El Paso police, fire bond projects advance as cost concerns loom
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersApril 17, 2024 While various projects in the voter-approved $413 million public safety bond from 2019 are…
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TEA appoints 2 conservators to help oversee Socorro ISD
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersApril 18, 2024 The Texas Education Agency appointed two conservators on Thursday to manage the Socorro…
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El Paso water says that certain flyers that may be showing up on your doorstep have nothing to do with the water utility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 was sent a picture of a notice received by an Upper Valley resident titled “Water Update Very Important!” The flyer…
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El Paso Water proposing ‘impact fee’ increase for homebuilders
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Water and the City of El Paso are discussing potential changes to impact fees, which homebuilders pay for the extension…
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Burges High School sophomore creates safe space for others to be heard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “I truly believe that we could stop wars and fights happening in the world with just learning how to listen.” 16-year-old…
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Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs visits El Paso, discussing immigration and honors nearly five years since Walmart shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, visited El Paso to discuss immigration, meet with local…
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City of El Paso celebrates grand reopening of the newly renovated Fire Station No. 10
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso invites the public to a grand reopening ceremony for Fire Station No. 10. It will take place Wednesday,…
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FBI offering new resources to protect businesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI and the InfraGard program invites businesses to join their partnership to enhance the nation’s collective ability…
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Charges dismissed against three EPPD officers in connection to hit-and-run
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charges were dropped against three El Paso Police officers in connection to a 2022 hit-and-run case, El Paso District…
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915 Tree Keepers Program accepting neighborhood nominations to get a free tree
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Community and Human Development is accepting neighborhood nominations for the 915 Tree…
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El Paso Water, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosting public meeting to reveal projects aimed at reducing flooding in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024,…
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El Paso Police identify 35-year-old who died in custody
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police identify 35-year-old Jonathan Rose Eddens as the man who died in police custody Sunday, April 14, 2024. Video…
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Clint ISD hosts event to announce Spectrum’s high school internship program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The event was hosted today at Mountain View High School. They discussed Spectrum’s High School Internship Program which…
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Two suspects plead guilty in the killing of Army combat veteran in El Paso, receive lesser sentences than accomplices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two of the five suspects accused of capital murder in the death of an Army Veteran accepted plea deals in court Friday,…
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Safety concerns grow for riders at the ‘Big El Paso Fair’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Concerns are growing for some El Pasoans who visited the Big El Paso Fair this weekend after rides reportedly started…
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El Paso County discussing agreement with voting software company
UPDATE: Lisa Wise, El Paso County elections administrator, confirmed to ABC-7 that the county was asked to pay a 35% increase of $35,000 by VOTEC.…
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New animal clinic opening soon in El Paso
 EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new a state-of-the-art pet wellness clinic will be coming to El Paso soon. Thanks to a joint effort by the County…
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El Paso woman taken into custody on intoxicated assault charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Constable deputies took 26-year-old Vianna Tena into custody Friday, April 12, 2024. Officials say that court…
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El Paso Police to escort four El Paso Wish Kids on a special wish flight journey as part of the World Wish Month Celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — American Airlines, Make-A-Wish®, and Disney teamed to grant wishes for children battling critical illnesses. Four of the…
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Tax Day reminders for El Pasoans filing last minute
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Tax Day is today this means you have until midnight tonight to file your taxes and pay any owed amounts. If you fail to pay…
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El Paso Police investigating man’s death in South-Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police’s Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the death of man who was seen walking in and out of traffic,…
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West El Paso residents hold meeting in opposition of rezoning to be considered
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — West El Paso residents near Mesa Hills Drive and Bluff Trail Lane gathered on Sunday, April 14, to voice their concern in…
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Community attends Hike-A-Thon Series 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 130 people in the community attended the second hike of the Hike-A-Thon Series 2024. The Hike-A-Thon series is an…
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Vandalism on the rise in El Paso city parks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City officials said vandalism has increased in parks across El Paso. Emigdio Gonzalez, the city’s Park Operations…
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Weekend Planner: Big El Paso Fair, Comic Con, and more
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a lot of events across the Borderland this weekend that you and your family can enjoy before those wind gusts hit!…
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Ethics complaint filed against Canutillo ISD board member following sign opposing local restaurant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Ethics Commission has accepted jurisdiction over allegations made against a Canutillo ISD board member after…
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A man convicted of a 1991 El Paso murder is still on death row. The judge says he’ll decide on an execution date in the coming weeks.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Will an El Paso man who has been on death row for more than 30 years soon fulfill his sentence? That was the question today…
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2-day free dental clinic hosted at Socorro High School providig dental treatment and education
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dental students in the Socorro Independent School District Health Professions Academy will be assisting the El Paso District…
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Rezoning causing concerns for some West El Paso residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Neighbors near Mesa Hills Drive and Bluff trail lane received a letter stating the City Plan Commission (CPC) will consider…
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El Paso homeowners starting to receive 2024 home evaluations
UPDATE – ABC-7 sat down with the Deputy Chief Appraiser, David Stone, from the El Paso Central Appraisal District to discuss the home valuations El…
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