EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The sentencing phase for Facundo Chávez, the man convicted of murdering El Paso Sheriff’s Deputy Peter Herrera, continued Monday morning with new evidence from the prosecution team. The state presented text messages sent from Chavez’s phone talking about drugs, as well as photos of Chavez holding guns. Soon after that,
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — With hot temperatures still hitting the Borderland, Juarez residents who have to be outside for work continue to struggle to do their jobs. Customers and vendors in Downtown Juarez both use umbrellas to protect themselves from the heat. Many vendors have started selling cold water, ice cream, and other products to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Just days after the 8th anniversary of the Las Cruces church bombings, the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bomber. Just before 8:30 AM on August 2, 2015, a device detonated at the Calvary Baptist Church. 20 minutes later,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Postpartum depression impacts a fair portion of new mothers, and the National Institutes of Health are concerned about under-diagnosed cases due to the stigma surrounding the symptoms. Now, medical professionals have another tool for fighting this form of depression. The Food and Drug Administration has approved “Zuarnolone,” the first post-partum
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials say 21-year-old Oscar Isaiah Fonseca tried to escape police on his motorcycle while driving through West El Paso. This happened August 4, 2023 just before 1:30 AM. Officers were patrolling the 2600 block of North Mesa, near the Cincinnati Entertainment District, when they saw Fonseca speeding and weaving in
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Across Las Cruces today, residents will be reaching for whatever relief they’re able to find as they settle in for yet another day of blistering heat. Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 105 degrees in Las Cruces, with no chance of rain. Experts say it will be
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the EPISD students kick off their school year, the early childhood department is expanding their options for their young students. They are now offering free half-day pre-k 3 for all 3-year-olds and a free full-day pre-k 3 for qualifying 3-year-olds. Click here for the qualifications list. However, those who
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UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police have located Gerardo Arturo Martinez who was reported missing Sunday evening. El Paso Police would like to thank the community for their help in locating Mr. Martinez. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a Central El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To kick off National breastfeeding month Texas WIC is emphasizing breastfeeding for the month of August by sharing resources with nursing mothers. “Breastfeeding can be challenging,” said Nikki Morrow WIC Nutrition Education & Clinic Services Director. “How do I latch the baby? How often should I feed the baby? Am
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Residents that live near Sunday’s deadly train crash told ABC-7 they fear the victim may have been part of the local homeless population. The crash happened near Lohman Ave. and Amador Ave. around 2 p.m. Neighbors say that’s right near a local homeless shelter and vacant lots where homeless
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Updated: Sunland Park Police say they have found Santillan dead. They did not provide any details on where his body was found or what led up to his death. ABC-7 is working to learn more. Check back for additional details. SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Police are looking for 35-year-old David Santillan.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you are planning on driving through West El Paso between Sunday and Tuesday, you can expect traffic backups on and around the I-10. Crews with the Texas Department of Transportation have been preparing for a project that will widen the I-10 from Redd Road to north of Transmountain –
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time ever, members of the El Paso Independent School District can kick off their school year with some fun. Officials said the goal of the El Paso ISD Fiesta is “to foster a stronger connection between district campuses and the communities they serve.” The celebration will take
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Update: El Paso Police say that Gang Units were called out to the shooting. They say the call initially came in as “aggravated assault and family violence in progress.” Police officials add that officers had to search for Hernandez before they arrested him about a block away from the apartment where the shooting happened. Investigators
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Metro is adding a new route. The transit system will now service the William Beaumont Army Medical Center. The change starts August 13, 2023. The system is also seeing a few more changes. Those are listed below. SERVICE EXPANSION ROUTE 58: MONTANA/TURNER- Services William Beaumont Army Medical Center ROUTE
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency crews are on the scene of a propane tank explosion. El Paso Fire Department officials say the explosion happened on the 5400 block of Gateway East in South Central El Paso, between Chelsea and Paisano. It happened Friday afternoon. Two people were injured in the blast, according to a
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juarez residents living in the Puerto Anapra and Lomas de Poleo neighborhoods filed a lawsuit against the Juarez Municipal Water Company (JMAS) for 40 billion pesos over bad quality in their neighborhoods. On Tuesday, members of the Frente del Derecho al Agua (Water Rights) group went to a Chihuahua state civil
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The sentencing phase of the Facundo Chavez murder trial began Friday morning at the El Paso County Courthouse. A jury found Chavez guilty on Thursday of the 2019 capital murder of El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Peter Herrera. Chavez will either receive life imprisonment with the possibility of parole, or
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — At the Humane Society, a community of animal lovers comes together to make a difference. Volunteering and adopting at the shelter is very easy and only takes a few steps. There are many ways to volunteer: Shelter volunteers work to clean and care for the animals, providing them with the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Come enjoy live music with Peso Pluma and his “Doble P Tour.” Happening Friday August 4th at 8:00 pm at the El Paso County Coliseum. For more information visit Ticketmaster. Are you looking for a great way to escape the heat and watch some movies with your family? AMC is having its
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A person was seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in West El Paso, early Friday morning. According to police dispatch, the call came in at 2:43 a.m. Fire crews responded to the intersection of Racetrack Dr. and Doniphan Dr. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. We
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers charged 21-year-old Annika Lexus Fasolino with Driving While Intoxicated. Officers stopped Fasolino just after 2 AM on July 29 as she was driving on the 1300 block of North Zaragoza Road. Fasolino reportedly told investigators that she had just left a bar. Investigators believe that she
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers discovered a body on the 5000 block of North Desert Boulevard in West El Paso. That’s between I-10 and Remcon Circle. The body was first reported just before 2:15 PM Thursday. The call came in as a “death unattended,” according to police officials. Police are unable
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four years ago today, a mass shooter descended on the Cielo Vista Walmart, seeking to disrupt life as El Pasoans had known it. He opened fire inside the store, taking 23 lives. What he didn’t bank on was the resilience of the community, and its power to band together when
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers arrested Jose Garcia Hernandez and charged him with Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More. They booked him into the El Paso County Detention Facility on a $41,000 bond. Officers took Hernandez into custody on July 28 after they stopped him on the 1300 block of Lomaland
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The first Copa América Migrante, or Migrant America Cup, kicked off today at the Estadio 20 de Noviembre in Juarez. This tournament was created with the goal of improving migrant interaction on our border and giving migrants a good memory while they wait in Juarez to cross into the U.S. Migrants
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Update: El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks is expected to speak about the jury’s decision Thursday afternoon. UPDATE – Jury finds Facundo Chavez of capital murder in the killing of Deputy Peter Herrera on March 22nd, 2019. The defense for Chavez asked for the judge to poll the jury, and all 12 members said they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four years ago, El Paso was changed forever. Tonight, El Pasoans will gather to honor the victims of the August 3rd shooting — and to heal. It starts tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Ascarate Park. It’s only one of many different events throughout the day honoring August 3rd. The focus
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As we remember the lives lost in the shooting at Walmart, Cielo Vista on August 3, 2019 our community is coming together. The Healing Garden is open for people throughout the day with different events taking place. Judge Samaniego says it is a place to reflect and come together, and
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Originally Published: 02 AUG 23 18:39 ET Updated: 02 AUG 23 23:52 ET By Rosa Flores and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN (CNN) — Texas has separated at least 26 migrant family units on the southern border since July 10 under Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star border initiative, according to Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid immigration
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