Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout
By Kayla Guo and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2025 “Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from…
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County unveils plan for new Pan American Speedway in North Fabens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The county unveiled its plan for a new motorsport entertainment venue in North Fabens today. County officials say the Pan…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm chances again today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First alert as thunderstorm chances still remain for your midweek forecast. Today our rain chances…
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State Rep. Claudia Ordaz says IVF treatments kept her from attending legislative session
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative Claudia Ordaz, who represents part of El Paso, revealed that she was getting IVF treatment during…
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‘Alyssa’s Law’ just took effect in Texas. Here’s how it impacts your child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Alyssa’s Law,” also known as Senate Bill 838, takes affect this school year for Texas schools. The legislation requires…
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Funeral services for Cacique Jose Sierra Sr. announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo is honoring the life of Cacique Jose Sierra Sr. through a series of events next week. Sierra, who…
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Las Cruces officials issue ‘unusual overdose activity’ alert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Drug intelligence officers with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for New Mexico issued an alert about…
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El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2025 “El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political…
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Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in 11 school districts
By Jaden Edison, Eleanor Klibanoff and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2025 “Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments…
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NMSU students begin fall semester with new programs
As part of ABC-7’s back-to-school coverage, we joined New Mexico State University in Las Cruces as they return to class for the fall semester on…
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ABC-7 Listens: Complaint about anchors “matching & color coordinating” on set
EL PASO – This week’s ABC-7 Listens addressed viewer reactions (complaints & praise) on anchors “matching & color coordinating” on the set. A…
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EPISD approves new property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved the new property tax rate for the upcoming year.…
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US border wall to be painted black to deter people from trying to climb
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited the southern border wall Monday afternoon to meet with…
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City Council puts HR department in charge of finding new chief internal auditor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is taking the next step in finding a replacement for Edmundo Calderon, the city’s former chief internal…
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Water pools on Doniphan as rain falls on El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Water is pooling on Doniphan and surrounding streets in El Paso as rain falls on the Borderland today. We are currently…
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The Whataburger on Sunland Park is open for business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Whataburger on Sunland Park Drive has opened its doors after being closed for months. One of the oldest Whataburger…
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El Paso City Council approves new budget, property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At its meeting today, El Paso City Council adopted its Fiscal Year 2026 budget and established a new property tax rate. A…
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Texas Democrat sleeps in chambers after refusing GOP law enforcement escort mandate
State Rep. Nicole Collier is fighting the state’s redistricting plan. By Oren Oppenheim, Olivia Osteen, Meghan Mistry, and Ivan Pereira August 19,…
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El Paso considers easing restrictions on casitas to expand housing choices
Proposed ordinance change could make it easier for El Paso residents to build casitas and add affordable housing units by Elida S. Perez August 19,…
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Lawsuit settled in 2022 shooting death of a migrant in West Texas, but no criminal charges filed yet
By Uriel J. GarcÃa, The Texas Tribune Aug. 19, 2025 “Lawsuit settled in 2022 shooting death of a migrant in West Texas, but no criminal charges…
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New document reveals cause of Sun Metro facility explosion cause
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained documents detailing the cause of February’s Sun Metro facility explosion that killed two people. Another…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm chances Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for your Tuesday as thunderstorm chances remain in our forecast. Today the region is…
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Cathedral High School celebrates 100th Anniversary
Cathedral High School returns to school this year, now marking 100 years since opening its doors. ABC-7 joined them Tuesday morning as part of our…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve new property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners approved a property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year at today’s meeting. The commissioners…
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Speaking Rock to reopen on Friday after mourning for beloved Cacique Jose Sierra Sr.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Speaking Rock will reopen on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 9 AM. The entertainment center and all Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo…
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El Paso experiences heavy rain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parts of El Paso received heavy rain Monday afternoon. The ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather team tracked all of the rain as it…
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Most El Paso school districts see gains in TEA accountability scores
by Claudia Lorena Silva August 18, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. School districts…
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El Paso police release body camera video of man’s tasing death on I-10
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department just released body camera video of the death of Xavier Hernandez. Officers tased Hernandez…
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Portillo’s restaurant chain to open location in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Portillo’s, the iconic Chicago-style restaurant chain known for its Italian beef, Chicago dogs, and famous chocolate cake is…
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Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas
The outbreak led to the deaths of two school-aged children. By Youri Benadjaoud August 18, 2025, 1:31 PM A measles outbreak in Texas that infected…
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