Las Cruces police identify woman killed in officer-involved shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police identify the woman killed in Tuesday’s officer-involved shooting as 45-year-old Teresa Gomez. A…
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Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat
By Kevin Vu, The Texas Tribune Oct. 2, 2023 “Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…
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Migrants arriving in Juarez on trains by the thousands
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After thousands of migrants arrived by train in Juarez Tuesday morning, Mexican authorities are setting up more manpower…
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Watch: Fire engulfs mobile home in East El Paso
UPDATE- A spokesman with the El Paso Fire Department told ABC-7 that the fire was determined to be intentional. EPFD also said that it is suspected…
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El Paso County Requesting Photos of Veterans in Uniform for Courthouse Wall of Courage
El Paso, TX ( KVIA) — The Veterans Capital of the USA is proud and grateful for the military and veterans who serve their country with dedication…
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1,000+ migrants arrive in Juarez through train
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 1,000 migrants arrived in Ciudad Juarez Tuesday afternoon via train. Many of these are Venezuelans. They began…
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Bike race happening in Silver City this weekend
SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Silver City will play host to three Gila Monster Fondo bike races this weekend! Happening October 7, 2023, the Gran…
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City Rep. Alexsandra Annello announces bid for Texas District 77 seat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District 2 City Representative Alexsandra Annello announced her bid for Texas State Representative District 77…
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45-year-old woman shot, killed in Las Cruces officer-involved shooting
Update: Officials with the Las Cruces Police Department said that placing an officer on paid administrative leave following this type of incident is…
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Convicted Las Cruces baby killer sentenced to life in prison
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Lalo Castrillo, the man convicted last month of killing Baby Favi in 2018, will spend the rest of his life in…
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New Mexico Attorney General announces criminal charges in officer-involved killing
Correction: An original version of this article inaccurately stated that the officer who shot Amelia Baca was being charged. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico…
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Pope Francis open to blessings of some same-sex unions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pope Francis on Monday signaled that some Catholic priests can bless same-sex unions, but only on a case-by-case basis, and…
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UTEP student killed in motorcycle crash in West El Paso
Update: The UTEP Soccer team is identifying Martinez as a supporter of the team. He attended UTEP. UTEP Soccer sends our love and condolences to the…
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El Paso immigration attorney addresses immigration system challenges
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has raised concerns about criminal groups operating in the El Paso and Juarez region, spreading…
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Multi-million dollar grant to help with El Paso prosecutions of human, drug traffickers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County leaders on Monday accepted a grant of more than $3 million from the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland…
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Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 30, 2023 “Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner” was first…
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Intersession activities at Douglass Elementary moved after fire in South El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is moving intersession activities scheduled to happen this week at Douglass…
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Las Palmas Del Sol hosting job fair in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is looking to hire more nurses! Potential applicants are welcome to stop by the WestStar Club…
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso receives $25,000 to fight violence against health care workers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation awarded $25,000 to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, intended to mitigate…
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Registration open in El Paso for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Salvation Army is now taking applications for its yearly Angel Tree program. The program allows generous community…
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City of Las Cruces and associated departments will discontinue X (Twitter) pages October 15th
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces, and its associated departments, including the Las Cruces Police Department, will shut down…
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City of El Paso activates new emergency shelter for migrants at vacant middle school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to a city spokesperson the Community Readiness Center, formerly Morehead Middle School, has been activated on…
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Strides of Hope: Estela Casas 5k Race for Breast Cancer Support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation has announced its 5K event on October 7, 2023, at Ascarate Park, marking the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm potential east, windy west, cooler temps arrive this week
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for thunderstorm potential for the area east this afternoon and evening. There will be a chance for thunderstorms…
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Migrants staying on El Paso’s streets react to city’s new emergency shelter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrants staying on the streets of El Paso had mixed reactions to the news that the city would possibly be activating its…
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Fall Health Insights: Staying Well in the Changing Season
As we transition to fall, we can find ourselves spending more time indoors, missing out on that vitamin D from the sun, and perhaps indulging in a…
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El Paso Electric reporting outages across El Paso County due to thunderstorms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several spots across El Paso are experiencing power outages due to the ongoing thunderstorms, according to El Paso Electric.…
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City of El Paso hopes to activate new emergency shelter in coming days as migrant numbers remain high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said Saturday, it hopes to activate a new emergency shelter in West El Paso within the coming days. This…
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EPPD, Crime Stoppers of El Paso ask for community’s help in locating suspects in a West El Paso shoe store burglary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for the community’s help in locating a couple that…
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Filmmaking team in El Paso wins $10,000 prize at ‘The Film Race’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Filmmakers from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez won a $10,000 prize for a short film that they wrote, shot, and edited for “The…
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