21-year-old arrested for kidnapping the New Mexico teen found dead in Juarez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican officials arrested a person for the kidnapping of a New Mexico teenager. Officers found the 17-year-old girl,…
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Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Alaska next week
Originally Published: 08 AUG 25 16:32 ET Updated: 08 AUG 25 18:11 ET By Kevin Liptak, Kylie Atwood, Kristen Holmes, Adam Cancryn, Donald Judd, CNN…
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Whataburger celebrates 75th Anniversary; Star on the Mountain to shine orange and white in celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, you can grab a #1 classic burger for just 75 cent through the Whataburger app. The…
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County commissioner introduces resolution against Camp East Montana
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioner Jackie Butler is introducing a formal resolution in opposition of the development and…
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Rep. Vince Perez, colleagues travel from Illinois to California amid quorum break
Watch Gov. Newsom’s and Vince Perez’s news conference in California below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Rep. Vince Perez, who represents part…
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‘I want to call my mom!’ Man arrested for drag racing cries for his mom
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Bernalillo County Sheriff deputies arrested Fernando Martinez, 22, after a drag racing operation near the Isleta…
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Canutillo High security back to normal after criminal activity in the area
Update (3:43 PM): The law enforcement activity around Canutillo High School has ended and the heightened security at the school has concluded. “Law…
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El Paso’s twin taekwondo fighters share special bond
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Jesus and Angel Jasso are twins. They turn 18 this upcoming October, and they are both national champions in…
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AG Paxton files lawsuit to declare 13 Democratic seats vacant, none in El Paso area
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit in the Texas Supreme Court to declare 13 Texas House seats vacant amid the…
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State Rep. Claudia Ordaz claims DPS officers looked for her at a relative’s house, says she was excused from chamber for health reason
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State Representative Claudia Ordaz says that a DPS officer showed up to a family member’s house looking for her, despite…
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Man charged with stealing Circle K cashier’s wallet
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested Danny Joseph Navarro, 41, and charged him with Theft of Property and Credit Card…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Record heat potential today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we approach record breaking heat today. The National Weather Service has issued a…
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Western Playland turns 65
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a place where memories were made, and for many in the Borderland, it’s a symbol of childhood. Western Playland is…
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La Nube celebrates 1-year anniversary
La Nube is celebrating their one whole year of discovery with a birthday bash, since their opening last year on August 9. The event will feature: La…
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Border Patrol agents execute warrant at Las Cruces house
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 confirmed with Border Patrol officials that agents executed a warrant at a house in Las Cruces today. This…
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Texas AG, House Speaker trying to get absent Democrats arrested in Illinois
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows are taking legal action to enforce the warrants…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Texas Majority PAC (TMP), which is supported by billionaire George Soros,…
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Mosquitoes in El Paso’s Upper Valley test positive for West Nile Virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some mosquitoes in the Upper Valley have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus, which spreads through…
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EPPD searching for teens who attacked a man suffering from a traumatic brain injury
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– For the last nine years, Christian Kelsey has gone to Sunrise Park to play Pokémon GO. On July 9th he was attacked by two…
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El Paso Police looking for suspected ATM thief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are looking for a suspected ATM thief. The man is being featured as the latest Crime of the Week. “Since late…
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Car burglary in progress in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There is a car burglary in progress in Far East El Paso right now. El Paso Police Department officials say the burglary is…
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Celebration of Life ceremony planned for children who died in Ruidoso flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of the two children who died in the Ruidoso flooding last month are hosting a Celebration of Life for the brother…
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Child abandoned in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers are responding to a report of child abandonment at Belvidere Street and White Cliffs Drive on the…
Continue Reading Man in wheelchair stuck in bike lane on Stanton
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police are at East Crosby and North Stanton helping a man in a wheelchair stuck in the bike lane. The call first came in at…
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Detectives investigating death in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crimes Against Persons detectives are looking into a death in the northeast. Someone called 911 for a welfare check, and…
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El Paso’s Adventure Zone closes after 23 years in business
Update: ABC-7 sat down with owner J.R. Philips for one final tour and to find out why he was closing the business. “It’s been a great run,”…
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FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says
Cornyn expressed his gratitude for FBI Director Kash Patel’s prompt response. By Brittany Shepherd and Isabella Murray August 7, 2025, 8:56 AM Sen.…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat advisory remains with dry conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an an ABC-7 First Alert as tempertures trend above average yet again. The National Weather Service has…
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Fabens High School brings school spirit to kick off first week of school
ABC-7 joined Fabens High School as the Fabens Independent School District returned to school this week. Roxana Amador is the first female principal…
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Emergence Health Network Hosts Back-to-School Family Resource Symposium
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Emergence Health Network hosted a back-to-school symposium that focused on the importance of mental health with children as…
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