Trial begins for El Paso native accused of murdering journalist
By Julia Reinstein August 12, 2024, 12:48 PM The trial against Robert Telles — the former Nevada county official who allegedly murdered a…
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El Paso County Commissioners vote to put UMC, capital improvement bonds on the November ballot
Update: County Commissioners also voted to put the El Paso County Capital Improvement Program Project on the November ballot. “In September, a series…
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Find out who repainted the “J” on the Franklin Mountains
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — An old El Paso landmark just got a facelift. Organizers posted on social media last week explaining that the Thomas…
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City of El Paso hosts final meet-and-greet for city manager candidates
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso residents will have their final opportunity today to meet the four candidates running for city manager. The City of El…
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County Commissioners discuss two bonds that could increase taxes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners will discuss adding the Capital Improvement Program Project and the University Medical Center…
Continue Reading La Nube sells out opening weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The wait is over, La Nube children’s museum is open and attracting hundreds of visitors during their first weekend of…
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Last day of tax-free weekend in Texas
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday, August 11, will be the last day for you to take advantage of Texas’ tax-free weekend. According to the Texas…
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El Pasoans with SNAP benefits can now “Double Up” at Food Flower Grocery store
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents will now be able to double their SNAP benefits on fruits and vegetables at Spoon Flower Grocery. The local…
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A 3-year-old and his parents were stabbed in their East El Paso home 30 years ago. The man accused of murdering them has not yet been on trial.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 30 years. That is how long the families of Concepción Villa, Francisco Santoni, and Dante Santoni have been waiting for…
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‘El Mayo’ Zambada releases statement saying he was kidnapped before arrest in El Paso area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada said in a statement released by his lawyer Saturday that there have been “many…
Continue Reading Old Glory Memorial host Purple Hearts ceremony
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA)– Old Glory Memorial will honor wounded soldiers and veterans at their Purple Heart ceremony on Saturday Aug. 10th at 10 a.m.…
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El Paso police deem fatal pedestrian collision involving Parkland student a suicide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fatal pedestrian collision involving a Parkland High School student Thursday has now been deemed as a suicide by El Paso…
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Emergence Health Network hosts substance use disorder symposium to educate El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Â Emergence Health Network (EHN) is hosting a substance use disorder community symposium. It will take place Friday, August…
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All fines, allegations against EPWater connected to 2021 wastewater discharge withdrawn
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPWater officials announced today that the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) withdrew its $1.2 million fine against…
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Foster family donates $10 million to La Nube
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paul and Alejandra De La Vega Foster just donated $10 million to La Nube, El Paso’s new child-focused STEAM center. The…
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El Paso Electric seeks rate increase, Chamber gets new CEO, cartel trial moved
by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersAugust 9, 2024 This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in…
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Collaboration of agencies result in the rescue of kidnapping victims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Homeland security investigations (HSI) in El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Border Patrol and Mexican authorities worked together…
Continue Reading UTEP announces funding of six projects, promoting cross-border research
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso has announced six research projects that will collectively receive $120,000 in funding as…
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It’s National Whataburger Day! Grab a FREE birthday cake shake all day today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s National Whataburger Day on August 8th! Grab a FREE birthday cake shake all day today on the Whataburger app. To redeem…
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The best restaurants in El Paso, according to El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in El Paso by diners. The ratings are listed on Yelp. Read the…
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El Paso man who participated in Jan. 6 sentenced to nearly 3 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than three and a half years after the Jan. 6 capitol riot, an El Paso man has received his prison sentence. Federal…
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Find out why some teachers just paid to park at El Dorado High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This morning, a viewer contacted ABC-7 with concerns that El Dorado High School in Far East El Paso was charging teachers…
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Watch: HOME awarded $16 million for Mesa Hills Affordable Housing, a development opposed by some residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — HOME’s proposed South Mesa Hills Development received $16 million in 9% tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and…
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Happening Today: El Paso Electric to conduct planned power outage
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric will be conducting brief, planned power outage in the Coronado Hills Neighborhood in Northwest El Paso…
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Nonprofits invited to Kick Off El Paso Giving Day
EL PASO, Texas—Registration is now open for nonprofits who want to participate in El Paso Giving Day on October 17, 2024. Nonprofit leaders from…
Continue Reading The Borderplex Alliance gets International Organization for Standardization certification
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Bordplex Alliance has announced it has received the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification.…
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New El Paso Chamber CEO speaks to local media for the first time since publicly accepting position
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber’s new CEO agreed to sit down with ABC-7 to talk about his new role, and goals for the chamber moving…
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El Paso residents submit intent letter to recall City Rep. Chris Canales
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents of the City of El Paso’s eighth district delivered a letter to City Hall Tuesday morning, displaying an intent to…
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The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas requests legislature provide funds to improve mental health care access for kids in TX
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) has submitted a testimony to the House Select Committee on Youth…
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What happens to your brain when you drink with friends? UTEP study shows how social drinking boosts euphoria
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — By using fruit flies, a team of UTEP faculty and students researched the neurobiological process behind social drinking and…
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