ABC-7 Xtra: Borderland author’s work earns critical acclaim
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 Sunday Xtra sits down with acclaimed El Paso author, Benjamin Alire Saenz. Saenz is a former UTEP professor. He is the…
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Dueling rulings from federal judges in Texas and Washington on medication abortion pill
UPDATE: (CNN) — A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling Friday on medication abortion drug mifepristone,…
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Desert Pride Academy provides a glimpse into 21st century learning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Desert Pride Academy is swapping out traditional academic learning and textbooks for computer-driven learning. The…
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What you need to know about the 45th annual NorthEaster Parade
EL PASO, Texas — Expect an “egg-citing” time this Easter weekend at the 45th annual TransMountain Optimist NorthEaster Parade The parade is known as…
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What you can do this Easter weekend in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A little birdie told ABC-7 the Easter Bunny will be making this year extra special across the Borderland. Many events will…
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NMSU announces new interim Chancellor following Arvizu resignation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced the appointment of Jay Gogue as interim chancellor after Chancellor…
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Las Cruces Police record 169 stolen firearms
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Las Cruces Police Department recorded 169 reports of stolen firearms over the past year, with over half of these…
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El Pasoans weigh in on migrant pursuits near their neighborhoods
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After multiple people were injured in a crash in far West El Paso, residents were quick to weigh in on migrant pursuits that…
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Justice Clarence Thomas says trips with billionaire didn’t need to be disclosed at the time
(CNN) — Justice Clarence Thomas said Friday that he did not disclose luxury travel paid for by a Republican donor because he was advised…
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NMSU Chancellor announces “accelerated” transition to allow search for permanent chancellor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU Chancellor Dan Arvizu posted a letter to the NMSU community saying he was accelerating the transition to allow…
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El Paso Parks and Recreation Department to Host Easter “Egg-Stravaganza” Carnivals
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting an Easter Egg-Stravaganza Carnivals on Friday, April 7th and Saturday,…
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Local El Paso children to bring permanent sculpture to La Nube
La Nube is partnering with Creative kids to bring a permanent sculpture installation to the state of the art science center. Creative Kids are…
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El Paso man arrested after alleged sexual assault
EL PASO, Texas –On April 5th, El Paso County Sheriff’s office arrested 20-year-old Dante Marquez for one count of alleged sexual assault and on one…
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A Truck falls into a river sending one person to the hospital
EL PASO, Texas— One person is in the hospital after a truck they were driving fell into a riverbed Thursday night. It happened on the 3300 block…
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Multiple people injured after a crash in Far West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — According to fire officials multiple people are injured after a crash in Far West El Paso Friday morning. Texas Department of…
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One Person hit by a car in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas— One person is recovering in the hospital Friday morning after being hit by a vehicle. It happened at the 5500 block of…
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Expansion plan could lead to demolition of El Paso Rhinos’ home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The General Services Administration, a part of the federal government proposed an expansion plan for the Bridge of the…
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El Paso County District Attorney’s office working through backlog of over 10,000 cases
UPDATE – El Paso County District Attorney Bill Hicks stated his officer is facing a backlog of 11,000 – 12,000 cases. The DA’s office is focused on…
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Migrant activity increases near Mt. Cristo Rey ahead of annual Good Friday pilgrimage
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)— Ahead of the annual Good Friday pilgrimage to Mt. Cristo Rey, migrant encounters continue to increase in the area.…
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Tennessee House of Representatives expels Democratic lawmaker; 2 others await their votes
(CNN) — Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives has voted to expel Rep. Justin Jones a week after he joined…
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GoFundMe set up for El Paso man injured in bicycle accident; he’s been unconscious for almost a month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An El Paso man was seriously injured while riding his motorized bicycle and struck a car almost a month ago. He hasn’t…
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Biden proposes rule for transgender student athletes that allows for some restrictions, opposes categorical bans
(CNN) — The Biden administration proposed Thursday a new federal rule change that would allow for schools to enforce some restrictions on…
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Former soldier jailed again after violating probation in deadly drunken driving conviction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former soldier sentenced to probation in a deadly drunken driving crash less than two months ago is in jail, accused of…
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Migrant mom and toddler hit in a Juarez avenue; child dies
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A three-year-old child dies after he and his mom were hit by a car in Juarez. It happened Wednesday night as they were…
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Border Patrol agents find five people hiding following chase that ended with car on fire
UPDATE: Five people were found hiding in nearby restrooms following this morning’s car fire were in the United States illegally, according to U.S.…
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VW recalls over 140k Atlas models over airbag issue
Volkswagen is recalling 143,000 Atlas SUV’s because of a “sporadic” air bag issue. Some of these vehicles are experiencing a faulty sensor on the…
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One person with serious injuries after stabbing in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Police are investigating a stabbing in northeast El Paso that took place early Thursday morning. Police dispatch confirm…
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Canutillo high school reacts after “Senior Assassin” prank left students fearful during school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of Canutillo High school seniors were placed on in-school suspension after a prank made fellow students afraid. A…
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El Dorado High School Students to join in nationwide school walkouts
UPDATE – Approximately one hundred students took part in a protest from noon to 1 p.m outside El Dorado High School. “I fear for my kids…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files paperwork to run for president as a Democrat
(CNN) — Environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed paperwork with the Federal Election…
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