Airbnb, other short-term rentals to contribute to El Paso hotel occupancy taxes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will start collecting Hotel Occupancy Taxes on short-term rental properties to support tourism…
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El Paso Electric nears approval for $308 million to improve power grid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge recommended Public Utility Commission approval for El Paso Electric’s resiliency plan Wednesday with some changes.…
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New Mexico reports 1st case of human plague in 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe County woman died from plague, the New Mexico Department of Health said Thursday. It was the first human case…
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Borderland fans gather in Juárez for FIFA World Cup 2026™ kickoff
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Hundreds, if not thousands, of soccer fans in the border region will gather in homes, businesses, and restaurants…
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Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false alarm by hazardous materials sensor, sources say
By Haley Britzky, Pamela Brown, Davis Winkie, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon was locked down and partially evacuated on Thursday due…
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Looking for a World Cup Watch Party? ABC-7 gives sneak peek at The Shack
The FIFA World Cup begins with Mexico vs. South Africa playing in Mexico City and El Pasoans are looking for watch parties to celebrate. The Shack is…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat advisory continues!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for dangerous heat in the Borderland once again! The National Weather Service has…
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Woman pushes through pain; inspires others
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sarah Zambrano is the epitome of strength and determination. She’s a crossfit competitor, a runner, and a mother of two.…
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8th Court of Appeals rules in favor of Pickett once again
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas appeals court kept a lower court’s decision that the City of El Paso’s franchise fee on El Pasoans’ water bills is…
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ABC-7 First Alert continues – Our third triple in a row. More to come.
El Paso hit day three of triple digit heat. 104 was the high for Wednesday. Another hot day is expected again for Thursday. We should hit 103 with…
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3 staff members arrested after investigation into Deanna Davenport Elementary special education classroom
UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — ABC-7 obtained the arrest affidavit for Ruth Julieta Flores and Cecilia Rocha-Lucero. Both detail the two allegedly witnessing…
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New details released on in-custody death involving the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
UPDATE (June 10, 2026) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying it followed department policy when it came to responding to…
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St. Pius X Catholic School closing due to low enrollment, financial struggles
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — St. Pius X Catholic Parish announced the closure of St. Pius X Catholic School Wednesday. The parish said the school’s…
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City’s environmental franchise fee on trash bills is illegal tax, appeals court rules
by Elida S. Perez The Texas 8th Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld a lower court’s decision that the city of El Paso’s environmental franchise fee…
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El Paso sees first day of a triple-digit temperature stretch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso remains under an ABC-7 First Alert for triple-digit temperatures ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather Team is tracking…
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Iran live updates: US military ‘will be busy tonight,’ Hegseth says
By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Meredith DelisoLast Updated: June 10, 2026, 3:47 PM MDT US striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran: CENTCOM For…
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Texas land commissioner offers land access to fight New World screwworm
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas land commissioner offered General Land Office (GLO) managed lands to support Texas’ and the U.S. Department of…
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El Paso Police report suspicious package at County Courthouse
UPDATE (2:06 p.m.) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego released a statement about Wednesday’s evacuation at the county courthouse after a…
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O’Shea Keleher Elementary Kinder Pledge 06/10/26
O’Shea Keleher Elementary Kinder Pledge…
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Aerospace manufacturing center planned for West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ARC Aerospace and Defense Systems said Wednesday it will establish a new manufacturing center in West El Paso. The expansion…
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Meta says it will keep supporting projects in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta released a statement Wednesday on El Paso City Council’s vote against Item 37. The item would have directed…
Continue Reading FIFA World Cup 2026: everything you need to know about soccer’s biggest tournament
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The countdown is on for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and with the world’s biggest sporting event just days away, many fans…
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Firefighters put out Sunland Park house fire
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana Fire Rescue and Sunland Park firefighters put out a house fire Wednesday in Sunland Park. A garage in a…
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Gov. Abbott directs ratepayer protections from data center infrastructure costs
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state utility officials to protect residents from paying for data center…
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Walmart reaches settlements with 63 plaintiffs, cancels mediation for 29 others in El Paso mass shooting, court records show
by Robert Moore Most of the plaintiffs suing Walmart and a bank as a result of the 2019 El Paso mass shooting have reached settlements in recent…
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Who’s supposed to clean illegally-dumped trash by Transmountain Road?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Illegal dumping is an issue across El Paso County, but many El Pasoans might not have seen it hidden along…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot temperatures continue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First alert as the area is once again expected to reach dangerously hot temperatures by afternoon.…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Paul Njoroge
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame announced its next inductees for the Class of 2026. Five new members will be inducted during an…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Very hot temps continues for at least one more day.
Temps were brutally hot again today with a high of 105 – the hottest of the year so far. I expect one more day with temps just above 104 degrees…
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Majority of El Paso City Council votes against possibility of canceling Meta tax incentive agreement
Update (8:15 p.m.) — The majority of El Paso City Council members voted against the possibility of canceling the tax incentive agreement with Meta…
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