EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The United States Border Patrol Chief for the El Paso Sector posted that 500 National Guard soldiers arrived to support the border mission in El Paso. According to a post by Walter N. Slosar on his social media account, the support includes additional technology, equipment and personnel on the ground.
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We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the slight risk for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and large hail are possible. A lot of the instability that we had has decreased with the loss of daytime heating this evening. We had a slew of severe thunderstorm warnings across the Borderland, even some
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A woman has been arrested and charged in a crash that killed a motorcyclist in East El Paso. El Paso Police say they obtained a warrant for Marissa Arlene Dominguez for manslaughter. The arrest stems from a crash along I-10 West and Don Haskins in East El Paso on Aug.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A well-known El Paso doctor celebrated his retirement after serving El Paso for 50 years! Doctor Peter Herman has been a highly sought after dermatologist in the borderland since 1975! He is known for his charming accent as well as his medical expertise. Dr. Herman is originally from Melbourne, Australia. More
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Community College is looking at ways to improve the campus experience for students, faculty and staff.. The school hosted its 26th annual campus and site improvement team orientation with this year’s theme “Beyond Choch-Kees” This event included presentations from student government, the mental health committee, and staff members from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Nearly 600 El Pasoans were able to get a safe ride home in the month of August thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Pick Your Ride” campaign in conjunction with the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. “Pick your ride” is a Tx DOT grant-funded campaign that provided $20 uber
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A man who twice fled from El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrest a man who twice fled from authorities after a traffic stop. On Aug. 26, the Sheriff’s Office said 19-year-old Octavio Cardoza, Jr. was stopped for a traffic violation in East Montana. During the stop Cardoza drove away according
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As part of our Be Mindful series, the topics revolve around feelings in general. This weekend there is an opportunity for the community to learn about feelings through dance. Emi Arte Flamenco! is holding a performance showcasing the dance which is known for it’s powerful way dancers express their emotions
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A moisture pattern in the region is pulling in deep moisture, setting the stage for scattered to numerous thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Some storms could turn strong, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain, lightning, and even hail in spots. Temperatures will stay seasonable, with El Paso near 90 degrees and highs in the mid-80s to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Do you have a backyard you want to show off? Send us your pictures of your beautiful borderland backyard. You’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Just go to the KVIA play page and click on Borderland Backyards to enter. The Borderland Backyard contest is
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials in Ciudad Juárez say 78 people have been identified from the ‘Plenitud’ crematorium. Earlier this year, ABC-7 reported that almost 400 bodies had been found inside the building after the previous owner passed away. The crematorium’s incinerator had not been working for the past two years. Officials say 60 families have already
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries after a crash in Northeast El Paso early Saturday. It happened just after 1:30 a.m. on U.S. 54 South near Ellerthorpe Ave. Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, according to the El Paso Fire Department. Southbound lanes on U.S.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Concordia Cemetery is known as the final resting place of legendary gunslinger John Wesley Hardin and El Paso’s first mayor, Ben Dowell. But for one El Paso resident, a recent walk through the cemetery turned into something unexpected. Michael Caisse, who was visiting the historic cemetery with his family, said he
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security approved several projects for the border wall, specifically in the El Paso Sector. ABC-7 reported in July that a secondary wall project was set to be completed in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem also confirmed that the border wall would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is being recognized on social media as the first city in the United States to build a citywide drone network. The post on X came from drone manufacturer DJI Enterprise. Together, El Paso Police, El Paso Fire, and the city’s aviation department have 22 DJU drone docks and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for a stretch of thunderstorm chances beginning tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for today through Lincoln County NM. This includes Ruidoso area: Flood Watch in effect from September 12, 03:00 PM MDT until September 13, 06:00 AM MDT
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 22-year-old from El Paso traveled to Turin, Italy, in March for the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Karla Alvarez was selected to be a part of the floorball team. The team ultimately came in 4th place. But Alvarez is a passionate and dedicated athlete who is involved in more
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This story is composed of developing updates from CNN. UPDATE (8:23 a.m.): The suspect is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Washington, Utah, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation. The suspect’s father identified his son from photos that had been made public, according to a source. Robinson was arrested in Utah the evening
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball opened the Sun City Classic in front of a sellout crowd at Club Memorial but came up short against nationally ranked No. 24 UCLA, falling in straight sets (25-18, 25-20, 25-20) on Thursday night. UTEP drops to 6-1 on the season while UCLA improves to 2-3. MATCH SUMMARY Despite stretches of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke with multiple students about the role that social media has played in escalating political violence over the last few years. Since January 6th, 2021, there have been over 300 politically motivated attacks, capped by the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday afternoon. Student at UTEP say
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA)– On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, students from Pebble Hills High School joined more than 200 volunteers at Fort Bliss National Cemetery to honor the lives lost. Armed with gloves, brushes, and trash bags, students spent the day picking weeds, cleaning headstones, and learning about the legacy
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP, coming off its decisive home-opening victory, will take the road to take on no. 7 Texas on Saturday, Sept. 13, in Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at Campbell-Williams Field. The Miners (1-1) and Longhorns (1-1) are set for a 2:15 p.m. MDT/3:15 CT kickoff on the SEC Network. Fans can
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police have made a second arrest in the shooting at Salopek Park that resulted in the death of Julia Clark, 19, on September 4, 2025. Officers arrested Elijah Sambrano, 18, on Wednesday. He is charged with felony counts of aggravated battery that may cause death or bodily
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Cartridges with “transgender and anti-fascist” writing on them were found. By Meredith Deliso, David Brennan, and Megan Forrester September 11, 2025, 10:25 AM The FBI has released images of a person of interest sought in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, during an event at
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The El Paso community is honoring the fallen from the 9/11 terrorist attack with their annual 9/11 stair climb memorial. Nearly 2,000 people are expected to join the event at the Sun Bowl Stadium, and that includes Army ROTC, Fort Bliss, El Paso law enforcement and first responders, and community members. People will be climbing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Conditions today will be a repeat of yesterday. Temperatures will lean above average and rain chances will remain slim. Throughout the region temperatures are still ranging about 5-8 degrees above the norm. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 97, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Volleyball returns to the Sun City this weekend for its 2025 home opener, hosting the Sun City Classic September 11-13 at Club Memorial. The Miners (6-0) welcome nationally ranked No. 24 UCLA, along with Texas Southern and Oral Roberts, for a three-day tournament. The Orange and Blue will take the floor
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Another hot day Thursday with temps in the mid and upper 90s. Temps will begin to cool down a bit for Friday and the weekend as rain and storm chances begin to increase. Rain chances will hang round through early next week.
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