UPDATE– ICE responded to ABC-7’s request from Tuesday, a spokesperson said the department does comply with the National Environmental Policy: “Let’s be honest about this. This isn’t about the environment. It’s about trying to stop President Trump from making America safe again. The left didn’t care about the mountains of litter that illegals aliens dropped
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If you’re looking for a camp to send your kids to for spring break next week, where they can get creative, La Nube in Downtown El Paso has some options for you. From concept to costume, La Nube’s Fab Lab Cosplay Creations blends art, engineering, and pop culture as participants design and fabricate their own
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso singer-songwriter Julian Kalel is continuing his run on American Idol after advancing into the Top 20 contestants on the hit ABC singing competition. Kalel, a native of El Paso, has been gaining national attention during his time on the show. His journey on American Idol recently included a
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Love on Repeat, El Paso’s Official Couple’s Night, returns March 20. Headlining the evening is a special live performance by Yoshihana, who will set the tone for a night centered around intimacy, nostalgia, and connection. The event will also feature a D’Angelo tribute experience, honoring the legendary R&B icon. It is an
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National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) is observed annually during the third full week of March (March to highlight the dangers of accidental poisoning and promote safety. Salvador Baeza, the Director of West Texas Poison Center at University Medical Center of El Paso, shares helpful tips to keep your family safe. Key Safety Measures & Actions:
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for your Tuesday as wind gusts are exoected to increase, rain chances look a bit stronger, and temps dip a little cooler. We woke up to temperatures in the 50s this morning. We will see temperatures a little cooler then our daily average
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA)- Fire crews in Socorro responded to a mobile home fire early Tuesday morning. The fire happened near Jo Way and Supima Road just off of Horizon Blvd. ABC-7 has reached out to the City of Socorro for more information. This is a developing story and we will continue to keep you updated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Love it or hate it, Daylight Saving Time is here! Judging by the responses of El Pasoans we spoke with, the jury’s still out on whether it’s a good idea to set the clocks back an hour. Regardless of your stance on the subject, chances are you’re feeling the effects.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Ascarate Park is now taking reservations for picnic shelter rentals for the upcoming Easter weekend. With Easter falling on Sunday, April 5th celebrations are anticipated for both Saturday and Sunday, making advance bookings a smart move. While picnic shelters remain free on a first-come, first-served basis, reserving a spot lets families
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Update: A Conference USA spokesperson shared the following statement with ABC-7: “It is our understanding that UTEP’s athletic department is taking action with their respective fans. While we are engaged in continued discussions with both schools, there will not be any action taken by the league office at this time.” ABC-7 reached out to UTEP’s
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KVIA-TV (El Pas, TX) – Minerva Torres Shelton, the former law enforcement officer, secured the Republican nomination against consultant Guadalupe Giner. Incumbent Ricardo Samaniego is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. He is seeking his third term.
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Tuesday, Mar. 10 Nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. South Desert between Artcraft and Redd All side streets closed on the frontage road including Redd entrance/exit rampsAll traffic must detour to Doniphan Crews will be working on final striping of South Desert. Wednesday, Mar. 11 Nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. South Desert between Los
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—The last week of February marks Montessori Education Week. The El Paso Independent School District provides Montessori education at various campuses. EPISD Montessori schools are part of existing elementary campuses. Montessori education is described as a hands-on educational approach that continues to gain interest. It was developed in 1907 by Maria Montessori.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors are sounding the alarm on the increasing diagnoses and how symptoms can go unnoticed. If you’ve had constipation, bleeding from bowel movement, abdominal pain, nausea, the last thing you’d probably think is that you have colorectal cancer. If they don’t get better within a couple of weeks, that’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday will start off calm, but by evening expect breezy conditions and rain chances to climb. We woke up to temps this morning in the upper 40s to the low 50s throughout the region. By afternoon El Paso is expected to reach a high of 82, Las Cruces 79, once
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico –NM State Director of Athletics Joe Fields today announced that the university will move forward with new leadership for the women’s basketball program. “We are grateful for Coach Adams’ dedication and service to our student-athletes and to Aggie Athletics,” said Fields. “We appreciate the work she has put into the program and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Along Alameda Avenue, Crystal Gallery by Gem Center offers a warm and family-owned atmosphere. There visitors can explore a vast collection of crystals, geodes, minerals, fossils and jewelry. The shop doubles as a small museum, inviting curiosity with its Crystal Mine Museum displays and educational exhibits. Visitors can partake in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Arthur Valiant is a UTEP graduate and the Director of Student Success at the American International University in Kuwait. Earlier today Arthur shared with ABC-7 his experience of being in Kuwait this past week as regional missile strikes and drone attacks on Kuwait continue. “Hearing bomb sirens twice, twice, 2 to
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Happy Sunday to the Borderland! We are tracking a storm system that may bring a chance of rain to the Borderland. Today has been warmer than yesterday. Likewise, tomorrow will be in the 80s, but this warming trend will be cut short because of an arriving storm system Tuesday. Rain chances will increase Monday night.
