Airport closure could affect business perception of Borderland, expert says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A recent airport closure could negatively affect how businesses view the Borderland region, according to a local economic…
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Borderland business leaders propose new binational tram to connect El Paso and Juárez airports
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Northern Economic Development Civil Association in Juárez (DENAC, Desarrollo Económico del Norte A.C.) is a…
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Governor Greg Abbott appoints El Pasoan to Texas Transportation Commission
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he appointed El Pasoan Pat Gordon to the Texas Transportation Commission Friday. He’s…
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President Trump, Kristi Noem react to FAA closure in El Paso
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said “people learn” in reaction to a question about this Wednesday’s airspace closure over El Paso, according to…
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Good Vibes Only: Mesilla Valley woman transforms loss into NMSU scholarship
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico—79-year-old Ida Lopez feels right at home when she visits the campus of New Mexico State University. However, the Mesilla…
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Lawmakers demand answers on airspace closure in El Paso, Santa Teresa
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local lawmakers sent a letter to the Departments Departments of Transportation, Defense and Homeland Security demanding a…
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UTEP announces $2 million federal appropriation to expand drone research and teaching
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced a $2 million appropriation from the federal government to expand drone testing…
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FAA lifts El Paso, Santa Teresa flight restrictions, cartel drones reportedly breached US airspace
Update on Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. As of the evening of Feb. 12, the FAA lifted the flight restriction in place for the Santa Teresa airspace. It did not…
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EPISD Chief of Police to retire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School district confirmed with ABC-7 its Chief of Police. Manuel Chavira, will retire. “We are grateful…
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ABC-7 First Alert: On and off rain chance, light winds, cooler temps
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as a storm system pushing into the region will leave us with on and off rain chance.…
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U.S Senators call for classified hearing on El Paso Airport closures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday’s temporary closure of the El Paso Airport might not have cause major issues, but there’s still national concern…
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Woman charged with Intoxication Manslaughter W/Vehicle after pedestrian dies from injuries
UPDATE (4:53 p.m., Feb. 12): ABC-7 obtained an affidavit revealing new details about the moment Aurora Morales hit and killed Ana Maria Paniagua with…
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U.S. Marshals apprehend suspect in Fabens robbery and shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, U.S. Marshals found and apprehended a man suspected of a robbery and shooting in Fabens, according to the El…
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18-year-old arrested in Central El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department posted bodycam video on social media Thursday showing the moments they responded to a shooting…
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El Paso International Airport adds nonstop route to Nashville
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced a new nonstop Southwest Airlines service from the El Paso International Airport to the…
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Woman dies in ATV crash in Fabens
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old woman died after an ATV crash in Fabens Sunday, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. It happened…
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Car hit, kills Juarez woman crossing I-10
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 60-year-old woman from Juarez died after a car hit her on the I-10 Wednesday evening, according to the El Paso Police…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm dry today, cooler and rainy Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday forecast is leaning comfortable however tomorrow we will see some changes. Rain chances will increase, temps will…
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UTEP men’s basketball storms past 2nd place Jax State, 69-64
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama – The UTEP men’s basketball team buried 11 3-pointers and used a big run in the second half to rally past second-place…
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Passengers board flights after ground stop lifted, but confusion lingers
EL PASO, TX (KVIA)– After having their bags checked and waiting for updates, passengers at El Paso International Airport are now boarding flights…
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Former El Paso City Representative says airport closure was the right move, wrong timeline
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Airport ground stop and temporary flight restriction only lasted about 7 hours, but the potential impact was…
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What is a NOTAM? An explanation of possible penalties for violating El Paso airspace restriction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Federal Aviation Administration warned pilots violating the temporary airspace restriction over the El Paso area could…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – Decent Thursday with rain chances, cooler for Friday
Temperatures have been warm but will cool down behind a cold front later Friday and Saturday. Thursday will become mostly cloudy with temps in the…
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Delayed arrivals to El Paso International Airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Arrivals and departures at the El Paso International Airport have resumed, but not without delays to those originally…
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Representative Gabe Vasquez says the airspace around Santa Teresa will remain closed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez has released an updated statement regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s…
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Low 70s before Friday rain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is enjoying warm and dry weather through Thursday, with temperatures climbing into the lower 70s — about 8 to 12…
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Las Cruces woman suspected of leaving newborn for dead in portable toilet
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- The Las Cruces Police Department has arrested a Las Cruces woman suspected of giving birth to a baby girl Saturday in…
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El Paso drug cartel expert says Mexican cartels have operated drones on the border for years
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican cartels, some of which are considered foreign terrorist organizations by the U.S. government, have…
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Local leaders react to sudden El Paso, Santa Teresa airspace closure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Late Tuesday night, the FAA held flights to and from El Paso which the agency said was done due for security reasons. The hold…
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ABC-7 at 4: Engage, young professionals summit returns to the Sun City
El Paso, TX( KVIA-TV- The United Way of El Paso County announced the return of ENGAGE, their signature event that showcases young talent in the…
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