at East El Paso intersection
UPDATE — All lanes of Joe Battle have been reopened, Special Traffic Investigators are now leading the investigation EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One…
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Borderland shelters in need of volunteers as many face overcapacity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless and the Annunciation House are two of the several shelters calling for more…
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