September 2019

A fourth hunter is attacked by a grizzly bear within days in Montana

September 26, 2019 4:24 AM CNN

A grizzly bear attacked a hunter in Montana not far from where three other people were injured in two separate attacks last week, wildlife officials…

The Impossible Burger has arrived in grocery stores on the US East Coast

September 26, 2019 3:58 AM CNN

Good news for vegetarians on the East Coast of the United States — the Impossible Burger is arriving at your grocery stores. Starting Thursday,…

The judge in the El Paso massacre case asks to be reassigned

September 26, 2019 3:54 AM CNN

A Texas judge assigned to the mass shooting case at a Walmart in El Paso has asked to be reassigned. Judge Angie Juarez Barill was assigned the case…

A five-year-old barely escaped as a coyote chased her in her front yard

September 26, 2019 3:28 AM CNN

It was like a real-life version of Little Red Riding Hood — except this tale involved a coyote and girl playing in her front yard. The tense…

A former Texas judge is sentenced for accepting cash bribes stashed in beer boxes

September 26, 2019 2:46 AM CNN

A former Texas judge was sentenced to five years in federal prison after he was found guilty of accepting cash bribes to issue favorable court…

Another Borderland football star wins the Ford Player of the Week Award!

September 26, 2019 1:17 AM KVIA ABC-7

A second Borderland football star has been recognized by Ford. Aaron Molina threw for 512 yards, 6 touchdowns and one score on the ground. He helped…

Man with gun critically wounded after being shot by Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy

September 26, 2019 12:38 AM KVIA ABC-7

A Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy shot and critically wounded a 36-year-old man who authorities said Wednesday had approached the…

UMC El Paso surgeon gives graphic testimony on treating Walmart shooting victims to Congress

September 26, 2019 12:31 AM KVIA ABC-7

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday on “Protecting America from Assault Weapons.” During the hearing, the…

I-10 westbound closed through downtown El Paso due to pair of crashes

September 26, 2019 12:31 AM KVIA ABC-7

Two separate car crashes happening late Wednesday night along Interstate 10 at Porfirio Diaz forced authorities to close westbound lanes through…

The Socorro Bulldogs win week fours Sweet Play of the Week!

September 26, 2019 12:31 AM KVIA ABC-7

Down late in the game against Burges High School, the Bulldogs kept fighting! Quarterback Bryan Leyva dropped back with the ball and found his target…

Arrest made in New Mexico slaying of El Paso native lauded as ‘hero’

September 26, 2019 12:30 AM KVIA ABC-7

Police announced an arrest Wednesday night in last week’s shooting death of an El Paso native that happened in a pizza shop parking lot near…

Cancer patients’ stem cells destroyed after freezer fails at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

September 25, 2019 11:53 PM CNN

A freezer malfunctioned at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, destroying stored blood stem cells for 56 patients, some of whom are fighting…

Texas Ranger says ex-Dallas cop who killed Botham Jean was reasonable to feel threatened, but a jury won’t hear it

September 25, 2019 11:42 PM CNN

A Texas Ranger who investigated the Botham Jean shooting said Wednesday that the ex-Dallas police officer who killed Jean in his own apartment was…

Ex-Fort Bliss soldier charged in bomb plot once on ‘hit list’ of classmate trying to blow up school

September 25, 2019 10:27 PM KVIA ABC-7

A former Fort Bliss soldier suspected of planning to bomb multiple high-profile targets around the U.S. was once on the “hit list” of a…

Texas Tech basketball team makes special appearance in the Borderland

September 25, 2019 9:49 PM KVIA ABC-7

National Champion runner-up Texas Tech is heading to the Borderland for an exhibition game. They will take on the Miners October 12th, 2019. The…

California real estate agent attack spurs more reports from alleged victims

September 25, 2019 9:43 PM CNN

In the hours after a Los Angeles-area man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a California real estate agent during an open house, more people have…

The search is on for the winner of the $227 million Texas lottery ticket

September 25, 2019 9:40 PM CNN

If you bought a lottery ticket in Texas, it’s time to check it — because someone out there is $227 million richer. Some mystery winner…

Snickers made a special pecan bar for fall — but it’s already sold out

September 25, 2019 9:33 PM CNN

Snickers just got a fall-themed update, just in time for pecan pie season. Mars, which makes the candy bar, debuted a Snickers Pecan Bar on…

20 men sue Madison Square Boys and Girls Club over alleged abuse by ‘Basketball Diaries’ coach and doctor

September 25, 2019 9:31 PM CNN

Twenty men have filed suit against the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, alleging the organization was negligent in allowing alleged sexual abuse…

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina accused of covering up CEO’s arrest for DUI

September 25, 2019 9:28 PM CNN

A planned health insurance merger has been put on hold after the state’s insurance commissioner accused BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina…

San Francisco neighbors erect boulders to keep the homeless away

September 25, 2019 9:26 PM CNN

A group of San Francisco neighbors came up with their own solution after they said the city wouldn’t help them with the local homeless and drug…

Former Fort Bliss soldier indicted on federal charges in plot to bomb media & Beto O’Rourke

September 25, 2019 9:22 PM KVIA ABC-7

A federal grand jury late Wednesday formally indicted former Fort Bliss Army soldier Jarrett William Smith, who allegedly discussed bomb-making…

A man has confessed to shooting a transgender woman at Dallas bus stop, police say

September 25, 2019 9:18 PM CNN

Police said a man in Dallas admitted that he followed a transgender woman to a bus stop before shooting her multiple times. Domingo Ramirez-Cavente,…

Louisville Police Department accused of ‘racially biased’ traffic stops in at least 3 lawsuits

September 25, 2019 9:01 PM CNN

The Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky is facing at least three lawsuits alleging that police used the pretext of a traffic stop to pull…

U.S. trade war with China adds $50k to cost of coats for El Paso’s ‘Operation Noel’

September 25, 2019 7:43 PM KVIA ABC-7

The “Operation Noel” coats that keep 25,000 kids in the Borderland warm are coming with a hefty price tag this year amid the trade war.…

Video of Botham Jean’s last moments played in court. His parents weren’t ready

September 25, 2019 7:34 PM CNN

On the screen before Botham Jean’s parents, a video of their son’s last moments unexpectedly began playing. Police were trying to save…

Catholic Bishops witness evolving face of immigrants along the Borderland

September 25, 2019 7:27 PM KVIA ABC-7

Catholic leaders touring the Borderland are witnessing for themselves the changing face of the immigrants trying to gain entry into the U.S. They are…