ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – New El Paso City Manager Dionne Mack
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dionne Mack came to El Paso in 2011 to become Director of the city’s libraries. In 13 years, she’s moved through the ranks,…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: El Paso Independent School District
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like many other school districts across Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is facing challenges ranging from…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – What’s new at UTEP and NMSU for the fall semester
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As UTEP and NMSU begin the fall semester, there are new programs and services for students at both universities. There’s…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Ricardo Mora the new CEO for the El Paso Chamber
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local businessman Ricardo Mora has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer of the El Paso Chamber. Mora takes over…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – El Paso road projects: What’s happening now, what’s to come
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has seen a number of long-term road projects going on across the city, from I-10, to Montana, to Loop 375 and places…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – Fifth anniversary of August Third Cielo Vista Walmart Mass Shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Next Saturday August third marks the fifth anniversary of the darkest day in El Paso’s history. Twenty-three people lost…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Back to school mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — School begins this Monday for students in the Clint Independent School District, and Tuesday for San Elizario district.…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: El Paso’s Housing Market
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite interest rates hovering around seven percent, people are willing to pay higher prices for a home in El Paso. New…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Summer Illnesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nothing can spoil your summer fun faster than getting sick. Whether it’s a sunburn, a stomach bug, cold, flu or something…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Budget Crisis in Local School Districts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — These are challenging times for school districts across Texas, and El Paso is no exception. The three major school districts…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Ruidoso Wildfires – Coordinating the response
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – When a wildfire burns, like the Salt and South Fork fires near Ruidoso, NM, we see the response by fire crews on the ground…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: UTEP President Heather Wilson on the Sun Bowl Uplift project and other topics
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday, UTEP President Heather Wilson is the guest on ABC-7 Xtra. She is joined in the first segment by the head of…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: 50th anniversary of El Paso Diablos Baseball
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man who isn’t a baseball fan became one of the most successful owners and general managers in Minor League Baseball.…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Meet the incoming County Attorney, Christina Sanchez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal is retiring on June 7th after serving since 2009. Taking her place is Christina Sanchez, who…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – Meet the candidates in the runoff for El Paso District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Election day is this Tuesday, May 28, and voters in El Paso have three critical runoff races on the ballot – El Paso County…
Continue Reading ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – Meet the candidates in the Democratic runoffs for El Paso County Sheriff and State Representative District 77
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting begins this Monday for the Democratic runoffs in three major races in El Paso – Sheriff, District Attorney, and…
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ABC-7 XTRA: New Mexico’s cannabis boom. Will Texas ever make marijuana legal?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since New Mexico legalized cannabis for adult and medicinal use in April 2022, sales have totaled more than a billion…
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ABC-7 XTRA: How El Paso and Dona Ana County are prosecuting crimes involving migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In March and April, large groups of migrants allegedly rioted and breached border barriers near Gate 36 at the U.S.-Mexico…
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ABC-7 Xtra: New amphitheater for Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In just about two years, a state-of-the-art 12,500 seat amphitheater will open in Northeast El Paso on the site where Cohen…
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ABC-7 Sunday Xtra: Bowl Season Convention in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – College football’s bowl season is still 8 months away. But earlier this week, representatives from the country’s 43 bowl…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: The importance of organ donation and how you can help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – April is National Donate Life Awareness Month. In the U.S., more than 100,000 people are waiting for life-saving organ…
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UTEP Miners hit the road for games against Louisiana Tech and Sam Houston State
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners, coming off two home game wins, have the first of two road games this Thursday night against Louisiana Tech,…
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TXDOT encourages you to take an active role in your safety as a passenger when it comes to a reckless driver
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Next week is National Passenger Safety Week, and it’s not about drivers keeping their passengers safe, but rather passengers…
Continue Reading How your health affects your quality of life – January is International Quality of Life Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — January is International Quality of Life Awareness Month. This month-long event was first created in 1994 with the purpose…
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Girl Scout Cookie Time! Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest ready to begin annual fundraising event with a purpose
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s four words everyone seems to love hearing – Girl Scout Cookie Time. The annual event begins this Sunday, as Girl Scouts…
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TXDOT to add overpass at Los Mochis Drive in Northwest El Paso as part of I-10 Widening West project
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The I-10 Widening West Project is connecting fast-growing neighborhoods in Northwest El Paso by adding an overpass, ramps and a…
Continue Reading Can you retire in 2024? Financial advice from ABC-7’s financial contributor Brian Mirau
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Financial analysts say persistent inflation and the possibility of living a long time in retirement are two of the biggest…
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – what you need to know about this vision-robbing disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Glaucoma is called “The Sneak Thief of Sight.” January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and ABC-7 medical contributor Dr.…
Continue Reading El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego discusses plans for capital improvements through general obligation bonds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — County Judge Ricardo Samaniego appeared Wednesday on ABC-7 at 4 to discuss how county leaders want to explore using general…
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Annual Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon set for Sunday, February 18
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –We are less than six weeks away from this year’s Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon on Sunday, February 18. The annual event…
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