Brush fire in Lower Valley started unintentionally, investigators say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A significant brush fire erupted Wednesday afternoon in the Featherlake Wildlife Sanctuary, consuming around 32 acres of…
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UMC to open its first urgent care clinic in East El Paso, another planned for Westside
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert May 22, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. University…
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Be Mindful: Training El Paso’s future psychiatrists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This month of May, ABC-7 continues its commitment to raising awareness about mental health with its Be Mindful initiative.…
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Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in DC
WJLA, CNN By Karina Tsui, Teele Rebane, Isaac Yee, Jessie Yeung, Lex Harvey, Diego Mendoza Diaz, Alex Marquardt, Gabe Cohen, Holmes Lybrand, CNN…
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The decision to keep Lamar Elementary school open adds to EPISD’s deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to school officials El Paso ISD was facing a $30 million deficit but now after boards of trustees voted to keep…
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Brothers’ stories conflict after Las Cruces mass shooting, new video reveals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)–ABC-7 obtained video footage from the night of the Las Cruces mass shooting and the days that followed. Included in…
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Socorro ISD board reverses course, brings back 7 staff contracts
Update: Socorro ISD approved more teacher and administrative contracts for the upcoming school year. This comes just weeks after the district voted…
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Ft. Bliss soldier killed in Spur 601 crash
Update (May 21, 2025): El Paso Police just released new information about the crash on Spur 601 that happened Monday morning. Investigators say the…
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Walmart shooter being held in prison outside Palestine, Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jail records show that Walmart shooter Patrick Crusius is currently being held in the Powledge Unit of the Texas Department…
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Sunland Park votes against dispensary
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park City Council voted against an entertainment venue and dispensary that has sparked controversy in the…
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Vegetation fire in Lower Valley, residents evacuated
Update (3:21 PM): El Paso Fire Department officials say that ten to fifteen people were evacuated as a precaution. Sun Metro will be coming to…
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Canutillo ISD decides not to renew 11 staff contracts
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the Canutillo Independent School District confirmed to ABC-7 that the Board of Trustees voted to not…
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Police Body Camera Footage Reveals Details in Las Cruces Mass Shooting
ABC-7 obtained new police body cam material through a public records request, providing a detailed look at how police responded to the Young Park…
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Heart Gallery & KVIA feature a foster parent who was also a foster child
EL PASO (KVIA) – Mark Bernal and his wife Stephanie are proud foster parents in El Paso. As part of a program called “Heart Gallery of El Paso”, KVIA…
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El Pasoan accused of driving around with unholstered pistol
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers arrested Angel Marin, 34, as he was driving near Arboleda and Pendale. Marin is charged with…
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Amazon building new delivery station in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Amazon has purchased a property in El Paso with the intention to open a delivery station. Delivery stations power the last…
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Father paid to have Honduran teen smuggled into U.S. so she could watch his kids: prosecutors
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Virginia resident Luis Alonso Argueta-Diaz, 35, is charged with conspiracy to transport a migrant. Federal…
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Construction crew hits gas line in Lower Valley
Update (2:17 PM): Texas Gas Service says a third-party hit a line, causing North Loop to close in both directions from Hunter to Hawkins. The road…
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Watch: Ride along with DWI Task Force
EL PASO (KVIA) -The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office headed up a countywide DWI Task Force over the weekend that led to 48 arrests. ABC-7 anchor…
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LCPD releases body camera footage of shooting that killed 18-year-old
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police Department officials are speaking about the shooting at a news conference this morning. Josiah…
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60 defendants plead guilty to charges related to illegal National Defense Area entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Monday, 60 defendants have pleaded guilty to charges that they illegally entered the U.S. or the National Defense Area…
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Binational officials discuss improvements for Tornillo Port of Entry
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez announced that binational officials from Juárez, El Paso County, and the Guadalupe Municipality…
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EPISD votes to keep Lamar Elementary open
Update (9:15 p.m.) — In a 5 to 2 vote, EPISD school board has voted to keep Lamar Elementary open this upcoming school year. Board president Leah…
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Dona Ana County under fire restrictions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County, among others in New Mexico, are under fire restrictions. The Energy Minerals and Natural Resources…
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Towing company sued over Transmountain crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. Truck Crash & Injury Attorneys has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Alfredo Sifuentes,…
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I-10 reopens after brief closure
Update (2:24 PM): All lanes are now open. Update (2:05 PM): El Paso Police Department officials say that officers are trying to help a distressed…
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Pina Peak Fire burning near Hatch
Update (May 22, 2025): The Pina Peak Fire is now 50% contained, officials say. “As of 0915 a.m. today, BLM crews are still working the edge cold…
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City, County leaders address DWI cases ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Watch the news conference below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the increasing number of DWIs reported, community leaders are coming together to…
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Dusty days surpass previous years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Normally the Borderland sees about 22 dusty days a year, but we’re not even 6 months into 2025 and today we hit our 40th…
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El Paso Police Department celebrates 152 years of service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Police Department turned 152 years old Saturday and they shared their milestone birthday with the community. It…
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