CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso County institutions said they’re aware of a social media trend that could be depicted as a threat. The “Cat in the Hat” trend involves artificial intelligence (AI) pictures and videos of the Dr. Seuss character. Some videos appear to show people wearing a costume of the character. Some
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TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — For the first time in her life, Hootie the owl is flying free. She was recently released to the wild at Floren Family Farms in Tularosa, New Mexico — not far from where she was found as a helpless little owlette under a pine tree. Hootie and her sibling fell from
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UPDATE (Sept. 3, 2026): El Paso Police said 36-year-old Ramiro Aaron Sanchez died while performing maintenance on heavy machinery. Police said the equipment fell on him. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also responded to the incident. Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. EPPD is continuing the investigation. UPDATE (11:57
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport will receive $8.7 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Thursday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA invested $481 to improve infrastructure and safety at airports ahead of the Labor Day travel weekend. Airports across 36 states will receive funding through the Airport
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By Peter Charalambous, Mason Leib, Katie Kindelan, and Melanie Schmitz Jury deliberations are underway in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who killed her three young children while in the family’s home on Jan. 24, 2023. Clancy’s defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she strangled her children and attempted to take
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — A roadway project will start on NM 273 in Sunland Park on Sept. 10, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said. The $5.2 million investment will span five miles of NM 273. NMDOT said it will include milling and repaving of the existing road. Crews will remove the existing asphalt
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Veterans Commission will present more than $1.2 million in grants to four El Paso organizations for their veteran services. In May, TVC approved the grants, which go to services that serve veterans, their dependents and spouses, according to a news release. The grants totaled $40.8 million and will
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Rock musician Rick Springfield will perform at Sunland Park Casino Sept. 18, the casino announced Wednesday. Fans of Springfield can see him play live starting at 8 p.m. He will headline a one-night-only outdoor show. The casino said the concert will take place outside the property’s Turf Club. Concertgoers have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Representative for District 8 Chris Canales released a statement in which he says the El Paso Police Department will halt the use of Flock’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) camera devices. Canales said he was notified by Police Chief Peter Pacillas. The City Representative went on to
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez announced Thursday that the state Department of Justice filed responses supporting two emergency petitions before the state Supreme Court. NMDOJ argued that state agencies cut corners on legally required processes to accommodate the Project Jupiter data center. Project Jupiter is a large-scale artificial intelligence
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- El Paso County Parks & Recreation is hosting an overnight adventure at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Drive. Come spend a night under the stars. The event starts on Saturday, Sept. 26, and ends the morning of Sunday, Sept. 27. Guests can try nighttime fishing, join a community campfire, and are welcome
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today temperatures will once again lean above average as rain chances increase for your evening. This morning we woke to temps in the upper 70s. Through your afternoon temperatures are expected to trend within the 90s. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 98, Las Cruces 96. Today
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP head football coach Scotty Walden spoke with ABC-7 about the team’s upcoming season opener at #10 Oklahoma. Friday’s game kicks off at 5 p.m.
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EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week one of the high school football season went to the Austin Panthers. Austin running back Joel Castaneda had a stellar run for a touchdown in Austin’s win over rival El Paso. The team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso City Council unanimously voted to change a Central El Paso park’s name to “Lincoln Park-El Paso’s Chicano Park.” The park is located at 4001 Duranzo Avenue in South-Central El Paso. It passes under the Spaghetti Bowl and has notable murals painted onto the overpass beams. District
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office faces a more than $4 million deficit — up more than $550,000 from last week. During Monday’s El Paso County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Budget and Finance Director Carmen Candelaria said projected deficit is because of salaries, overtime and meals at the jails. She also
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High pressure and drier air will limit storm development tonight. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible mainly across the New Mexico Bootheel, Hudspeth County and the Sacramento Mountains. For El Paso and the surrounding lowlands, clouds will build at times, but most will remain dry. Thursday Moisture will begin increasing from the southwest, bringing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On a hot afternoon, nothing hits quite like a cold popsicle. One El Paso couple makes popsicles as sweet as the story of how they got started. “I believe that is, like, in my blood, in my veins. Like anything with a kitchen related. I have to be there,” Betiska Campos, co-owner
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Fire Department employee allegedly took fuel from an EPFD vehicle to put into his personal vehicles, according to the El Paso County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4. In a news release sent Wednesday, the constable’s office said 51-year-old Oscar Maldonado took the fuel from different City of El Paso
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By GMA Team Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to operating while intoxicated following his arrest in Milwaukee in July, court records show. According to court records, an attorney representing Romo made the plea in court on behalf of the retired football star and CBS broadcaster. The court found Romo guilty and revoked his driving privileges for
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UPDATE (Sep. 2, 2026): Texas DPS said two El Pasoans were arrested and charged after a high-speed chase in the Fabens area. An arrest affidavit said one of the suspects is a confirmed criminal gang member. On Aug. 27 at 9:15 a.m., Texas DPS troopers and Criminal Investigations Division agents helped U.S. Border Patrol chase
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A second defendant pleaded guilty for his role in a 2023 deadly shooting outside the Ditzy Duck Bar on Airway Boulevard. Aaron John received a 35-year prison sentence for a shooting that killed two people. John, who’s 25-years-old, pleaded guilty to murder and attempted capital murder on Aug. 21, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An 88-year-old woman said she needs help making repairs to her mobile home. Rita Yorgensen lives in Casa Mobil Home Park in Northeast El Paso. Yorgensen said she lives on a fixed income and has no credit. The mobile home she rents needs roof repairs — but she said she
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By Angeline Jane Bernabe Cue the music, lace up those dancing shoes and meet the stars stepping into the ballroom. The season 35 celebrity cast of “Dancing with the Stars” was unveiled live Wednesday on “Good Morning America.” The cast includes a chef, social media stars, athletes, reality stars, television and film actors and more. “DWTS” season 35
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By Emily ShapiroTiger Woods appeared in a Florida court on Wednesday to change his plea to no contest in his driving under the influence case. As part of the plea agreement, he agreed to a five-year driver’s license suspension. The legendary golfer initially pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-For decades, KVIA has been a trusted source of news, information, and connection for the El Paso and Las Cruces communities. As we celebrate 70 years on the air, Brenda De Anda-Swann, General Manager of KVIA ABC-7, who began working at KVIA in 1998, helps us look back at the stories that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Your Wednesday forecast will lean hot and mostly dry. We woke to comfortable conditions this morning. Air quality improved further from yesterday morning and temperatures were mild in the mid 70s. We are still expecting a warmup through your afternoon. El Paso is expecting a high of 98, Las Cruces
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Public Libraries are inviting members of the communityto take part in Library Card Sign-Up Month. They are unveiling a new limited-edition library card which includes original artwork by respected El Paso artist and illustrator Zeke Peña. Throughout September, Library Card Sign-Up Month is celebrated to emphasize the value of
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