EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For breast cancer survivor Marlene Rivera, recovery became more than a personal victory. It became a reason to help others keep moving forward. “I had invasive ductal carcinoma. Stage 3 breast cancer,” Rivera said. Her treatment included 16 rounds of chemotherapy and 30 rounds
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El Paso, TX(KVIA-TV) — The city is gearing up for its 9th annual Día de los Muertos Desfile & Festival, set to take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the heart of the Downtown Arts District. The beloved celebration honors the lives of those who have passed and the rich traditions that keep their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More showers and thunderstorms possible across the Borderland this weekend, with the greatest chances east of the Rio Grande Valley. Some storms could become severe, especially for Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Another weather system moving into the region Saturday helping to trigger thunderstorms during the afternoon. Areas farther east, including
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Recent ABC-7 reports on the travel expenses of El Paso county leaders is now creating impact in other parts of local government. The City of El Paso is set to discuss a new policy to increase transparency on how much city council and the mayor spend on official travel. A couple of
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Severe storms pounded El Paso and the Borderland this evening. Numerous severe thunderstorm warnings blanketed the area. Many reports of hail occurred with these storms (reports of ping-pong size hail). Doppler radar indicated some storms could have produced upwards of Hen Egg size (although no confirmation). Hail blanketed Austin High School getting ready for Friday
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Heavy rain and weather poured over the Borderland Friday evening. Severe storms could continue throughout the weekend. ABC-7’s StormTrack weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert to keep you prepared for the storms. Keep track of the skies with our interactive radar. Hail fell at the KVIA studio on Friday
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The National Weather Service in Santa Teresa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for El Paso until 6:15 P.M. for 60 mile per hour winds and half dollar-sized hail. This storm is moving to the northeast at 30 miles per hour! The Lower Valley, Central, Downtown, and East areas of El Paso is in the
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UPDATE (Oct. 23, 2026) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson’s brother has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for a Ponzi scheme, according to the Department of Justice. The DOJ said 63-year-old Timothy France Johnson spent 11 years soliciting more than $3 million from investors by falsely claiming he would use
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Every day, 1,400 crashes occur on Texas roads, underscoring the urgent need for defensive driving. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), defensive driving habits can help prevent accidents and save lives. In 2025, Texas recorded more than 538,000 traffic crashes, resulting in nearly 4,000 fatalities—an average of 10 lives lost
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a physician from the University Medical Center of El Paso is encouraging men to learn their risk factors and talk with their doctors about screening options. Dr. Shailen Mhapsekar joined ABC-7 to discuss prostate cancer awareness and the importance of early detection. Prostate
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UPDATE (Oct. 23, 2026): The New Mexico Department of Agriculture on Friday announced a New World screwworm case has been detected in Hidalgo County. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the case was found in cattle. Hidalgo County is west of Deming. Officials confirmed the infestation on Thursday. Officials established a 12.4-mile radius infested
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss recently earned the historic recognition as the best garrison in the world and best installation in the Army. Colonel Michael Soyka reached another feat at Fort Bliss: the top recruiting installation. Achieving that level of recognition is not easy; it’s a combination of determination and focus. “I think
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Amigo Airsho has a lot of moving parts. One person is in charge of the airspace and focuses on safety above all: the air boss. Kellie Hudson joined the U.S. Air Force in 1996 and served for 20 years as the Air Force air traffic controller. Now, she’s an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The UTEP Dinner Theatre opens its 2026–27 season with Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street combining the tale of Sweeney Todd with live musical theatre and dining for a unique night out. The musical thriller marks the first time the production has been staged at the UTEP
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GARCIA ELEMENTARY 3RD GRADE PLEDGE 10/23/26
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Chavez Academy of the Ysleta Independent School District will be renamed “The Academy.” Wednesday, YISD board members voted 6-1 for the name change. Board member Shane Haggerty was the only member to vote against the change. “I understand why we are changing the name of our school, but renaming
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials gathered Friday at the Bridge of the Americas to announce end-of-fiscal-year border security statistics. CBP, Border Patrol and CBP AMO officials highlighted an increase in drug and weapon interdictions alongside a sharp decrease in illegal border crossings across the El Paso Sector. Ray Provencio,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 11th El Paso Giving Day broke a record, according to the Paso del Norte Community Foundation. Friday, PdNCF said on Oct. 15, El Paso raised $7,276,340 in support of 309 participating local nonprofits. During the campaign, PdNCF recorded 13,167 donations made to organizations specializing in a wide range of causes,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting is underway in Texas and New Mexico. During the November General Election, two El Paso County Commissioner precinct races will be on the ballot. In Precinct 4, voters will choose between Democrat Annette Griego and Republican Leo Arcos. ABC-7 asked both candidates about what they believe is the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Animals waiting for their forever homes at animal shelters are getting extra love, attention and medical care. Pima Medical Institute has partnered with local animal shelters, including the Humane Society of El Paso, to provide vital medical care. “They take care of our animals while they have them here. And they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for severe storm threat through the region. We woke this morning to cool temps and calm conditions. By afternoon temps will climb and rain chances will begin. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 82, Las Cruces 79 today. Storm threat
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s time for take-off! The Amigo Airsho returns to Fort Bliss this weekend, and you’re set for two days packed with thrill and action. Guests will be watching the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, showcasing the power of naval aviation — loud and fast. Next, you’ll see the U.S. Air Force F-22
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gambling isn’t new, but with the advent of online betting, it’s easier than ever to place money down on a game. “We’ve never seen gambling and, and sports betting and other forms of gambling be more accessible or, or really inescapable than they are now,” says Mark Meiselback. He works
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EL PASO, Texas — From academic pressure, to screens and social media, a lot of outside influences affect a child’s mental health. Unfortunately, those children don’t always get the help they need. “There’s often a ten-year gap between that first concern and when a child finally gets connected with care,” says Pediatric Psychiatrist Ty Schneider.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the November election fast approaching and early voting happening now, ABC-7 is bringing you in-depth coverage of the important races on the local ballot. ABC-7 Xtra host Andrew J. Polk hosted a debate with candidates for District 1 on El Paso City Council – Daniela Garcia and Sam Armijo. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation visited the University of Texas at El Paso to discuss national efforts to “shore up” the mineral workforce. The DOE’s visit highlighted UTEP’s relaunch of its Mining Engineering program, which is now the only one of its kind
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The chairman of the El Paso County Republican Party, Michael Aboud, appears in a new comedy film releasing nationwide Friday. Aboud will appear in “Ali G: Who Iz I,” written and directed by actor Sacha Baron Cohen. Cohen is known for playing the fictional character Borat and Ali G. Cohen
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott scheduled a campaign stop in El Paso just before Election Day. He’ll host a “Get-Out-the-Vote” event in Upper Valley El Paso next Thursday. Gov. Abbott is running for re-election against Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa. According to an event flyer, Gov. Abbott will be at Rosa’s Cantina
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso County firefighter was arrested and charged with two counts of child sexual assault and one count of indecency with a child/sexual contact, according to documents ABC-7 obtained. 23-year-old Andrew Michael Martinez Jr. is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, investigators wrote in arrest affidavits. The
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