UTEP hosts annual 9/11 stair climb, honoring fallen first responders
The El Paso community is honoring the fallen from the 9/11 terrorist attack with their annual 9/11 stair climb memorial. Nearly 2,000 people are…
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Newly released video reveals timeline of deadly Las Cruces Young Park shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Newly obtained surveillance footage is providing a clearer picture of the chaos and violence that unfolded during…
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Fort Bliss soldier accused of spying for Russia to be arraigned Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spc. Taylor Adam Lee, 22, the Fort Bliss soldier accused of attempting to spy for the Russian Federation, will be arraigned…
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Family judge recuses herself from Max Grossman case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A family court judge has removed herself from a child custody case involving well-known government watchdog and…
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Borderland politicians react to death of Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and Trump ally
Update (5:52 PM): El Paso County Democratic Chair Michael Apodaca is reacting to the news of Charlie Kirk’s death. Read his full statement below: “I…
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Canadian steel manufacturer considering building facility in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Endurance Technologies, Inc. (ETI), a Canadian steel processing and manufacturing company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta,…
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New Details: Northeast El Paso couple arrested for alleged animal cruelty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained new court documents detailing the events leading up to the arrest of Shannon Marie Hayes Inks and Wayne…
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Removal halted for DACA recipient, Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago
UPDATE (09/11/2025): Santiago’s attorneys confirmed to ABC-7 that the federal government’s request to recuse Immigration Judge Michael Pleters was…
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Governor Abbott signs executive order to protect kids from hemp products
AUSTIN, TX (KVIA) — Today Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order aimed at protecting children from hemp-derived products,…
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Woman dies after 19-year-old disregards stop sign, crashes into her car: Texas DPS
VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead after a crash on I-10 outside of Van Horn Tuesday morning. Investigators say Harlingen, Texas resident…
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UTEP expands esports program; EPCC launches its own
by Daniel Perez September 9, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. A 1990 “Far Side”…
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by Cindy Ramirez September 9, 2025 7:20 p.m. Sept. 9: This story has been updated to include attorneys for Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago saying…
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Sept. 10, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…
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Mesilla Valley residents urged to sign up for emergency alert app
The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority and the Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management are urging all residents to sign up for…
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Texas Rep. James Talarico launches Democratic bid for U.S. Senate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic Texas State Representative James Talarico has just announced he’s running for the U.S. Senate. Rep. Talarico made…
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Police speak out about use of force at Cincinnati Entertainment District bar
Update (September 9, 2025): El Paso Police just released a statement on the incident that happened at a Cincinnati Entertainment District bar on…
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Family of El Paso man who died after being tased by police to file lawsuit seeking accountability
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Angelica Lujan, the mother of Xavier Guadalupe Hernandez, the 30-year-old man who died after a confrontation with police…
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Fort Bliss soldier arrested in Las Cruces, charged with aggravated battery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Fort Bliss soldier is facing aggravated battery and other charges in Las Cruces. Las Cruces Police say that Ryder Scott is…
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New Details: Fabens man accused of soliciting a minor
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained new court documents in the arrest of Joe Hector Miranda, 47. Miranda is accused of criminal solicitation…
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Doña Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds criticized for allegedly sharing personal info of residents online
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environmental Law Center is calling for action after Doña Ana County Commissioner Shannon…
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Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions
By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 9, 2025 “Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other…
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The Senior: story of 59-year-old college football player comes to life on big screen
College football is a brutal, high-impact sport that tests the physical and mental limits of young athletes. But what happens when you put on the…
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One dead, another injured after East El Paso shooting
UPDATE: El Paso Police say two people were shot possibly outside of a home. A man in his 30’s died as a result of his injuries. A woman in her 20’s…
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Kissing bug disease: Humans and pets can be in danger of getting Chagas disease
EL PASO (KVIA) — Health experts confirm kissing bugs are present in El Paso County. The insects carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease, a…
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El Paso receives shipment of hibiscus plants harboring invasive pest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced new actions to fight the cotton jassid, also known as the two-spotted…
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Shots fired at Young Park Saturday evening
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials confirmed to ABC-7 that there was a shooting at Young Park Saturday evening. The Las Cruces Police…
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New Mexico to become first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost universal child care
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Starting November 1, 2025, New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost universal child…
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Police identify bicyclist killed in hit-and-run
UPDATE: Police have identified the person who was killed in the collision as 52-year-old, David Carmine O’Conner. According to officials, the…
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Roswell man pleads guilty to bomb threat charge
ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jeffrey Ramon Diaz, 43, pleaded guilty to federal charges. Federal prosecutors say law enforcement officers arrested…
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Supreme Court allows Trump to continue ‘roving’ ICE patrols in California
By John Fritze, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday backed President Donald Trump’s push to allow immigration…
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