Dry January offers health and mental wellness benefits for El Pasoans Â
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – As we’re halfway through January, many El Pasoans are taking a break from drinking alcohol. “Dry January,” is one of the…
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Geotechnical engineer weighs in on cross-border tunnel; says it was made using low technology
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke to Dr. John C. Lommler, principal geotechnical engineer and adjunct professor at New Mexico State University, to…
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Hiker rescued from Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas
CULBERSON COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — A hiker was rescued from the Guadalupe Mountains during extreme winter weather conditions. The rescue happened…
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El Paso police catch man driving 98 mph on Mesa, charge him with DWI
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officials say that officers arrested 35-year-old Jorge Mariano Polo-Hernandez for DWI and possession of…
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‘I killed my step-dad’: El Paso teen charged in murder
Update (January 14, 2025): Court documents reveal that officers had first visited the home where the alleged murder happened earlier that morning. An…
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Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement
By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune Jan. 14, 2025 “Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement” was first…
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New Mexico man takes plea deal after his 6-year-old grandson was mauled to death by dogs in 2021
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 64-year-old man will receive 18 months of probation after his grandson was mauled to death by dogs on his property…
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Mexican authorities and officials speak on cross-border tunnel found last week
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Investigations continue on both sides of the U.S – Mexico border days after a cross-border tunnel coming from Juarez into…
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New World Screwworm causing cattle issues in El Paso
Update: ABC-7 was able to speak with Alvaro Bustillos, the chair of the board of the Chihuahua Cattleman’s Association. He is unhappy with the ban of…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve resolution to address migrant death crisis
UPDATE: El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Monday acknowledging the growing crisis of migrant deaths in the El Paso…
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Family members and friends of El Pasoan killed in Juárez pay last respects
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The family and friends of 19-year-old Julián RodrÃguez Medina gathered Thursday morning at Perches Funeral Homes in…
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New details in the investigation of a tunnel discovered from Juarez into El Paso
UPDATE: Homeland Security Investigations El Paso (HSI) has revealed that they are now the ones leading the investigation to find those responsible…
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Driver slammed into waiting car at red light, killing man in Northeast El Paso
Update (January 13, 2025): Police say that 31-year-old Cody Lewis Vaughn died in the crash. Special Traffic Investigators say Vaughn was waiting at a…
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Texas Supreme Court submits case between Texas AG and El Paso’s Annunciation House
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The legal dispute between the Texas Attorney General’s Office and El Paso’s Annunciation House continued today in front of…
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Person injured in Northeast El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are currently at the scene of a shooting in Northeast El Paso. Officials say that dispatchers first received…
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El Paso County Commissioners set to further discuss safety concerns surrounding DPS pursuits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners will continue their discussion on safety concerns surrounding Texas Department of Public Safety…
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Cowboys and Mike McCarthy parting ways, reports say
DALLAS, TEXAS (KVIA) — The Dallas Cowboys and Head Coach Mike McCarthy are officially parting ways as the two parties could not reach an agreement…
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Experts provide tips to help prioritize your mental health in 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Mental health experts in El Paso are providing tips to help you prioritize your mental well-being in 2025. Popular New Year’s…
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“Friend of the Court” brief filed by county attorney in support of Annunciation House
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Attorney’s office filed an amicus brief with the Texas Supreme Court supporting Annunciation House. The…
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Police seek information on “knife-wielding” robber
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Police are asking the community for information on a man they say walked into a pizza restaurant armed with a…
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1 critically injured after rollover in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – One person received life-threatening injuries Sunday afternoon after a rollover crash according to El Paso Fire. It happened…
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El Paso Fire Department knocks down house fire in West El Paso
UPDATE: ABC-7 crews on scene confirmed the fire took place at 6328 Monarch Dr. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews knocked down a…
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New Mexico State trounces UTEP, 85-57; Aggies win 6th straight, 3-0 in conference play
EL PASO, Texas – Before a sold out crowd at the Don Haskins Center, the UTEP Miners were trounced by the NMSU Aggies in round one of the Battle of…
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Mega Girl Scouts Cookie drop, sales begin Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – About 197-thousand boxes were distributed to area girl scout troops during Saturday morning’s mega cookie drop . Organizers…
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University Medical Center of El Paso celebrates 110 years of service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso’s county hospital is celebrating 110 years of providing healthcare to the borderplex area. Saturday University…
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Truck fire injures 3 people, police investigate
UPDATE: El Paso Police posted that Exit 24A – Trowbridge at I-10 East is closed due to emergency vehicles working at the site of the truck fire.…
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott sends crews to help fight California wildfires
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced he is sending firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel to help with…
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El Paso Fire Department responding to house fire in Upper Valley
Update: Per the El Paso Fire Department X page, the fire has been knocked down. Crews are checking for hotspots. No injuries reported. Investigators…
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Federal grants bring $2M in transportation improvements to El Paso, Socorro
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced that El Paso and Socorro will benefit from over $2 million in federal grants…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Freezing nights persist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s First Alert is in effect as overnight lows continue to dip into freezing temperatures across the region. While…
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