Former El Paso City Rep. ‘in total disbelief’ after brother crashes truck into home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On January 5, a truck driven by Carlos Molinar crashed into a Northeast El Paso home. Now, Carlos Molinar’s brother, former…
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Public meeting for Western Refining’s Air Quality Permit to happen Thursday
UPDATE: Members at the meeting were unhappy with Western Refining. They wanted answers for how to have more monitors to find out what is happening…
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Veterinarian warns pet owners as second New World screwworm case reported in Mexico
Update (1:26 PM): A second New World screwworm case has been reported in a cow in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Today, Texas Agriculture…
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Las Cruces introducing new short-term rental ordinance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces has adopted new regulations for short-term rentals. A city spokesperson says the new regulations…
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Trump administration to add 500 miles of migrant-deterring buoys along Rio Grande
by Berenice Garcia, The Texas TribuneJanuary 7, 2026 McALLEN — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is beefing up its border security efforts…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Windy Thursday stronger winds and rain chances tonight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert with some larger impact expected tonight. 45 MPH wind gusts and a 30% chance for rain…
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Avoiding the post-holiday slump
The holidays are over, and this week means back to school for tens of thousands of borderland students. If you’re having a hard time getting…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Rain moves west to east tonight; getting cooler and windy Thursday
Rain will move across the Borderland tonight, dropping about .10″ of rainfall. I expect the winds to pick up tomorrow with gusts around 40 mph from…
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Eastlake High School hires JB Frontz as new head football coach/ athletic director
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eastlake High School hires JB Frontz as its third head football coach in program history. In addition, Frontz will take the…
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City encourages vulnerable El Pasoans to register for emergency assistance program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health is urging residents with disabilities and medical needs to sign up for a statewide…
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The Pizza Joint opening new Horizon City location
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Borderland pizza chain is opening up its first ever spot in the Far East. The Pizza Joint confirmed on social media that…
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37-year-old woman fatally shot by ICE officer in Minneapolis identified
Update (5:36 PM): Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he has issued an order to prepare the state’s National Guard while urging peaceful protest after an…
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UTEP’s Malachi Nelson enters transfer portal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Â UTEP quarterback Malachi Nelson has entered the transfer portal. His agent, Justin J. Giangrande, confirmed the news on…
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Water restored after students at Bill Childress, Canutillo Elementary released early
Update (3:40 PM): El Paso Water says that full water service has been restored. Update (1:14 PM): El Paso Water says a 16-inch water main break has…
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New Details: Intoxication assault charge filed after fiery I-10 crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained court documents detailing what led up to Andres Rubio’s arrest for intoxication assault with a vehicle…
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Man accused of driving truck into house identified; charges filed
Update (2:46 PM): El Paso Police say that charges have been filed in this case. ABC-7 inquired into whether charges have been filed against Carlos…
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New Mexico Health Care Affordability Fund helping residents
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico’s Health Care Affordability Fund will be helping enrollees with increasing premiums. Governor Michelle…
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Las Cruces Police to hold town hall on juvenile crime
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police will host a town hall meeting to talk about juvenile crime in the city. The meeting is scheduled…
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Upgrades coming to Beast Urban Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More upgrades are coming to the Beast Urban Park in Far East. El Paso City Council approved Phase Two of a major expansion.…
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New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow
By Jacqueline Howard, Katherine Dillinger, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — New US dietary guidelines released Wednesday echo past advice, but also…
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Police use DNA to track down man accused of burglarizing jewelry store during Ruidoso wildfires
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau used DNA testing to track down the man accused of burglarizing…
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Limited-edition Paydirt Pete bobblehead released for National Bobblehead Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating National Bobblehead Day by unveiling an officially licensed…
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Project Jupiter donates $1.5 million to Boys and Girls Club of Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Boys and Girls Club of Las Cruces is now able to break ground on a new facility after a donation from Project…
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US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic and 2nd tanker
The U.S. Coast Guard moved to seize the Marinera oil tanker, sources said. By Luis Martinez, Luke Barr, David Brennan, and Patrick Reevell January…
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ABC-7 at 4: Project ARRIBA to offer continuing education opportunities for El Paso community
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Project ARRIBA is a nonprofit that helps people who want to continue their education and attend college. According to the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Rain chances strong winds expected tonight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert tracking strong rain chances and strong wind gusts for your Wednesday evening. The first…
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US begins operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker
Originally Published: 07 JAN 26 08:18 ET By Nic Robertson, CNN (CNN) — The US has begun an operation to seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela…
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LCPS relaunches ‘Count Me In’ initiative to increase school attendance
Las Cruces Public Schools students return to class on Wednesday after the holidays, but still face a decrease in school attendance, which brought…
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ABC-7 Storm Track Weather First Alert – Get ready – rain, wind and colder air arrives
A storm system will arrive from California and send rain to the area along with gusty winds and colder air. Rainfall amounts should amount to…
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Man charged with DWI had two kids in his car: Sheriff’s Office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tyrese Riley, 26, is charged with Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Under 15 Years of Age. Officials say Riley was…
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