Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will impact the region today, continuing into the evening. Some storms could be strong, producing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and localized flash flooding, especially in flood-prone areas and near mountain slopes. Highs will be cooler, with the lowlands only reaching the 80s, a break from recent heat. Storm chances
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Showers and storms struck the Borderland Friday night with some locally heavy rain and numerous lightning strikes. Those strikes delayed several football games around town. Some areas, especially around Cattleman’s Steakhouse, experienced some flooding with about 1.5″ of rain. Storms will likely develop again, off and on, through the weekend. Some are likely to produce
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EL PASO,Texas (KVIA)– On Thursday night, El Paso water says nearly an inch of rain fell in some parts of El Paso’s westside. Roads flooded quickly, particularly on Mesa near Montecillo. A spokesperson with El Paso Water said quote: “During monsoon, collaboration is key between El Paso Water and the Texas Department of Transportation in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Rangers arrested Michael Lee Garcia for alleged possession/promotion of child pornography. On July 11, 2025, a Texas DPS officer alerted the Texas Rangers to an IP address in West Texas downloading and/or accessing child sexual abuse materials. The investigators subpoenaed the internet provider, and on July 28, 2025, received
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By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed a Republican-friendly redistricting bill approved by the state legislature, finalizing a new congressional map pushed by President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. “Today, I signed the One Big Beautiful Map into law,” the governor wrote on X. “This map
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for strong storm chances your Labor Day weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for Ruidoso area in preparation for today’s storm system: Flood Watch in effect from August 29, 12:00 PM MDT until August 30, 12:00 AM MDT We
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Playhouse will open its new season Friday with Crimes of the Heart, according to playhouse representative Minden Dickson. The production runs Aug. 29 through Sept. 14. Written by Beth Henley, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where three sisters reunite during a family crisis.
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Before you head out to the airport for Labor Day Weekend travel, ABC-7 has tips from experts on how to make it the smoothest experience. ABC-7 spoke with AAA Texas about what flyers need to know before going to the airport: Arrive at the airport at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Live Active El Paso with a free, family-friendly Neon Glow Party. The event takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Memorial Park Reserve, 1701 N. Copia St.
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EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season is officially underway in the Sun City. Three games kicked off the 2025 season Thursday night in El Paso, while in Las Cruces, NM, the Las Cruces Bulldawgs looked to keep their winning ways going against Volcano Vista. Americas, Eastlake and Franklin secured season opening victories.
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EL PASO, Texas – The highly-anticipated year two of the Scotty Walden era begins Saturday (Aug. 30) when UTEP opens the 2025 campaign at Utah State. The Miners and Aggies will be televised on CBS Sports Network with kickoff set for 5:30 p.m. MT in Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. UTEP will kick off its 108th season in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Northeast El Paso neighborhood will see improvements to its drainage system. The City of El Paso will start construction soon to reduce flooding in the area. The project will control runoff along Palomino Street and Laramie Circle. Construction is scheduled to start September 1, 2025 and it’s estimated to
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The headlines just keep coming, market swings, economic shifts, and uncertainty around every corner. The question is: Is your retirement plan ready to weather the storm? Fiduciary financial advisor Jeff Thompson joins us to break down what these changes could mean for your financial future and, more importantly, how you can stay
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)- Audrey Garcia, Program Officer at Paso del Norte Health Foundation, and Kristen Ortega, Smokefree Project Coordinator at Action for Healthy Kids, join us on ABC-7 at 4 to discuss “Spot the Vape.” This interactive game from Paso del Norte Health Foundation teaches parents, teachers, and community members how vaping devices
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EL PASO, Texas – It’s been a week that El Pasoan Marcus Torres will remember for the rest of his life. Last week, the UTEP wide receiver was awarded the #2 Luke Laufenberg jersey. It’s a number that means a lot to the program, and that takes a certain type of player to wear. Luke Laufenberg is the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested Louis Ramon Whitson, 30, and charged him with injury to a child on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was booked into jail on a $200,000 bond, jail records show. The charge stems from an incident that happened on August 8 at the Ridgemar Apartments in east
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Food Bank has been operating south of the city for several years now, under Mexico’s Food Bank network and funded by several private groups, along with local and Chihuahua state government departments. The Food Bank is located south of the city on Av. Miguel de la Madrid 8715, 32696.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso District Attorney James Montoya announced the sentencing of a man who fraudulently transferred property titles and deeds into his own name. Montoya announced that Victor Bernard Dennis, Jr., 47, pleaded guilty to four cases with multiple counts of Tampering with a Governmental Record with the Intent to
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Some families are feeling hopeful after conditions have improved at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa. Many prominent El Paso figures are buried here, including Don Haskins and Abraham Chavez. Back in June, loved ones were frustrated and seeking answers to what they called the declining state
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by Robert Moore August 28, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. A 38-year-old El Paso serial killing case will return to court Sept. 15 when the man convicted of killing six girls and young women and burying them in the Northeast desert begins his latest effort to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Pasoan Maria Arellano was recently awarded a $5,500 scholarship to further her education. The single mother of two was one of only two El Pasoans selected. The scholarship, made possible through the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers, helps students who live in affordable housing communities pursue higher education. At
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rain chances will weaken a bit today however they are expected to increase in time for your Labor Day plans. Today we are holding on to a 10% chance for scattered and isolated storms. Rain chances pick up to 30% for your Friday then increase further to 40% for your
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Camping on Labor Day Weekend can be a great way to end the summer. But before you go, make sure to plan head and pack properly. ABC-7 spoke to a Franklin Mountains State Park ranger on the best practices for those staying out in the wild overnight, especially at the state park. Here are some
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Forget the latest health trends, social media ads, and mental wellness advice from friends. Here’s a list of the top 5 simple and evidence-based tips from a doctor to help improve your mental and physical health. Make mindfulness a daily habit. Dr. Wynne Armand says don’t waste your time on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso students head back to class, doctors say it’s common for coughs, colds, and fevers to make the rounds in the first weeks of school. Dr. Ittay Moreno, pediatric hospitalist at Las Palmas Medical Center, says parents should watch for symptoms of respiratory infections, strep throat, and hand-foot-and-mouth
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Villa Maria is a transitional shelter that helps women go from crisis to self-sufficiency through their holistic program that addresses mental, emotional and spiritual needs. For women like Margarita Sosa, Villa Maria isn’t just a shelter, it’s a sanctuary.”When I came here, I was really, really down,” she says. “I was very hurt. I felt unloved,
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A spotty storm is possible Thursday at 10%. Storms are expected to intensify over the weekend and early next week. Temperatures will stay in the mid to upper 90s, then cool to the 80s by early next week.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The Elora Brotherton Educational Community Foundation, in partnership with the Eta Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., is having a scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Centennial Club, Fort Bliss. The event takes place from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, and the cost is $55.00. Payment
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – KLAQ and Leg Up Entertainment announce a private VIP opportunity featuring Dead Poet Society. The event will feature an acoustic performance and a question-and-answer session with the band, held prior to their main show at KLAQ Rocks the Park, presented by Speaking Rock. The main event takes place on Saturday,
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