Migrants hold vigil overnight as tensions rise in Ciudad Juarez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrants across Juarez say the information Mexican authorities released on the deadly fire inside the Juarez migrant…
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New Video: Dozens killed, injured after fire inside Juarez migrant facility
UPDATE 9:49 p.m. The National Institute of Migration corrected the death toll, saying it is 38. UPDATE 4:40 p.m.: The death toll has increased to 40,…
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Residents along Border Highway ask for lighting to be installed to curb migrant encounters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Residents in one El Paso neighborhood say new safety measures are needed to curb migrant encounters as the end of Title…
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Video appears to show Texas DPS trooper chased a driver into Juarez last weekend
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Videos circulating on social media appear to show a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper chasing a driver into…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve funding for organizations that help migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners are set to discuss funds for organizations assisting migrants. County Commissioners…
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Texas Tech Physicians offer specialized orthopedic health care; one of only 198 in nation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Level I trauma center at the University Medical Center of El Paso is one of only 198 in the United States. Orthopedic…
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New technology to help detect narcotics coming to Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new non-intrusive inspection system will soon be installed at the Bridge of the Americas International crossing. The low…
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U.S. authorities transferring migrants entering through Canada to El Paso Sector
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection said groups of recently apprehended migrants in the Canadian-U.S. Border…
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Juarez bullfights season scrapped; businesses and entertainment brace for impact
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Earlier this month, Juarez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar announced this year, the Borderland won’t have “corridas de toros.”…
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Congressman Gonzales calls meeting with Mexico’s president productive, pushes back on immigration being “orderly”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) is calling his recent bicameral trip to Mexico City to meet with President Andrés…
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National Guard continues to set barbed wire on El Paso border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Guard continued setting barbed wire near the Rio Grande Tuesday morning. Members of the Texas National Guard…
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Juarez authorities discuss possible new migrant surge and shelter
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Juarez officials are planning to open a new shelter in the “Anapra” area with more migrants coming to the border. Since last…
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Pistol used in deadly kidnapping of Americans in Mexican border city was purchased in the US, criminal complaint says
Originally Published: 20 MAR 23 18:33 ETBy Rosa Flores, CNN (CNN) — One of the weapons used in the deadly abduction of four…
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Texas lawmakers pass bill that will allow prosecutors to charge fentanyl distributors with murder if there is a death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fentanyl distributors will be charged with murder in Texas if the dangerous drug leads to a death, after the state’s senate…
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Man with a dream cooks for hundreds in need miles away from home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Scott Cohen is a cook and an artist from Maryland that has traveled to places around the world helping those in need.…
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Border chief disputes DHS has ‘operational control’ of the entire US southern border
(CNN) — US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz on Wednesday said the US does not have “operational control” of the southern border, contradicting a…
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Migrant Pursuit ends in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Four migrants have been turned over to Border Patrol agents after an early morning pursuit Wednesday, according to Texas Department…
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Chihuahua state authorities speak out as more migrants arrive in Juarez Monday
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Hundreds of migrants arrived in El Paso’s sister city on Monday night on a train. They arrived to Downtown Juarez around…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas National Guard soldiers blocked a surge of migrants at El Paso border
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas National Guard soldiers prevented a surge of migrants Tuesday attempting to cross the border illegally into El Paso,…
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Two Venezuelans face federal assault charges following confrontation with Border Patrol agent
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI arrested two men from Venezuela following Monday’s confrontation with a U.S. Border Patrol agent in west El Paso.…
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CBP names new El Paso Border Patrol Sector Chief
EL PASO, Texas — Anthony “Scott” Good has been named El Paso Border Patrol Sector Chief Patrol Agent, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a…
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Juarez authorities speak out after migrants stormed Paso del Norte Bridge Sunday
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Juarez authorities discussed the migrants’ actions at a Monday morning news conference after migrants stormed the bridge Sunday…
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Mexico’s president says Mexico is safer than the US
Originally Published: 13 MAR 23 14:29 ETBy Tatiana Arias and Caitlin Hu, CNN (CNN) — Mexico is a safer country than the…
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Las Cruces migrant shelter still receiving around 90 migrants a week, but is prepared for possible increase
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — “It’s unfortunate what’s going on right now,” said Susana Torres, shelter manager at El Calvario Methodist Church in…
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Congresswoman Escobar: social media needs to be used responsibly after rumors led to migrants rushing the US-Mexico border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Congresswoman Veronica Escobar discussed the aftermath of Sunday’s migrant riot at the U.S.-Mexico border. “We need more…
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House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2023 “House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from…
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Hundreds of migrants storm the Paso Del Norte Bridge, as Title 42 ends in May
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Multiple law enforcement agencies were seen in full riot gear as the large group of migrants pulled apart barriers to make…
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Paso del Norte International Bridge reopens following migrant riot
UPDATE 8:12 P.M. – El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego has reported that the Paso Del Norte Bridge is open for pedestrians and one lane has been…
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5 more arrested in deadly kidnapping of Americans in Mexico as questions continue to swirl around the case
Originally Published: 10 MAR 23 01:49 ETUpdated: 10 MAR 23 21:40 ETBy Josh Campbell, Karol Suarez, Rosa Flores, Caroll Alvarado and Paul P. Murphy,…
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House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2023 “House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from…
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