ABC-7 live from Mexican American Cultural Center in downtown El Paso
(KVIA) – A long-awaited addition to downtown is opening on Saturday, March 22nd. The Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) will officially open its…
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Texan mailed unsolicited plant
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA)– Commissioner Sid Miller is asking Texans to “remain vigilant and report unknown seed, liquid, and plant deliveries.” Today,…
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New Walmart shooting case hearings scheduled in April, EPISD to lose 64 students amid campus closures
by El Paso Matters Staff March 21, 2025 This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics,…
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Good Vibes Only: Local saxophonist shines bright
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Las Cruces native Orlando Madrid picked up the saxophone in middle school and hasn’t put it down since. The Mayfield High…
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Borderplex Veteran & Family Caregiver Expo kicks off today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Veterans and their caregivers will have access to a variety of resources this weekend at the Borderplex Veteran & Family…
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Texas lawmakers want to stop schools from hiring uncertified teachers
Texas schools fill vacancies from the teacher shortage by hiring uncertified teachers. Now, state lawmakers want to put an end to that. The bill, HB…
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Trump orders cuts to Education Department
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that would officially begin the dismantling of the Department…
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Las Palmas accredited for hyperbaric medicine
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Palmas Medical Center says that it is the first in El Paso to become nationally accredited for hyperbaric medicine.…
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El Paso holds first budget planning session of 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso held their first ever “pre-budget strategic planning session” for city council. City representatives met…
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New teaser for Leonardo DiCaprio movie shot in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One Battle After Another, a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio that was partially shot in El Paso, has a new teaser out today.…
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Community invited to Grocery Pick-Up event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Â El Paso Community College and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will host it’s fifth Grocery Pick-Up event on Wednesday March…
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30% off Goodwill grand opening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today only, customers can enjoy 30% off their purchase at the new Goodwill located at 700 N. Zaragoza Rd. As with other…
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ABC-7 gets preview of Mexican American Cultural Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This morning ABC-7 received a tour of the new Mexican American Cultural Center located at, located at 201 West Franklin…
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City Council creates travel fund
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso City Council voted to pass an item that will create a travel fund for city representatives. “As we were going…
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Trampoline blown by wind, difficult driving conditions
Update (3:46 PM): NMDOT just announced the closure of NM 9 both directions from Santa Teresa to the Dona Ana County Line. “Closure, NM 9 eastbound…
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At least one person seriously injured in Sunland Park crash
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — At least one person was seriously injured in a 2 vehicle car crash in Sunland Park Monday night, according to the…
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City Council to discuss federal advocacy and congressional update
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is set to discuss two federal initiatives during Tuesday’s meeting, including a proposal to strengthen…
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Chance to win $1 million with perfect March Madness bracket
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso personal injury law firm Mendez Isaac Joudi Law Firm is hosing its Second Annual March Madness bracket. The person…
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St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is celebrating St. Patrick’s day differently than it has in years past. Parts of Kansas Street and Mills Street are…
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El Paso Electric updated city council on proposed rate increase
Update: Several El Paso residents showed up to the meeting to oppose the possible rate hike. “My electricity bill is already 100 bucks a month,” El…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–National Road Safety Foundation’s Drive2Life Public Service Announcement Contest, Offers $2,000 prize and an expenses-paid…
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Robots working at El Paso children’s hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Robots, Rosey and Astro are the latest employees at the El Paso children’s hospital. The robots help the nursing staff by…
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On days with strong winds and dust flying around and low visibility, do people shop in downtown? ABC-7 spoke with businesses on El Paso Street to see…
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100,000 gallons of wastewater spill in Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A wastewater main break at the Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant in El Paso’s Lower Valley spilled “100,000…
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New DEA EP Special Agent in Charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time in its history, officials say an El Pasoan will lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s El Paso…
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USDA funding cuts will impact El Paso food banks
The USDA announced it will be cutting $1 billion of funding from two of their programs, one of them being the local food purchase assistance.…
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ABC-7 AT 4: Military Officers Association of America El Paso Chapter
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Military Officers Association of America is a professional association of United States military officers.…
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Stationary vehicle checks
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s office has been conducting license and insurance checkpoints in unincorporated areas of the…
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Samaniego attends Taiwanese business summit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego will speak at the 2025 Smart City Summit & Expo in Taiwan next week. UTEP…
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