EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott scheduled a campaign stop in El Paso just before Election Day. He’ll host a “Get-Out-the-Vote” event in Upper Valley El Paso next Thursday. Gov. Abbott is running for re-election against Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa. According to an event flyer, Gov. Abbott will be at Rosa’s Cantina
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso County firefighter was arrested and charged with two counts of child sexual assault and one count of indecency with a child/sexual contact, according to documents ABC-7 obtained. 23-year-old Andrew Michael Martinez Jr. is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, investigators wrote in arrest affidavits. The
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Every kitchen serving the Canutillo Independent School District claims to have the best pozole recipe. Thursday, those 10 CISD kitchens put their dishes to the test at the district’s Pozole Cook Off. CISD kitchens each made a batch of their best pozole to enter the contest. Judges chose a winner based
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Students and staff at Eastlake High School had to evacuate the campus Thursday, according to the Socorro Independent School District. EHS Assistant Principal Luis Martinez told parents that fire alarms at the campus activated. SISD said the El Paso Fire Department deemed the building safe. Students returned to class and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso voters are turning the tide this election season by turning out in record-breaking numbers. El Paso County broke its 2018 record for midterm early voting. Monday night, El Paso set the scene with more than 17,500 ballots cast — 264 more voters than the 17,236 votes logged on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some voters living in Texas’ 16th Congressional District may see District 23 candidates on their ballots instead or vice versa. The El Paso County Elections Department said that’s because of a redistricting map that was approved for the midterm elections. “A voter may currently reside in District 23 or 16,
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) –A U.S. citizen living in Ciudad Juarez received a 15-month prison sentence for selling his birth certificate to someone from Mexico, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Mexico said. In December 2025, U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Alamogordo, New Mexico, checkpoint came across a Mexican citizen who falsely claimed to be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels landed in El Paso for this weekend’s Amigo Airsho. They’re part of this year’s “Red, White and Blues” spectacular. After a 12-year hiatus, the Amigo Airsho took to the El Paso skies in 2024, showcasing the unique relationship between the city of El Paso and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city and county of El Paso will update its Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, and it’s asking for residents’ input. The El Paso Office of Emergency Management said the goal of the plan is to reduce or eliminate long-term risks to people and property from known hazards through mitigation strategies.
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El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday afternoon, the El Paso Fire Department announced, in partnership with University Medical Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the Border Regional Advisory Council and Vitalant, a regional initiative to provide whole blood capabilities for patients.El Paso Fire Chief Jonathan Killings was present at the Regional Command Center
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will unveil the completed first phase of the Pellicano Drive Widening Project on Thursday. The infrastructure project extends from Loop 375 to Darrington Road in East El Paso. The three-mile project comes with six lanes, raised medians and bike lanes. Drivers will see new traffic control equipment
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Calling all future miners, this weekend, UTEP is hosting their annual event, Orange and Blue day, welcoming prospective students to consider making it their new home. High school juniors and seniors can come and explore UTEP majors, academic programs, and student life, but that’s not all. They’ll also be able to explore admissions and financial aid
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The race for Texas’ 16th Congressional District, which includes the vast majority of El Paso County, features incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Republican nominee Adam Bauman. Rep. Escobar has represented the district since she was sworn in to office in 2019. Bauman is a Navy veteran and former Border
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 32-year-old woman wanted for a felony driving while intoxicated charge was arrested in El Paso Wednesday, according to the El Paso County Constable’s Office, Precinct Three. A sergeant learned Janet Pacheco had an outstanding criminal warrant for DWI, third or more, with a bond set at $50,000, according to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Red Bull Air Race world champion will fly in this weekend’s Amigo Airsho. Kirby Chambliss, a Texas native, is known as one of the best aerobatic pilots in the world. The 67-year-old pilot started his career in 1997, earned every aviation license there is and has flown more than
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Department began commercial vehicle inspections along Transmountain Road as part of an initiative to reduce crashes in the area. Retired truck driver Sebastian Arellano said crashes like this are preventable. “It’s such a tragic accident and did not have to happen. It did not have to happen,”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle crash in East El Paso Wednesday morning. The El Paso Fire Department said the call came in just before 4 a.m. It happened on Gateway East Boulevard and Hawkins Boulevard. The fire department also confirmed one person
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A little over a month ago, Rita Yorgensen lost sleep over the state of her home. A month later, the roof and outside of her home are completely repaired. Rita Yorgensen’s roof used to cave in. An El Paso-based roofing company helped her repair it with community funds. Top Dog
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Senator César Blanco, who represents El Paso in District 29, has announced a community meeting focused on presenting solutions to emergency preparedness at El Paso’s Marathon Refinery in South-Central El Paso.This meeting comes just two weeks after Marathon held a town hall at Riverside High School discussing the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chose El Paso to build its 10th temple in Texas, according to a news release. The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to build the temple at the corner of Northern Pass Drive and Paso del
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UPDATE (Oct. 20, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said 42-year-old Rene Dario Perez-Ramirez died in Monday’s crash. In a news release, EPPD said eight vehicles were involved in the crash, including a semi-trailer with failed brakes. Preliminary investigation revealed that the semi drove southbound on Loop 375 toward the intersection with North Desert Boulevard.
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UPDATE (Oct. 20, 2026): The Texas Medical Board said it temporarily suspended Edward Michelson’s medical license. In a news release published Tuesday, TMB said Michelson’s practice in medicine “poses a continuing threat to public welfare.” The suspension immediately went into effect. “The Board panel found that Dr. Michelson was arrested for the felony charge of
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office said it mailed an incorrect list of hours and days for expanded early voting. On Tuesday, the clerk’s office issued a corrected list. Eight expanded early voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Oct. 31. Below is a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation announced the proposed park over the I-10 will get a $10 million gift from the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation. The gift comes less than a week after the Loya family committed $20 million to the proposed project. The Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting begins Monday, and the El Paso County Elections Department is sharing why this upcoming election is important and the turnout it’s expecting. While Election Day is Nov. 3, the elections department says you have two weeks from now to make time to vote, including Saturdays and Sundays. There
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Time is running out to get spooked at El Paso’s family-owned haunting events, including the first annual “Terror Tour.” Good morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins Haunted Hallows live from Socorro, one of the local businesses collaborating. This is their third year doing the haunted house. But, this year they are doing a “Terror Tour” collaboration with Forbidden Acres
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso drone operators are being impacted by new drone restrictions issued Friday. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Department of War, and Department of Homeland Security announced restrictions on drone activity up to 400 feet above ground level and 1.15 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The restriction impacts major
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Amigo Airsho takes flight Saturday and Sunday at Biggs Army Airfield. The airshow celebrates the spirit of aviation and salutes the armed forces. This year, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team will take the skies. The Blue Angels haven’t been in El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, the employees at the El Paso County Courthouse downtown had to evacuate because of a fire, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The courthouse is closed for the rest of the day. The El Paso Fire Department said a fire prompted an evacuation at the Downtown El
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UPDATE (Oct. 19, 2026): A 36-year-old man died in a Northeast El Paso crash on Saturday morning, according to police. The El Paso Police Department is asking for the public to share any information they may have about the crash. It happened at 12000 Gateway North Blvd. just after 6:30 a.m., according to police. EPPD
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