Kissing bug disease: Humans and pets can be in danger of getting Chagas disease
EL PASO (KVIA) — Health experts confirm kissing bugs are present in El Paso County. The insects carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease, a…
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El Paso receives shipment of hibiscus plants harboring invasive pest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced new actions to fight the cotton jassid, also known as the two-spotted…
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Shots fired at Young Park Saturday evening
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials confirmed to ABC-7 that there was a shooting at Young Park Saturday evening. The Las Cruces Police…
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Police identify bicyclist killed in hit-and-run
UPDATE: Police have identified the person who was killed in the collision as 52-year-old, David Carmine O’Conner. According to officials, the…
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Roswell man pleads guilty to bomb threat charge
ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jeffrey Ramon Diaz, 43, pleaded guilty to federal charges. Federal prosecutors say law enforcement officers arrested…
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Borderland Blitz Highlights and Scores: Week 2
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Week 2 of the Borderland Blitz saw exciting games, big scores, and some incredible highlights. ABC-7’s Adrian Ochoa, Bea…
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Supreme Court allows Trump to continue ‘roving’ ICE patrols in California
By John Fritze, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday backed President Donald Trump’s push to allow immigration…
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ABC-7 at 4: 1-10 Widening West Project Update
TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright joins us with an update on the I-10 widening West Project which has been underway in northwest El Paso for just over three…
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$25,000 endowment to advance UTEP student success
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Electric Company Charitable Foundation established a $25,000 endowment earmarked for Student Success at the University of…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Rapid warm up with mostly dry conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We start off the work week with a rapid warm up along with mostly dry conditions. Throughout the region we are anticipating…
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Boxcar Willie rescued from railroad tracks now looking for forever home
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA)– A stray dog nicknamed “Boxcar Willie” is safe and recovering after a dramatic rescue near Doniphan Dr. and Vinton Rd.…
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NMSU collects second straight win of the season after topping Tulsa 21-14
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NM State Football played host to Tulsa on Saturday in a head-to-head matchup of 1-0 squads. The Aggies came back and…
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UTEP collects first win of the season after defeating UT Martin 42-17
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Malachi Nelson threw four touchdowns, Hahsaun Wilson rushed for 117 yards, including breaking off the longest play from…
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New blood pressure guidelines: El Paso cardiologist says even 120 could be cause for concern
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You might not feel it, but it could be silently damaging your heart.Updated guidelines from the American Heart Association…
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LC Police say threat against elementary school is not credible
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A threat posted on social media against Camino Real Middle School has been deemed not credible according to Las…
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Man arrested after aggravated assault and standoff
EL PASO COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 45-year-old man on Saturday night after two people were sent to the…
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ABC-7 Storm Track Weather: Dry, warm pattern begins in the Borderland, rain chances return later this week
Happy Sunday to the Borderland! We are expecting a much quieter day in the Borderland. Today is the beginning of warm/dry pattern, highs are expected…
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Arsenic tests come back below required levels
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) reported it passed the operational control arsenic tests for…
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Ace of Races and Community Connections at Holloman AFB
HOLLOMAN AFB, New Mexico (KVIA) – Thousands gathered at Holloman Airforce Base to attend two events Saturday. The biennial Community Connections…
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Winning tickets sold in two states for massive Powerball jackpot of nearly $1.8 billion
By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Winning tickets for Saturday’s nearly $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot were sold in Missouri and Texas, the lottery…
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35 undocumented immigrants arrested in Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- HSI Secretary Kristi Noem posted on her social media announcing the arrests of 35 undocumented immigrants. In the post Noem…
Continue Reading StormTrack Weather: Dryer and warmer weather returns
After several days of unsettled conditions, the Borderland is shifting into a drier pattern today. Most areas will stay dry with just a slight chance…
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Our ABC-7 First Alert has been dropped for showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances will be lessen starting tomorrow. A line of thunderstorms rolled…
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Plane crash at Doña Ana County International Jetport
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA)– The Sunland Park Fire Department and Doña Ana Fire Rescue are responding to an “Alert 3” plane crash at the Doña…
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Plan your emergency kits during National Preparedness Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Families packed Veterans Park for the city’s “Be Ready Bash.” National Preparedness Month is celebrated in September…
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One seriously injured after crash in south-central El Paso
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article stated an incorrect time for the crash. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash at E. Paisano and S.…
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Fewer Peaches This Season Despite National Peach Month
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA)– August is National Peach Month, but local growers and shoppers may have noticed a shortage of peaches this season.…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Stormy saturday across the borderland
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening across the Borderland, fueled by leftover tropical moisture and a passing…
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$165 Billion data center proposed for Santa Teresa draws mixed reactions
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A proposed $165 billion data center and digital infrastructure campus could be coming to Santa Teresa, but not without…
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