Man accused of killing New Mexico State Police officer pleads guilty
TUCUMCARI, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jaremy Smith, the man accused of killing NMSP Officer Justin Hare, changed his plea to guilty on multiple charges…
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Dutch museum to return sacred items stolen from Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribe
YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Netherlands is returning sacred Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribe artifacts. The items, currently housed at the…
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E.coli bacteria found in EL Paso water well
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A well that is not currently in use tested positive for E.coli on January 15th according to Texas Commission on…
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Socorro ISD superintendent surprise visits schools, rewarding students for high attendance
The Socorro Independent School District superintendent surprised several schools of all grade levels to recognize and celebrate them for achieving…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong wind gusts and dust Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We still remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the impacts of two approaching weather systems. One bringing strong winds and…
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Supreme Court says TikTok can be banned in the US, leaving its future in limbo
CNN) — The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a controversial ban on TikTok may take effect this weekend, rejecting an appeal from the popular…
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BREAKING: Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire-hostage deal
From CNN’s Dana Karni and Mick Krever The Israeli security cabinet on Friday approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced in Qatar on…
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16-year-old girl drowns in Rio Grande, recovered in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — New details are emerging about the drowning of a 16-year-old Mexican girl in the Rio Grande last summer. The…
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New details emerge in death of Guatemalan migrant pinned under SUV after smuggling pursuit in El Paso’s Upper Valley
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Border Patrol officials are revealing new information about a crash that killed a Guatemalan migrant in Santa…
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Driver involved in deadly crash following Texas DPS pursuit in East El Paso charged with murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Chihuahua man accused of causing a deadly crash while smuggling migrants into the U.S. is now charged with murder. CBP…
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Memorial no longer planned for Bob the Goat on Transmountain
Update: Pawsitive Rescuers is no longer planning a memorial or a GoFundMe for Bob the Goat. A spokesperson notified ABC-7 of this update in the…
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Accused catalytic converter thief caught in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 24-year-old David Earl Hardy for allegedly stealing catalytic converters. Officials charged Hardy…
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Fire burns old Fabens high school campus
Update: Fire Marshall and Chief of El Paso County Emergency Services District #2, Roger Esparza, told ABC-7 that the fire started inside of the old…
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2024 City of El Paso election most expensive in last decade
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Campaign and donor spending broke the bank in more ways than one in 2024 for the City of El Paso. Between the races for…
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FBI, Texas Rangers investigate shots fired at federal officer, one person in custody
(UPDATE, 8:15 p.m.) – A U.S. Marshal spokesperson confirmed to ABC-7 that an operation was being conducted by the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force. They…
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El Paso mother faces charges for injury to a child after her toddler drowned
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Court documents show Jessica Weaver was indicted on Dec. 12, 2024 and is facing several charges. Her son, Anthony Leo Malave…
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45 years in prison for El Paso man found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso jury found Archie Antonio Bridges, 39, guilty of Continuous sexual abuse of a child: victim under 14, according…
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El Pas police arrest two teens, charge them with aggravated assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested two men after an investigation into an aggravated robbery at a vaping business in West El Paso. The…
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Binational business leaders to meet in El Paso to discuss USMCA agreement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican National Chamber of Commerce (CANACO), Services, and Tourism in Juárez will hold a binational forum in El Paso…
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What we know about Gaza’s emerging ceasefire and hostage release deal
Originally Published: 14 JAN 25 09:55 ET Updated: 15 JAN 25 12:19 ET By Jeremy Diamond, Mick Krever and Lauren Kent, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) —…
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Dry January offers health and mental wellness benefits for El Pasoans Â
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – As we’re halfway through January, many El Pasoans are taking a break from drinking alcohol. “Dry January,” is one of the…
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Geotechnical engineer weighs in on cross-border tunnel; says it was made using low technology
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke to Dr. John C. Lommler, principal geotechnical engineer and adjunct professor at New Mexico State University, to…
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Hiker rescued from Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas
CULBERSON COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — A hiker was rescued from the Guadalupe Mountains during extreme winter weather conditions. The rescue happened…
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El Paso police catch man driving 98 mph on Mesa, charge him with DWI
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officials say that officers arrested 35-year-old Jorge Mariano Polo-Hernandez for DWI and possession of…
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‘I killed my step-dad’: El Paso teen charged in murder
Update (January 14, 2025): Court documents reveal that officers had first visited the home where the alleged murder happened earlier that morning. An…
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Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement
By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune Jan. 14, 2025 “Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement” was first…
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New Mexico man takes plea deal after his 6-year-old grandson was mauled to death by dogs in 2021
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 64-year-old man will receive 18 months of probation after his grandson was mauled to death by dogs on his property…
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Mexican authorities and officials speak on cross-border tunnel found last week
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Investigations continue on both sides of the U.S – Mexico border days after a cross-border tunnel coming from Juarez into…
Continue Reading New World Screwworm causing cattle issues in El Paso
Update: ABC-7 was able to speak with Alvaro Bustillos, the chair of the board of the Chihuahua Cattleman’s Association. He is unhappy with the ban of…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve resolution to address migrant death crisis
UPDATE: El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Monday acknowledging the growing crisis of migrant deaths in the El Paso…
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