ABC-7 Do- Gooder: El Pasoan exchanges books for smiles
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Pasoan is spreading the joy of reading books to children through her work at a bookstore with a special mission. “The…
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Prosecution picks apart ex-politician’s conspiracy defense in Vegas reporter’s death: ‘It didn’t make sense’
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Late last week, Robert Telles, the former Nevada politician accused of killing a Las Vegas investigative…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve UMC tax rate, select no-new-revenue tax rate for County
Update: El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved the “No-New-Revenue” County tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025 of $0.426323 per $100 of home…
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El Paso County to possibly adopt new tax rate on Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners are discussing the adoption of a new tax rate. County commissioners go through this…
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UTEP President Heather Wilson makes announcement of $12M going to research purposes
Update (August 26, 2024): The $12M that UTEP is receiving for the Regents’ Research Excellence Program will be a contribution made annually. EL PASO,…
Continue Reading EPISD’s new app has parents and teachers concerned about privacy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Independent School District has launched a new app to improve communications between parents and teachers. El Paso…
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ABC-7 Listens: Breaking down County, UMC bond initiatives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5. And while much of the focus has been on the presidential race, there are many local…
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League of Women Voters of El Paso celebrates Women’s Equality Day, calls for greater voter participation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This weekend, the League of Women Voters of El Paso celebrated Women’s Equality Day early, reflecting on the progress made…
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El Paso Police seek information on the identity of a woman captured on security cameras using a stolen credit card
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are asking the community for help to identify a woman who was recorded as she used a stolen credit card at…
Continue Reading 15th Annual Eagle in the Sun Triathalon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This morning, Ascarate Park hosts the annual Eagle in the Sun Triathalon, which features a 400m swim, 12-mile bike ride, and…
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El Paso Police locate missing 88-year-old man
Update (August 30, 2024): “John Kotowski has been located and the local silver alert has been cancelled,” El Paso Police said today. EL PASO, Texas…
Continue Reading Socorro ISD educators begin annual Walk for Success program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Educators in the Socorro Independent School District will participate in a districtwide callout event from 8:30 a.m. to…
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ABC-7 at 4: The Alzheimer’s Association launches Dementia Care Navigation Service
El Paso, TX, August 15, 2024Â – The Alzheimer’s Association announced the launch of a new Dementia Care Navigation Service. The Alzheimer’s…
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Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament kicks off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association kicks off it’s 2024 Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament. Its happening from Friday-Sunday, Aug.…
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El Paso dietician shares tips for packing healthy, kid-friendly lunches
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the school year begins, many parents will be packing lunches for their children. Having healthy, kid-approved meals can be…
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Family of man killed in Far East El Paso shooting say sentencing was “unfair”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of a man killed in a shooting in Far East El Paso say the sentencing for the man found guilty was “unfair.” Juan…
Continue Reading El Paso Police to increase traffic safety activity during Labor Day weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has announced its partnership with TxDot for the Statewide Impaired Driving Campaign, which…
Continue Reading EPCC professor among artists considered for permenant collection at El Paso Museum of Art
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art is set to hold its Member’s Choice event, during which curators and members of the museum will be…
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El Paso Water to bring Advanced Water Purification Facility online by 2027, addresses leaks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The water utility for the El Paso region is being recognized across the state for efforts in water conservation – and a…
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Franklin High deadly shooting mental health impact on students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After any traumatic event, mental health professionals recommend parents check-in on their children to find out how they are…
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El Paso ISD “phase 2” meeting at Chapin High School has been canceled
UPDATE: The Phase 2 meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 21 at Chapin High School has been canceled. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent…
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Some historic Bhutanese Revival UTEP buildings could soon be gone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UT System Board of Regents just approved a new 10-year master plan for UTEP. University President Heather Wilson…
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West El Paso residents seek answers for the August 12th power outage
EL PASO, Texas (KIVA) — It’s been over a week since the 9 hour long power outage that affected 4,000 residents. One viewer notified ABC-7 that she…
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El Paso Chamber invites local restaurants to celebrate “915 Restaurant Week”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber announced this year’s “915 Restaurant Week” will be held from September 9 to 15. During this week,…
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El Paso mom in NYC for National Fentanyl Awareness Day as she pays tribute to son who died of drug overdose
EL PASO (KVIA) – Wednesday, August 21st is National Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day. Jennipher Talamantes spent the day in New York City while…
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Some classrooms at Purple Heart Elementary School without A/C
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —  Parents are calling for change after classrooms at Purple Heart Elementary School have gone without A/C. Some parents…
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Mesilla Valley Transportation hosts Driver Appreciation Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) hosted their Driver Appreciation Day Event on Wednesday, August 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to…
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El Paso reports first West Nile Virus death this year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 50s is the first Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) death reported in El Paso this year. The City of El Paso…
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National fentanyl prevention and awareness day recognized by DEA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Wednesday, August…
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Man sentenced 5 years after drunk driving crash in 2021
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — On August 1st, 2021, Mayvel Alexandra Morales was driving her family back from vacation, when their lives were changed in an…
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