UTEP study finds sharp rise in Chagas parasite in kissing bugs near El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso have found a sharp increase in the number of insects carrying the parasite…
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Local artists celebrate Black culture at International Museum of Art gallery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The International Museum of Art and the El Paso Black Arts Association are celebrating Black History Month with their second…
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Mariachi Los Gatos Salvajes are headed to their 4th UIL State Mariachi Festival competition
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) – The Fabens Independent School District announced the Mariachi los Gatos Salvajes is headed to the UIL State Mariachi Festival…
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Water leak delays opening of Skate Doña Ana
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – Doña Ana County reports a water lead at Skate Doña Ana will delay the opening of the park until 3 p.m. County…
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El Paso, West Texas federal courts deluged with challenges to immigration detention
by Robert Moore, February 1, 2026 Eighteen-year-old Heidy was stopped by immigration agents on Jan. 14 as she drove to community college classes in…
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El Paso community comes together to support baby Jaylynn’s surgery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An El Paso family is turning to the community for support, organizing a parade to help raise money for their daughter’s…
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Sunday Funday: Cacao Coyatoc
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cacao Coyatoc in El Paso brings a devotion to artisanal chocolate rooted in centuries-old techniques. Visitors embark…
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‘Going home’: Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, and father arrive in Minneapolis after release from detention center
“He’s going to see his mom and his brother again,” Liam’s father told ABC News. By John Quinones, Laura Romero, and James Scholz February 1,…
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Missing teen found safe
UPDATE: 1/31/26 at 2:30 PM – El Paso Police say missing teen Zury Talamantes was located and she in now safe with her family. UPDATE — A Texas AMBER…
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5 injured, including 6-year-old, at Mardi Gras parade
CLINTON, Louisiana (KVIA) – East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis said a shooting broke out at a Mardi Gras parade in Clifton, Louisiana…
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Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father be released from immigration detention
Originally Published: 31 JAN 26 13:55 ET Updated: 31 JAN 26 15:56 ET By Zoe Sottile, Elizabeth Wolfe, Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has…
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Texas has stopped state agencies and universities from filing new H-1B visa applications. Here’s what that means.
by Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Aidan JohnstoneJan. 31, 2026, 5:00 a.m. Central Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all public universities and state…
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Anti-ICE protests take place nationwide following fatal shootings in Minneapolis
Widespread protests against the Trump administration’s immigration tactics are taking place Friday after two people were killed in shootings…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Texas School Vouchers begins family enrollment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Education savings accounts – also known as school vouchers – are about to become a reality in Texas. A top priority for…
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El Paso migrant shelter says ICE has released more than 100 people who weren’t supposed to be arrested
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A migrant shelter in downtown El Paso has taken in more than 100 people released from U.S. Immigration and Customs…
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Sunland Park Racetrack cancels Saturday races, Sunday still up in the air
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Racetrack has canceled its races for tomorrow due to poor track conditions. The racetrack confirmed…
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Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Blue Origin announced Friday that it is pausing flights aboard its suborbital space tourism rocket New Shepard.…
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19 year-old arrested for Fabens shooting death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 19 year-old El Paso man in connection to a 17 year-old who…
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Property Taxes due tomorrow – what you need to know about payments in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the January 31st deadline to make 2025 property tax payments in Texas landing tomorrow, property owners in El Paso…
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Actress Catherine O’Hara has died
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Actress Catherine O’Hara has died at the age of 71, ABC News is reporting. O’Hara was best known for her roles in…
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Up to $1,000 offered for man suspected of burglarizing Las Cruces business 3 times last year
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Dona Ana County is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of a…
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We Hike offering free teen hiking program in 2026 to build connection
The organization We Hike is aiming to take teens off of screens and up summits with their now free teen introduction to mountain hiking. On Saturday,…
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Calm conditions, mild warm-up next week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Looking like a calm Friday and weekend ahead, with precipitation chances shrinking compared to last night. High…
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Good Vibes Only: Rising 12-year-old artist earns Grammy recognition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— 12-year-old Arykah Brown has been recognized by the Recording Academy, the music industry’s highest honor. The 7th grader…
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Why winter dehydration can be more dangerous than summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When summer arrives, reminders to “drink water” and “stay hydrated” are everywhere. But health experts say hydration…
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Anti-ICE and Pro-ICE protests happen across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both anti-ICE and pro-ICE protests are happening across El Paso and Las Cruces today. Hundreds of Borderland residents are…
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Trump’s deal with Senate leaders to avert government shutdown hits snags as lawmakers refuse to allow quick vote
By Morgan Rimmer, Ted Barrett, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Senate leaders have a bipartisan funding deal in hand but it remains to be seen whether…
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City of El Paso to consider ban on ICE detention centers within city limits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council will consider a plan to prevent ICE detention facilities within city limits, addressing concerns…
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UMC of El Paso gifts UTEP School of Nursing and Health Sciences $1.5 million
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University Medical Center (UMC) of El Paso is gifting $1.5 million to UTEP to allow the university to increase the size of…
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El Pasoan sentenced for building tunnel to smuggle migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to use a border…
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