EL PASO, Texas — Two newly crowned titleholders are representing the Sun City and preparing for the next stage of competition. Lauren Hernandez, Miss El Paso USA, and Victoria Benitez, Miss El Paso Teen USA, joined ABC-7 at Noon to talk about their recent wins, upcoming competition and what they hope to accomplish during their
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TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — Hootie, the baby great horned owl found in April at a Tularosa lavender farm, is no longer a baby. She has great big, strong wings and used them to fly to freedom in the wild for the first time. We first brought you Hootie’s story when she was rescued. She learned
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Coliseum made more than $1.5 million in ticket sales during May, according to the El Paso Sports Commission. Within the month, the coliseum set a record with its highest-grossing combat sports event ever. The venue also saw more than 33,000 guests throughout the month. Disney on
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By Devan Cole, Betsy Klein, John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for President Donald Trump to continue construction of a massive new ballroom at the White House, rejecting a challenge from a preservation group that was seeking to indefinitely halt the controversial project.The ruling was 5-4, with Chief Justice
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Horizon City parents were charged after deputies received a report about a small child walking alone in the street, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. According to EPCSO, a resident reported seeing the child walking alone on the 13800 block of Margaret Ponce Avenue in Far East El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of State established a specialized task force to target birth tourism schemes. It revoked more than 900 visas within its first few weeks of operation. Federal authorities are reviewing issued visas and travel records to identify noncitizens who lie to consular officials about their travel plans to
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 30 AUG 26 16:41 ET Updated: 31 AUG 26 11:41 ET By Maria Aguilar Prieto, Tyler Ory, Mounira Elsamra and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — One of the nation’s most famously arid landmarks succumbed to deadly flash flooding over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and roughly a dozen unaccounted for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Americas High School Principal Nancy Torres said the school will resume its regular schedule starting Monday after a 14-year-old boy allegedly stabbed three other teens on campus Friday. In the statement, Principal Torres said she would be “meeting with all students by grade level to provide support, reassurance, and important
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We start off our workweek with temps above average and increased rain chances. This morning temperatures began in the upper 70s to low 80s. Through your afternoon expect temps to climb to above average. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 101, Las Cruces is expected to reach
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Military Monday: Staff Sergeant Ashley M. Mercado. Mercado is a staff Sergeant for the Air Force and has been a member of the military since 2018. She is currently
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By Haley Britzky, Zachary Cohen, Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Iran and the United States traded attacks for the first time in over a month overnight into Monday, in an exchange that risks reigniting the damaging conflict after weeks of relative military calm.Iran said it fired missiles toward US military targets in Jordan and the
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EL PASO (KVIA) — Sunday, St. Joseph Catholic Church hosted a fundraiser to repair its school’s roof. The Raise the Roof Car Show had a goal to raise $100,000, according to one of the organizers. During the fundraiser, attendees explored classic cars on display and heard mariachi music performed by children. St. Joseph’s School council
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UPDATE (8/30/26) — Officials say that the Sunset Fire has reached 62% containment and sits at 145 acres in size. Reports from officials indicate that fire behavior remains low across the area, with the western edge continuing to show limited activity in heavier fuels that retain heat longer. Officials say that fire fighting operations will
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We are tracking above normal daily highs in the Borderland today and tomorrow with highs up to 100. After tomorrow, the daily highs will continue to be above normal, but it will be slightly cooler. This is because the heat dome that has caused triples for the next several days in the Borderland is continuing
Continue ReadingBy Maria Aguilar Prieto, Tyler Ory, Mounira Elsamra, Sarah Dewberry, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — One of the nation’s most famously arid landmarks succumbed to deadly flash flooding over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and roughly a dozen unaccounted for as more rain could lash Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on
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SANTA ROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau announced the department investigated a fatal dog attack that occurred Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at a home on Tapia Road in Santa Rosa. Officials say that the Santa Rosa Police Department and New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers initially responded but Investigations Bureau agents
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The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state’s Flock surveillance network. by Ayden Runnels A Flock camera records drivers on Allen Parkway near downtown Houston on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Jon Shapley for The Texas Tribune Never
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday is tracking to see a very similar weather pattern to Saturday across the Borderland. Most of El Paso and Las Cruces tracking to stay dry while isolated to scattered thunderstorms remain possible mainly along and west of the Continental Divide. Storm chances will favor western New Mexico and areas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Vendors providing home improvement opportunities for both outdoor and indoor projects for homeowners make up the 2026 Home and Garden Show at the El Paso Convention Center on Saturday. The ballroom is filled with additions to the home ranging from patio furniture and hot tubs or pools with turf to
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The New Mexico State Aggies opened their season on the road Saturday night, falling to Florida State 34-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Aggies showed flashes throughout the night, particularly through the air, but Florida State’s rushing attack helped the Seminoles pull away late. NMSU quarterback Trey Hedden turned in a strong
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We are tracking above normal daily highs in the Borderland. Today, both El Paso and Las Cruces hit their 50th Triple Digit Day. El Paso rose to 100, Las Cruces rose to 101. For the next several days, daily highs could range from 96-102 degrees which is 5-8 degrees hotter than average. Storm chances will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ABC-7 crew is at the scene where a car reportedly drove through the front of a Dollar Tree in Northeast El Paso late Saturday morning. An ABC-7 viewer shared this video of the scene at the Dollar Tree located at 9801 Dyer St, moments after the crash occurred. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – About 150 military personnel from Fort Bliss volunteered Saturday at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to process food and assemble supply boxes for local residents facing hunger. The single-day volunteer effort is taking place at the food bank’s facility, located at 9541 Plaza Circle in El Paso. Fort Bliss Garrison Commander
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department (SPFD) says a 34-year-old man was flown to a local hospital after falling around 25 feet off of Mt. Cristo Rey into jagged rocks. Officials say that the call came in at 3:25 a.m. Saturday morning. According to SPFD, fire units as well as
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A “suspicious death” is now being investigated by the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office after deputies initially responded to a “traffic incident” between mile markers 2 and 4 of NM185. A spokesperson for the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office told ABC-7 that deputies were initially dispatched to the crash
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re tracking a mostly dry weekend across the Borderland, with limited storm chances mainly along and west of the Continental Divide. The best opportunities for thunderstorms potentially over the area mountains and western locations, where a few storms could produce brief heavy downpours and gusty winds. Temperatures looking to remain
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Pasoans are enjoying warm summer weather outdoors. Let’s take a look at some photos of your gorgeous borderland backyards! One viewer calls this photo “Beautiful Sunsets”, and I can’t remember the last time we saw a Sunset that beautiful on our weekend morning show!
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