TXDOT rebuilding Fabens Bridge, closures expected to last 4 months
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — The almost 64-year-old Fabens Bridge is being demolished by the Texas Department of Transportation this week. Officials said…
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Risky reservoirs: Texas counties where aging dams pose the greatest threat
GetMyBoat analyzed data from the National Inventory of Dams to identify counties in Texas with the most dams at risk of failure that could threaten…
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Uvalde school massacre could have been stopped sooner, DOJ report finds
Originally Published: 18 JAN 24 01:43 ET Updated: 18 JAN 24 09:55 ET By Ashley Killough, Shimon Prokupecz, Carolyn Sung and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN…
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Tornillo man arrested for allegedly performing sexual act in public
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Police arrested and charged a Tornillo man with indecent exposure after a witness claimed to have seen him perform a…
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Jury finds Fabens mud racing event promoter liable
Update: The jury found the promoter, Moreton Productions, liable. The company was found liable for the negligence with regards to the injuries of…
Continue Reading Brutal Arctic blast to drop temperatures to minus 30s as the coldest air of winter spreads across the US
Originally Published: 11 JAN 24 16:20 ET Updated: 12 JAN 24 12:03 ET By Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — A brutal blast of Arctic air will spread…
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – what you need to know about this vision-robbing disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Glaucoma is called “The Sneak Thief of Sight.” January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and ABC-7 medical contributor Dr.…
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What kinds of schools fared the best and worst during the pandemic?
HeyTutor looked at a 2023 NWEA report to determine how the pandemic affected test score outcomes for students by comparing 2019 and 2022 test…
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Firefighters investigate role of gas in explosion at historic Texas hotel that injured 21
By JAMIE STENGLE and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Fire investigators said Tuesday they have still not determined what…
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How to keep warm against strong wind chill
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans are facing brutally cold conditions Sunday night that will continue into Monday. This comes after ABC-7 issued a…
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Abbott reappoints El Pasoan to Governor’s Commission for Women
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott reappointed El Pasoan Cynthia “Cindy” Conroy to the Governor’s Commission for Women. Conroy and…
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Family honoring first birthday of baby killed in San Elizario house fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — January 5th marks what would’ve been the first birthday for Marleen Martinez, the baby killed in a San Elizario mobile home…
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All clear given after ‘suspicious’ package found at Ft. Bliss’ Freedom Crossing
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Ft. Bliss Law Enforcement team gave the all clear after a “suspicious” package was found at the Freedom Crossing…
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Family of man killed at Fabens drag race sues event promoter for $60 million
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — The family of 24-year-old Willie Valadez Ramirez, a man killed at a drag racing event in Fabens, filed a lawsuit against the…
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30 laws went into effect in Texas New Year’s Day: a look at some of the most high-impact legislation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the New Year, comes the implementation of new laws across the country, including here in Texas. 30 new laws took effect…
Continue Reading A Texas father and son are arrested in the killings of a pregnant woman and her boyfriend
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A father and son in Texas have been charged in the killings of an 18-year-old pregnant woman who disappeared before Christmas…
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Where do teacher salaries stretch the furthest?
MoneyGeek analyzed educator salaries in major U.S. cities to find the locations where teachers make the most after taxes and living…
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Seniors in these Texas counties have the highest Alzheimer's rates
Stacker identified the areas in Texas with the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, using data released by the Alzheimer’s…
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New information on homicide investigation into death of Edward Trout, husband of Canutillo ISD trustee
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained the autopsy report for Edward Albert Trout, husband of Canutillo ISD Trustee Blanca Trout, who was found…
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Marine veteran walks almost 2,000 miles to raise funds for fellow veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 63-year-old veteran Wayne Weaver will walk almost 2,000 miles for various veteran charities in El Paso. His walk starts…
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U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced increases in overtime pay for Border Patrol agents
LAREDO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced increases in overtime pay for Border Patrol agents on Wednesday,…
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Dell City man killed in serious rollover was not wearing seatbelt, investigators say
HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — A Dell City man is dead after Texas Department of Public Safety officials say he was ejected from his car as it…
Continue Reading Federal appeals court blocks Biden administration from enforcing guidance meant to protect abortion access in Texas
Originally Published: 02 JAN 24 16:13 ET Updated: 02 JAN 24 17:23 ET By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the…
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Gold Star Gamers offers hope and healing to families who lost a military parent
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 17-year-old Ryan Jabot says he was devastated after his father lost his battle to PTSD four years ago. “It’s been pretty…
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TxDOT launches safety campaign amidst sobering drunk driving statistics
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As festive cheer permeates the holiday season, Texas families grapple with the heartbreak of losing 1,246 loved ones to…
Continue Reading Seattle wins 73-61 against UTEP
By The Associated Press EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Cameron Tyson had 25 points in Seattle’s 73-61 win against UTEP on Saturday night. Tyson was…
Continue Reading Texas is sending asylum seekers to major cities by bus with little notice. These mayors want to pump the brakes
CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Frustrated by “rogue buses” from Texas dropping off migrants by the thousands, the mayors of New York,…
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Socorro Police find grenade on Alameda Avenue
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Police found a grenade on the 11100 block of Alameda Avenue Friday evening. The department evacuated the area, but…
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Texas police release new footage in murder investigation of pregnant woman, boyfriend
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A Texas police chief says investigators hope surveillance video will lead to answers in the killings of an 18-year-old pregnant…
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El Paso woman sues Texas prison alleging rape
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso woman who states she was repeatedly raped by staff at Fort Worth Federal Women’s Prison…
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