EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of a theft at a gas station in 2025. According to the sheriff’s department, deputies went to a Speedway gas station at 280 Canutillo La Union Ave. off Doniphan Drive on Dec. 22, 2025.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces teenager is set to take the national stage later this month as she competes for the title of Miss Teen USA 2025. Ava Lyonne Kincaid, 17, earned the title of Miss New Mexico Teen USA on Aug. 17 and will now represent the state at the national
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Weekend thunderstorms treated El Pasoans to a stunning double rainbow Sunday. The National Weather Service said double rainbows form when part of a light ray reflects twice on a raindrop. ABC-7 and its viewers captured many pictures from different parts of the city. You can view the gallery below. To
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fifteen Girl Scouts will spend the week learning how to repair and handle home emergencies. The annual SHEBuilds ‘n Drills Workshop teaches girls how to act during home flooding, fires and fix appliances. The workshop is part of Rebuilding Together El Paso’s SHEBuilds project, which teaches women basic home maintenance
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twelve people have been arrested after U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations found a stash house in El Paso. CBP said Monday it found the house in May. On May 27, agents found a stash house used for human smuggling, CBP said. They found 11 adults in the staying
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UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The County of El Paso sent an updated list of cooling centers Friday: Agua Dulce Community Center – 15371 Kentwood Ave. (Horizon) Fabens Community Center – 201 NW Camp St. (Fabens) Canutillo Community Center – 7351 Bosque Rd. (Canutillo) La Fe Montana Vista Community and Resource Center, 14618 Greg Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The debate over data centers reached a new level in the Borderland this week. At El Paso City Hall, it took eight hours of discussion and often contentious public comments about the economic incentive contract for the Meta data center now under construction in northeast to reach a vote. City
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “We’re gonna be patrolling the areas, patrolling the county to make sure people are staying away from fireworks tents. That’s one of our biggest concerns that pop them popping firecrackers too close to the stands,” Sam Villarreal told ABC-7 during an interview. Sam is with El Paso County Emergency Services
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 39-year-old El Paso man faced 20 counts of animal cruelty after the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it rescued 35 animals in Far East El Paso. Saturday, County Animal Welfare went to a home on the 700 block of Agua Del Rio after a reported injured dog.
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UPDATE (9:57 a.m.) — An El Paso Police Detective Judy Oviedo told ABC-7 police learned about the crash at 2:38 a.m. She said the police unit was at the intersection of Kansas Street and Wyoming Avenue “preventing traffic from using the I-10 entrance.” UPDATE (5:32 A.M.) — El Paso Police has cleared the scene. EL
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El Paso Water says this is the time of year when residents will start to see their bills increasing. On average, every person uses 67 gallons per day in every household. Whether you live in an apartment or home, with a household of one or five, they say the biggest water consumption is actually the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – La Nube STEAM Discovery Center allowed the first 600 children to enter for free to celebrate National Children’s Day and explore on Sunday. La Nube is able to this through a partnership with Cummins in order to celebrate the holiday according to Guest Experience Director for La Nube Hannah Harris.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting Sunday, Sun Metro is bringing changes to its system; riders can expect new routes and schedules. Route and schedule changes come with Sun Metro Rising, the City of El Paso said. “We are making it so that the rides, the trips that you do are quicker, faster, get to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With Fourth of July celebrations less than a month away, El Paso Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to take steps now to keep their pets safe during what is historically one of the busiest times of the year for lost animals. Animal welfare officials said shelters across the country
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will open four cooling centers beginning Monday, June 15, to help residents stay safe during the summer heat. County officials said the centers are expected to remain open through Aug. 15 as temperatures climb across the Borderland. El Paso typically experiences temperatures above 100 degrees during June,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported the City of El Paso approved a new ordinance requiring short-term vacation rental owners to contribute to El Paso’s hotel occupancy tax (HOT). The city said this will create a more equitable lodging tax structure while generating an estimated $3.5 million annually to support tourism-related investments throughout the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Office of Field Operations Port of El Paso said Customs and Border Protection officers rescued five people hidden inside rail hoppers trying to cross into the U.S. Among the five rescued were a 28-year-old mother and her 12-year-old son, officials said in a social media post. The hoppers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police and U.S. Border Patrol agents are rescuing a person from the Rio Grande Friday. El Paso police said it happened at the 20 Rio Grande Levee, which is next to the Border Highway in Segundo Barrio. The call came in just after 1 p.m., according to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During warm months, it’s important to take extra care of your skin! You can spend time outdoors without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin. Dr. Zainab Mohammodu is a board-certified dermatologist. She sees patients at Epiphany Dermatology in El Paso. She said there’s a reason why El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man suspected of a hit-and-run. At 6:17 p.m. that day, deputies went to the intersection of Desert Meadows Drive and Montana Avenue because the crash injured people. Investigation revealed the driver of a Dodge Ram truck hit another vehicle and drove
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As we continue under triple-digit temperatures, experts say you should never leave anyone in a car, even for just minutes. “Look before you lock” means always check your backseat before leave your car, or else severe problems or death can begin in just minutes. Children and elderly are the most vulnerable if left behind in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Lily Rodriguez continues to raise money for wildlife following her participation in Colossal’s JR. Ranger Competition. It’s a nationwide campaign that raises awareness and funds for the National Wildlife Federation. The 8-year-old campaigned around her neighborhood and raised funds to advance in the donation-based competition. The winner earns $20,000 and enjoys
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained a copy of a letter an El Paso Independent School District teacher received Tuesday. The letter mentions EPISD school board’s plan to cut 54 teacher positions following financial struggles. The letter said, “After careful consideration and extensive review of the District’s financial needs, the District has made the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County partnered with the city’s zoo to show off a new A.I.-powered tour kiosk Thursday. The kiosk is part of the county’s Tourist Kiosk Program, which aims to connect residents and visitors with local attractions, activities and historical sites, the county said. Right now, the county said
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $750 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment funds went to more than 65,000 Texas teachers — including some in El Paso County. TIA aims to keep the state’s most effective educators in the classroom while helping them get more pay, Gov. Abbott said. He said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the U.S. Men’s National Team playing its first World Cup game Friday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent remarks honoring Ricardo Pepi and Alejandro Zendejas for their selection. The players will represent El Paso on soccer’s biggest stage. Rep. Escobar made the remarks to the Congressional Record Thursday. “I rise today
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso City Council voted 6-2 on Tuesday to direct the city manager and city attorney to develop a policy to safeguard taxpayers from covering public safety and venue costs when candidates visit the city on the campaign trail. The policy would include an upfront deposit to cover projected event
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will start collecting Hotel Occupancy Taxes on short-term rental properties to support tourism investments. The tax is expected to generate an estimated $3.5 million annually, according to the city. A short-term rental is usually a residential dwelling unit, apartment, condo rented to overnight
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge recommended Public Utility Commission approval for El Paso Electric’s resiliency plan Wednesday with some changes. EPE filed the application in December 2025. It’s system resiliency plan initially requested $328 million from Texas regulators over the next three years to make the power grid stronger and more reliable. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly murdering a 47-year-old man, they announced Wednesday. On June 6, the victim, Alberto Bustamante, died from assault injuries to his head after an assault May 18, according to the El Paso Police Department. After an investigation, police said Stefon Anthony Bonito
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