El Paso City Council to consider paid parental leave for city employees
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council will meet today. On the agenda is an item to discuss a proposed policy to create a more robust paid…
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Excluded from the Olympics for his whole career, artistic swimmer Bill May set for ‘beautiful’ debut at this year’s Games
CNN By Amanda Davies and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — For decades, Bill May has dreamed of competing at the Olympics. It’s not athletic ability…
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El Paso City Representative reprimanded after being accused of allowing wife to supervise duties, access city resources
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted 5-1 Monday to present a letter of reprimand to Representative for District 7 Henry Rivera.…
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Perches Funeral Home is offering free cremations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday February 26, 2024 @ 10:30 a.m. Perches Funeral Home announced they are offering free funerals to parents who…
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CBP officers stop multiple fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana smuggling attempts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Paso Del Norte border crossing disrupted three fentanyl, one cocaine, and…
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ABC-7 First Alert Continues – Strong winds with some blowing dust
The winds will crank up on Tuesday as SW/W gusts will hit 55 mph or more across town. I would expect some areas of blowing dust and sand to occur…
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Be Mindful: AHCJ Fellowship: Avery Martinez will report in Spain in 2024
EL Paso, TX(KVIA)-ABC-7’s mental health reporter, Avery Martinez, has been selected as one of four journalists to receive a 2024 International Health…
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ABC-7 Listens: Viewer wants sports director Adrian Ochoa to take off his green bracelet
EL PASO, Texas – It’s commonplace for television news anchors to face criticism for their on-air appearance. One ABC-7 viewer was concerned by the…
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Victims identified in Far East El Paso capital murder case
Update: Sheriff’s officials identified the two victims as 40-year-old Noemi Crispin and 34-year-old Enrike Javier Navarro. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –…
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Clint ISD school bus involved in morning crash
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — A Clint Independent School District school bus was involved in a crash Monday morning. District officials tell ABC-7 that the…
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Man suspected of killing Georgia student entered US illegally near El Paso in 2022, officials say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The man accused of killing Augusta University College of Nursing student Laken Hope Riley entered the US illegally near El…
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Del Sol Medical Center patient shares life-saving heart procedure journey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As American Heart Month draws to a close, Del Sol Medical Center patient Mike Menager shares his remarkable journey of…
Continue ReadingBiden and Trump to visit US-Mexico border on same day this week
Originally Published: 26 FEB 24 10:26 ET Updated: 26 FEB 24 10:31 ET By Priscilla Alvarez and MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden is…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Windy dusty Monday; High wind advisory Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the winds that are expected to pick up today and intensify for your Tuesday. Today we…
Continue ReadingThere are five days until a partial government shutdown, and lawmakers have yet to reach a deal to avert it
Originally Published: 26 FEB 24 07:00 ET By Clare Foran, Melanie Zanona, Lauren Fox and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — There is still no clear…
Continue ReadingBillie Eilish literally signed Melissa McCarthy’s face during SAG Awards
Originally Published: 24 FEB 24 21:01 ET Updated: 24 FEB 24 22:01 ET By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Melissa McCarthy was the ultimate fangirl…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Democratic candidates share concerns in the nomination race for El Paso County Sheriff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday’s edition of ABC-7 Xtra, four candidates running to be the nominee shared their concerns under staffing,…
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Want to be a DEA special agent? El Paso Division hiring for local offices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ever wanted to be a special agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration, better known as the DEA? There may not be a…
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Offensive explosion leads Aggies to second power five win of the year
TEMPE, Arizona (KVIA) — Â Find a way to win. Despite allowing runs in six of the seven innings, the Aggies (9-5) outdueled Arizona State (11-6) on…
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Thriving with Down Syndrome: The Inspiring Journey of Aidan Gardea
Living with Down syndrome presents unique challenges, but for Aidan Gardea and his family, it’s been a journey marked by resilience and success. This…
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One man seriously injured after being shot at Lincoln Park
UPDATE – El Paso Police have alerted that a man was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being shot at Lincoln Park. ABC-7 was told by…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Strong winds Monday and Tuesday
Happy Sunday to the Borderland! We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as our Storm Track Weather Team continues to track strong winds. For today, the…
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Borderland Rainbow Center to hold vigil for non-binary student who died one day after alleged attack
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland Rainbow Center will hold a vigil Sunday for Nex Benedict. Benedict was a non-binary 16-year-old originally…
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Nylia Ballet Academy Hosts Auditions for Magical Production of “Cinderella”
Nylia Ballet Academy is gearing up for the production of “Cinderella” and called all dancers to audition. The event took place at their studio on…
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High Pressure Ridge Brings Warmth Before Pacific System’s Arrival
Good Morning and Happy Sunday! The Upper Ridge of High Pressure brings us pleasant weather with near record high temperatures today and tomorrow.…
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Journey to kidney transplant, helping others navigate kidney disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man in need of a kidney transplant is now taking matters into his own hands and holding a fundraiser to help…
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UTEP fans invited to rally celebrating new Don Haskins statue before Saturday’s game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Miner fans are invited to gather around the new statue honoring the legendary coach Don Haskins, prior to Saturday…
Continue ReadingTrump will win South Carolina primary, CNN projects, as he closes in on the Republican nomination
Originally Published: 24 FEB 24 19:00 ET Updated: 24 FEB 24 19:10 ET By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will win South…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Near record high Sunday, windy Monday and Tuesday
Happy Saturday everyone! We are under an ABC 7 First Alert! Our Storm Track Weather Team is tracking strong winds for your Monday and Tuesday. For…
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