US border wall to be painted black to deter people from trying to climb
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited the southern border wall Monday afternoon to meet with…
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Water pools on Doniphan as rain falls on El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Water is pooling on Doniphan and surrounding streets in El Paso as rain falls on the Borderland today. We are currently…
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The Whataburger on Sunland Park is open for business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Whataburger on Sunland Park Drive has opened its doors after being closed for months. One of the oldest Whataburger…
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New document reveals cause of Sun Metro facility explosion cause
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained documents detailing the cause of February’s Sun Metro facility explosion that killed two people. Another…
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ABC-7 at 4: Fall cohort for Realize board training
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and United Way of El Paso County are collaborating to empower local nonprofit…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm chances Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for your Tuesday as thunderstorm chances remain in our forecast. Today the region is…
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Cathedral High School celebrates 100th Anniversary
Cathedral High School returns to school this year, now marking 100 years since opening its doors. ABC-7 joined them Tuesday morning as part of our…
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El Paso experiences heavy rain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parts of El Paso received heavy rain Monday afternoon. The ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather team tracked all of the rain as it…
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Almost 70 pounds of meth seized at the Paso del Norte border crossing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 69.75 pounds of methamphetamine on Aug. 13. CBP officials say one of its…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: Child care in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Working parents in the borderland have struggled to find affordable, quality child care for years. Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra,…
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El Paso Electric customers in Texas to get money back on next 3 monthly bills
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric customers in Texas will get a credit on their next three monthly bills. A spokesperson for the electric…
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El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, to plead guilty after being captured in the Borderland
Ismael Zambada formed the Sinaloa cartel alongside JoaquÃn “El Chapo” Guzman. By Aaron Katersky August 18, 2025, 10:37 AM Ismael Mario Zambada…
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El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar discusses visit to Camp East Montana
Watch Congresswoman Escobar’s Press Conference here: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar spoke to members of the press Monday…
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Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 18, 2025 “Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan” was first published by…
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Good Vibes Only: K-9 trades police responsibilities for retirement
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA)— Thursday marked the end of the chapter at Canutillo ISD. The police department’s very first K-9 retired. Officer Alis, a…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm chances and warm temps
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as thunderstorm chances are still elevated today. Today we woke up to calm conditions…
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Several emergency crews respond to Far East El Paso house fire, displacing family of 5
UPDATE: A family of five face a total loss in a house fire in Far East El Paso on Monday morning. The following fire departments were on the scene…
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As school returns, so does the cold and flu. Here’s how to prevent the spread.
As students head back to school, parents need to know how to prevent their children from getting sick. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Janel Lynch, a pediatrician…
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Camp East Montana Opens for operation
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA)– According to ICE’s Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss, Texas, is a short-term, soft-sided federal…
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Man steals coins and a cellphone, police are asking for your help identifying him
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police say a man broke into the Metro by T-Mobile store at 7110 Alameda and took several items. It happened on Aug. 5…
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ComSAR rescues mountain biker, minor injuries
UPDATE (1:30PM): ComSAR brings the injured mountain biker down the mountain. He was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. Crew are returning…
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“From Head to Toe, Together We Grow” 4th Annual Women’s Wellness Summit
The Junior League of El Paso talked about the 4th Annual Women’s Wellness summit during an interview on ABC 7 at Noon.  Dr. Amy Field and Dr.…
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Sunday Funday: Fresh air and vibrant roses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Municipal Rose Gardens offers a welcoming weekend escape in Central El Paso. The four-acre oasis features about…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Isolated and scattered showers and thunderstorms today, another chance tomorrow evening
Happy Sunday to the Borderland, we are tracking another round for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening. The timeframe for the…
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Though the all-day overcast has kept highs in the low 90s, the overcast killed most of our energy to get storms going… most of the showers and…
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ABC-7 StormTrack: Storm Chances Stick Around Sunday
Deeper monsoon moisture continues across the Borderland today, keeping scattered thunderstorms in the forecast especially near low-lying areas and…
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Locomotive FC unable to hold off Monterey Bay FC in stoppage time; match ends in 2-2 draw
EL PASO, Texas – A stoppage time goal from the visitors cost El Paso Locomotive FC the full three points at home as Los Locos played to a 2-2 draw…
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Bishop Mark Seitz offers condolences on Cacique Jose Sierra’s death
UPDATE: “I am saddened to hear of the loss of the Cacique and a very dear Friend, Chief Sierra. His commitment to his faith along to his unwavering…
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Latest Texas redistricting map keeps key Fort Bliss areas, El Paso airport in Veronica Escobar’s district
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Key areas of Fort Bliss and El Paso International Airport would stay in El Paso Democrat Veronica Escobar’s district under…
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