EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police officers are responding to a disturbance near Wells Fargo bank in downtown El Paso, according to police dispatch. Information is limited at this time. This is a developing story.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is set to host Brightside Music Festival this Labor Day weekend. This new festival is taking place at Ascarte Park on September 2nd and 3rd. With a star-studded lineup featuring over 25 artists, including Steve Aoki, Alesso, Young the Giant, Metro Boomin, and Danna Paola. Three stages will host performances
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Day 4 of the ongoing Lalo Castrillo case, involving the death of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez in 2018, presented dueling medical opinions about what caused Baby Favi to die. The state’s case is that Castrillo hurt Favi while he was watching her. They’ve relied on the Medical Examiner’s ruling, that the death is
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police Department officers arrested 32-year-old Valarie Ellis late Wednesday evening. Officials charged Ellis with abuse of a child and booked her into the Dona Ana County Detention Center without bond. She remain in custody as of Thursday afternoon. This is according to jail records. Records show that
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The trial of Lalo Castrillo, charged with intentional abuse resulting in the death of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez, continued Wednesday at Doña Ana County District Court. The jury heard from Amador Martinez, who was the detective on the case back in 2018. He testified that in the immediate aftermath of
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By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Aug. 30, 2023 “Judge blocks new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The ABC-7 crew found a baby rattlesnake inside our station Tuesday afternoon. Staff members safely removed the little reptile and returned it to the desert. A heavy thunderstorm had brought intense rain to El Paso the night before, and we believe that caused the rattlesnake to seek shelter inside our
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Update: Socorro ISD officials say that the lockdown is lifted. Investigators found no evidence to support the rumor that a person was on campus carrying a gun. Students will continue with the rest of their day on a modified schedule. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eastlake High School is on lockdown. Socorro Independent School District
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UPDATE: A crime scene investigator with the El Paso Police department, Wilbur Castillo, testified on the evidence gathered at the scene. Castillo said they were looking for blood inside or outside of Christmann’s vehicle. Castillo testified he swabbed “suspected blood” from the drivers inside door handle and the drivers steering wheel. After sending a sample
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Tuesday night, 400 members of the Mexican Army’s Special Forces arrived at the border to continue with the government’s Unidos por Juárez strategy. That strategy started in July. Soldiers arrived at the Juarez International Airport to support federal, state and local authorities with safety and security in the city. According
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is working with Vitalant to host a blood drive Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The Vitalant BloodMobile with be parked at our station parking lot from 4:00 to 6:30 PM. The station is located at 4140 Rio Bravo Street in West El Paso. Everyone is encouraged to come by and
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As natural disasters continue to impact communities across the globe, unfortunately we are seeing the rise of charity fraud scams. The FBI El Paso is warning us to take caution and awareness when it comes to making charitable contributions. Special Agent Jeanette Harper of the FBI offers a critical piece
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Hunt School of Nursing took part in a White Coat ceremony Tuesday. “The ceremony marks the beginning of the students’ educational journey at the Hunt School of Nursing, as they embark on the Accelerated B.S.N. program,” the university stated.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early Tuesday morning, El Paso Sheriff’s deputies stopped a man who officials say was driving to pick up and smuggle migrants into the country. Deputies stopped Gonzalo Cuevas-Martinez after his car allegedly made an improper turn on the 6100 block of Upper Valley Road. The deputies saw two people inside
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire officials tell ABC-7 that a home on Maple Street caught fire Monday night. The fire likely started with a ceiling fan. A man who lived in the house told fire crews he had noticed a problem with the fan, went up to the attic to check
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On day two of the trial against Bernard Christmann, the man accused of the murder of Juan Ramon Anzaldo in November of 2021, his wife, Elaine Christmann, testified. Christmann has been held in the El Paso County Jail on a $1.25 million bond since his arrest on December 3, 2021. In opening statements Monday, the state explained the
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, over 290,000 students in Juarez returned to classes after their summer break. Students from kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high schools went back to their classrooms, some excited for the new school year. ABC-7 visited some of those schools and noticed long lines of parents waiting to drop their kids.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The second day of the highly-anticipated trial in the case of Lalo Castrillo kicked off Tuesday at Doña Ana County District Court. Castrillo is charged in the 2018 death of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez. He faces a felony child abuse charge, which could land him in prison for life if
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Neighborhood Watch was created in the 1970’s. This partnership between residents and law enforcement agencies is aimed at combating the alarming increase in criminal activities. The program encourages active citizen participation to prevent and discourage crime, reduce fear, and enhance overall security. At the heart of Neighborhood Watch is
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire crews are at the scene of a house fire at Stevens Street and Alameda Avenue in South-Central El Paso. Officials tell us they have knocked out the flames. A spokesperson says no one injuries have been reported. The fire was classified as moderate, according to fire officials.
Continue Reading Originally Published: 28 AUG 23 13:37 ET By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — “Hannah Montana” actor Mitchel Musso was arrested in Texas on Saturday. Musso, who played Oliver Oken on the hit series, was arrested in Rockwall on charges of public intoxication and theft, according to the Rockwall Police Department. Police were dispatched for a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners recognized attorney Cesar Ornelas at a meeting Monday morning. The commissioners recognized Ornelas for his community service with an official resolution. The court thanked Ornelas for his public outreach in the El Paso community. Ornelas spoke with ABC-7 after the court adopted the resolution. “It’s very
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Update: Ochoa has a detention hearing in federal court scheduled for Tuesday morning. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal agents have arrested a suspect in the El Paso Scottish Rite Temple fire. Noah Ochoa is charged with Arson of Property used in Interstate Commerce. Investigators say that he forced his way into the temple, poured
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by Puente News Collaborative, El Paso MattersAugust 28, 2023 By Blanca Carmona and Veronica Martinez/La Verdad CIUDAD JUAREZ – A Texas National Guard soldier on duty in El Paso fired a shot toward a Mexican national, who was found wounded along the banks of the Rio Grande in Juárez over the weekend. The victim, identified
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UPDATE: In a 4 to 1 vote, commissioners pass the proposed rate, which is the highest rate the court may adopt, without seeking voter approval. Under the approved rate, homeowners with the average value home in the county will pay approximately $104 more than last year. According to county documents, commissioners had the option of approving either the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jury selection got underway Monday at the Doña Ana District Court, in the case of a Las Cruces man charged in the 2018 death of a 2-year-old girl known as “Baby Favi.” Faviola Rodriguez was 2 years old in September of 2018 when police responded to an early morning
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UPDATE: The trial has concluded for the day. It is expected to continue 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. The prosecution and defense presented their opening statements Monday morning. For the first time in two years, the man accused of murder faced an El Paso jury. Christmann has been held in the El Paso County Jail on a $1.25
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Classes at Gadsden Middle School will have a two-hour delay due to a power outage. Gadsden I.S.D. officials say power is likely to be restored later in the day but the delayed start is a precautionary measure pending the completion of restoration of power. All classes for students at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso is stepping into a new academic year with excitement and innovation. As students return to campus for their first day of school, President Heather Wilson proudly announced a series of significant updates that promise to shape the university’s future. President Wilson confirmed that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The University of Texas at El Paso celebrated the School of Pharmacy, welcoming the largest class ever with a white coat ceremony. “I wanted to make a change. And I wanted to make a difference,” said Sophia Candelaria, a Doctoral student. “She’s been working really hard at school and trying to get into
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