EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two new studies are linking declining birth rates with the arrival of the smartphone. It’s no secret our phones have changed our daily lives and socialization patterns, but this is a new perspective. A global birthrate decline began in 2007 – the same year Apple introduced the iPhone. One study
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park said there’s no more wastewater spillage in the Anapra area after today’s community meeting. City Manager Mario Juarez-Infante said that the city is constructing a new stormwater drainage system in the area to help with flooding and it should be done by late August.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained a copy of a letter an El Paso Independent School District teacher received Tuesday. The letter mentions EPISD school board’s plan to cut 54 teacher positions following financial struggles. The letter said, “After careful consideration and extensive review of the District’s financial needs, the District has made the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County partnered with the city’s zoo to show off a new A.I.-powered tour kiosk Thursday. The kiosk is part of the county’s Tourist Kiosk Program, which aims to connect residents and visitors with local attractions, activities and historical sites, the county said. Right now, the county said
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Our ABC-7 First Alert continues for another triple digit day in the Borderland today. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 9 PM this evening. Today’s high is expected to be up to 104. Here comes the relief from the heat… We are tracking a potential for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms tomorrow through this
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $750 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment funds went to more than 65,000 Texas teachers — including some in El Paso County. TIA aims to keep the state’s most effective educators in the classroom while helping them get more pay, Gov. Abbott said. He said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the U.S. Men’s National Team playing its first World Cup game Friday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent remarks honoring Ricardo Pepi and Alejandro Zendejas for their selection. The players will represent El Paso on soccer’s biggest stage. Rep. Escobar made the remarks to the Congressional Record Thursday. “I rise today
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso City Council voted 6-2 on Tuesday to direct the city manager and city attorney to develop a policy to safeguard taxpayers from covering public safety and venue costs when candidates visit the city on the campaign trail. The policy would include an upfront deposit to cover projected event
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PURPLE HEART ELEMENTARY 4TH GRADE PLEDGE 6/11/26
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will start collecting Hotel Occupancy Taxes on short-term rental properties to support tourism investments. The tax is expected to generate an estimated $3.5 million annually, according to the city. A short-term rental is usually a residential dwelling unit, apartment, condo rented to overnight
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge recommended Public Utility Commission approval for El Paso Electric’s resiliency plan Wednesday with some changes. EPE filed the application in December 2025. It’s system resiliency plan initially requested $328 million from Texas regulators over the next three years to make the power grid stronger and more reliable. The
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe County woman died from plague, the New Mexico Department of Health said Thursday. It was the first human case reported in the state in 2026. Plague is a bacterial disease rodents carry. NMDOH said it’s found in the western United States and is generally transmitted to humans
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Hundreds, if not thousands, of soccer fans in the border region will gather in homes, businesses, and restaurants in Juárez for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on Thursday. Ciudad Juárez sports bars and restaurants are known for hosting themed events. Thursday, Mexico’s World Cup debut is the
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, Pamela Brown, Davis Winkie, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon was locked down and partially evacuated on Thursday due to a false alarm by a hazardous materials sensor, two sources familiar told CNN. Multiple floors and corridors inside the building had been locked down and others were evacuated due to a
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The FIFA World Cup begins with Mexico vs. South Africa playing in Mexico City and El Pasoans are looking for watch parties to celebrate. The Shack is offering World Cup 2026 cups in Mexican and USA colors, giving jerseys away and offering happy hour when the game starts at 1 p.m. They’re expecting Thursday’s game
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for dangerous heat in the Borderland once again! The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for El Paso County: Heat Advisory in effect from June 10, 12:00 PM MDT until June 11, 09:00 PM MDT We started this morning off already
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sarah Zambrano is the epitome of strength and determination. She’s a crossfit competitor, a runner, and a mother of two. What you can’t see on the surface is how much she’s dealing with on the inside. She has been diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis, and lives with chronic, debilitating pain.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas appeals court kept a lower court’s decision that the City of El Paso’s franchise fee on El Pasoans’ water bills is an illegal tax. The fee was implemented in 2015 and relocated to city departments, according to former state Representative Joe Pickett. The purpose of the fee was
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El Paso hit day three of triple digit heat. 104 was the high for Wednesday. Another hot day is expected again for Thursday. We should hit 103 with some added clouds. As we bring in a little bit of moisture Friday and the weekend, temps will cool a little as the rain and storm chances
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UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — ABC-7 obtained the arrest affidavit for Ruth Julieta Flores and Cecilia Rocha-Lucero. Both detail the two allegedly witnessing Josue Urrutia yelling at students and failing to stop or report him. Documents alleged that on May 5, Flores failed to report Josue Urrutia, who allegedly grabbed a student and yelled in his
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UPDATE (June 10, 2026) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying it followed department policy when it came to responding to the in-custody death. On March 20, 46-year-old Roel Contreras died from acute methamphetamine toxicity with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease listed as a contributing factor, according to the Office of the Medical
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — St. Pius X Catholic Parish announced the closure of St. Pius X Catholic School Wednesday. The parish said the school’s enrollment fell since the COVID-19 pandemic and caused financial challenges. According to parish leaders, current and estimated enrollment numbers indicate an annual operating deficit totaling more than $300,000. Keeping the
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by Elida S. Perez The Texas 8th Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld a lower court’s decision that the city of El Paso’s environmental franchise fee tacked on to residential water bills is an illegal tax. The court ruling Tuesday creates the possibility that the city could have to refund tens of millions of dollars collected since
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso remains under an ABC-7 First Alert for triple-digit temperatures ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather Team is tracking throughout this week. The borderland is no stranger to the summer heat, with some playgrounds the one at Crestmont Park having covers over them to limit sun exposure. Earlier today one El Pasoan in the
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By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Meredith DelisoLast Updated: June 10, 2026, 3:47 PM MDT US striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran: CENTCOM For a second night in a row, the U.S. military is striking “multiple targets” in Iran on President Donald Trump’s orders, according to a post by U.S. Central Command. “U.S. Central Command forces began launching
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas land commissioner offered General Land Office (GLO) managed lands to support Texas’ and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s New World screwworm response. NWS is a parasite that feeds off flesh through open wounds. It infests animals and humans, though the risk is low, according to the Centers for Disease
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UPDATE (2:06 p.m.) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego released a statement about Wednesday’s evacuation at the county courthouse after a reported suspicious package. “This morning, June 10th, a suspicious package was received at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse, prompting the immediate evacuation of county employees, visitors, and members of the public as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ARC Aerospace and Defense Systems said Wednesday it will establish a new manufacturing center in West El Paso. The expansion will support U.S. military and national security objectives, the company said. ARC Aerospace, which is based in El Paso, specializes in developing and manufacturing missile technology, including counter-drone strike systems.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta released a statement Wednesday on El Paso City Council’s vote against Item 37. The item would have directed negotiations to possibly cancel its tax incentive agreement with the city. “Meta’s El Paso data center represents a significant long-term investment in this community — supporting thousands of construction and operational
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