DEA warns of new scam circulating in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DEA Spokesperson Carlos Briano visited the ABC-7 station today to speak with ABC-7’s Iris Garcia Barron about a new scam…
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Those who take antidepressants are more likely to overheat during extreme temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here in the Sun City, we are not strangers to extreme temperatures. So far in 2025 we’ve seen 16 triple-digit days in El…
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Alfred Aranda ​​​​​​​Jr: Military Monday honoree for June 23, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are…
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El Paso Water offers free sandbags ahead of Monsoon season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Multiple rain showers are expected to hit the Borderland over the new few days, with some areas excepted to see between 1 to…
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Sun City 18th annual Pride Parade
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Hundreds lined the street on Montana to celebrate the 2025 Sun City Pride Parade. The pride parade started as a protest…
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1 person sent to hospital after multi vehicle crash in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was airlifted to the hospital in a FireSTAR helicopter after a multi-vehicle rollover crash in Northeast El Paso…
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El Paso siblings go from basketball to medical field
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For most collegiate student athletes, athletics can come first while academics take a backseat. But for Ayaan and Nehaa…
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In-Depth Conversation on the Iran/Israel Conflict with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin
On Friday, European leaders met with Iranian diplomats in Geneva in a renewed push for a diplomatic resolution aimed at preventing Iran from…
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Viva! El Paso kicks off 47th season of tradition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso tradition returned tonight. The 47th season of Viva! El Paso kicked off at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. The…
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Child advocates speak on differences between discipline and abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Experts and professionals in children’s development say that while people often try to discipline their kids, they…
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Local activist weighs in on EPISD’s recent budget approval
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted a $547 million operating budget for the 2025–26 school…
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El Paso real estate developer Stuart Meyers has died
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso real estate developer Stuart Meyers has died. Meyers founded The Related Companies Florida LIHTC Group, The…
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Celebrating Juneteenth in the borderland
Juneteenth — also known as freedom day and emancipation day — commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19th, 1865. With a predominant…
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EPISD board approves new budget, staff raises
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees met Wednesday night to discuss the 2025-2026 District Budget. The…
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3 people rescued, treated for heat exposure today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency crews have rescued three people suffering from heat exposure in desert areas around El Paso today. The El Paso…
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Funeral for El Pasoan killed while working as police officer in Arizona
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department, family and friends will celebrate the life of Gabriel Facio in a service at Cielo Vista…
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Ongoing fires affect air quality and health complications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The current Trout Fire north of Silver City has burned more than 76,000 acres. The Buck Fire, burning southeast of Aragon,…
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Sunset captures attention of El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today’s sunset stopped several El Pasoans in their tracks. The evening skyline was filled with bright warm colors and a…
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Funeral plans announced for El Pasoan killed while working as police officer in Arizona
APACHE JUNCTION, Arizona (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department is assisting with the funeral of Apache Junction Police Department Officer Gabriel…
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Law N Paws animal shelter in jeopardy as El Paso County Linear Park project grows
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso-based Laws N Paws animal rescue, which is currently caring for more than 75 dogs in its shelter, is desperately…
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Adoptive father accused of keeping son locked in bedroom was Sheriff’s Office employee
Update (June 18, 2025): ABC-7 obtained court documents today where police describe the abuse the 15-year-old said he endured since he was 5. These…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is enacting a hiring pause for central office positions amid ongoing budgetary…
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Ysleta ISD holds budget workshop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees held a budget workshop Monday. The board discussed the recent drop…
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City manager, attorney, auditor under review as council meets behind closed doors
by Elida S. Perez June 17, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. Six months after a…
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Men’s Health Month: Harms of ignoring physical, mental health issues
June is Men’s Health Month — And El Paso experts say it’s important that we discuss the importance men’s wellbeing as they aren’t as diligent as…
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Managing kid’s screen time this summer
More screen time in the summer can mean a rougher transition going back to school. Experts at the El Paso Center for Children share how excessive…
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Coldplay fans say concert was safe despite large crowds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Coldplay welcomed hundreds of thousands to the Sun Bowl this weekend, but fans say that the large crowds were not an issue.…
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Borderland heat wave could impact your vehicle’s performance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After setting a record high temperature of 109 degrees in El Paso Sunday, the high temperatures are sticking around this…
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30 year cancer survivor gives back to the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 1994, Wayne Martin experienced persistent indigestion that turned out to be cancer near his stomach. “The journey was…
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Chihuahuas host annual “Play Ball” weekend
UPDATE: Â Major League Baseball hosted Nationwide Playball Weekend here in El Paso. The Chihuahuas hosted youth players from the Miracle League of El…
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