HORIZON, Texas (KVIA)– The Horizon City Police Department (HCPD) announced Sunday that Ruby Leann Hernandez was the third individual arrested in connection with a July 2, 2026, residential arson investigation. As previously reported by ABC-7, officers from HCPD responded to a residential fire on Desert Silver Drive on July 2. Officials say the residence and
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CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — In a post on Chaparral High School’s social media on Saturday, the Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) said that a district employee was placed on administrative leave after allegations involving the employee and students. The statement below was posted regarding the status of the employee being placed on administrative leave:
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UPDATE (11:52 AM) — The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed that one person was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition after a crash on I-10 near the Americas exit. According to the El Paso Fire Department, the driver of a semi-truck had to be extricated and was then airlifted to a local hospital.
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UPDATE (5:07 PM) — According to traffic cameras in the area, officials are allowing traffic to pass on at least one lane on US-54 heading south. This is a developing story, and once more information is provided, we will update you on air and online. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District (SISD) hosted the 33rd Annual Marchfest Saturday, where 22 marching bands from across the Borderland competed against one another, showcasing their skills. Bands from Canutillo, Clint, El Paso, Fabens, San Elizario, Socorro, and Ysleta School District High schools are set to compete Saturday at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper helped rescue a great horned owl, named “Big Tejano” by the trooper. According to a Texas DPS social media post, Trooper Raymond Torres found an injured owl in the center median of the interstate near Van Horn. Photo Courtesy: Texas DPS Trooper
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Symphony Orchestra and the UTEP Choral Union will bring the magical world of Harry Potter to life as they perform alongside the third installment of the franchise, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The performance will take place at the Plaza Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 10.
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CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) — According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, John Daniel Gallegos, 36, faces charges after selling nearly over one kilogram of methamphetamine to an undercover agent. Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation into a drug trafficking organization
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CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) — Evaristo Mora, 27, faces charges for allegedly selling 233.79 grams of methamphetamine and 2,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover agent, according to court documents. Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation into a drug trafficking organization (DTO)
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — A 64-year-old man faces an animal cruelty charge after deputies said they saw a dog fall out his truck bed. Victor Martinez allegedly told deputies the six-month-old dog “needed to learn.” The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said that on Oct. 3, deputies saw a German shepherd dog fall out
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools launched its first student-run food truck, designed by Carlos Lozano, a junior at Centennial High School. LCPS officials say this food truck gives culinary arts students from high schools throughout LCPS a hands-on opportunity to put their cooking talents and FCCLA skills into action.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan held its Fifth Annual Fall Festival Saturday, which featured free activities and car seat safety checks. The festival was held on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Charlie Clark Nissan, 6451 S. Desert Blvd. in West El Paso. The festival featured a pumpkin
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Saturday, the Down Syndrome Coalition held the 16th El Paso Buddy Walk at the El Paso Community College (EPCC) Valle Verde Campus to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Organizers say the walk was used to raise funds for the Coalition’s many projects and the El Paso Community College (EPCC) Buddy
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UPDATE (1:30 PM) — A spokeswoman with the Sheriff’s Office confirmed to ABC-7 that a total of three people have been taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Far East El Paso. The spokeswoman stated that one individual was transported by the El Paso Fire Department’s FireStar, while the others were also taken
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chalk the Block is returning to Downtown El Paso and, according to organizers, will feature more than 200 local and visiting artists, a juried chalk art competition, and more. The free family-friendly event will take over the Downtown Arts District Oct. 3-4, as shown on the map below provided by
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo will be hosting the 15th Annual Rocking the Rez Pow Wow Oct. 3-4. The event is set to be held starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Pakitu Community Park, located at 601 Tiwa Blvd. El Paso, TX 79927. Organizers say that this event provides a chance for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) Student Government Association and Campus Leadership & Student Life hosted former NASA astronaut Dr. Danny Olivas, who represents Astronauts For America (AFA) as part of the “VOTE FOR FREEDOM” non-partisan national college tour. EPPC organizers say the “Vote for Freedom” tour is a nationwide initiative
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UPDATE (6:30 PM) According to El Paso Water, the repairs to the valve in West El Paso have been postponed due to lightning in the area and will be completed when crews are able to do so safely. Once information becomes available, we will update you on air and online. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A NMSU researcher is warning the campus and Las Cruces community not to eat or pick mushrooms that have been growing around the city and the campus. The mushrooms are members of a fungal group called Chlorophyllum molybdites, also known as false parasol, says Soum Sanogo, a professor in
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SOCORRO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Socorro says there are sandbags available for residents at two separate locations following recent rainfall and the potential for more. City officials say sandbags are available in limited quantities at both locations and will be distributed while supplies last: Rio Vista Center, 901 N. Rio Vista Rd.,
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro will open three Emergency Evacuation Shelters Monday at 3:00 PM for residents who wish to self-evacuate ahead of potential flooding or severe weather conditions. The City of Socorro says this is a precautionary measure and residents do not need to wait for an evacuation order to seek
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UPDATE: El Paso Electric provided a statement in response to El Paso City Council authorizing the City Attorney and City Manager to continue settlement negotiations and develop a counteroffer holding ratepayers protections from costs. “El Paso Electric is aware of the proposal for decision on McCloud Generation and the recent news release from the city
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department says 72-year-old Jose Arpero Ramos is the man who died after a crash in Northeast El Paso. According to EPPD, officers were called out to a single motor vehicle crash Saturday evening around 8:04 p.m. at the 9100 block of Railroad, close to the McCombs,
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RIO RANCHO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Monday, a 13th Judicial District Court judge sentenced Angelita Chacon to 30 years in prison for the abuse and neglect that led to the death of Mary Melero, a woman with developmental disabilities, in 2023. In February 2023, Melero was found by Customs and Border Patrol agents in a
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(Update 5:00 A.M.) El Paso Water has sandbags available for pickup for Tuesday, September 29. Sandbags are available for pickup from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stormwater Operations Center at 4801 Fred Wilson, El Paso, Texas, 79906. Sandbags are also available at the below locations from 12 p.m. to 8p.m below: Artcraft Booster
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced Monday that the university received a $29.1 million commitment from GECU to support enhancements to Don Haskins Center and the University’s athletics program. According to UTEP officials, this is the largest gift ever made to UTEP Athletics and the second largest ever
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UPDATE — Long lines returned to distribution centers just a short time before the expected rainfall Tuesday with the Mission Valley Distribution Center having a line stretching beyond Escobar Drive onto North Zaragoza Road for the second day in a row. While ABC-7 was there the supply of sandbags was reloaded two times to meet
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University Medical Center of El Paso held its “¡Salud! ToBetterHealth 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk and Kids’ Dash” Saturday, Sept. 26, in support of cancer patients in the Borderland. The run took place at the UMC Northeast Clinic, located at 9839 Kenworthy St. The 5K run and 1-mile walk began at
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UPDATE (3:49 PM): According to the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA), Futurity Road has reopened. This comes after the area was closed due to a sinkhole mid-Sunday, and crews worked on repairing the street. SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Police Department says that Futurity Road is closed at Sunland Park
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UPDATE (1:06 PM) — The Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) confirmed to ABC-7 that a “man sitting on the I-10 bridge” near Union Avenue and Stern Drive briefly caused a portion of the highway to be closed. According to LCPD, the man was sitting on the bridge on I-10 East near Union Avenue and Stern
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