Using fireworks in El Paso this 4th of July? You could be fined $500
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials are reminding everyone ahead of the 4th of July weekend that fireworks are strictly prohibited within El Paso city…
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Ysleta ISD approves budget deficit, employee pay raises, depletes reserves
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersJune 25, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The…
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El Paso mechanic explains dangers of driving through water, how to prepare for rainstorms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While you may save a few minutes on your commute by driving through a large puddle on a rainy day, the risk of getting stuck…
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Why does it flood in El Paso?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Franklin Mountains are one of the beautiful sights that makes El Paso unique but it’s also the cause of why some areas…
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Rain causes busy day for El Paso Fire Department
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department responded to 15 rain-related incidents today. The incidents were attributed to flooding caused…
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Floodwaters leave drivers stranded in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE: The street has now been opened, according to TXDOT. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some drivers were left stranded in Northeast El Paso after early…
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ABC-7 at 4: Miss Texas discusses her experience representing the Lone Star State and, Miss Texas Week
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The countdown is on. In just a few days, Miss Texas will be crowned. Miss Texas 2024 Annette Addo-Yobo explains how she has…
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El Paso City Council opposes electric company’s proposed rate increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, El Paso City Council voted to oppose El Paso Electric’s proposed rate increase by 22%, or $23 per month, starting in…
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ABC-7 at 4: Local Mom Competes for National Inked Magazine Cover
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Krista Rodriguez is a single mother of three in El Paso. She was recently selected as a finalist in Inked Magazine’s 2025…
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El Paso couple returns from Israel after war starts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Audrey and Eitan Lavi were in Israel in early June visiting family. They go every few years, but this experience was one…
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DEA warns of new scam circulating in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DEA Spokesperson Carlos Briano visited the ABC-7 station today to speak with ABC-7’s Iris Garcia Barron about a new scam…
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Those who take antidepressants are more likely to overheat during extreme temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here in the Sun City, we are not strangers to extreme temperatures. So far in 2025 we’ve seen 16 triple-digit days in El…
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Alfred Aranda ​​​​​​​Jr: Military Monday honoree for June 23, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are…
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El Paso Water offers free sandbags ahead of Monsoon season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Multiple rain showers are expected to hit the Borderland over the new few days, with some areas excepted to see between 1 to…
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Sun City 18th annual Pride Parade
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Hundreds lined the street on Montana to celebrate the 2025 Sun City Pride Parade. The pride parade started as a protest…
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1 person sent to hospital after multi vehicle crash in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was airlifted to the hospital in a FireSTAR helicopter after a multi-vehicle rollover crash in Northeast El Paso…
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El Paso siblings go from basketball to medical field
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For most collegiate student athletes, athletics can come first while academics take a backseat. But for Ayaan and Nehaa…
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In-Depth Conversation on the Iran/Israel Conflict with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin
On Friday, European leaders met with Iranian diplomats in Geneva in a renewed push for a diplomatic resolution aimed at preventing Iran from…
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Viva! El Paso kicks off 47th season of tradition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso tradition returned tonight. The 47th season of Viva! El Paso kicked off at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. The…
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Child advocates speak on differences between discipline and abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Experts and professionals in children’s development say that while people often try to discipline their kids, they…
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Local activist weighs in on EPISD’s recent budget approval
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted a $547 million operating budget for the 2025–26 school…
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El Paso real estate developer Stuart Meyers has died
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso real estate developer Stuart Meyers has died. Meyers founded The Related Companies Florida LIHTC Group, The…
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Celebrating Juneteenth in the borderland
Juneteenth — also known as freedom day and emancipation day — commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19th, 1865. With a predominant…
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EPISD board approves new budget, staff raises
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees met Wednesday night to discuss the 2025-2026 District Budget. The…
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3 people rescued, treated for heat exposure today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency crews have rescued three people suffering from heat exposure in desert areas around El Paso today. The El Paso…
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Funeral for El Pasoan killed while working as police officer in Arizona
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department, family and friends will celebrate the life of Gabriel Facio in a service at Cielo Vista…
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Ongoing fires affect air quality and health complications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The current Trout Fire north of Silver City has burned more than 76,000 acres. The Buck Fire, burning southeast of Aragon,…
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Sunset captures attention of El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today’s sunset stopped several El Pasoans in their tracks. The evening skyline was filled with bright warm colors and a…
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Funeral plans announced for El Pasoan killed while working as police officer in Arizona
APACHE JUNCTION, Arizona (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department is assisting with the funeral of Apache Junction Police Department Officer Gabriel…
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Law N Paws animal shelter in jeopardy as El Paso County Linear Park project grows
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso-based Laws N Paws animal rescue, which is currently caring for more than 75 dogs in its shelter, is desperately…
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