Western Tech announces Golf Tournament to support student scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Western Technical College announced the launch of its first annual golf tournament, designed to raise funds for student…
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Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov.…
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Lyle Menendez denied parole a day after his brother’s bid was rejected. Here’s what’s next for the brothers
By Taylor Romine, Elizabeth Wolfe, Matthew J. Friedman, CNN (CNN) — A California parole board has denied parole for Lyle Menendez, who was…
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Tren de Aragua gang member previously arrested in El Paso taken into custody in Albuquerque
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Tren de Aragua gang member that had been arrested in El Paso on August 22, 2023, has been rearrested in Albuquerque. ICE…
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El Paso nonprofit thankful for new anti-human trafficking laws
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This week Governor Greg Abbott signed two anti-human trafficking bills into law, and the Paso Del Norte Center of Hope says…
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Speaking Rock temporarily reopens during mourning period for Cacique Jose G. Sierra Sr.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While mourning the death of Cacique Jose G. Sierra Sr., Speaking Rock is reopening for this weekend. Ysleta del Sur Pueblo…
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Police asking for help finding truck linked to fatal crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department’s Special Traffic Investigations Unit is asking for the public’s help in identifying a truck…
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DOD civilians can now apply to work a border security detail
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Department of Defense (DOD) civilians can now apply to serve on six-month-long border security details with the Department…
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El Pasoan convicted of uncle’s murder, sentenced to 27 years in prison
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A jury has convicted Angel Hinojos, 23, of murdering his uncle in May 2022. Hinojos received a 27-year prison sentence for…
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New Details: El Paso Fire Department lieutenant arrested for intoxication assault after car crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained court documents that reveal new details about the events leading up to the crash allegedly involving an El…
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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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