Challenges of keeping peace in the growing migrant camp in Segundo Barrio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC 7 continues our coverage of the border crisis and the growing migrant camp in Downtown El Paso. Since Monday the amount…
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ABC-7 Xtra Depth: The Mexican Consulate responds to border challenges in the Fentanyl crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Mexican Consulate spoke to ABC-7 about the impact of fentanyl on the border. “Mexico is sorry about the crisis the U.S.…
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Businesses in Downtown El Paso adjusting to increasing migrant presence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has spoken with the owner of a convenience store in downtown El Paso who says his sales have greatly increased with…
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Border Patrol in El Paso highlights the dangers of crossing the border
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story listed data from the year 2021, which KVIA incorrectly labeled as data from the year 2022. Quotes…
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Man in custody after barricading himself in Walmart parking lot
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Swat and local law enforcement placed on man in custody in far east El Paso. According to police, the man barricaded himself…
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What El Paso city officials are saying over community concerns of how the disaster declaration will affect them
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso submitted a total request of $40.2 million in federal funds for operations related to migrants, said…
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How El Paso County is preparing for the lifting of Title 42 on May 11th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners are working to prepare for the potential influx of migrants expected when Title 42 is lifted…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of May 1 to May 6
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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The disaster declaration is in effect as the lifting of Title 42 nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser has issued a disaster declaration over the migrant influx for the 2nd time in 6 months, as…
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El Paso Mayor: Disaster declaration will allow city to prepare for end of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mayor Oscar Leeser said Sunday that his decision to declare a state of emergency for the city was made so that the community…
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Mayor Oscar Leeser declares a state of emergency effective May 1 to address migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas – Mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency Sunday morning for the City of El Paso. It goes into effect on May 1 at 12:01 a.m.…
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El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser set to update public on migrant crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser will be addressing the public in a press conference at 11 a.m. Sunday. Mayor Leeser is set to…
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Local non-profit helps rebuild homes for people in need
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rebuilding Together El Paso is a non-profit organization serving low-income homeowners. “She needed the assistance, the help…
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See how many music festivals are within a 1-hour drive of El Paso
Vivid Seats compiled data on driving times to music festivals from El…
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KFOX news anchor jailed on criminal mischief charge, accused of driving Jeep on home lawn, damaging staircase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An El Paso news anchor turned herself in to authorities two years after she was accused of driving her Jeep onto a lawn and…
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Some migrants downtown admit to crossing over illegally despite warnings from Border Patrol
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Days before the expected lifting of Title 42, hundreds of migrants are already camping at Sacred Heart Church. ABC-7 talked…
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Animal rescue advocate trying to lower number of stray animals in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Animal rescue advocate and owner of local pet adoption service PAWsitive Rescue, Karen Washington, is advocating for city…
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El Paso barber shop teams up with artists for ‘El Paso Generations Go’ Pokémon Event
EL PASO, Texas — Glory Road Barber Shop’s first-ever ‘El Paso Generations Go’ Pokémon GO Event in time for Dia De Los Niños. Glory Road…
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UTEP to host job fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s College of Education will be hosting its 2023 Spring Education Job Fair. The event will host school district and…
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‘This is a real crisis’: Sacred Heart Church overwhelmed by the growing number of migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As the number of migrants camping outside Sacred Heart Church continues growing, church officials are becoming concerned.…
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White House preparing for influx of migrants when Title 42 is lifted
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Leaders in Washington D.C. are working to create solutions on the expected surge in migrants when Title 42 is lifted in the…
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Honor Flight honors Veterans in the Borderland with a trip to the nation’s capital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Honor Flight of Southern New Mexico and El Paso transports America’s Veterans to Washington DC to visit the memorials that…
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Lower Valley residents expressing concerns on influx of migrants
UPDATE – Some residents in El Paso’s Lower Valley are asking increased law enforcement presence in their area, especially with the upcoming lifting…
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City of El Paso inviting community to ‘DÃa de los Niños, DÃa de los Libros’ event
EL PASO, Texas — The DÃa de los Niños, DÃa de los Libros event is back. El Paso Public Libraries are inviting the community to celebrate the…
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El Paso Live gets ready for classic broadway musical ‘Cat’s’
EL PASO, Texas — It’s an iconic broadway musical and it’s making it’s way to El Paso. ‘Cat’s’ — the record-breaking musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber…
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Jury finds EPPD officers violated pursuit policy in deadly chase
Two El Paso Police officers involved in a vehicle pursuit in 2016 did not follow department policy or accurately assess the risk to innocent…
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April is National Donate Life Month to encourage the community to become organ donors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every April we focus on the national need and importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Currently, in Texas, more than…
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High school students tour William Beaumont Army Medical Center, learn about career opportunities
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — High School students from Las Cruces had the unique opportunity to tour the William Beaumont Army Medical Center this…
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Air Force alters entry standards to meet dwindling recruiting numbers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fallout from the pandemic sent schools into lockdown, preventing recruiters from engaging with interested students and…
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El Paso Pro-Musica welcomes ‘Simply Three’ trio for last concert of season
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Pro-Musica is closing out its season with a speacial concert Wednesday night. The trio ‘”Simply Three” — Glen…
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