LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A candlelight vigil took place in Las Cruces Friday, February 16, 2024 at 6 p.m. Family and friends spoke to the kind of person Officer Jonah Hernandez was. Tune into ABC-7 at 10 for their emotional words.
Continue Reading(CNN) — Even as Joe Biden appears to have pushed off reaching the next debt limit until 2025, top Democrats on Capitol Hill say what he really needs to do is what he should have done last fall: Come out in favor of a drastic change to strip Congress of this power forever. Given the current math in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso basketball icon Willie Cager’s Celebration of Life will take place Friday at 7 p.m. in the Don Haskins Center at UTEP. The celebration will honor Cager’s accomplishments as well as dedication to the Borderland. Family, friends, and teammates will be in attendance to share memories of Cager. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keitha Adams is making a return to UTEP as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team. Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter made the announcement today. Adams is the winningest coach in UTEP women’s basketball history. “Today is a very special and unique day for me.
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UPDATE: Northbound and southbound traffic is back to normal at the Paso Del Norte Bridge following a student-led protest this morning. Customs and Border Protection Agents told ABC-7, they took precautionary steps and hardening measures after a large group formed at the base of the Paso Del Norte International Bridge. Officials said they will continue
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UPDATE 12:18 p.m.: Nashville police say the shooter, who was previously described as a teen, is now described as a 28-year-old Nashville woman. UPDATE: 3 students & 3 adult staff members from Covenant School were fatally shot by the active shooter, who has now been identified as a 28-year-old Nashville woman.— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville)
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(CNN) — Military investigators at Fort Hood said there was no foul play in the death of Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz, who was stationed at the Texas Army post, as her family raises accusations that she was being sexually harassed. Basaldua Ruiz, a 20-year-old combat engineer with the 1st Cavalry Division, died Monday, according to
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UPDATE: There were no reported injuries, according to officials. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car caught fire on Loop 375 west and Padres Tuesday afternoon. The car was fully engulfed but appears to be out now. To check the latest traffic conditions, click here.
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UPDATE: Cielo Vista Mall issued this statement on the day following the shooting: While the El Paso Police Department investigation is ongoing, the Chief of Police did stress that this was a random, isolated incident stemming from an altercation between two groups in a tenant space near the food court. We are thankful for the
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` UPDATE: Chancellor Arvizu says we are constrained in some of the answers they can provide due to investigation and privacy rights. Arvizu says they will be “rigorous” in protecting the privacy of students. Arvizu says we have over 400 student-athletes that are doing well, and fully support their achievements despite the challenges of the
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UPDATE– El Paso Sector Border Patrol officials confirm to ABC-7 that a large group of 500 migrants illegally entered the United States Wednesday night. Officials confirmed the encounters occurred over the span of several hours between 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Agents said most of the migrants who entered were citizens of Venezuela, but there
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Funeral service to honor late El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen will continue Friday. The funeral service will be at Abundant Church on 1000 Valley Crest starting at 11 a.m. The service will be followed by precession to Evergreen East Cemetery at 12400 Montana. At the cemetery, police honors will
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Following President Biden’s visit to El Paso Sunday he’ll travel to Mexico City for the North American Leaders Summit. Biden will join Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will preview the president’s travel. She’ll be joined by National Security
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit El Paso on Sunday. According to ABC News, the president will make a stop before his tip to Mexico City Monday for the North American Leaders’ Summit. This will be his first trip to the border since taking office. The White House tells
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EL PASO, Texas — A group advocating for migrants is criticizing El Paso police claiming officers destroyed a mural. Artist Roberto Marquez created the mural. It depicts the current plight of migrants who are entering the U.S. before moving on to other parts of the country. In a news release, the group said, “The actions
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EL PASO, Texas — The Pitt Head Coaches will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Pitt faces UCLA in the 89th Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Friday, Dec. 30.
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Catholic Diocese of El Paso will hold a Christmas Eve Mass for Children at 5:15 p.m. Saturday. Follow this post to watch the stream live. For more information on services, click here.
Continue Reading(CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is paying a dramatic visit to the US on Wednesday, using his first trip outside his homeland since it was invaded 300 days ago to rally his top international partner behind sustained military and economic assistance. The trip, which US and Ukrainian officials arranged in secret over the past week, came with heavy
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UPDATE 3:50 p.m.: The El Paso Fire Department says hotspot suppression operations continue. El Paso St. between Overland and Paisano remains closed. Paisano is open in both directions. Update 12:09 p.m.: A second fire started on the roof of an adjacent building, but that fire was quickly put out, according to El Paso Fire Dept.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As first reported by Brett McMurphy, New Mexico State received an NCAA waiver, allowing it to play a bowl game. This comes after the Aggies were not able to play a 12th game against San Jose State, which was canceled due to the death of a Spartans player. An NMSU
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Hoffmann says he believes Rodriguez wanted to use his family for his own benefit. He also says he felt threatened by Rodriguez. He says Rodriguez opened his jacket and showed he was carrying a gun while at a restaurant. He said he used it against his “enemies.”— Dylan McKim KVIA ABC-7 (@DylMcK14) November 30, 2022
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University officials will be providing a statement via Zoom on Saturday’s deadly shooting on the University of New Mexico campus at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The shooting involved one of NMSU mens basketball players, Mike Peake.
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Editor’s note: The Governor is running late. KVIA.com will live stream the event when she arrives. Download the KVIA news app to get an alert the moment it begins. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will be in Las Cruces for a get-out-the-vote rally. She will be joined by Democratic
Continue ReadingBy Dakin Andone, Shimon Prokupecz and Matthew J. Friedman, CNN In the face of calls for his resignation by victims’ relatives and a major newspaper, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Col. Steven McCraw is not stepping down, saying at a meeting of the agency’s oversight board Thursday that his officers “did not fail the
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EL PASO, Texas — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted a press conference on Wednesday with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Gloria Montaño Greene, to discuss water access to farms and colonias.
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UPDATE: San Jose State and New Mexico State have postponed Saturday’s game. NM State and San José State have made the decision to postpone Saturday’s football game.Our thoughts and prayers are with the McWright family, the San José State football program, the athletic department, and the university community.📰: https://t.co/mBoBuabxS5 pic.twitter.com/mHQ7kCmvrp— New Mexico State Football (@NMStateFootball)
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police say a shooting at the foot of the Stanton Bridge sent one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Stanton Bridge will be closed until further notice, according to police. This is a developing news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news
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UPDATE: There are reports at least one person has been taken to the hospital with minor injuries. According to early reports, the victim was shot in the chest and legs. The call came in just after 5 p.m. At least two men are being detained by police. As many as 10 police units are at
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MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Ian makes landfall again, this time on South Carolina’s coast, after causing catastrophic damage in Florida.
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EL PASO, Texas — UTEP President Heather Wilson delivered the annual State of the University Address Wednesday, citing fundraising, research and graduation records. Wilson announced the University raised $38.9 million during FY2022 to support scholarships and fellowships, facilities and faculty. “This historic level of support will allow us to improve on the things that make
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