Man accused of starting Juárez migrant detention center fire arrested
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Diabetes drug ‘Ozempic’ making waves across the U.S. as weight loss miracle; but causing concerns among those with eating disorders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The anti-diabetic medication Ozempic, used to treat type 2 diabetes has been gaining popularity over the last couple of…
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Venezuelan migrant injured in Juarez fire recovering in El Paso hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Diario de Juárez, one Venezuelan migrant who was injured in the Juarez fire is recovering in an El Paso…
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Man charged with shooting Sunland Park police officer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 33-year-old man accused of injuring a Sunland Park police officer has now been charged in the shooting, according to New…
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Carlos Leon announces he won’t seek reelection to El Paso Commissioners Court, Precinct 1
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Carlos Leon, El Paso County Commissioner for precinct 1, has announced he will not seek reelection and will spend more time…
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Precautionary measures as you enjoy the outdoors in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring is here and many of us are starting to enjoy the outdoors in El Paso, however that can leave you vulnerable to being…
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El Paso Zoo announces pregnancy of Gigi the Giraffe
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has announced the pregnancy of Gigi the Giraffe. This will mark the first giraffe birth for the…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of April 2 to April 8
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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Three people in the hospital after a rollover crash in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Three people are in the hospital after a rollover crash in Central El Paso early Monday morning. It happened near the intersection…
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Car “flew off” the highway in northeast El Paso; 5 people injured
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police said five people are reported to be injured after a vehicle flew off the highway in the northeast late Friday…
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Migrants acted on incorrect information when they surrendered at border wall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say more than 1,000 migrants, acting on incorrect information, surrendered to…
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El Paso centenarian tells ABC-7 why she keeps active
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Reida Stewart is an active centenarian and celebrated amongst her physical therapy group on Thursday. Rudy Marin, CEO of El…
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Advocates hold protest and vigil after migrants killed in Juarez fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Border Network for Human Rights hosted the “You Are Not Alone” vigil and protest Friday afternoon. Monday night, 38…
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Cesar Chavez Day: What’s Open and Closed in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas— Today the nation celebrates Cesar Chavez. This holiday was proclaimed by President Barack Obama in 2014. It celebrates…
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Bishop-elect Tony Celino is to be ordained today at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bishops from around the country will be in attendance for the ordination mass today. The ordaining bishops are El Paso…
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A Single Police Vehicle Crashes in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas— An El Paso Police vehicle crashes this morning leaving two officers in the hospital. It happened at the intersection of David…
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Local wrestler reported missing in San Antonio
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso mother is in search of answers following the disappearance of her daughter during a trip to San Antonio. No one has heard…
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Horizon Middle School student taken into custody; accused of making terroristic threat against school
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — A Horizon Middle School student is accused of posting a school shooting threat on Instagram, according to Horizon City…
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Support for migrants affected by deadly fires in Juarez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Local advocacy organizations have set up a fundraiser to assist those affected by the devastating fire at a migrant detention…
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Hunt School of Dental Medicine to test patients for diabetes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a saying that good health begins in the mouth. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso…
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‘It’s like a rollercoaster:’ El Paso mother’s yearslong wait to see daughter’s accused killer go to trial
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Her daughter was killed in 2019, but more than three years have passed, and she still doesn’t have closure. That El Paso…
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Group of migrants located by Tx DPS hiding in cave
VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) – More than a dozen migrants were located by members of the 29th Department of Public Safety (DPS) Air Operations Division in…
Continue Reading I-10 westbound traffic shut down at downtown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Traffic on I-10 west is shut down at downtown. It happened around 1 p.m. El Paso police say it’s due to a suicidal male. To…
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The ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds is here…achooo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from…
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9 soldiers killed after 2 Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky during training mission, Army says
(CNN) — Nine US service members were killed after two helicopters with the 101st Airborne Division crashed late Wednesday in southwestern…
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Free parenting classes for families in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When you’re expecting a child for the first time, or have a toddler on your hands it can be overwhelming at first. A great…
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Mexican officials investigating deadly fire that killed 38 migrants in Juárez as a homicide
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican authorities announced Wednesday night that they are investigating the deadly fire that took place at a migrant…
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Pedestrian killed on I-10 East near Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead after being struck and killed by a car on I-10 East at Downtown, according to El Paso Police. Police say…
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El Paso D.A. Hicks “Reloads and Restocks” prosecutor experience
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a potential state capital murder trial of the accused Walmart shooter looming, newly-appointed District Attorney Bill…
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Fire weather season returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for Borderland residents to be much more careful with flammable material. Spring…
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