Paydirt Pete gets a makeover as UTEP joins the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paydirt Pete has a new look. The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics revealed the mascot’s new design Wednesday, the…
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Study: 5 minutes of this can increase energy & positivity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All the sitting many of us do, whether at work or home, could be worse for our health and minds than previously thought.…
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Tracking a hot Fourth of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is expected to see a warmer and drier weather pattern through the holiday weekend, with only isolated storm…
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Mexico fans celebrate win into Round of 16 in World Cup
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico fans celebrated their win over Ecuador in the knockout round all across El Paso during watch parties. One party at…
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Family files wrongful death lawsuit in fatal Las Cruces hit-and-run involving former New Mexico GOP treasurer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The family of Andrew Brown has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kimberly Skaggs, the former treasurer for the…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Chances for isolated showers but a hot weekend ahead
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is seeing another day of rain chances for Tuesday at 20% and increasing to 30% by Wednesday. Those chances decrease…
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El Paso nonprofit receives $200K grant for digital health literacy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more health information is stored online, an El Paso nonprofit received a $200,000 grant Tuesday to create a lesson plan…
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USDA offers up to $500 million to support small, mid-size beef processors
(KVIA) — Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will provide up to $500 million in payments to temporarily support eligible small and…
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El Paso County details July 4th safety operations and post-holiday cleanup
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County held a conference today to outline coordinated safety and cleanup efforts surrounding the Independence Day…
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UTEP researchers 3D-print battery materials, possibly changing power methods
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso developed a way to 3D-print a battery component into nearly any shape.…
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Supreme Court upholds Texas laws banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes form female sports, meaning…
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Barrio Azteca gang member serving life for ambush murders dies in federal custody
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Barrio Azteca gang member died in federal custody Saturday, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Ricardo “Chino”…
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, upending executive order by President Trump
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied President Donald Trump’s executive order to deny birthright citizenship to new…
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Former soldier found guilty of stealing more than $1 million of MREs from Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal jury convicted a former soldier in El Paso for stealing more than 200 pallets of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs) from…
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Stop your pet from going missing on July 4th
The City of El Paso Animal Services says during this time of year, especially the July 4th holiday, is when most pets go missing and the shelter…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Serious Summer Heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The hottest temperatures of the year so far have been hitting the Borderland this week – and more is expected throughout the…
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San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
by Katlyn Ma, The Texas TribuneJune 30, 2026 San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local…
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Truck crash forces Nessa’s Cafe in Las Cruces to temporarily close
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Monday, a truck crashed into Nessa’s Cafe in Las Cruces, damaging the business and forcing its closure. The crash resulted…
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Local dealership lets patriotism fly high at grand opening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Honda unfurled two large flags today to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday and the grand opening of the…
Continue Reading Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender girls in girls’ sports
By Devin Dwyer The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender girls from participating in girls’ and women’s competitive sports,…
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship
By Devin Dwyer and Peter Charalambous The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright…
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How to pop fireworks safely and legally this 4th of July
Popping fireworks is illegal within City of El Paso limits, but if you plan on using them in other areas within El Paso County, local fire…
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Good Vibes Only: UTEP Dinner Theatre rocks audiences this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This summer, the UTEP Dinner Theatre is inviting audiences to an exhilarating production of ‘School of Rock: The…
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Crews knock down Central El Paso building fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Crews have knocked down a large fire in Central El Paso. The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7…
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Fort Bliss launches transit service for soldiers, military ID holders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson and Fort Bliss officials signed an agreement to add transit services on the military…
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Local businesses seeing large crowds during World Cup games, boosting economy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is entering its fourth week of play, and some local businesses in El Paso have seen large crowds flocking…
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Sun Bowl Association names new president, thanks volunteers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association honored its volunteers and installed a new president Sunday. The association named Richard Dayoub…
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UTEP officially enters the Mountain West Conference July 1st
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP officially enters a new era as a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference on July 1st. The move places the…
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