UPDATE (3:54 p.m.): The U.S. government filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings to finalize the condemnation of 14.259 acres of land in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Owned by the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, the property is intended to help Customs and Border Protection secure the U.S.-Mexico border. Although the Diocese raised
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Daw family, former owners of Chop, the dog allegedly shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in El Paso last September, is seeking justice and accountability from the federal government. As ABC-7 reported yesterday, a federal lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. government alleging that a
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Several business and industry leaders on the border are raising concerns about the recent reviews of the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, which will begin every year until it ends in 2036. ABC-7 spoke with Marcelo Vázquez Tovar, the regional delegate in Chihuahua for the National Association of Importers and Exporters
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Paso del Norte Center of Hope, which was opened to assist and protect victims of human trafficking, leads anti-trafficking efforts in the borderland and is partnering with law enforcement and local nonprofits in the region. The center has seen an average of 45 to 50 human trafficking cases monthly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is entering its fourth week of play, and some local businesses in El Paso have seen large crowds flocking to their establishments to enjoy the matches. Whether supporting the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Portugal, or another team, the community has responded enthusiastically, packing venues and arriving
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump Administration on Thursday to limit asylum policies in the country. International ports of entry won’t be considered pathways for migrants to apply for asylum. The justices voted 6-3 to overturn a lower court order blocking a practice that limited the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is preparing for eight days of events to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, with activities planned across the city and at Fort Bliss through July 4. Destination El Paso President and CEO Brooke Underwood joined ABC-7 at Noon to highlight the weeklong celebration, which begins with Pop Goes the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo El Paso is returning to the El Paso County Coliseum for three days of rodeo competition and family entertainment. The event is scheduled for June 19-21 and will feature more than 250 athletes competing in Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA)
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 15-year-old El Paso teen is hoping to find a forever family through the Heart Gallery of El Paso’s “Many Hearts, One Mission” campaign. Janelle is one of many children featured by the Heart Gallery of El Paso, an initiative that helps connect children in foster care with prospective adoptive
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DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is underway, and fans from all around the globe have been filling up most of the host cities’ stadiums, bringing the tournament’s euphoria to the U.S. Given that the United States will host more matches than Mexico and Canada, ticket prices have also influenced fans’ decisions on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported the City of El Paso approved a new ordinance requiring short-term vacation rental owners to contribute to El Paso’s hotel occupancy tax (HOT). The city said this will create a more equitable lodging tax structure while generating an estimated $3.5 million annually to support tourism-related investments throughout the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso City Council voted 6-2 on Tuesday to direct the city manager and city attorney to develop a policy to safeguard taxpayers from covering public safety and venue costs when candidates visit the city on the campaign trail. The policy would include an upfront deposit to cover projected event
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The countdown is on for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and with the world’s biggest sporting event just days away, many fans are asking the same questions: When are the games? When is your favorite team playing? And where can you watch? Here’s everything you need to know about the historic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team, which handles swift-water rescues, canal emergencies and flood responses across the El Paso area, among other things, will start its seasonal training today. ABC-7 reported late last month that water was released into the El Paso canal and into the Rio Grande,
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — All westbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Anthony are closed due to a collision, according to a traffic alert. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and expect delays while crews respond to the crash. The closure is impacting traffic on westbound I-10 near Anthony. Authorities have not released information
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Military’s Joint Task Force North (JTF-North) held a colors casing ceremony at Fort Bliss, which was the deactivation of the command and the “successful completion” of its decades-long mission. JTF-North was established in 1989, initially designated as Joint Task Force Six (JTF-6), in response to President George H.W.
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through some of its departments, announced a new campaign to stop the spread of rickettsiosis in the region. More than 20 deaths related to the insect-borne disease have been reported this year so far, according to the Juárez Ecology Department. The disease, transmitted by ticks, exhibits a high
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The season has arrived when water is released into the canal adjacent to the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as into the Rio Grande; there, the El Paso Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team is raising awareness about the risks and dangers that anyone may face while in the water in that
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UPDATE (May 13, 2026) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released a statement in response to the lawsuit for possession of part of the land at Mount Cristo Rey: “Mt. Cristo Rey’s cultural and religious significance is central to our region. Seizing this community asset in order to build a border wall is consistent with the Trump
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to ABC News, the Trump administration is launching a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the country, a move that, according to national news reports, could lead to the closure of some of them. The ABC News report says a State Department official told them about the reviews
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SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario held its council meeting on Tuesday and unanimously approved the following two items: “14. Discussion and Action: Regarding a Resolution supporting Emergency Services District #2 decision to protect our health and resources and to limit or deny permits to detention facilities that would create mass
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several Texas civil rights groups and nonprofits filed a new lawsuit Monday to stop Senate Bill 4, a law that would allow Texas state and local police to arrest people suspected of being in the country illegally. According to the Texas American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, SB 4 is
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua State Public Security Secretariat started operations at the new Sentinel Tower, or “Torre Centinela” in Downtown Juárez two weeks ago, a project that presented back in 2022, as ABC-7 previously reported. During a news conference Monday, the Chihuahua Public Safety Secretary, or Police Chief, Gilberto Loya Chávez along
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua Attorney General César Jáuregui Moreno placed his resignation on Monday, days after the State Investigation Agency (AEI), along with Mexico’s Defense Department (SEDENA) and several U.S. officials, discovered two drug labs south of the state on April 18. The drug lab was discovered around 400 miles south of the Juárez –
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UPDATE ( April 26th – 2:52 PM) –According to El Paso Water, additional progress has been made in reducing the risk of dam failure at the Cement Lake Dam (also known as the Portland Reservoir) in West El Paso, allowing for reopening of the closed roadways. “We had a very close call with a near-dam
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, who has been stationed at Fort Bliss for two years, says that ICE detained his wife, who could now face possible deportation after being taken into custody during an immigration interview. Serrano has served for 27 years and has deployed to Afghanistan on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson was absent during this week’s City Council sessions and was not present for the vote to move forward with a memorandum of understanding with the County, TxDOT and with the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation. ABC-7 reached out to his office for comment and for an
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss will hold a community listening session about a newly-announced data center project, the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office said Monday. The Department of the Army reached an agreement to negotiate with Global Investment Firm Carlyle to build a data center on Fort Bliss, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is currently in executive session discussing a plan to prevent the installation of any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the city. Council members will vote on the item during their work session. Back in February, ABC-7 reported on the city’s plans, which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Consulate General of Mexico launched its 8th edition of the External Legal Advice Week (SALE, Semana de Asesorías Legales Externas): “Información es Protección,” or “Information is Protection.” The Consulate invites the Mexican community to participate in the SALE event, which began on April 6 and will conclude on April
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