CBP helicopter rescues hikers stranded in Franklin, Organ mountains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection helped rescue two hikers in the Borderland area this weekend. A rescue in the Franklin…
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Investigators say motorcyclist died after possibly speeding, running red light
Update (4:34 PM): A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in the Lower Valley today. El Paso Police say that Jason Vargas Jr., 26, was traveling east on…
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State Rep. Vince Perez says Texas DPS vehicles showed up at his house looking for him
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative Vince Perez, who represents part of El Paso, told ABC-7 that six marked Texas DPS vehicles showed…
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New report looks at Spaceport America’s economic impact on New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU’s Arrowhead Center and the Center for Border Economic Development just published a study on Spaceport America’s…
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AG Paxton calling for Beto O’Rourke to be imprisoned for helping absent Democrats
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims that Beto O’Rourke is violating a judge’s temporary restraining order prohibiting…
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ABC-7 at 4: Somos Diaconia Golf for Good Tournament
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The upcoming 2025 Somos Diaconia Golf for Good Tournament is happening on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Painted…
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ABC-7 at 4: Combatting Fentanyl in El Paso, Free Resources
El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-In response to the fentanyl epidemic in El Paso, Crime Stoppers of Houston stopped by ABC-7 to offer helpful…
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Body found near El Paso Jail Annex: Police
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police have confirmed they found a dead body at around 3:30 a.m. at State Jail Rd. and Montana in Far East El Paso. The…
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Helping non-traditional learners
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Everyone processes information differently, but experts say when it comes to learning in school, those differences can be…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Thunderstorm chances for your Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today thunderstorm potential is climbing with rain chances looking its strongest for this week. Today will still be a hot…
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Heart Gallery: Foster parent shortage in EP & kid’s yearning to be adopted
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The dream of any kid is to grow up in a loving, supporting home. As part of a program called “Heart gallery of El…
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City of El Paso steps up on Mosquito Reduction.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After recent rainstorms, mosquito activity is on the rise across El Paso — and city officials say some of these pests can…
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El Paso County closes wage negotiations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso law enforcement is seeing a change that’s designed to strengthen their contracts. At a joint announcement…
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ABC-7 Weather – Tracking storm chances along with gusty storm winds
There will be some storms again tonight along with gusty winds near any storms that develop. There could be some blowing dust and sand as well.…
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Vigil held for 2 teens killed in Vado crash
Update (3:44 PM): The family of the victims held a vigil tonight at the crash site, 8100 Highway 478 at 7 p.m. VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court…
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Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primary
Herrera, who came within 400 votes of ousting Gonzales in a 2024 runoff, is once again positioning himself to the right of the incumbent. By Owen…
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Senator Cornyn visits Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss
Watch Senator John Cornyn’s visit to Fort Bliss below: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is visiting the new U.S. Immigration…
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Man killed in crash on Dyer identified
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police just identified the man killed in the crash at Dyer and Sanders on Saturday as Antonio De La Cruz, 44. “The…
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9th grader killed in crash in Vado
Update (11:25 AM): The Gadsden Independent School District confirmed that one of its students, a 9th grader, was killed in this crash. The school…
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Fire burns West El Paso house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department officials confirmed to ABC-7 that a fire burned a house near the intersection of Espana Lane and…
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Las Cruces man sentenced for fentanyl, gun crimes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Orangie Lee Fisher, 37, received a 10+ year prison sentence for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, being…
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Fort Bliss soldier accused of spying for Russia makes first court appearance
Update: Taylor Adam Lee, wearing a dark-colored jumpsuit and black glasses with his head shaved, sat quietly throughout the hearing. He did not speak…
Continue Reading Convicted murderer sentenced to 8 years for fentanyl charge
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors say that Jaime Lopez, 35, was sentenced to just over eight years in prison for possession with…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: What’s new at UTEP and NMSU
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fall semesters at UTEP and NMSU are fast approaching. NMSU begins the fall semester on Wednesday, August 20, while…
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UTEP student creates free resource for caregivers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been said that the job of being a caregiver is one of the toughest. Borderland caregivers of people with Down Syndrome…
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Meteorite that tore through southeastern US skies this summer determined to be older than Earth itself, researchers say
Originally Published: 10 AUG 25 20:44 ET By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — A meteorite that tore through the sky in June shaking the…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Rain chances increase this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We kick start our work week with increased rain chances and warm temps. The National Weather service has issued a weather…
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Good Vibes Only: Empowering girls, one tool at a time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— A group of local girls is ready to tackle basic home repairs following a hands-on workshop this summer. For four days, 15…
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IDEA Mesa Hills welcomes their first senior class
IDEA Public Schools welcomed back nearly 6,000 students for the upcoming 2025-26 school year at 10 schools across the El Paso area. This school…
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You no longer have to walk 10,000 steps to reap the health benefits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– New research conducted by the University of Sydney revealed people who walk 7,000 steps a day will still have health benefits…
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