El Paso County colonia gets $28 million for new water, sewer systems
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will receive $28 million from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to improve water access in Montana…
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El Paso Rep. Hernandez accounts for 40% of taxpayer-funded gas purchases in 2023, audit says usage “appears excessive”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez accounted for nearly 40% of the gasoline purchased using…
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Taxpayer-funded sculpture destroyed along Airway in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 captured images of a sculpture lying in the median of Airway Boulevard Tuesday. The City of El Paso tells us that the…
Continue ReadingAstrud Gilberto, ‘Girl from Ipanema’ singer who helped bring bossa nova music mainstream, has died
Astrud Gilberto gained international fame in the 1960s with her bossa nova hit. The Brazilian singer was reportedly…
Continue ReadingLIV Golf and PGA Tour merger: here’s everything you need to know
The US-based PGA Tour is set to partner with the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf, ending a feud that has dogged the men’s professional game for the…
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House committee to discuss lifting of Title 42, impact on El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The House of Representatives Homeland Security Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee is holding a hearing Monday.…
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Officials: unlawful entries into El Paso down since lifting of Title 42
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Since the end of Title 42 on May 11, unlawful entries along the southern border have decreased 70% from their record…
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PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf under single ownership
The PGA Tour has announced it will be merging operations under a single owner with its rival, the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, as well as the DP World…
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Jeremy Strong ‘terrified’ the ‘Succession’ creator during that last scene
Actor Jeremy Strong talks to CNN’s Anderson Cooper about the last scene of the series finale of the Emmy Award-winning series…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong to severe storms will be possible Tuesday afternoon in El Paso and Las Cruces
The ABC-7 First Alert continues Tuesday. The day starts nicely, but the storms will increase throughout the day. The showers and thunderstorms will…
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Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
(CNN) — More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some may be using it at dangerously high levels, a study…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong to severe storms will be possible Tuesday, and more storms east on Wednesday
Good morning! An ABC-7 First Alert is for increased rain and storms; some storms could become severe. The best chance for showers and storms will be…
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ICE acting chief Tae Johnson to retire
(CNN) — US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s acting chief, Tae Johnson, is set to retire at the end of June, Homeland Security Secretary…
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California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The state of Florida picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border Monday and took them by private jet to California’s…
Continue ReadingPatrick Mahomes draws laughter at White House as he steers Travis Kelce away from microphone
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce drew laughter from the crowd after he attempted to speak during his team’s meeting with President Joe…
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The significant association between weight loss and premature death in older adults in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As much as people may celebrate their own weight loss, it is not always healthy. A new study shows weight loss in older…
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El Pasoans asked to donate new box fans to Extreme Weather Task Force to help elderly, needy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As the temperatures climb towards the upper 90’s and low 100’s, the Extreme Weather Task Force is asking the public to donate…
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15th annual Taste of Las Cruces this Thursday to benefit Casa de Peregrinos food pantry
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 15th annual Taste of Las Cruces, presented by the three Rotary Clubs of Las Cruces, is this Thursday night from…
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Local El Paso artist achieves his creative goals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One young man is using the power of his imagination to enter the workforce with a little coaching from a local printing…
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Las Cruces upholds city-mandated 300-foot buffer zone for cannabis businesses
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — City Council voted to uphold the existing buffer zone around cannabis businesses in city limits. That zone requires…
Continue Reading ABC-7 First Alert: Storms pick up Tuesday and Tuesday night
Tracking some thunderstorms tonight, but the most significant storm threat will be Tuesday as the environment becomes more unstable. Storms Tuesday…
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El Paso Water crews working to repair a water main break in the Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water crews continue to work on a water main break in El Paso’s Upper Valley. According to El Paso Water officials,…
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El Paso chef named a James Beard Award finalist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Chef is hoping to be named a James Beard Award winner. Emiliano Marentes is chef and owner of Elemi in downtown…
Continue ReadingTop soccer players could form union to tackle racist abuse, Romelu Lukaku says
Soccer superstar Romelu Lukaku has called on the sport’s authorities to do more in the fight against racism and discrimination saying that “more…
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Venezuelan migrant charged with murder of Honduran woman found dead in El Paso motel room
UPDATE: Alvarado and Zuniga were not the only two migrants who booked into the room they were staying in, according to police. They said a family…
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City’s Chief Internal Auditor briefs city council on fuel card usage investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee (FOAC) was set to brief city council members Monday on…
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Federal investigators break up human smuggling operation based in El Paso
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Homeland Security Investigations agents in El Paso say nine accused human smugglers were indicted May 18. Jose Luis…
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EPCC celebrates Pride Month with upcoming production
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Community College is celebrating Pride Month through their upcoming production of “Poz.” Set in 2003, the comedy/drama…
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Former Ruidoso Police officer convicted of child solicitation
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Lincoln County jury found 39-year-old former Ruidoso Police officer Daniel Balding guilty on one county of Child…
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Best practices for tire safety, staying safe on the roadways
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over the weekend, one person died after being struck on I-10 near Raynolds. According to first responders, initial reports…
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