Interview with Mayor Renard Johnson about his first 8 months in office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7, in collaboration with El Paso Inc., sat down for an interview with El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson to catch up with the…
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Search and rescue crew calls in helicopter to save injured hiker
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP’s Air and Marine Operations helicopter crew rescued a hiker in the Franklin Mountains State Park last night. CBP just…
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Irvin High placed on hold after classroom incident
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Irvin High School was placed on a HOLD protocol today after “an isolated incident” in a classroom. El Paso ISD officials say…
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ABC-7 Reports in Jalisco, Mexico on Tequila Tariffs & effects on imports to El Paso
TEQUILA, JALISCO (MEXICO) — Recent negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum resulted in a…
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‘Industrial accident’ kills one person at Jobe facility on Fred Wilson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating a death at the Jobe facility on Fred Wilson.…
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In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills” was first…
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Virtual American Idol auditions coming to Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — American Idol is holding virtual auditions in Texas. Thursday, August 28, 2025 singers from the Lone Star State will have…
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OSHA investigating death of civilian worker on Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the death of a civilian who died while working on…
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Good Vibes Only: NMSU student with cerebral palsy inspires educators at Gadsden ISD
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA)– In a packed room full of educators, 28-year-old Arcelia “Arcy” Mendoza gave a message of inspiration and encouragement.…
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Erik Menendez denied parole after yearslong fight for release. His brother has yet to receive a decision
CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Matthew Friedman, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — A California parole board has denied parole for Erik Menendez, who was…
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California legislature passes congressional map bills, escalating redistricting faceoff with Texas
Voters will decide if they want to adopt the new maps in California in November. By Oren Oppenheim, Ivan Pereira, and Brittany Shepherd August 21,…
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El Paso getting $150 million in new funding for last phase of Borderland Expressway construction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Transportation Commission approved $150 million in new funding for Phase 3 of the El Paso District’s Borderland…
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School Districts have clear plan on implementing cellphone ban
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– School districts now have clear plans on how to implement HB 1481, which prohibits the use of cellphones, smartwatches, and…
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El Paso Zoo’s ‘well-mannered’ lion, Hodari, gets MRI at Hospitals of Providence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo’s 7-year-old lion Hodari is recovering from treatment for a “suspected spinal condition.” Hodari’s care team…
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UT System regents approve $118 million for campus maintenance, student union fee increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is getting $118 million to fund maintenance projects across campus. The University of Texas System Board of Regents…
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Hydrant flushing could caused discolored water for Sunland Park neighborhood
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) says that Sunland Park Fire Department crews will conduct…
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Inside the windowless shipping container where analysts hunt migrants by drone
By Steve Fisher Puente News Collaborative Story edited by Steve Padilla, Column One Editor, Los Angeles Times This article was co-published with Los…
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ACLU speaks out against migrant detention center at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The ACLU is speaking out against the new migrant detention center opening at Fort Bliss. The ACLU is hosting a news…
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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney general
By Gabby Birenbaum and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney…
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Coroner accused of hiding bodies in secret room at his privately-owned funeral home
Celeste Springer PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — In a bizarre turn of events, 13 Investigates has uncovered that the Pueblo County Coroner is…
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Malachi Nelson to start as quarterback for UTEP this season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson will start for UTEP this season. UTEP Athletics confirmed the news to ABC-7 this…
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Socorro ISD board appoints James P. Vasquez as superintendent
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At the Board of Trustees meeting last night, Socorro ISD trustees unanimously voted to approve James P. Vasquez’s employment…
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More harm than good: Students overworking themselves at school
Now that students are back in the classrooms, it’s important for them to keep a healthy school-life balance. One expert at Emergence Health Network…
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Beto O’Rourke returns to El Paso to host community meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Democratic leaders called on El Pasons to get involved at stand up against Redistricting. Former U.S. House Representative…
Continue Reading Texas Governor Greg Abbott adds more items to the Special Session #2 Agenda
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he added three items to the Special Session #2 Agenda. Those items include: Legislation to…
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Why the border wall that’s being painted black could heat up more
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced plans to paint the border wall black to deter migrants…
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Special Report: Tequila Tariff Talks
TEQUILA, JALISCO (MEXICO) — Recent negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum resulted in a 90-day…
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Fire in Vinton area sending large plume of smoke into the air
VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — A fire in the Vinton area is sending a large plume of black smoke into the air right now. The plume is visible from miles…
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Palenque Grill opens at Cielo Vista Mall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new Palenque Grill location just opened at the Cielo Vista Mall. The chain celebrated the opening of its newest location…
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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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