EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Lawmakers around the Borderland are reacting to the news of the U.S. and Israel having launched strikes on Iran early Saturday morning. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: “In June of last year, the Trump administration declared to the world that Iran’s nuclear program was ‘completely and totally obliterated.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been a little over a year since James Montoya was sworn in as the new district attorney for El Paso. ABC-7 Xtra host Andrew J. Polk sat down with him for an in-depth one-on-one interview on the state of the office now, including dealing with issues of case backlogs, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 60 percent of student athletes report feeling moderate to severe stress. A concerning number, considering studies that show sports should actually help relieve stress and other mental health symptoms. Athletes also report feeling burnout, anxiety and depression. For parents left on the sidelines wondering how to help, counselor
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric (EPE) will issue a refund to Texas customers through fuel charge with an automatic bill credit that will appear over the March, April and May 2026 billing cycles. The interim amount refunded is $40 million in total. The refund will be reflected as a line-item credit on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Volleyball received a $1 million gift to help begin renovation of the Memorial Gym. Bob McFadden, DDS gifted the $1 million to the program, it is the largest donation to a women’s sport in UTEP Athletics history. McFadden joined UTEP President Heather Wilson, Volleyball Coach Ben Wallis and Vice
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After El Paso residents report sudden steep increase in their natural gas bills, the City of El Paso is continuing its legal challenge of the rate increase. The City of El Paso is filing a motion for rehearing with the Railroad Commission of Texas in response to their decision of
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Paramount launched a hostile takeover bid in December. ByMason Leib February 27, 2026, 2:56 PM Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to a deal with Paramount Skydance, the two companies confirmed Friday in a news release. According to the release, under the terms of the agreement, Paramount plans to pay “$31.00 per share in cash for all outstanding
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Department of Homeland Security says all of the 17 cases in El Paso, 13 cases involve detainees at Camp East Montana, a detention center at Fort Bliss. El Paso health authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza said measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. “This is not a call for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chris Clem is a former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent and a former Deputy Chief Patrol Agent in the El Paso Sector; he also served as the acting Chief in the Big Bend Sector. In El Paso, he spent over 17 years as Chief and Deputy Chief, both before
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Delegation of Bishops from the Texas-Mexico border met Friday Feb. 27, 2026. This meeting is now the longest-running international gathering of Catholic Bishops anywhere in the world. The delegation alternates gatherings bi-annually between the U.S. and Mexico over the last 40 years. Immigration was the most important topic of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – He’s back and stronger than ever. ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sat down again with Julian Kalel, the El Paso native who earned a golden ticket on American Idol this season. The move comes after stepping away last year to focus on his mental health, despite getting yes votes from all three
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Local families have a new avenue towards homeownership after a popular grant program reduces interest rates. The El Paso Housing Finance Corporation (EPHFC) announced a major enhancement to the Mi Casa Homebuyer Grant Program which reduces the interest rate from 6.25% to just 5.99%. That would give first-time and qualified
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— The month of February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize the contributions and achievements of African Americans in our country. Earlier this month, the El Paso Independent School District unveiled an art exhibit highlighting prominent Black leaders. The works of art were all created by EPISD students. During a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Happy Friday! Today will be a beautiful day for some outdoor plans. We will experience warm, dry, and calm, conditions. Over the next few days we could break standing heat records! Friday morning we woke up to temperatures in the 50s. El Paso is expected to reach a high of
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MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – For the third straight game, the UTEP Miners came out on the losing end of another Conference USA contest. This time the Miners were defeated by the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 77-67. UTEP showed some fight in the final ten minutes of the game, but they were never able to take the
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky – NM State (13–14, 6–11 CUSA) faced an uphill battle from the opening minutes on Wednesday night, falling 93-70 to WKU (17–11, 10–7 CUSA) inside E.A. Diddle Arena. Coming out of the gate, the Hilltoppers struck first with a three-pointer from Grant Newell and quickly seized momentum. WKU capitalized on early Aggie
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Interclub Council (ICC) of El Paso hosts its annual Black History Month Parade and Festival, celebrating the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. The purpose of the organization is to foster communication between members, share information and discuss community activities. This year’s centennial-themed parade invites families, schools, churches,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An El Paso mother traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to advocate for her 14-year-old son, who is living with a rare genetic disorder. Angelina Olivera said her son, Ryu, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive muscle-wasting disease that primarily affects boys and can significantly shorten life expectancy. Olivera attended a
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VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) – A 14-year-old was found by emergency responders with a “gunshot wound” along Fuentes Lane in Vado Wednesday night, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office. Crews with Doña Ana Fire Rescue were sent to the area about 7:15 p.m. after dispatch received a call about the injured teen boy.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Governor Greg Abbott brought his “Let’s Roll” Get-Out-The-Vote Tour to El Paso this afternoon. The message from the governor is to encourage every registered Texas voter to head out to the polls. “We’re crisscrossing the state to ensure Texans turn out in force to keep Texas red for four more
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) reports four confirmed cases of measles in the borderland. The new cases include a man in his late 20s, a man in his 30s, and two women in their 30s with unknown vaccination statuses, according to DPH. The health department said contract
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP awarded 39 Canutillo high school seniors with Presidential and Excellence scholarships. This is the most scholarships awarded to any high school in El Paso County. The Presidential and Excellence scholarships are merit-based scholarships that can cover full tuition at UTEP or provide significant payments for students pursuing a bachelor’s
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump since the beginning of his administration last year. According to business leaders on the border, eliminating reciprocal tariffs puts companies at risk of leaving Ciudad Juárez. “Initially, it’s positive that the court has
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Originally Published: 25 FEB 26 16:07 ET Updated: 26 FEB 26 03:03 ET By Mauricio Torres, Hira Humayun, Lex Harvey, German Padinger, CNN Editor’s note: Lee el artículo en español (CNN) — Cuba said its forces fatally shot four heavily armed people attempting to “infiltrate” its territory on a Florida-registered speedboat on Wednesday, amid simmering
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The 6th Annual Deputy Peter J. Herrera Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held at Ascarate Park on March 8. Deputy Peter J. Herrera was shot during a traffic stop in San Elizario and died from his injuries days later. The event honors a sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to sign up for a 5k run/walk in honor of fallen Deputy Peter J. Herrera. It will take place the morning of March 8 at Ascarate Park. Deputy Herrera was shot and killed after doing a traffic stop in San
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are expecting another comfortable weather day through the Borderland. Once again temps will trend warmer than normal however conditions will remain calm. We woke up a bit more comfortable this morning as temps were within the 50s. Today temperatures will continue to warm. We will see temps well above
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Children who are going through some of life’s toughest moments now have a special place of their own to go for help. Braden’s Home of Hope at 2616 Montana is a special place where those grieving the loss of a loved one can open up, receive counseling, and connect with
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UPDATE: The ESD board did not take any action on the item, but around 30 people gave public comment on the issue. Everyone who spoke was against the facilities, and they mainly spoke about not wanting extra resources to go to another facility in the area. “It’s appalling and it’s heartbreaking,” said Daniel Rivera. “At
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