EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General and the Republican nominee to represent the state in the U.S. Senate Ken Paxton is scheduled to appear at a campaign sanctioned event in El Paso on Wednesday night.Alongside Paxton, Brandon Herrera, the Republican nominee for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District which includes El Paso County, is expected
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sometimes, you have to pause one passion so another can take priority. One Borderland collector is putting his cards and collectibles shows on hold while he works towards his next goal. “It’s helped me, you know, put what i’ve learned into place,” said Brandon Beltran. “A great friend of mine,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is warning residents of the threats of mosquito bites as the seventh case of the potentially deadly virus has been detected in the community. The Department of Public Health confirmed the latest case of the Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) disease in a man in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With more heavy rain and thunderstorms coming through the Borderland, officials are urging everyone to stay safe while driving in severe weather. The main advice: stay home if you don’t need to be outside. ABC-7 spoke with TxDOT El Paso District’s Public Information Officer Lauren Macias-Cervantes. Other tips she shared
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal judge has struck down new FEMA funding rules that tied public safety grants to election policy requirements for local governments. As ABC-7 previously reported, El Paso County joined the lawsuit against the requirement change last month, challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to withhold 20% of funding
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District will be sending students home 45 minutes early in anticipation of another round of storms and flooding concerns today. According to a release from the district, the weather conditions are driving the decision for the early release at the following times: • Elementary schools: 2:30
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his mother in El Paso three years ago by running her over. According to a release, 49-year-old Richard Praytor initially told police he found his mother underneath a vehicle on the 4500 block of Sky Hawk in northeast El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick held a brief news conference in East El Paso addressing multiple issues affecting both the Borderland and state-wide, as his re-election campaign continues. “I know there’s a lot of commercials flying around, lots of people taking about a lot of issues,” said Lt.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7 that one person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car. It happened at the intersection of Socorro Road and Americas Avenue in the Lower Valley. The fire department says the call came in at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As storms roll into El Paso, residents face a recurring issue: debris turning downpours into dangerous flooding. Responsibility for keeping El Paso’s drain infrastructure open is shared across city and regional operations. El Paso Water’s Stormwater Utility operates as the main agency managing the city’s major stormwater infrastructure. EPWater crews
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After a challenging opening weekend due to last week’s flooding, La Union Maze is kicking off the fall season and invited ABC-7 to check out their latest additions. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them on Monday morning to see their newest features and maze designs. La Union Maze says the 2026 maze pays
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— For one night only, legendary luchadores will headline the Heroes del Futuro fundraiser. The event will directly benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso. Iconic wrestler Blue Demon Jr. will join El Paso’s very own Cinta de Oro, along with other recognizable names in lucha libre. The event will
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El PASO, Texas (KVIA) –La Nube, along with the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), is turning Main Street into a free family friendly block party for Nickelodeon’s Our World: Worldwide Day of Play. The STEAM+ Museum is hosting the event on Main Street and starting at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, September 26, and
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Get your boots, buckles and hats on because Way Out West Fest is back this weekend, celebrating their 10th year. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them live from Downtown El Paso on Friday morning with a preview of the festival. The country music festival features headliner Cole Swindell on the Bud Light stage, along
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UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will close its on-site distribution on Friday due to storm damage.The food bank says severe weather on Thursday caused major damage to its offices and warehouse.”For an organization that takes pride in showing up for the community, this is a heartbreaking interruption,” the organization said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most people are shocked to hear the news. The outgoing, funny guy they listen to on the radio each morning has had some really dark times. He even tried to end his life multiple times. Fernando Montejano, or “Grizz,” is half of the popular Iris & Grizz morning DJ duo.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Less than a year after the North View Apartments opened, El Paso’s monsoon season brought more than a foot of floodwater to some first-floor residents. The property’s general manager said the area’s landscape directed Tuesday and Wednesday’s rain into the apartment complex in Northeast El Paso.”We do have our arroyo
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Disney on Ice is making another pit stop in the Sun City this year, presenting their newest show ‘Jump In!’ Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins the crew live on Thursday morning at the El Paso County Coliseum for a behind-the-scenes look at the magic. Watch performances of “Moana 2,” “Inside Out 2,” “Zootopia,”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A portion of the awning in the front entrance of the El Paso International Airport collapsed Wednesday night. The El Paso Fire Department tells ABC-7 no one was hurt. ABC-7 reached out to airport officials to see if and how the damage might impact operations or flights. We did not
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UPDATE (5:26 p.m.): The El Paso Police Department said Scenic Drive in both directions is completely closed due to damage. It posted the picture below of an area caved in. ABC-7 went to Scenic Drive and saw EPPD blocking the road. UPDATE (2:19 p.m.): A Doña Ana County spokesperson said several roads in the county
Continue Reading CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a lower tax rate for the 2026-27 school year. The rate is slightly lower than last year. CISD said the average homeowner within the district will pay about $11 less in school taxes than last year. According to the district, the
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UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): El Paso Water said it extended its sandbag pickup hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 26. Additionally, El Paso County said it’s providing up to five sandbags per household for Fabens, Canutillo and Montana Vista. The county-distributed sandbags are available 24 hours a day. How to use
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, a former U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilot said El Paso should “expect to be inspired” at this year’s Amigo Airsho. He channeled his excitement into a visit to an El Paso elementary school to spread the word about his aviation career. The Amigo Airsho is just more than a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After heavy rain and flooding, the El Paso Fire Department received 57 storm-related incident calls, the city said. Storms caused leaks at the El Paso airport. Calls included stranded vehicles, home flooding, damaged roads, downed trees and utility lines, traffic light malfunctions and crashes. The City of El Paso said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced it’s removing conservators from the Socorro Independent School District. SISD said it finished exit criteria and corrective actions. In March 2024, TEA and SISD agreed to appoint two conservators after an investigation revealed the district graduated students who didn’t meet requirements, failed to disclose
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the City of El Paso broke ground on the Montwood Drive Extension Project. The $18.2 million investment will extend Montwood from Shreya Street to Rich Beem Boulevard. The city said once the project is done, residents will see a dramatic improvement in access to homes, schools and businesses in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Police Department posted a warning about the “grey death” drug. EPPD said the “drug cocktail” looks like fine grey powder, concrete mix or rock-like chunks. It’s a deadly combination that can include heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil and U-47700. A photo of the “grey death” drug posted by the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and more than 100 members of Congress are demanding medical care and not deportation for a man allegedly shot by ICE in Austin. On Sept. 20, an ICE agent allegedly shot 28-year-old Garces Perez in the back. They sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Rio Grande Honor Flight carries veterans to visit national memorials built in their honor. On Sept. 26, those veterans will return to the El Paso International Airport, and the city invited the community to welcome them home. Anyone can attend the free celebration. The City of El Paso said
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UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): El Paso police said they arrested and charged 40-year-old Jose Luis Garcia for his brother’s murder. (Courtesy: EPPD) According to an arrest affidavit, officers found 32-year-old Lorenzo Alba dead inside a home on Charlie Smith Drive. Officers saw multiple guns in the home and spent casings around Alba’s body. EPPD’s Crimes
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