EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews put out a fire on North Cotton this morning. A building near the intersection of North Cotton and East Wyoming caught fire around 10:21 a.m. Crews classified the fire as severe. No one was reported injured. The crews got the fire under control within about
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA)— Today’s students face mounting social pressure from their peers. The rise of social media also creates further pressure for children and teens to fit in or feel online validation. In Tuesday’s Words of Wisdom segment, Adair Margo is helping students “forget all about the silly stuff,” like wanting to fit in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as temps will once again trend dangerously hot with rain chances remaining slim The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for El Paso as well as Las Cruces in preparation for todays heat: Heat Advisory until August 6, 09:00 PM MDT
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ABC-7 joins the Socorro Independent School District at Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy to talk about new plans for the school year. SISD is announcing a new permanent superintendent for the 2025-26 school year. The SISD Board of Trustees named SISD Interim Superintendent James Vasquez as the lone finalist for superintendent of schools at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Arizona State commit and 4-star recruit, Jake Fette, will look to close his final high school season with another undefeated season before heading to his new home with the Arizona State Sun Devils. Last season he collected over 3,000 total yards and 11 touchdowns. “This year we’re a real
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Temperatures will be very hot for this time of year. We’ve already had our 28th triple of the year, hitting 106 today, just shy of a record – that being 107. Las Cruces had its 21st triple so far as well. Temperatures will continue to be in the triple digits through this Friday, and then
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through its Ecology Department, launched a campaign last year to prevent Rickettsiosis due to confirmed cases and even deaths in the border area. The department’s Ecology Director, César Díaz, says the tick emerges from the soil, especially in unclean areas and because of the hot temperatures on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more students hit the books with a new school year starting, now is a good time to review school zone laws. The Texas Department of Public Safety shared tips on how to drop off and pick up your children from school safely. Assume students aren’t paying attention to your
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-The Paso del Norte Community Foundation has announced the official launch of the 10th annual El Paso Giving Day campaign. This year’s kickoff event will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2025, from noon to 2 pm at the SAC 2, located at 1300 Joe Battle, Lot B, El Paso, TX 79936. On-site registration support
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Update (4:29 PM): Texas Governor Greg Abbott is now ordering the Texas Rangers to investigate those State House Democrats who left the state amid the redistricting fight for potential bribery violations. “Today, I ordered the Texas Rangers to immediately investigate fleeing Texas House Democrats for potential bribery and any other potential legal violations connected to
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In this article, you can learn how to receive a push notification any time we issue a First Alert from the ABC-7 Stormtrack Weather team. When you first download the KVIA Weather App, it will ask if we can use your location. Please select “Allow While Using the App” option so we can send alerts
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After downloading the KVIA Weather App, you will be able to add locations and set up predictive alerts. From the homepage, start by selecting “Alerts.” This screen will tell you if there are any active alerts, or if any have been issued recently. In the upper right-hand corner of the screen, tap the Location icon.
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In this article, learn how to set up alerts on the KVIA Weather App. When you first download the app, it will ask if we can use your location. Please select “Allow While Using the App,” so we can send alerts based on your GPS location. You’ll also be asked if we can send you
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ABC-7 is excited to show you the features of the ABC-7 Connected TV App. You can find it by searching for “KVIA ABC-7 El Paso News” on your Roku, Amazon Fire or Apple TV device. Once downloaded, the app is your one-stop shop for live and on-demand streaming content, featuring stories produced by ABC-7 News
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ABC-7 is thrilled to show you the features of the ABC-7 Mobile News App. To find it in the app store, search for “KVIA ABC-7 El Paso News.” Once you have the app downloaded, it will open to the latest stories, videos, and livestreams being produced by ABC-7 News throughout El Paso and the Borderland
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Strokes are coming to El Paso! The rock band is set to play the Abraham Chavez Theatre on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The tickets go on sale on Friday, August 8, 2025, according to El Paso Live. “With singer Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr, bassist
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso is seeking information on the whereabouts of Melanie Christine Cuellar, 28. Authorities are seeking Cuellar on suspicion of Collision Involving Death. They did not provide any other details on this alleged crime. Crime Stoppers put out a poster describing Cuellar as 4’11” and 140 pounds
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A showdown is unfolding in Texas as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to remove Democrats who have fled the state in protest of Republican-led effort to create a new congressional map. Abbott said Texas House Democrats have until 3 p.m. local time on Monday to return to the statehouse for the special session or risk losing their jobs.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This back-to-school season, ABC-7 is bringing back our Words of Wisdom segment. All this week, notable El Paso figures are encouraging students and educators as they prepare for the school year ahead. Adair Margo is a Borderland trailblazer known for her work in the arts and humanities. It was recently announced that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as tempertures are expected to lean dangerously hot today. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for El Paso County in preparation for todays heat: Heat Advisory in effect from August 4, 12:00 PM MDT until August 5, 09:00 PM
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 03 AUG 25 17:08 ET Updated: 04 AUG 25 01:28 ET By Steve Contorno, Aileen Graef, Ed Lavandera, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday in a desperate bid to block an aggressively partisan redrawing of the state’s congressional map orchestrated by Republicans with the support of President Donald Trump. The last-ditch attempt adds
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El Paso Independent School District students and teachers begin a new school year on Monday. ABC-7 joins Irvin High School as they announce new features and unique programs for students. They’re unveiling a new and modern weight training facility that provides strength and fitness opportunities for athletes and physical education students. Irvin High School also
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LOS ANGELES — Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a “prolonged” illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The college rivalry game between New Mexico State and UTEP will be put on pause in 2026 due to UTEP’s shift from Conference USA to the Mountain West Conference which will take effect in 2026. The Battle of I-10 rivalry game has been going for over 100 years and NMSU’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Las Cruces High graduate and 16-time USA National Champion, Joscelyn Olayo-Muñoz, claimed a gold medal in the Brandenburg Cup Youth Under-19 Tournament in Frankfurt, Germany on Saturday. Olayo-Muñoz battled it out with Italy’s Amelia Sula in the 106-pound division and by a unanimous decision she was crowned champion.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This season UTEP’s defense will be led by new defensive coordinator, Bobby Daly, after the departure of J.J. Clark to join the Dallas Cowboys staff. UTEP’s head coach Scotty Walden is excited about the depth and leadership from the linebacker and defensive line groups. “We are very blessed to have
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UPDATE: One person was transported with serious injuries after a “single vehicle motorcycle” collision, according to police. Gateway West and I-10 West will remain closed until further notice. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police said members of the Special Traffic Investigators are responding to Gateway West and Viscount to a motorcycle crash that
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Happy Sunday to the Borderland! Our First Alert continues for a brutally hot Monday and Tuesday, we are expecting highs up to 107 both days. A Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in El Paso and Santa Teresa will go into effect tomorrow. Rain chances will be put on pause for the next
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – Texas Democratic lawmakers fled the state Sunday in a bid to block passage of a new congressional map designed to give the GOP five additional seats in the U.S. House next year, raising the stakes in what looks poised to become a national fight over redistricting ahead of next year’s midterm
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The monsoon is taking a break over the region. Expect mostly sunny skies and dry conditions today. Temperatures in the lowlands, including El Paso and Las Cruces, will reach the triple digits. A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of the region Monday and Tuesday as warmer weather sets in. Take precautions if you’re
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