El Paso fire crews continue hotspot suppression operations at Recycling Plant fire
UPDATE: (5:30 P.M.) — After 25 hours of battling the blaze, the El Paso Department has now terminated the incident and are preparing to return to…
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City lights Star on the Mountain green
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On May 28th, the El Paso Chamber lit the Star on the Mountain in green, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border…
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Non-profit raises awareness of difference between service dog, emotional support animal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun City Service dog wants to educate people on why it is important to not bring their pets to places where only service…
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Fort Bliss hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new WBAMC Fire Station
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) hosted groundbreaking ceremony for their new Fire Station. It happened May 28th…
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Legal battle continues between El Paso Zoological Society and City, complaints filed
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story stated that the City of El Paso and the Zoological Society are respectively taking legal action…
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114 Election Day Vote Centers open for the May 2024 Primary Runoff Election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a total of 114 Election Day Vote Centers that will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., you can locate the sites…
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The deadly consequences of leaving people or pets inside vehicles on scorching days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In scorching temperatures, the inside of a vehicle can become a death trap for vulnerable groups like the elderly, children,…
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Crime Stoppers of El Paso asking for public’s help identifying alleged shooter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking the public for help in identifying a person who shot at a Northeast El Paso home. On…
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Borderland doctors give safety tips as summer approaches
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Summer approaches, Borderland doctors are giving safety tips so you can enjoy your favorite activities without inviting…
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El Pasoans spend Memorial Day at area parks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is Memorial Day, and it’s about more than the unofficial start of summer. The holiday honors soldiers who died in war…
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Purple Heart lost for decades returned to recipient’s granddaughter on Memorial Day
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A woman drove from Oklahoma to Fort Bliss to receive her grandfather’s Purple Heart, which was lost for decades after he…
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Over 400 veterans buried at Concordia Cemetery honored today with a ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The community gathered today at concordia cemetery to honor those service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave…
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EPISD hosting Dual Language Parent meetings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent school district is inviting parents to attend a series of meetings to learn about the district’s Dual…
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The Enchilada secrets of the Rojas Family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Step back in time to early 1920s El Paso, where ABC-7 uncovers a cherished recipe passed down through generations in this…
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El Paso honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day, remembering the “Forgotten Veterans of Concordia”
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, El Paso honors those who gave their lives to serve our country. The historic Concordia Cemetery has over 400 veterans…
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City Spray Parks now open ahead of summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has opened its spray parks this Memorial Day weekend ahead of summer. These parks are free and open to…
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What are the most common degrees in El Paso?
Learner analyzed data from the Census Bureau via the University of Minnesota IPUMS to see what the most common college majors are for American…
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UTEP joins several other entities in wanting to bring more A-list concerts to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Improvements may be coming soon to the Sun Bowl, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) announced this week. Proposed…
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Museum of History exhibition examines gender identity amongst indigenous communities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of History spoke with ABC-7 about their ongoing exhibition ”Dualidad: Indigenous Gender Identity In The…
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Man sentenced to 150 months in prison for 2022 bank robbery in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Tucson man convicted of robbing a GECU in East El Paso in 2022 was just sentenced to 150 months in prison. Sherman…
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SISD to begin annual summer free meal service program June 3r
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From June 3rd through June 27th all children 18 and under at participating schools can receive a free nutritious meals this…
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GECU Foundation’s Matching May campaign raises $40,000 for local nonprofits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — GECU is at the midpoint of their Foundation’s inaugural Matching May campaign. The campaign has raised over $40,000 and…
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UTEP hoping to add $99 million bond to November ballot to improve Sun Bowl
Editor’s note: A previous version of the article indicated El Paso County owned the Sun Bowl. The County built and owned the stadium, and leased it…
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Border Patrol honors 100 years of service with ceremony in El Paso; DHS secretary to attend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — United States Patrol Patrol is holding a series of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the agency. Beginning at 9…
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ATV safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend in El Paso
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As we head into Memorial Day weekend, you may be getting ready to enjoy outdoor activities, including one of the most common…
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El Paso businessman accused of tax fraud
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 57-year-old Edward Dean La Puma has been charged with 20 counts of failure to account and pay trust fund taxes, according to…
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El Paso is the latest city to test Uber’s new in-app recording safety feature
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA)– Uber’s new feature allows drivers to use their front-facing camera to record video and audio during trips. Uber says the new…
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El Paso Zoological Society says it remains committed to transparency, working with city leaders
Update (May 23, 2024): The El Paso Zoological Society, in a news release sent out Thursday, May 23, 2024, says that it is working to prepare for an…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal inmate has died at the El Paso County Jail. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers are looking…
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City of El Paso marks National Heat Awareness Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reminding everyone to protect themselves and their loved ones on National Heat Awareness Day. The El…
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