The meaning of Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family spent their Sunday laying memorabilia on their loved one’s grave at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. “Really,…
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El Paso Police search for ‘Slurpee robber’ on the loose
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police need the public’s help identifying a man they claim robbed a Slurpee and cigarettes from a convenience store…
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Ricardo Pepi could be on the move!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Ricardo Pepi might be on the precipice of switching clubs and signing a new deal. The San Eli star has been…
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One person killed in downtown El Paso car wreck
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead following a car wreck in downtown El Paso. According to the El Paso Police Department, the deadly wreck…
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Local scouts place 4,000 American Flags for fallen heroes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over 4,000 flags were placed here at Fort Bliss National Cemetery to honor the men and women who served our country. …
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HSI El Paso arrest Fort Bliss soldier for sexual abuse of a minor
EL PASO, Texas — Homeland Security Investigations in El Paso arrested a U.S. army soldier stationed at Fort Bliss for sexual abuse of a minor.…
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Amber alert issued in El Paso for four children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police have issued an amber alert for an abduction of four children out of El Paso. Officials are asking the public to…
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Mayor Leeser: Auditor felt ‘pressured’ to ‘change his report’ on taxpayer-funded gas card audit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said in an exclusive interview with ABC-7 on Friday that the city’s chief internal auditor felt…
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2023 Memorial Day weekend travel – statistics and tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a frequent traveler over Memorial Day weekend, you may notice gas prices are lower than last year. That being…
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Tristen in the House: UConn visit the White House to celebrate NCAA Tournament win
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Tristen Newton stood directly behind President Joe Biden as he applauded the UConn Huskies for their NCAA…
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Major new cancer treatment center planned for El Paso
by Robert Moore, El Paso Matters The state of Texas will build a $97 million comprehensive cancer center on the Medical Center of the Americas…
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Your guide to Memorial Day weekend closures in El Paso
Here are all of the services that will be closed and open in El Paso this Memorial Day weekend. CLOSED Greater El Paso Landfill and Citizen…
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Ethics complaint filed against El Paso District 3 representative following gas card misuse controversy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A District 3 resident filed a formal ethics complaint against City Representative Cassandra Hernandez Friday afternoon.…
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Police say couple died in motorcycle crash in South El Paso, family identifies victim
Update: A Gofundme post identifies the 23-year-old female victim as Breanna Guevarra. “We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and are kindly asking…
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El Paso VA hosting clinic on Pact Act Claims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Veterans Affairs Office wants veterans to know help is available for anyone who was exposed to toxic hazards…
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Tips for a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Memorial Day weekend kicks off tomorrow, including events like cooking and outdoor activities, which can be dangerous if not…
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El Paso D.A. says his office never declined EPPD investigation into misuse of city gas cards
UPDATE (5/25/23): El Paso D.A. Bill Hicks followed up with Assistant District Attorney Doug Tiemann who told him he only spoke with an El Paso Police…
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ABC-7 obtains video showing husband of El Paso City representative using taxpayer-funded gas card
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained new surveillance footage that was used as part of the investigation into the potential misuse of…
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El Paso chartering long-haul bus rides for migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the county of El Paso is working with Los Misioneros bus company to transport migrants to other…
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El Paso District Attorney decides to pursue the death penalty in state’s case against Walmart shooter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks has decided to pursue the death penalty in the state’s case against accused Walmart…
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Wanted El Paso man arrested for allegedly assaulting a family member
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff’s deputies arrested 29-year-old Daniel Rojas Wednesday. Rojas was wanted on five felony counts of Assault on…
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El Pasoans spreading awareness on National Stop the Bleed Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, May 25, is the 5th Annual National Stop the Bleed Day. Here in El Paso, workplaces and schools are giving…
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Court documents show woman charged with intoxicated manslaughter admitted to police she had been drinking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, 24-year-old Valeria Mena admitted to police that she had been drinking…
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Sentencing hearing for El Paso Walmart killer will begin June 30
by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersMay 24, 2023 Formal sentencing will begin June 30 for the man who killed 23 people and wounded 22 others in a 2019…
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National Weather Service El Paso hosts meeting on Monsoon Preparedness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the National Weather Service El Paso Office will host an Integrated Warning Team (IWT) meeting at the Tech H2O…
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The Borderland remembers the one-year anniversary of the Robb Elementary mass shooting
UPDATE – State Representative Joe Moody spoke to ABC-7 about the ongoing work with just a few days left in the legislative session. He spoke to the…
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A deep clean of Downtown El Paso is set to begin this morning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cleanup is set to begin in Segundo Barrio today near Sacred Heart Church. Only a few dozen migrants can be seen on the…
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Some residents in Central El Paso will not have water Tuesday night
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water will shut off water access to some homes in the central area starting Tuesday, May 23 at 10 p.m. That…
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Ysleta ISD identifies student killed in rollover crash in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District has confirmed the name of the person killed in a crash along Montwood Drive near…
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Rio Grande Cancer Foundation hosts ‘Give Cancer the Boot’ line dance
EL PASO, Texas — June is National Cancer Survivor Month and the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation wants cancer survivors to kick up their heels and have…
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