ABC-7 First Alert – Staying very hot for a few more days
Temperatures will stay around 104 for the next few days then a slight cooling trend will arrive along with isolated rain chances by early next week.…
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El Paso planning for the border’s future
Borderland leaders met today to plan for the future of El Paso’s border construction, policy and more. One of today’s focuses included adding…
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Protestors gather to demand release of DACA recipient detained at El Paso Airport
Watch the livestream of the protest below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, protestors are gathering at the ICE Detention Facility to demand the…
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Texas AG investigating Beto O’Rourke’s group for allegedly giving money to absent Democrats
Update (2:26 PM): Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now investigating Beto O’Rourke’s organization Powered by People for financially assisting…
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Autopsy reveals man tased by officers on I-10 died by asphyxiation; death ruled a homicide
El Paso Police officials are speaking at a news conference this afternoon. Watch the news conference live below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has…
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Migrants found inside sewer in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Videos on social media showed a group of migrants inside a sewer in El Paso’s storm drain system. The El Paso Police…
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11 arrests made related to prostitution
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas DPS says it conducted a human trafficking operation this past week. 11 men were arrested for solicitation of…
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Word of Wisdom: Encouraging teachers and educators this school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— In today’s installment of our Words of Wisdom segment, Adair Margo is encouraging teachers and educators as they also…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat Advisory in effect through the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Dry conditions will also continue into our weekend. The National Weather…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens gathered at the Healing Garden to commemorate the 6th Anniversary of the Mass shooting that killed 23 people and left…
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UTEP Volleyball: Miners begin practices as season opener nears
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP volleyball team is back at work as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Miners held their first practice Tuesday at…
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ABC-7 First Alert – The heat continues through Friday
Temperatures will be around 103-106°F for the next several days with dry conditions across most of the area. This hot pattern will break down a bit…
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El Paso libraries announce temporary closures for RFID technology upgrades
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Public Libraries will implement a systemwide upgrade to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, causing…
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Overgrown Weeds Taking Over El Paso Public Spaces
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Overgrown weeds around medians, alleys, and sidewalks are becoming more than just an eyesore in El Paso they’re now…
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state” was…
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Community Champions: Eastwood’s Hailey Delgado places first at national wrestling tournament
EL PASO, Tournament – Hailey Delgado, 15, admits that at first she hated the sport of wrestling, but now she’s one of the best wrestlers in the…
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El Paso City Council passes resolution opposing Texas Congressional Redistricting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing a proposed congressional redistricting plan that would…
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Voters approved UMC El Paso, county bonds in November. The tax increases kick in this year.
by Elida S. Perez and Cindy Ramirez August 5, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. El…
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Western Playland marks 65 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a name that instantly sparks childhood memories for many in the Borderland—Western Playland. The historic amusement…
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Registered sex offender charged with abducting woman, assaulting her in remote desert area of Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Officials charged Lorenzo Davila, 68, and accused him of abducting a woman and taking her out to his home in a desert…
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New UTEP study finds potential negative impact of nighttime caffeine consumption
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Caffeine junkies be warned: a new UTEP study suggests you may want to rethink your evening cup of joe. The UTEP biologists…
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Building fire at Cotton and Wyoming
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews put out a fire on North Cotton this morning. A building near the intersection of North Cotton…
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Words of Wisdom: Overcoming social pressures this school year
El Paso, Texas (KVIA)— Today’s students face mounting social pressure from their peers. The rise of social media also creates further pressure…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot again with dry conditions persisting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as temps will once again trend dangerously hot with rain chances remaining slim The…
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Socorro ISD talks on new superintendent, school year’s plans after layoffs
ABC-7 joins the Socorro Independent School District at Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy to talk about new plans for the school year. SISD is…
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Del Valle’s star quarterback and Arizona State commit, Jake Fette, gears up for final high school season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Arizona State commit and 4-star recruit, Jake Fette, will look to close his final high school season with another…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Extreme heat for August continues
Temperatures will be very hot for this time of year. We’ve already had our 28th triple of the year, hitting 106 today, just shy of a record – that…
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City of Juárez working to prevent the spread of Rickettsiosis on the border
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through its Ecology Department, launched a campaign last year to prevent Rickettsiosis due to…
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Texas DPS sends reminders for safer school routines
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more students hit the books with a new school year starting, now is a good time to review school zone laws. The Texas…
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