Police identify man found with gunshot wounds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are identifying the man found with gunshot wounds in the northeast Saturday morning. His death is now being…
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“A Second Chance”: The complicated procedure that saved an El Paso man’s life
A health ailment that’s all too common among Borderland residents took a serious toll on one El Paso man in particular. This week, ABC-7 is sharing…
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Spaceport America rocket launch ends in explosion, Celestis and UP Aerospace vow to persevere
UPHAM, New Mexico (KVIA) – An UP Aerospace rocket, 20 feet tall and carrying a NASA payload, exploded moments after liftoff today. The unfortunate…
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Chicago mayor asks Texas to stop bussing migrants to her city, governor responds
Update: Texas Governor Greg Abbott is responding to Lori Lightfoot’s letter. He is refusing to end his bussing policy. “If you truly want to ‘work…
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El Paso barber gives haircuts to migrants gathering at Sacred Heart Church
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds of migrants continue to gather around Sacred Heart Church as the expected lifting of Title 42 nears. Right now…
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Mom sentenced to 16 years for leaving newborn son in Hobbs, New Mexico dumpster
HOBBS, New Mexico (KVIA) — In a New Mexico court room Monday, Alexis Avila was sentenced to 16 years in prison. She had been convicted of…
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How El Paso County is preparing for the lifting of Title 42 on May 11th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners are working to prepare for the potential influx of migrants expected when Title 42 is lifted…
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The House Judiciary Committee subpoenas federal agencies over censorship concerns
The House Judiciary Committee is escalating its investigation into the Federal Government’s alleged role in first amendment censorship. The committee…
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JPMorgan Chase to buy most First Republic assets
JPMorgan Chase is buying most First Republic bank assets, and assuming the lender’s insured and uninsured deposits. First Republic becomes the third…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of May 1 to May 6
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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The disaster declaration is in effect as the lifting of Title 42 nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser has issued a disaster declaration over the migrant influx for the 2nd time in 6 months, as…
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Former NMSU Men’s Basketball players to hold press conference after filing lawsuit against the university
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Joleen Younger, the attorney for William Benjamin, William “Deuce” Benjamin and Shakiru Odunewu, stated they will be…
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‘He could be anywhere now:’ Search continues for Texas man suspected of killing his neighbors after being asked to stop firing his rifle outdoors
(CNN) — The FBI is helping in the manhunt for a gunman accused of shooting and killing five people — including a child — at a Cleveland,…
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El Paso Mayor: Disaster declaration will allow city to prepare for end of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mayor Oscar Leeser said Sunday that his decision to declare a state of emergency for the city was made so that the community…
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Mayor Oscar Leeser declares a state of emergency effective May 1 to address migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas – Mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency Sunday morning for the City of El Paso. It goes into effect on May 1 at 12:01 a.m.…
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La Viña Winery Spring Wine Festival kicks off with thousands in attendance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The La Viña Winery Spring Wine Festival 2023 kicked off Saturday. The festival is a 2-day event ending Sunday. It’s a day…
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El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser set to update public on migrant crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser will be addressing the public in a press conference at 11 a.m. Sunday. Mayor Leeser is set to…
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Local non-profit helps rebuild homes for people in need
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rebuilding Together El Paso is a non-profit organization serving low-income homeowners. “She needed the assistance, the help…
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Multiple migrants killed in rollover crash along I-25
UPDATE – New Mexico State Police has confirmed that multiple migrants have been killed in a rollover crash that led to a closure along I-25 near…
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Border Patrol sector chief warns that El Paso motels are being used as stash houses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Patrol Sector Chief Anthony Scott Good is warning of local hotels being used as stash houses. Chief Scott…
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El Paso County Judge carries peace torch in international relay
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- El Paso County Judge, Ricardo Samaniego, takes part in an international torch relay to promote peace passing the Peace Torch…
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Man found dead in Northeast El Paso neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police found a man dead outside of a home on the 5900 block of Ameen Avenue in northeast El Paso. That’s just…
Continue Reading 5 people fatally shot in Texas, including 8-year-old, suspect at large, San Jacinto County Sheriff says
(CNN) — A suspect is at large after five people, including an 8-year-old, were fatally shot in a Cleveland, Texas, home,…
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Sexual assault survivor speaks out after DoD releases annual report on sexual assault in the military
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A day after the U.S. Department of Defense released its annual report on sexual assault in the military, a survivor of…
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New Mexico governor calls for anti-hazing legislation amid NMSU controversy
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is planning to push new legislation making it clear that hazing is a crime…
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Some migrants downtown admit to crossing over illegally despite warnings from Border Patrol
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Days before the expected lifting of Title 42, hundreds of migrants are already camping at Sacred Heart Church. ABC-7 talked…
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Migrant camp in Juarez gets bigger; more migrants arrive ahead of lifting of Title 42
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A month after the fire inside the National Institute of Migration, migrants continue to camp outside of the building and…
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Animal rescue advocate trying to lower number of stray animals in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Animal rescue advocate and owner of local pet adoption service PAWsitive Rescue, Karen Washington, is advocating for city…
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Police say man robbed El Paso auto store while smuggling 6-year-old migrant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An Albuquerque man is accused of robbing an auto parts store while attempting to smuggle three migrants, including a…
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Teen accused of stealing car, getting it stuck in El Paso desert area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 17-year-old Angel Salazar is facing theft and burglary charges after the El Paso Sheriff’s office says he took someone…
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