Military Monday: Honoring Raul Nevarez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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19 Ysleta ISD schools earn Purple Star designation for military family support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nineteen schools in the Ysleta Independent School District earned Texas’ Purple Star designation, the district announced…
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Texas Veterans Commission awards more than $1.2M to El Paso organizations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Veterans Commission will present more than $1.2 million in grants to four El Paso organizations for their veteran…
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Marine veteran still missing two years after vanishing near El Paso area
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — A Marine’s family has been seeking answers for his whereabouts. Juan Merlos left his hometown of Houston two years ago, and…
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WE HIKE Adventure Hosts Free Suicide Awareness Events for Veterans
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-In honor of September’s Suicide Awareness Month, local non-profit WE HIKE Adventure is returning for its second year with…
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Military Monday: Honoring SS Ashley M. Mercado
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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US military downs 3 suspected cartel drones with laser
(KVIA) — Friday, the U.S. Department of War said service members used a laser system to stop three drones suspected to be linked to drug cartels in…
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Beyond Duty: Fall Cohort Registration Opens
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Beyond Duty, a veteran workforce initiative by Bianomics and Forgotten Truth Coaching, has welcomed new partners and is now…
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Sunday Funday: Round Table Pizza brings a taste of California to Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For one California transplant, Round Table Pizza’s arrival in El Paso is serving up more than just a meal—it’s…
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Mother says Fort Bliss failed to take 3-year-old’s domestic violence case seriously
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The mother of a 3-year-old, whose father punched in the head and chest, says Fort Bliss officials failed to take abuse…
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Active-duty military spouses detained amid Trump’s deportation campaign
By Catherine Bouvet Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez woke up to a gut-wrenching call at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday: Cristy Maryori Villafranca Trejo, his…
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Military Monday: Honoring Ronald Beaman
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Military Monday: Honoring (S)SGT Matthew Rubio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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El Paso native says the Navy brought her a second family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When a U.S. Navy sailor from El Paso left the Borderland to serve, she found more than a career. The opportunity to serve…
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Soldiers, SWAT teams to compete in military training competition at Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Soldiers and local law enforcement will compete in a military competition in Fort Bliss Aug. 22-24. The Pershing Best…
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El Paso Launches 2026 Veterans Survey
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The City of El Paso is launching its 2026 Veterans Needs Assessment to understand better the evolving needs of veterans,…
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Fort Bliss honors life, legacy of retired Command Sergeant Major Curtis Lee Brown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss and family honored El Paso community leader and retired Command Sergeant Major…
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Military Monday: Honoring SFC Robert Crislip
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Fort Bliss MWR supports military community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation offers dozens of programs and services aimed at improving quality of…
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Military Monday: Honoring Private Williams
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Fort Bliss unveils 1st 3D-printed barracks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss officially opened the first of ten 3D-printed barracks this morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Custer…
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El Pasoan earns Mexican Border Defense Medal at the Pentagon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth awarded an Irvin High School graduate with the Mexican Border Defense Medal…
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Military Monday: Honoring Veteran Richard L. Doran
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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DOW identifies soldier believed to be killed in action overseas
(KVIA) — Tuesday, the Department of War said a 28-year-old active-duty soldier died in Jordan. Sergeant Angel S. Rampersad from New York is believed…
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(KVIA) — Tuesday, the U.S. Department of War announced the death of an active-duty soldier in Iraq. The DOW said 30-year-old Sergeant Michael…
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Military Monday: Honoring Marine Stephen Godinez II
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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WBAMC using AI to prevent doctor burnout
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Burnout is a big concern in the professional world, especially for doctors. That’s why William Beaumont Army Medical Center…
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Family of Marine murdered at El Paso Walgreens look to honor his legacy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It was been nearly two weeks since El Paso native and U.S. Marine, Christopher Steven, was shot and killed at a Walgreens in…
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Military Monday: Honoring AWR1 Dante Orona
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Military installations contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to Texas: Gov. Abbott
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said military installations contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to the Texas economy.…
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