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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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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Westside Immunization Center reopens after gas leak
Update (August 21, 2025): The Westside Immunization Clinic reopened today. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Westside Immunizations…
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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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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…
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Texas House adopts controversial congressional map
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– After an almost eight hour House floor session, the Texas House adopted the congressional map 88-52 that adds five GOP seats…
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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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EPISD approves new property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved the new property tax rate for the upcoming year.…
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How to stay safe on the roads during monsoon season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monsoon season is here in the Borderland. July, August, and September are the wettest months of the year, and with that rain…
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Man wanted for assault arrested at El Paso construction site
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 35-year-oldJose Angel Enriquez after receiving information regarding a wanted…
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City Council puts HR department in charge of finding new chief internal auditor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is taking the next step in finding a replacement for Edmundo Calderon, the city’s former chief internal…
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The Whataburger on Sunland Park is open for business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Whataburger on Sunland Park Drive has opened its doors after being closed for months. One of the oldest Whataburger…
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MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho partnering with Peter Piper Pizza
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho is partnering with Peter Piper Pizza for this year’s event. Children 12 and…
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El Paso City Council approves new budget, property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At its meeting today, El Paso City Council adopted its Fiscal Year 2026 budget and established a new property tax rate. A…
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El Paso considers easing restrictions on casitas to expand housing choices
Proposed ordinance change could make it easier for El Paso residents to build casitas and add affordable housing units by Elida S. Perez August 19,…
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New document reveals cause of Sun Metro facility explosion cause
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained documents detailing the cause of February’s Sun Metro facility explosion that killed two people. Another…
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ABC-7 at 4: Fall cohort for Realize board training
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and United Way of El Paso County are collaborating to empower local nonprofit…
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Cathedral High School celebrates 100th Anniversary
Cathedral High School returns to school this year, now marking 100 years since opening its doors. ABC-7 joined them Tuesday morning as part of our…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve new property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners approved a property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year at today’s meeting. The commissioners…
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Most El Paso school districts see gains in TEA accountability scores
by Claudia Lorena Silva August 18, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. School districts…
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El Paso police release body camera video of man’s tasing death on I-10
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department just released body camera video of the death of Xavier Hernandez. Officers tased Hernandez…
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Portillo’s restaurant chain to open location in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Portillo’s, the iconic Chicago-style restaurant chain known for its Italian beef, Chicago dogs, and famous chocolate cake is…
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El Paso Electric customers in Texas to get money back on next 3 monthly bills
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric customers in Texas will get a credit on their next three monthly bills. A spokesperson for the electric…
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El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar discusses visit to Camp East Montana
Watch Congresswoman Escobar’s Press Conference here: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar spoke to members of the press Monday…
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1 person sent to hospital from West El Paso crash
UPDATE: According to El Paso Police, the motorcyclist that was airlifted to the hospital with life threatening injuries has been identified as…
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Good Vibes Only: K-9 trades police responsibilities for retirement
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA)— Thursday marked the end of the chapter at Canutillo ISD. The police department’s very first K-9 retired. Officer Alis, a…
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Hundreds without water in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds are without water service in Northeast El Paso, according to the El Paso Water Outage map. The utility says it is…
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