3 hikers rescued by ComSAR in two separate incidents
UPDATE: 4:17 p.m.: The El Paso Fire Department says two hikers were helped off the mountain at Chuck Heinrich Park. No injuries were reported. FINAL…
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Gene Roddenberry Planetarium will soon be open to the public at no charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Gene Roddenberry Planetarium has a new location, new look and some new benefits. Starting in September the planetarium…
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Texas revives classic license plates with fresh designs and custom options
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — My Plates has reintroduced embossed license plates to Texas after a 15-year break. Courtesy: MyPlates.com Starting in August…
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Sisters’ business expands to new heights
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two sisters, Vanessa Ruiz and Liliana Cano, took a significant step at a young age by starting their own business. Their…
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Borderland faces another triple-digit day: Quiet weather with increasing storm chances later
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re experiencing temperatures 8-10 degrees above average, with another triple-digit day expected in the Borderland. Most…
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I-10 East closed following three-vehicle crash; one person in the hospital with serious injuries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — I-10 East at Piedras is closed following a three-vehicle crash that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries.…
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UTEP Soccer Ties Abilene Christian 0-0 in Season Opener
ABILENE, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP soccer program drew 0-0 at ACU Saturday evening in the first match of the 2024 season. The Wildcats held a slight…
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Chihuahuas lose sixth consecutive game, 6-4
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chihuahuas held a one-run lead entering the seventh inning Saturday night but lost to the Reno Aces 6-4 at…
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El Paso Locomotive FC Pick Up Crucial Road Win at Orange County SC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC recorded three points and a clean sheet with its 1-0 win against Orange County SC, the second win for…
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The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — It may be time to dust off the face masks and air purifiers. The US is in the midst of a significant Covid-19…
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Police reporting three injured in Deming shootout
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Deming’s Police Department announced three people are injured after a shootout that took place at 4:00 p.m.…
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ABC-7 Storm Track: Record high tied today, remaining above normal this week
We tied our 1969 record high in El Paso today which was 105 degrees. Likewise, we set a new record high minimum temperature of 81. The original…
Continue Reading EPISD says all funds for the Gene Roddenberry planetarium were used despite recent audit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A recent audit performed by ESSER lll states “there is a lag in the implementation of the planetarium” the audit went on to…
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ABC-7 First Alert: El Paso and Las Cruces bracing for triple-digit temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week, we’re experiencing unusually warm conditions with temperatures soaring to triple digits each afternoon. As the…
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Gadsden ISD increases security at Santa Teresa Middle School amid recent physical altercations
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Changes being made at Santa Teresa Middle School in the Gadsden Independent School District after recent physical…
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ABC-7 at 4: School Zone Safety, and closures of I-10 West
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-With children walking to school, dashing between cars, or hopping in and out of buses while parents in cars drop kids off. Last…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Near record-breaking highs possible today and tomorrow
We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Today, we are expected to rise to 104 with a nighttime near the 80s. Likewise, temps are expected to…
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U.S. prosecutors seeks to move “El Mayo” case to a federal court in New York
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s case could be moved to Brooklyn after U.S. prosecutors presented a formal…
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Good Morning El Paso crew shows off pets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our Good Morning El Paso crew is excited for this weekend’s Humane Society Telethon. In honor of all the adoptions that will…
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Is El Paso a cat city or a dog city? How you can participate in the 31st Happiness Happens Here Telethon this weekend
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Humane Society of El Paso is hosting their 31st Annual Happiness Happens Here Telethon presented by Mark…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat Advisory as we approach record breaking heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. We are trending warmer and getting near record breaking heat potential.…
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“Xtra Depth”: Mother grieves for son lost to fentanyl, while she & DEA continue fight to prevent drug deaths
EL PASO (KVIA) — Fentanyl is a drug that’s killing people in the El Paso and Las Cruces area at alarming rates. As officers continue to crack down…
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Water from thin air: AguasEsperanza Project places solar panels that generate drinking water in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Project Bravo and private partners are working to with the County of El Paso to place solar panels that create drinking…
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Russia appears to have diverted several thousand troops from occupied Ukraine to counter Kursk offensive, US officials say
CNN By Katie Bo Lillis and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — Russia appears to have diverted several thousand troops from occupied territory inside…
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New analysis: 36 million U.S. Children exposed to 2x heatwaves compared to their grandparents, affecting their mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the United States 36 million children are exposed to double the number of heatwaves compared to 60 years ago, and 5.7…
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ABC-7 at 4: National Eye Exam Month
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-August in National Eye Exam Month Dr. Ogechika Alozie reminds us that getting your eyes checked regularly is an important…
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KVIA, Borderland Crimes Podcast wins 2024 National Edward R. Murrow Award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — KVIA ABC-7’s Borderland Crimes Podcast was one of the dozens announced as a winner of the 2024 National Edward R. Murrow…
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2024 National Edward R. Murrow Award Winner: The Final Punishment
This episode of the Borderland Crimes Podcast won a 2024 National Edward R. Murrow Award. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Dec. 4, 2001, the man…
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Rep. Isabel Salcido files to run for El Paso mayor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rep. Isabel Salcido filed to run for El Paso mayor today. That is according to online records. Salcido represents District…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Near record high temperatures for the Borderland tomorrow and this weekend
We are issuing a First Alert in preparation for a sweltering weekend. We will see temperatures up to 105 in the Borderland. Today, we will top out at…
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