AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team. “We ended up with Reed as the best player in the draft by quite a bit, the best prospect we thought… and kind
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer The San Antonio Spurs entered the NBA draft with two picks in the top eight. They only decided to keep one of them. The Spurs gave last year’s No. 1 overall pick and NBA rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama a running mate by selecting guard Stephon Castle from Connecticut with the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Viral sensation Marissa Teijo, the oldest contestant in the history of the Miss Texas USA pageant, visited the KVIA studio, captivating the staff with her inspiring story. Courtesy: Marissa Teijo Teijo, a 71-year-old from East El Paso, gained widespread attention and acclaim for her dedication to fitness and personal growth,
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Ruidoso, NM (KVIA) — Most businesses in the Ruidoso, New Mexico area were forced to shut down for at least a week after a mandatory evacuation order hit the village last week. However, “Downshift Brewing Company” kept its doors open to first responders and others who remained in the village, even as the South Fork
Continue Reading Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Nearly 80 criminal trespass arrests stemming from a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas have been dismissed, a prosecutor said Wednesday, the latest dropped charges against demonstrators arrested on college campuses across the U.S. this spring. Delia Garza, a Democrat who is the elected attorney for Travis County, said
Continue Reading MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed on a trade with the San Antonio Spurs to get Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham, the eighth overall pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night. The Timberwolves will complete the deal by sending to the Spurs their unprotected 2031 first-round pick and make a 2030 swap that’s protected
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CNN By Rashard Rose, CNN (CNN) — Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp revealed Wednesday that he didn’t vote for former President Donald Trump in the state’s GOP primary in March. “I didn’t vote for anybody. I voted, but I didn’t vote for anybody,” Kemp told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on “The Source” the day before the historic
Continue Reading Associated Press HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who admitted he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot an 18-year-old woman in 2001 was executed Wednesday evening. Ramiro Gonzales, 41, was pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. following a chemical injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the January 2001 killing of Bridget Townsend. Gonzales
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Associated Press No human remains have been found after search and rescue crews combed through 1,300 damaged and destroyed structures in a New Mexico mountain community hit hard by a pair of wildfires. Authorities made the announcement Wednesday evening during a public meeting, easing the concerns of many who had been working to whittle down
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony here. It is happening at 6:30 PM Wednesday.
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years. SpaceX, a privately held company controlled by technology mogul Elon Musk, will build the vehicle that
Continue Reading Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A man arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in southern Colorado allegedly killed a man by shooting him in the head, and wounded two others, according to court documents. Henry Corral, 44, was taken into custody following an intensive search that authorities said involved him fleeing from a vehicle
Continue Reading HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas man is executed for 2001 abduction and killing of 18-year-old woman.
Continue Reading Associated Press A wildfire in Oregon’s high desert, near the popular vacation destination of Bend, grew rapidly Wednesday, and officials urged the continued evacuations of hundreds of homes in the area best known for its microbreweries, hiking, river rafting and skiing on nearby Mount Bachelor. The wind-driven Darlene 3 wildfire was just outside city limits
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SOCORRO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Socorro Police have arrested multiple people connected to a shooting at Jardin de Flores Park in September 2023. Four people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the park shooting. Another shooting happened in El Paso in retaliation soon after, Socorro Police say. There are three people charged with aggravated assault (mass shooting):
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AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Cobbs, the veteran character actor who became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, has died. He was 90. Cobbs died Tuesday at his home in the Inland Empire, California, surrounded by family and friends, his publicist Chuck I. Jones said. Natural causes is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — These are challenging times for school districts across Texas, and El Paso is no exception. The three major school districts — El Paso, Ysleta and Socorro — are all facing declining student enrollment and budget deficits. Local school districts have been discussing budgets for the upcoming school year for the past
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico — Attorney General Raúl Torrez, and Lincoln County Undersheriff Geraldine Martinez announced efforts to address potential price gouging in and around Lincoln County. They announced it would aid those affected by the South Fork and Salt Fires. The announcement happened on Wednesday June 26th at 11:30 a.m. at Lincoln County Planning Department, 109
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deanna Maldonado-Rocha is running for City Representative in District 3 this November. Maldonado-Rocha says her priorities are infrastructure, public safety, economic growth, affordability and equity, and community engagement. “My campaign is centered around reducing inefficiencies, investing in public safety and streets, and actively advocating for the needs of District 3
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FABENS, TX—The University Interscholastic League (UIL) celebrated pianist Cesar Flores. He was selected as an outstanding performer at the 2024 Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest. This is considered a prestigious honor because it is only given to the top 2-3% of solo performers among approximately 100,000 participants. “I felt I would do well at the state
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WTVR, CHESTERFIELD POLICE DEPT, BYERS FAMILY, CNN By Tyler Layne Click here for updates on this story CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — CBS 6 has obtained the video showing the moments a Chesterfield Police officer shot and killed a mentally ill man who was holding a hatchet, almost a year after the shooting happened. Chesterfield
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The General Services Administration (GSA) is holding a public meeting to present details about their plan to modernize the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA). Plans for the bridge include: No Action Viable Action Alternative 1a- Multi-level Modernization (high/Low Booths) Primarily within Existing Port Boundaries with Minor Land Acquisition Immediately Adjacent to
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Beneficial rains hit parts of the Borderland Wednesday evening with some flash flooding. Some areas around UTEP and downtown picked up about one inch of rain in spots. There were no reports of any hail. High temperatures for Wednesday hit 108 in El Paso and 107 in Las Cruces. Hot temperatures with plenty of humidity
Continue Reading WSB, CNN By Jeff Zeleny, David Wright and Eric Bradner, CNN Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) — The headwinds facing President Joe Biden’s reelection bid are as apparent in Georgia as any battleground. So, too, are the questions of whether Donald Trump can capitalize on them. The president and his predecessor are set to face off in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tony Brutofsky has been hired to serve as the head strength and conditioning coach for the UTEP men’s basketball team, head coach Joe Golding announced Wednesday. He joins the Miners after holding a similar position at Southern Miss (2021-24). “I’m excited to bring Tony into our program,” Golding said. “He
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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested 55-year-old Jimmy Alfaro and charged him with indecent exposure and criminal trespass. A spokesperson says video surveillance recorded Alfaro allegedly walking around naked on June 23, 2024. This happened on the 150 block of Fortaleza in Clint, Texas. Deputies obtained a warrant and booked Alfaro
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Car dealerships across the US are trying to resume normal operations after a crippling cybersecurity incident left around 15,000 auto sellers at a standstill. Some dealers say the financial impact will be felt for years as the outage hit in the middle of a busy car-buying season. Here’s what
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — With triple-digit temperatures hitting the Borderland and surrounding areas Wednesday people looking for relief visit Socorro Paletero, Oscar Elias. Elias, a resident from Tornillo, tells ABC-7 he sells ice cream for hours to make extra money in Socorro, TX. He is located on the corner of Burbridge Rd. and Trent Rd. He said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Patrol shared numbers with ABC-7 reporting a significant increase in the numbers of deaths and rescues seen by the agency this fiscal year 2024 in comparison to fiscal year 2023. Border Patrol shared these numbers on Tuesday, June 26, where they say they have seen 708 rescues
Continue Reading KSHB, INSTAGRAM, @BEAUANDBRIE, CNN, Instagram/@beauandbrie By Alyssa Jackson Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KSHB) — Brie Morgan Bauer’s story reached around the world. The Overland Park mother gave birth at 27 weeks in February. She experienced complications, was diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome and lost both of her arms and
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