Las Cruces’ Columbia Elementary School opens new facility for 2025 school year
Las Cruces, New Mexico (KVIA) — Seven years ago, Columbia Elementary School was shut down when dangerous mold was discovered in its walls. Now,…
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ABC-7 Weather – Storm chances increase Friday and the weekend.
An isolated storm possible tonight but mostly calm. Better storms chances as we approach and enter the weekend. There could be some spots over the…
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Mom charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed daughter, teen being released on her own recognizance
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police officials say that Christina Escobedo Arriaga, the woman accused of homicide by vehicle in a…
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Loretto Academy shares school updates and new programs
ABC-7 joined Loretto Academy as they returned to school this week. Loretto Academy started school on Aug. 11. Athletics Director Oscar Nieto tells…
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Cartel leader known as ‘Delta 1,’ two Juárez police officers killed in shooting
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Two Juárez Municipal Police officers (SSPM) and an alleged leader of the “La Línea” criminal group in Juárez are dead…
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Family of fallen ‘Texas hero’ awarded $45.6 million
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A U.S. District Judge awarded the family of fallen Texas DPS Special Agent Anthony Salas $45.6 million. The family brought a…
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Socorro man sentenced to 15 years in prison for crime sprees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Armando Bejarano, 39, received a 15-year state prison sentence after carrying out “multiple crime sprees over several…
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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso Chamber Hosts State of Education & Workforce event
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso Chamber will bring together business, education, and workforce leaders to discuss the…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Rain chances weaken
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rain chances drop for your Wednesday but are expected to return a bit a stronger by the weekend. Last night we saw quite an…
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Thunderstorms causes area flooding, fire crews busy rescuing drivers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Heavy rain hit the borderland hard Tuesday night affecting several parts of the borderland. El Paso Fire responded to…
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ABC-7 Weather – Heavy rain pounds parts of El Paso Tuesday night.
Showers and storms slammed parts of El Paso – primarily the West Side of town and around UTEP. That’s why ABC-7 issued a First Alert for Tuesday.…
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High school volleyball season begins; Coronado tops El Paso in season opener
EL PASO, Texas – The high school volleyball season has officially begun. Tuesday, the Coronado Thunderbirds paid a visit to the Lady on the Hill to…
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Best private K-12 schools in the El Paso metro area
Stacker compiled a list of the best private K-12 schools in the El Paso metro area using data from…
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Judge finds probable cause in Fort Bliss soldier espionage case, Grand Jury will hear from prosecution
Update: United States Magistrate Judge Laura Enriquez ruled there was sufficient evidence for Fort Bliss soldier Taylor Adam Lee’s case to go before…
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CBP helicopter rescues hikers stranded in Franklin, Organ mountains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection helped rescue two hikers in the Borderland area this weekend. A rescue in the Franklin…
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Investigators say motorcyclist died after possibly speeding, running red light
Update (4:34 PM): A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in the Lower Valley today. El Paso Police say that Jason Vargas Jr., 26, was traveling east on…
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State Rep. Vince Perez says Texas DPS vehicles showed up at his house looking for him
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative Vince Perez, who represents part of El Paso, told ABC-7 that six marked Texas DPS vehicles showed…
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New report looks at Spaceport America’s economic impact on New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU’s Arrowhead Center and the Center for Border Economic Development just published a study on Spaceport America’s…
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AG Paxton calling for Beto O’Rourke to be imprisoned for helping absent Democrats
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims that Beto O’Rourke is violating a judge’s temporary restraining order prohibiting…
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ABC-7 at 4: Somos Diaconia Golf for Good Tournament
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The upcoming 2025 Somos Diaconia Golf for Good Tournament is happening on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Painted…
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ABC-7 at 4: Combatting Fentanyl in El Paso, Free Resources
El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-In response to the fentanyl epidemic in El Paso, Crime Stoppers of Houston stopped by ABC-7 to offer helpful…
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Body found near El Paso Jail Annex: Police
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police have confirmed they found a dead body at around 3:30 a.m. at State Jail Rd. and Montana in Far East El Paso. The…
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Helping non-traditional learners
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Everyone processes information differently, but experts say when it comes to learning in school, those differences can be…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Thunderstorm chances for your Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today thunderstorm potential is climbing with rain chances looking its strongest for this week. Today will still be a hot…
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Heart Gallery: Foster parent shortage in EP & kid’s yearning to be adopted
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The dream of any kid is to grow up in a loving, supporting home. As part of a program called “Heart gallery of El…
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City of El Paso steps up on Mosquito Reduction.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After recent rainstorms, mosquito activity is on the rise across El Paso — and city officials say some of these pests can…
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El Paso County closes wage negotiations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso law enforcement is seeing a change that’s designed to strengthen their contracts. At a joint announcement…
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ABC-7 Weather – Tracking storm chances along with gusty storm winds
There will be some storms again tonight along with gusty winds near any storms that develop. There could be some blowing dust and sand as well.…
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Vigil held for 2 teens killed in Vado crash
Update (3:44 PM): The family of the victims held a vigil tonight at the crash site, 8100 Highway 478 at 7 p.m. VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court…
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Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primary
Herrera, who came within 400 votes of ousting Gonzales in a 2024 runoff, is once again positioning himself to the right of the incumbent. By Owen…
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