ABC-7 First Alert Continues – Cold air for the weekend – especially the mornings
The coldest air of the season will hit this weekend. Overnight lows will be in the low to mid 20s with daytime highs in the upper 40s and 50s. The…
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Former El Paso Police Deputy Chief says ICE Agent followed training
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Robert Almonte was an El Paso Police officer for 25 years from 1978-2003. He says that Johnathan Ross did what he was taught…
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El Pasoans hold candlelight Vigil for woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Dozens of people gathered Friday evening for a candlelight vigil to honor Renée Nicole Good, the Minneapolis woman who was…
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Two teens charged with murder in Socorro house party shooting
Update (January 9, 2026): The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit just publicly identified the four people charged in connection with…
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ICE agent’s cellphone captures fatal confrontation in Minneapolis
By Holmes Lybrand, Justin Lear, Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Video captured by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross gives a…
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Suspected TdA associate shot in Portland entered U.S. near El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security says one of the two suspected Tren de Aragua gang associates shot in Portland, Oregon entered the country…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The Future of the Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What is the future of the Sun Bowl and the college football bowl game system overall – and could it be in jeopardy? An…
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ICE agent who killed driver in Minneapolis previously served near El Paso
Update (10:58 AM): ABC-7 received new information about Ross’ service with the Indiana National Guard. Read the full statement from the Indiana…
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Good Vibes Only: El Paso beauty queens set historic pageant milestone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Two El Paso beauty queens continue to celebrate following a victorious weekend. Gia Soleil Espinoza and Mia Autumn Navarro…
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Warming centers available in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is opening up warming centers to help residents stay warm and safe. “Those seeking access to warming…
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US forces board 5th oil tanker linked to Venezuela
This is the third tanker seized in the last three days. ByIvan Pereira, Mary Kekatos, Jon Haworth, Kevin Shalvey, David…
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Prepare your car for freezing winter temperatures to prevent damage, stay safe
Not only do you need to get ready for dropping temperatures this weekend, but so does your car. ABC-7 met with expert Austin Adams, owner…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Temps will drop below freezing soon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the temperature drop expected to impact us over the next few days. Along with cool…
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Community Champions: El Paso native Stephanie Han defends WBA Lightweight title after defeating legendary Holly Holm
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (KVIA) — El Paso native Stephanie Han defends her World Boxing Association Lightweight title after beating Holly Holm by a…
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UTEP and NMSU men’s basketball recover from road game struggles with home wins
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners and NMSU Aggies bounced back from disappointing road outings to secure wins at home on Thursday. The Miners…
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“Super Flu” cases spike nationwide, hitting El Paso hard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Cases of the so-called “super flu” are surging across the country, and El Paso is seeing the impact as flu activity…
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Breaking Bad Habits anti-littering campaign breaks records
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico’s Breaking Bad-themed litter prevention ad campaign helped remove millions of pounds of trash, according to…
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Run International 2026 10K happening January 17
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 7th annual Run International is making its return to the Borderland. 3,000 runners are expected to cross the border in…
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“It’s not about the oil”: Venezuelan woman says it’s time for most Venezuelans to retrieve basic human rights
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– When news broke of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture, Veronica Lam said her first reaction was disbelief. “I…
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Man, woman shot by federal agent in Portland during ‘targeted’ vehicle stop: Officials
The agent is involved with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS said. By Trevor Ault, Alex Stone, and Meredith Deliso January 8, 2026, 6:19 PM…
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One person seriously injured in motorcycle crash on Mesa St.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash that happened at Sunland Park Drive and Mesa Street this…
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Stephanie Han stays undefeated world champion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –El Paso’s Stephanie Han has successfully defended her world boxing title, remaining undefeated after her latest victory.…
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Flu reaches highest level in the US in 25 years
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Flu continues to bring misery across the US, with all but four states showing high or very high levels of…
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Man driving truck with missing tire arrested for DWI
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Sheriff’s Office just released body camera footage of a DWI arrest made early Monday morning. Deputies spotted…
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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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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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