NMSU pushing anti-hazing messages as students return for fall semester
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — It has been six months since a hazing and sexual assault scandal in the New Mexico State University Men’s Basketball…
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A new Texas law is enforcing DUI regulations
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — A new law is coming into effect on September 1st. Individuals convicted of intoxication manslaughter will now be required to…
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Army veterans ensure students arrive safely to class every morning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of Army Veterans from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity take time out of their busy schedules to help kids at SSG Manuel…
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El Paso father found not guilty in murder of infant daughter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso father Jose Varela has been found not guilty of capital murder and murder in the death of his infant daughter by a…
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El Paso receives nearly $15 million to support migrant organizations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly $15 million is headed to El Paso migrant organizations. The money is coming from the Department of Homeland Security…
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Under new state law, Texas will bill electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 a year
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2023 “Under new state law, Texas will bill electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 a year” was first…
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Sunday’s fire in La Union left a mobile home completely destroyed; family looking for assistance
LA UNION, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Sunday, the Doña Ana County Fire Department along with the Sunland Park Fire Department put out a fire at a mobile…
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Multiple emergency crews responding to structure fire in La Union
LA UNION, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County Fire crews and the Sunland Park Fire Department are responding to reports of a structure fire in La…
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El Pasoans getting the chance to see Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, and special guest Alice Cooper at the Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 1980s rock groups Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard will perform at the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso Friday…
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Violent crime task force makes 112 arrests in less than a month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department and partner agencies announced 112 arrests — including 46 felony arrests — in less than a…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s vehicle runs red light, causes crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A marked El Paso County Sheriff’s unit caused a crash after running a red light at the intersection of Pebble Hills and…
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City of El Paso plans for new facility for migrants and animals to improve mental health concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said the city is planning to open a new shelter to host asylum seekers and animals during…
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Man found dead in Las Cruces park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man was found dead early Thursday at Jason Jirón Park, Las Cruces Police say. LCPD said there did not appear to be any…
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Man’s body recovered in water by EPFD
UPDATE (11:16 a.m.) — An official with the El Paso Fire Department said one man’s body has been recovered, and the scene has been turned over to…
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18 migrants found in small SUV in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Eighteen migrants were found inside a small SUV in a smuggling scheme bust, according to a tweet by U.S. Border…
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One person taken to the hospital after crash involving a semi-truck in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-One person was taken to the hospital with severe injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck Friday morning, according…
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Trial underway for El Paso father charged in infant daughter’s death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Day 3 of the Capital murder trial of Jose Varela got underway Thursday at the El Paso County District Court. Varela is…
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TxDOT, Gov. Abbott announce $142 billion for Texas roads
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the state’s Department of Transportation announced a record $142 billion in total investment…
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Paso del Norte Children’s celebrates 75th anniversary with luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paso del Norte Children’s, a nonprofit organization providing services to children with special needs and their parents,…
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Person shoots through Clint border barrier at Border Patrol agents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border Patrol officials say a group of agents were shot at from the Mexican side of the border barrier this morning.…
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Possible sinkhole opens up near the Fountains of Farah in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A possible sinkhole opened in the middle of a sidewalk at the Fountains of Farah Wednesday afternoon. The outdoor mall is…
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Join the ranks: FBI is actively recruiting
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is actively seeking individuals to join their ranks and contribute to the safety and…
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Community meeting being held to discuss expansion of the Bridge of the Americas Port of Entry facilities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A community engagement meeting will be held today to discuss the expansion of the Bridge of the Americas Port of Entry…
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City of El Paso announces the new Director for the Mexican American Cultural Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has announced El Pasoan Rebecca Munoz as the new Director for the Mexican American Cultural Center…
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El Paso father standing trial, accused of murdering 2-month-old daughter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jose Angel Varela is in court this week, accused of murdering his 2-month-old daughter in February of 2017. According to…
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Texas students learning their STAAR results following changes to the state’s standardized tests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students and parents across Texas can now view their STAAR testing results from Spring 2023. Tests are taken over several…
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Mexico’s federal government to compensate families of migrants killed in Juarez detention center fire
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, the National Institute of Migration announced it will compensate the families of the migrants killed in a…
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Hatch chile farmers facing “one of the worst seasons they’ve seen” due to ongoing heat wave
GARFIELD, New Mexico (KVIA) — While the smell of roasting green chile is a staple in southern New Mexico in August, farmers say many customers are…
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Serious motorcycle crash in South-Central El Paso sends one person to the hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Traffic Investigators with the El Paso Police Department are responding to a serious motorcycle crash at Glenwood…
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Number of COVID-19 cases rise in El Paso with global spread of EG.5
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersAugust 16, 2023 El Paso is experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases again as the dominant virus strain…
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