Early voting for May 2024 Uniform and Special Election begins
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday is the first day of the early voting period for the May 2024 Uniform and Special Election. Ballots for this election…
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How do El Pasoans feel about a potential TikTok ban?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After the House of Representatives voted for a possible TikTok ban Saturday, ABC-7 is working to find out how El Pasoans…
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Earth Day events happening in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Looking for a way to celebrate El Paso? Here are some events happening across El Paso Monday: El Paso Community College’s…
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Despite Express stores filing for bankruptcy, Cielo Vista Mall store will remain open
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Express shoppers in El Paso can rest assured: the location at Cielo Vista Mall will remain open, despite the announcement…
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Everyday tips for El Pasoans to help keep our Earth green
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today we celebrate Earth Day, El Pasoans are reminded of the importance of making small changes in their daily lives to…
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El Paso Police search for man accused of shooting another man outside convenience store
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police said an unidentified man shot and wounded another person at a Circle K in East El Paso Monday. Authorities…
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East El Paso business closes temporarily after crash damages business
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — An East El Paso business has been forced to close for a week following a crash in the business’ parking lot. Terry Ortiz,…
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Camera captures mobile home fire moments before neighbors help rescue one person
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained doorbell video of a mobile home fire moments before neighbors helped rescue one person. Benjamin Santana, a…
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One dead after fire in El Paso’s Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead after a fire in a mobile home in El Paso’s Lower Valley Saturday, the El Paso Fire Department confirmed.…
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Earth Day celebrations across El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Earth Day is April 22, and there are plenty of activities for El Pasoans in the days leading up to the celebration of our…
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Café Piro: Nourishing heritage and harmony in Socorro, Texas
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Café Piro stands as more than just a dining spot — it’s a cultural revival. Owners Mel and Gabe Padilla have swiftly…
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Selena tribute concert to take place on El Paso streetcar this Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Queen of Tejano music will be celebrated Saturday in an unconventional fashion! The Selena tribute event, performed by…
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UPDATE: Father of El Paso toddler from last month’s Amber Alert arrested for harassment
UPDATE — Jail records show Miguel Angel Montoya has been booked into the El Paso jail tonight. Montoya is being charged with harassment. Records…
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More than 140 people are arrested for the charge of riot following border incident
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks told ABC-7 that more than 140 people were arrested by the Department of Public Safety…
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El Paso Central Appraisal District says flyers advertising ‘Designation of Homestead Request’ don’t involve tax exemptions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As tens of thousands of El Pasoans are expected to protest their 2024 property valuations, some have a received a flyer for…
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Texas Tech Health announces annual Days of Service event during National Volunteer Month
EL PASO, Texas — (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso announced its annual Days of Service event. This is a four day event taking place from April…
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GoFundme started for family of man who died in police custody
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A GoFundMe has been made by the family of a man who was taken into custody by El Paso Police on Sunday, and later died. El…
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U.S. Border Patrol releases statement reminding the community of marijuana use laws ahead of 4/20
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sector U.S. Border Patrol released the following statement regarding medical and/or recreational Marijuana use:…
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HOME reschedules considered zone change meeting in West El Paso to present housing concept to the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HOME) has rescheduled its meeting regarding a considered zone change after…
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Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic offering free screenings and cleanings for Ysleta ISD students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic is offering free screenings and cleanings for Ysleta Independent School…
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El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal to retire in June; Christina Sanchez to take office early
by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersApril 15, 2024 Christina Sanchez, who was effectively elected as El Paso County attorney in March, will take the…
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El Paso police, fire bond projects advance as cost concerns loom
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersApril 17, 2024 While various projects in the voter-approved $413 million public safety bond from 2019 are…
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TEA appoints 2 conservators to help oversee Socorro ISD
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersApril 18, 2024 The Texas Education Agency appointed two conservators on Thursday to manage the Socorro…
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El Paso water says that certain flyers that may be showing up on your doorstep have nothing to do with the water utility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 was sent a picture of a notice received by an Upper Valley resident titled “Water Update Very Important!” The flyer…
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El Paso Water proposing ‘impact fee’ increase for homebuilders
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Water and the City of El Paso are discussing potential changes to impact fees, which homebuilders pay for the extension…
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Burges High School sophomore creates safe space for others to be heard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “I truly believe that we could stop wars and fights happening in the world with just learning how to listen.” 16-year-old…
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Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs visits El Paso, discussing immigration and honors nearly five years since Walmart shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, visited El Paso to discuss immigration, meet with local…
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City of El Paso celebrates grand reopening of the newly renovated Fire Station No. 10
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso invites the public to a grand reopening ceremony for Fire Station No. 10. It will take place Wednesday,…
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FBI offering new resources to protect businesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI and the InfraGard program invites businesses to join their partnership to enhance the nation’s collective ability…
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Charges dismissed against three EPPD officers in connection to hit-and-run
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charges were dropped against three El Paso Police officers in connection to a 2022 hit-and-run case, El Paso District…
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