El Paso International Airport prepares for Labor Day travel surge
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the Labor Day weekend approaches, El Paso International Airport is making preparations to accommodate a surge in travel…
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Two El Paso Police officers relieved of duty, accused of sexual harassment
Update: In a news conference Thursday, Interim Police Chief Peter Pacillas explained that the victims first reported the alleged sexual harassment…
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ABC-7 studios visited by baby rattlesnake
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The ABC-7 crew found a baby rattlesnake inside our station Tuesday afternoon. Staff members safely removed the little…
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El Paso Airport Killing Trial: Co-workers of slain Southwest Airlines employee testify
UPDATE: A crime scene investigator with the El Paso Police department, Wilbur Castillo, testified on the evidence gathered at the scene. Castillo…
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Law enforcement experts explains how officers identify stash houses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Robert Almonte travels the country lecturing and advising law enforcement agencies on how to improve policing. Before that,…
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FBI El Paso warns the public of rising number of charity scams
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As natural disasters continue to impact communities across the globe, unfortunately we are seeing the rise of charity fraud…
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El Paso mayor establishes citywide Chico’s Tacos Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser proclaimed today Chico’s Tacos Day. Leeser made the proclamation at the start of Tuesday…
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El Paso Airport Killing: Suspect’s wife testifies in love triangle murder trial
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On day two of the trial against Bernard Christmann, the man accused of the murder of Juan Ramon Anzaldo…
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Neighborhood crime watch programs in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Neighborhood Watch was created in the 1970’s. This partnership between residents and law enforcement agencies is aimed…
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El Paso attorney Cesar Ornelas recognized for his community service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners recognized attorney Cesar Ornelas at a meeting Monday morning. The commissioners recognized…
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Voter files ethics complaint against former El Paso representative
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new ethics complaint has been filed against former El Paso District 6 City Representative Claudia Rodriguez. Former…
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A fire burned an iconic Downtown El Paso building. Now a suspect is facing federal arson charges.
Update: Ochoa has a detention hearing in federal court scheduled for Tuesday morning. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal agents have arrested a suspect…
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El Paso Airport Killing: Trial begins for man accused of murdering wife’s boyfriend
UPDATE: The trial has concluded for the day. It is expected to continue 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. The prosecution and defense presented their opening…
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UTEP students return for fall classes today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso is stepping into a new academic year with excitement and innovation. As students return…
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El Pasoans compete in 14th annual Eagle in the Sun Triathlon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Race El Paso hosts its 14th annual Eagle in the Sun triathlon Sunday morning. Athletes from all over competed, including some…
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One dead after crash in El Paso’s lower valley Saturday morning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead following a crash in El Paso’s lower valley. According to police, the collision happened at Loop…
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New handball court unveiling at Shawver Park Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shawver park, in El Paso’s lower Valley, will now have a new handball court. The city will be holding…
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UTEP sets new research, fundraising records
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP President Heather Wilson says the university saw record-high research activity and fundraising over the last year. She…
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New Luby’s location in El Paso County Courthouse welcomes its first customers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The new Luby’s Cafeteria, located in the basement of the El Paso Country Courthouse, opened its doors to the public Friday.…
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Three men found driving in stolen car, El Paso Sheriff says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies stopped three men seen driving around in a stolen car Thursday. Deputies stopped the trio…
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New generation taking over family-owned Supreme Laundry and Cleaners
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Brett Goldberg is taking over as president of Supreme Laundry and Cleaners. Goldberg is the grandson of one of the company’s…
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El Paso police chief finalists named, final interviews in two weeks
Editor’s Note: ABC-7 also confirmed the final four candidates with El Paso City Representative Henry Rivera. by Ramon Bracamontes, El Paso…
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Sunday Xtra: Justice delayed for man acquitted of murdering daughter?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are learning new information regarding the case of the father acquitted of killing his 2-month-old baby in 2017. A week…
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Jury selection begins in trial of man accused of killing wife’s boyfriend in El Paso airport parking lot
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jury selection begins Friday in the case of a man accused of killing another man in a parking lot at the El Paso…
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El Paso gas prices surge more than 50 cents since last month, approach $4 per gallon
by Diego Mendoza-Moyers, El Paso MattersAugust 24, 2023 Gasoline prices climbed by more than 50 cents per gallon in El Paso since last month, hitting…
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Can El Paso’s curfew law stay in place with a veto by the mayor? Questions remain as new state law says no.
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersAugust 22, 2023 The city’s juvenile curfew ordinance is set to end on Sept. 1 despite a last-minute move by El…
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Portions of Montwood Drive to close until September
by Ramon Bracamontes, El Paso MattersAugust 18, 2023 Portions of Montwood Drive – from Montwood High School to Hanks High School – will be closed…
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UTEP keeping tuition, fees at the same level through Spring 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is choosing to keep its tuition and mandatory fees the same for the next two academic years. The University of Texas…
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El Paso city representatives Kennedy, Annello respond to ethics complaints
Editor’s note: Following the publication of this article, El Paso City Representative Cassandra Hernandez reached out to ABC-7 to say that Deborah…
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El Paso Police charge accused drunk driver after he allegedly caused fiery crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested an Odessa, Texas man on a drunk driving charge after investigators say he caused a crash in Socorro.…
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