Las Cruces political extremist pleads guilty to threatening Texas congresswoman
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 60-year-old Michael David Fox plead guilty in federal court Thursday to threatening a Texas congresswoman. The U.S.…
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22-year-old El Paso woman charged with human smuggling
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Erika Martinez September 22, 2023 after officials say she smuggled…
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Do-Gooder: “ She leads with her heart; that’s the beauty people see.” Local businesswoman determined to make a difference in the El Paso Community
El Paso, TX ( KVIA) — Laura Valdez always knew she wanted to make a difference in the El Paso community. She had a knack for volunteering and…
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Casting call for “Opportunity Knock$” Season Two in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The award-winning series “Opportunity Knock$” returns to El Paso to shoot season two. Producers have announced…
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UTEP receives $7 million grant to elevate Hispanic student success in STEM
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has been chosen to become a center for thought leadership in Hispanic Serving…
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El Paso High, Wiggs Middle lockdowns lifted
Update: The district says students at all three schools were released at the normal dismissal time. Update: El Paso Police say that the Gang Unit is…
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SWAT team confronts person hiding inside El Paso home
Update: El Paso Police say that the SWAT situation is now over. The person is no longer inside the house. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police…
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Office of Inspector General report finds overcrowding among detained migrants in El Paso Sector during height of 2022 surge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A report released by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) on September 15th found that migrants that were being detained by…
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Long wait times for cargo drivers at El Paso ports of entry
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Cargo drivers passing through the Borderland have continued to see longer and longer lines and wait times since last…
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Montwood High cancels classes, no viable threat found on campus
Update: After an investigation on campus, officials say that the supposed threat was found to be nonviable. Classes will resume as scheduled…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank plans ahead for possible government shutdown
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is gearing up for the potential government shut down, ensuring that food continues to…
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FBI names new El Paso Field Office special agent in charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI El Paso Field Office is welcoming a news special agent in charge. John S. Morales is taking over the office, moving…
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Downtown El Paso shop owners concerned over migrant increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The downtown area near the San Jacinto Plaza has become a hub for migrants to wait until they can leave the Borderland. This…
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El Paso Zoo’s Free Flue Shot Drive: Protecting Our Community
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the Fire Department have joined forces to host an event at the El Paso…
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Mexico to negotiate with foreign countries to return migrants after recent surge
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — U.S. and Mexican officials met last Friday to work out ways to better secure the border and find solutions for the recent…
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Human Smuggling Pursuit leads to a crash in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A human smuggling pursuit leads to a crash Tuesday morning. It happened at the 750 block of Sunland Park Dr and Mesa…
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High School students are encouraged to participate in the “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Elections Department is hosting their 3rd edition of the El Paso County “I Voted” Sticker Design…
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Sun Bowl exec Jimmy Rogers Jr. dead at 89
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man critical to the creation of the Sun Bowl Association has died. Jimmy Rogers Jr. was 89 when he passed away this…
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Migration crisis in Juarez stops production in some maquiladoras
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The recent migrant surge hitting both sides of the border has now caused some maquiladoras to stop production and…
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Texas Walmart shooter agrees to pay more than $5M to families over 2019 racist attack
BY PAUL J. WEBER Updated 11:01 AM MDT, September 25, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A white Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist…
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Yom Kippur in the Borderland: A Sacred Time of Atonement for Our Jewish Community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, holds a profound significance in Judaism, regarded as the holiest day…
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Free at-home Covid tests available to Americans starting Monday
LAs CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Starting Monday, September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid…
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El Paso Zoo will host a free drive-thru Flu Shot Event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the Fire Department are offering a free flu vaccine drive-thru event.…
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StormTrack Weather: Mostly sunny and warm start to the week
El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- I hope you had a great weekend. It was quiet, and the calm weather is expected for much of the area this afternoon. There will…
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El Paso star set to undergo transformation including new state-of-the-art lights
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Chamber of Commerce and nationwide company, Code Lumen, are collaborating on a new project aimed at illuminating…
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Hundreds of migrants occupying El Paso’s San Jacinto Plaza
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like past migrant surges, El Pasoans are seeing hundreds, if not thousands of migrants living on the streets throughout…
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One man taken to the hospital after shooting in Central El Paso Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to El Paso police, officials with the gang unit are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning. It…
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Savannah’s 71st Trunk-tastic Extravaganza: An Elephant-size Bash at El Paso Zoo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday today. Experts…
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Two people seriously injured after they were hit by a vehicle in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An official with the El Paso Fire Department confirms two people were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries…
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Moises Galvan sentenced to 55 years in prison for murder, another 13 years for aggravated assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-UPATE– A jury sentenced Moises Galvan to 55 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for the murder of RJ Franco in 2017.…
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