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EL PASO, Texas (March 7, 2026) – El Paso Locomotive FC showcased their attacking prowess but struggled defending set pieces in a 2-2 opening night draw against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday night at Southwest University Park. Rubio Rubín made history for Los Locos with two goals in his debut while Amando Moreno tallied an assist. Five other
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RUSTON, Louisiana – The UTEP women’s basketball team battled to the final horn in its regular-season finale, but LA Tech escaped with a 91-87 overtime victory on Saturday at the Thomas Assembly Center.UTEP closed the regular season at 13-16 overall and 5-13 in Conference USA after pushing the Lady Techsters through a back-and-forth contest that featured
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EL PASO, Texas – Jamal West Jr. posted a double-double (19 points, 11 rebounds) while Caleb Blackwell and LA Hayes added 10 points each, but Conference USA leading scoring Mostapha El Moutaouakkil hit a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer as the UTEP men’s basketball team was defeated by Jax State, 64-61, on “Senior Day” at the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NM State (15-15, 8-12 CUSA) closed out the regular season with a hard-fought 79-76 victory over Kennesaw State (18-13, 10-10 CUSA) Saturday afternoon inside the Pan American Center. The Aggies came out with strong energy to begin the contest, opening the game on a 6-0 run highlighted by an early
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H-E-B announced that 10 North Texas educators are finalists for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. Teachers, counselors and principals received the news from H-E-B representatives during surprise visits to the schools this week. The two finalists are Dr. Melissa
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Artist and Farmers Market returned to downtown Saturday to kick off its 15th anniversary season. Vendors lined Mills Street and Main Street around San Jacinto Plaza, offering visitors a variety of locally made products and activities. The market featured original artwork and handmade goods, along with food items
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We are on track for mild temperatures and breezy conditions this weekend. Rain chances will increase starting tomorrow evening, but the main days for the best chances will be Monday night into Tuesday.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal that 26 year old ,Kayla Salcido, had been arrested and charged after allegedly having sexual intercourse with a patient who was discharged from the Mesilla Valley Behavioral Hospital, where she was a nurse. According to the court documents, officers with Las Cruces Police Department responded
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a bit more than a year in office now, El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte (D) is still making adjustments to the Sheriff’s Office and how it responds to the community’s needs. Other issues at hand include dealing with issues like state and federal immigration requirements, drunk driving enforcement, staffing levels,
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Record turnout at the polls in El Paso and questions about election security were front and center after technical problems with electronic poll pads slowed check-in at several El Paso County polling sites, as ABC 7 reported on Tuesday. The delay led to an hour-long extension of voting, which forced election
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Socorro Early College Senior Ruben Escajeda is enjoying the last few months of his high school senior year. The student at Socorro Early College (SEC) High School already received his associate degree in multidisciplinary studies from El Paso Community College in December 2025. But his achievement also marks a big milestone for
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