Anti-drone weapons in development for years in Borderland by military, contractors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Directed energy weapons may sound like science fiction, but systems like lasers and microwave beams are very much becoming a…
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Beloved educator Ana Maria Paniagua remembered for compassion, community impact
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The family of Ana Maria Paniagua says the loss of the beloved educator is being felt far beyond their home, echoing across the…
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Lanes reopened after crash at I-10 West at Airway
UPDATE (6:22 p.m.) — All lanes reopened. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The left two lanes on I-10 West at Airway closed after a crash, according to…
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Airport closure could affect business perception of Borderland, expert says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A recent airport closure could negatively affect how businesses view the Borderland region, according to a local economic…
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Fire near Fort Bliss at Cassidy Road and Gateway North Boulevard
UPDATE (3:42 p.m.) — El Paso Fire said it contained a brush fire at 3:10 p.m. Its units are still on scene. There is no word on what caused the…
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All lanes open after crash on Loop 375 East at Transmountain
UPDATE (3:40 p.m.) — All lanes reopened, police said. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The left eastbound lane of Loop 375 at Transmountain at mile marker…
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Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy receives report of weapon on campus, no threat found
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy received a report that a student allegedly brought a weapon and made a verbal threat against…
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Borderland business leaders propose new binational tram to connect El Paso and Juárez airports
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Northern Economic Development Civil Association in Juárez (DENAC, Desarrollo Económico del Norte A.C.) is a…
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Governor Greg Abbott appoints El Pasoan to Texas Transportation Commission
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he appointed El Pasoan Pat Gordon to the Texas Transportation Commission Friday. He’s…
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President Trump, Kristi Noem react to FAA closure in El Paso
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said “people learn” in reaction to a question about this Wednesday’s airspace closure over El Paso, according to…
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Lawmakers demand answers after unprecedented FAA flight restrictions disrupt El Paso region
by Robert Moore, February 12, 2026 U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar of El Paso and three members of the New Mexico congressional delegation are asking the…
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UTEP announces $2 million federal appropriation to expand drone research and teaching
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced a $2 million appropriation from the federal government to expand drone testing…
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FAA lifts El Paso, Santa Teresa flight restrictions, cartel drones reportedly breached US airspace
Update on Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. As of the evening of Feb. 12, the FAA lifted the flight restriction in place for the Santa Teresa airspace. It did not…
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EPISD Chief of Police to retire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School district confirmed with ABC-7 its Chief of Police. Manuel Chavira, will retire. “We are grateful…
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U.S Senators call for classified hearing on El Paso Airport closures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday’s temporary closure of the El Paso Airport might not have cause major issues, but there’s still national concern…
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18-year-old arrested in Central El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department posted bodycam video on social media Thursday showing the moments they responded to a shooting…
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El Paso International Airport adds nonstop route to Nashville
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced a new nonstop Southwest Airlines service from the El Paso International Airport to the…
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El Paso’s 10-day airspace closure would have been unprecedented
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Micheal McCormick, a former FAA employee with decades of experience, told ABC-7 that a 10 day closure would have been…
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Former El Paso City Representative says airport closure was the right move, wrong timeline
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Airport ground stop and temporary flight restriction only lasted about 7 hours, but the potential impact was…
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What is a NOTAM? An explanation of possible penalties for violating El Paso airspace restriction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Federal Aviation Administration warned pilots violating the temporary airspace restriction over the El Paso area could…
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El Paso mayor wasn’t notified about airspace closure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson said the city’s airport was thrown into “chaos” and residents were left frightened after a…
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Rep. Veronica Escobar criticizes FAA over sudden El Paso airspace closure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rep. Veronica Escobar said the Federal Aviation Administration shut down El Paso airspace without notifying local officials…
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Cybersecurity expert shares growing online dangers this Safer Internet Day
How well do you know about navigating the internet safely? Even though we use it for a majority of the day, every day, you might not be aware of the…
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Woman killed after not crossing at crosswalk in Far East El Paso
UPDATE (February 9, 2026) — El Paso Police have identified the woman killed after she was hit by a car early Sunday morning. EPPD says the driver of…
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Volunteers, donations needed for ‘Night to Shine’ prom for special needs community
Prom is a special night for many high school students, but the special needs community will have a prom night just for them this week, right before…
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80-year-old man located, Silver Alert canceled
UPDATE: New Mexico State Police located Rafael Acosta. He is reported as safe and in good health. The Silver Alert which had been issued when he was…
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Uganda-based foundation brings mission, handcrafted goods to El Paso
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA)–A Uganda-based nonprofit is in El Paso this weekend for the African American Heritage Celebration, sharing handcrafted goods…
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Woman accused of deadly wrong way crash on I-10 told police she thought she was on Loop 375
UPDATE (Feb. 6, 2026) — “Obviously not.” That’s what Britney Torres, the woman accused of driving the wrong way on I-10 West and causing the crash…
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EPCC to host mobile food pantries at campuses through April
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College is partnering once again with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to provide mobile food pantries at…
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El Paso VA invites community to send Valentine’s Day cards to local veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso VA Healthcare System is inviting community members to take part in National Salute to Veteran Patients Week by…
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