What would flooding in El Paso look like? Take a look at these models
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Central Texas was hit by heavy flooding this holiday weekend. More than 100 people died in the floods. ABC-7 put together an…
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Local politicians react to National Weather Service forecasts, efforts to fund disaster warning system upgrades following Central Texas floods
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the wake of the deadly Central Texas floods, lawmakers are looking back on Texas House Bill 13, which was introduced…
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4 EPPD officers injured in crash on I-10 West
Update (4:16 PM): Officials with the El Paso Police Department released the following statement about the crash: “Earlier today at 1:10 pm, four…
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Texas Hill Country Floods: Where to donate
KERRVILLE, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens are dead after heavy flooding in Texas Hill Country this holiday weekend. The storm’s death toll is now over 100,…
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Construction along Montana Ave. continues; some businesses feel the impact
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some local businesses continue express frustration as construction on Montana Ave. continues in East El Paso. According to…
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Man charged with homicide by vehicle after hit-and-run
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Law enforcement officials in Dona Ana County have arrested Vicente Vasquez in connection with a deadly pedestrian…
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Devastating Central Texas flash floods second-deadliest in Texas history, so far
By Jeff Ray Click here for updates on this story Texas (KTVT) — The death toll, as of Sunday at 10 p.m., of 81…
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Officer shot and man with rifle killed after exchange of fire at Border Patrol facility in Texas
Originally Published: 07 JUL 25 10:54 ET Updated: 07 JUL 25 11:45 ET By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A man with a rifle and tactical gear was killed…
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Good Vibes Only: From serving her country to her community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This Fourth of July, we are celebrating the great things of the U.S.A., including the people! Emily Howard is a former U.S.…
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Tips on reducing your summer electricity bill
As temperatures increase, so does your electricity bill. ABC-7 spoke with El Paso Electric for tips on how you can reduce energy costs this summer.…
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6 El Paso Fire crews dispatched to central Texas, save two clinging to a tree
View this post on Instagram A post shared by El Paso Fire Department (@elpasofire) EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department has dispatched…
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Irvin graduate and former Miner, Kayla Thornton, makes first-ever WNBA All-Star team
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In her 10th season of playing in the WNBA, El Paso native Kayla Thornton will make her first-ever WNBA All-Star appearance.…
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Texas Rescue Patrol deploys to central Texas flooding efforts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Texas Rescue Patrol is deploying a team to Kerr County to join rescue operations in the devastated area after massive…
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Female Borderland pilot breaks barrier
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local pilot is inspiring the next generation of aviators—one flight at a time. Courtesy: Vanessa Martinez Vanessa…
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Cowboys, Texans, and NFL Foundation contribute $1.5 M to flooding impacted communities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The National Football League (NFL) Foundation and the Texas football teams, Cowboys and Texans, join efforts to contribute…
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9 El Paso Air Division Troopers helping in central Texas rescue efforts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Nine members of the Air Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety from El Paso deployed to central Texas to assist…
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Gov. Abbott updates Texas’ ongoing response to severe flooding
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – Texas Governor Gregg Abbott is expected to update the results of the ongoing response to severe flooding in several counties…
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Major disaster declaration for Texas approved by President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) – President Donald J. Trump approved major disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by flash flooding. FEMA said this…
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El Paso County officials hosting community cleanup in Red Sands
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioner for Precinct 1 Jackie Butler and Sheriff Oscar Ugarte are inviting you to join forces for a…
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Extreme temperatures can be harder on animals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– With the triple digit temperatures returning to the Sun City, the high temperatures can be extremely hard on pets. Julieanne…
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1 taken to area hospital after special rescue downtown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department assisted in pulling a woman from a sewer at E. 7th Avenue and Park Street. The rescue crews…
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Two-time UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno stops by RightDrive to meet fans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Brandon Moreno “The Assassin Baby” Moreno stopped by RightDrive Saturday afternoon to meet with his fans, sign autographs and…
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Condition 3 fire at apartment complex, no injuries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Fire crews battled a condition 3 fire at an apartment complex at 6032 Caprock Ct. in West El Paso. It started about 9…
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Large amounts of water flow through neighborhood
Santa Teresa, New Mexico (KVIA) — This morning ABC-7 viewers contacted us about large amounts of water flowing down their street. It happened on…
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Beleaguered Weather Service defends its forecasts as Texas officials point fingers over flood warnings
By Andrew Freedman, Emma Tucker, Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — The forces that descended upon the Guadalupe River in Texas’ Hill Country on Thursday…
Continue Reading 43 people are dead, including 15 children after severe flooding
KERR COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) – The death toll continues to rise as rescue efforts become recovery efforts in some parts of the Guadalupe River in…
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Sunday, July 6th declared Day of Prayer in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared Sunday, July 6 as a Day of Prayer in Texas. The proclamation is in response to the death…
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Detention officers, detainees clean up trash near Red Sands
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Sheriff shared pictures of El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau officers and inmate trustees…
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How torrential flooding wrought tragedy at an almost century-old camp for girls in central Texas
CNN, KSAT, MARILYN MULLER, MIKE DEEGAN, LORENA GUILLÉN, THE CITY OF KERRVILLE, KENS, GETTY IMAGES By Zoe Sottile, Sarah Dewberry and Ed Lavandera,…
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“Search efforts will be nonstop” Gov. Abbott and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem pledge resources and support for rescue and recovery efforts
Governor Greg Abbott added six new counties to the disaster declaration, vows to add “others as needed.” The counties in the declaration include:…
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