Construction on Pellicano Drive Widening Project resumes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Construction is resuming on the Pellicano Drive Widening Project. Officials with El Paso County and the Camino Real Regional…
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Pedestrian hit, killed in Downtown El Paso
Update (11:30 AM): El Paso Police officials say that the pedestrian hit while walking near Santa Fe and Paisano this morning has died. The…
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Teen accused of fatal hit-and-run turned in to police by her father
Update (November 5, 2025): New court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal that Vivian Rose Padilla’s father was the one who turned her in to police.…
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Woman dead after Fabens train crash, Major Crimes Unit investigating
Update (11:30 AM): One person is dead after this morning’s train crash in Fabens. The woman’s next of kin is still being notified, and officials have…
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CBP to use biometric data gathering system at all ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch a new biometrics data gathering system on December 26, which will require CBP…
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Memorial set up for people who died in fiery crash in Juárez
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Today, family members and friends of some victims who died in a fiery crash in Juárez laid flowers and candles in…
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TxDot Talk: ABC-7 Traffic Alerts you need to know, 48 Hour Weekend Closure
El Paso-TX (KVIA-TX)-Trick-or-Treaters will be at your door soon if they haven’t rang your doorbell yet. That means much more pedestrian…
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HERO program aids drivers
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation’s Highway Emergency Response Operator, or HERO, program has been helping stranded drivers…
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TxDOT provides winter road preparations, important closures, and projects across El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The population of Texans age 65 and older is growing faster than any other age group in the state. According to TX Dot El Paso,…
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Man charged with intoxication manslaughter after deadly crash on MLK Jr. Boulevard
Update (October 17, 2025): El Paso Police charged Jose Francisco Acevedo Osorio, 24, with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault after…
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More improvements for local ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City-owned ports of entry, such as Ysleta-Zaragoza, Stanton, and the Paso Del Norte bridges, continue to undergo…
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Fire STAR flies one person with serious injuries after crash
UPDATE: The El Paso Fire Department reports that one person was flown by Fire STAR to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Loop 375 in…
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Semi crashes on I-10 East at Cotton Exit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are on the scene of a crash on I-10 East just before the Cotton Exit. A semi-truck appears to have jackknifed…
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Semi-truck driver killed in crash on I-10 at Schuster identified; all lanes back open
Update (4:40 PM): El Paso Police just identified the person who died in this morning’s semi-truck crash on I-10 at Schuster at Colorado resident…
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ABC-7 at 4: 1-10 Widening West Project Update
TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright joins us with an update on the I-10 widening West Project which has been underway in northwest El Paso for just over three…
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El Paso getting $150 million in new funding for last phase of Borderland Expressway construction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Transportation Commission approved $150 million in new funding for Phase 3 of the El Paso District’s Borderland…
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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of August 18 – August 22
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is Wednesday, August 20 Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures for August 18 – August 22. I-10 Widening…
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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of August 18 – August 22
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is Tuesday, August 19. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures for August 18 -…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is Monday, August 18. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures for August 18 – August 22. I-10 Widening…
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Road Closures in El Paso County for the week of August 11- August 15
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures for August 11 – August 15. WEST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS I-10 Widening West…
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Lanes reopen after semi fire
UPDATE: NM DOT reports all lanes of Pete V. Domenici have reopened. A semi caught fire and it was quickly extinguished by Dona Ana County Fire. No…
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20 students riding on school bus involved in crash
Update (5:38 PM): First responders say the school bus was transporting students from Santa Teresa High School. Courtesy: Sunland Park Fire Department…
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ABC-7 at 4: Back-to-school driving safety, closures you need to know
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Now that all major school districts have resumed classes, it’s time to hear what TxDOT has to say about how drivers can help…
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ABC-7 at 4: Artcraft project and I-10 widening West project latest
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- As the Artcraft Project gets underway, some recent changes have affected drivers at the I-10 interchange. TX Dot’s Jennifer…
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Is there hope for Pellicano Drive? A pending agreement could restart expansion – at least on a portion of it
by Elida S. Perez July 31, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. Orange traffic drums…
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ABC-7 at 4: Monsoon Season Driving Safety: What El Paso Texas Drivers Need to Know
El Paso, Tx (KVIA-TV)- The monsoon season continues, heavy downpours can drastically reduce visibility, create slick roads, and cause flash flooding,…
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Heavy rain, flooding cause problems for Juárez drivers
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Traffic Safety Coordination (CGSV), also known as the Juárez Traffic Police, provided roadside assistance…
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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of July 14 -July 18
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From west to east El Paso, there’s a construction project in nearly every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list…
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Construction Frustration: Businesses blame ongoing Montana construction on slow sales
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 spoke to some local businesses who said ongoing construction along Montana Avenue continues to impact them. …
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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of July 8-July11
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From west to east El Paso, there’s a construction project in nearly every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list…
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