El Paso man sentenced to 2.5 years for murder
UPDATE, August 22, 2024: Court records show that Ramirez was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. UPDATE, August 21, 2024: Court records show…
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Some historic Bhutanese Revival UTEP buildings could soon be gone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UT System Board of Regents just approved a new 10-year master plan for UTEP. University President Heather Wilson…
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Mexico to bring charges against capo, not for drugs, but for turning over another drug lord to US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The strange saga of how two Mexican drug lords were detained after landing in a plane in the United States in July just got…
Continue ReadingKennedy expected to end his campaign Friday, in talks to endorse Trump
Originally Published: 21 AUG 24 14:07 ET Updated: 21 AUG 24 17:43 ET By Kristen Holmes, Aaron Pellish and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN)…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ returns with a vengeance
Originally Published: 21 AUG 24 11:58 ET Updated: 21 AUG 24 16:46 ET By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Less than a month ago, Justice…
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El Paso mental health expert offers advice for college students facing emotional challenges
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As college students begin a new academic year and transition into a new phase of life, the pressure can feel overwhelming.…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Staying hot, rain chances go up
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperature highs throughout the region are still expected to lean above average with a slight rain chance increase.…
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West El Paso residents seek answers for the August 12th power outage
EL PASO, Texas (KIVA) — It’s been over a week since the 9 hour long power outage that affected 4,000 residents. One viewer notified ABC-7 that she…
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El Paso mom in NYC for National Fentanyl Awareness Day as she pays tribute to son who died of drug overdose
EL PASO (KVIA) – Wednesday, August 21st is National Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day. Jennipher Talamantes spent the day in New York City while…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – More triples this week
Temps will stay hot for the next several days with highs from 100-103. There will be a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm later in the day as…
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SISD Board of Trustees unanimously votes for plan premium rates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees heard recommendations on changes to the district’s health plan for…
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Some classrooms at Purple Heart Elementary School without A/C
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —  Parents are calling for change after classrooms at Purple Heart Elementary School have gone without A/C. Some parents…
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Binational leaders met to discuss border trade and immigration
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s 2nd District Gabe Vasquez hosted a binational meeting along with Juárez…
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Mesilla Valley Transportation hosts Driver Appreciation Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) hosted their Driver Appreciation Day Event on Wednesday, August 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to…
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ABC-7 at 4: What to know about MPOX
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV)—MPOX has been declared a global health emergency. The World Health Organization says a deadlier strain of M-pox is rapidly…
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National fentanyl prevention and awareness day recognized by DEA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Wednesday, August…
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High school volleyball: Eastwood tops Burges in straight sets
EL PASO, Texas – The Eastwood Troopers grabbed another win on the volleyball court Tuesday night. The Troopers defeated the Burges Mustangs in…
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El Pasoans speak out after power outage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is looking into a power outage that happened earlier this month that caused several hundred customers in West El Paso…
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Fabens ISD investigates school bus incident posted on social media
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to Fabens Independent School District, the district has completed an investigation into a recent bus incident that…
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Las Cruces police recover $8,000 in stolen merchandise, arrest a woman
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police and Department of Homeland Security Investigators arrested one person and recovered more than…
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House Speaker Mike Johnson joins former Rep. Yvette Herrell in Las Cruces for NRCC ‘Battle Station’ grand opening
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, along with former U.S. Representative Yvette Herrell, will be…
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Juarez woman sentenced to 20 years for recruiting for Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 43-year-old Juarez woman was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for recruiting for a Mexican drug trafficking…
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New Mexico State University welcomes students back
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — Today marks the first day of classes at New Mexico State University. The university is welcoming 15,000 students back to…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Sticking hot and sticking mostly dry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Expect weather patterns today to feel similar to what we’ve been experiencing the past few days. Staying hot and sticking…
Continue ReadingTrump attorney was targeted by hackers, sources say
Originally Published: 20 AUG 24 16:20 ET By Kaitlan Collins, Evan Perez and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — One of Donald Trump’s attorneys was…
Continue ReadingMan charged in assassination plot against Brett Kavanaugh to stand trial in June 2025
Originally Published: 20 AUG 24 16:32 ET By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The man charged two years ago with attempting to assassinate Supreme…
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DEA Emphasizes Education and Prevention on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is recognizing Wednesday, August 21 as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness…
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Canutillo ISD releases footage to ABC-7 of “Senior Assassin” prank more than one year after an open records request
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District has now released to ABC-7 the surveillance footage of a “Senior Assassin” school…
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Heart Gallery & Adoption Process
EL PASO (KVIA) — If you go to the Heart Gallery of El Paso website at www.heartgalleryelpaso.org you can see a handful of amazing kids who hope to…
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Scorching heat and dry conditions persist: Triple-digit temps expected
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso and Las Cruces are bracing for another round of intense heat. El Paso is expected to hit 102 degrees, while Las…
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