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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The The Federal Bureau of Investigation offices in El Paso through its Office for Victim Assistance remembers how they worked almost four years ago during the Walmart shooting on August 3. ABC-7 spoke with Jennifer Romero, a victim specialist with over 20 years of experience here at the FBI El
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Update: El Paso Fire crews tell ABC-7 that a child swallowed water and was taken to the hospital. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department officials tell ABC-7 that crews were called out to the 11200 block of Sean Haggerty Drive after someone called to report flooding. The call came in just after
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are looking for 27-year-old Odali Estefany Rojas-Olvera, who has been reported missing in both El Paso and Juarez. Rojas-Olvera was last heard from in October of 2022. Family and friends say they have not heard from her since then and they believe she could be in danger.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A second El Pasoan has Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV). The City of El Paso Department of Public Health announced the second reported case Wednesday. The patient is a man in his 30s who is currently recovering at a local hospital. The first patient, a man in his 50s, was
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Day six of the murder trial of Facundo Chávez, the man accused of killing El Paso Sheriffs Deputy Peter Herrera, continued Wednesday with witness testimony from private investigators. Chavez is accused of the murder of Deputy Herrera during a traffic stop in 2019. The defense called its first witness of Wednesday,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — If you live in Las Cruces, you probably spend a fair bit of time looking up at the sky, wondering “where is the rain?!” And you would be correct. The National Weather Service says Las Cruces is substantially below normal for precipitation for the year. It says data from
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Update: According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, Border Patrol agents saw two cars travelling in a caravan along Strauss Road. The agents started to follow the cars, which eventually turned onto Pete Domenici Highway in Santa Teresa, according to the court documents. Agents stopped one of the cars at the Love’s Travel Stop
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two and a half weeks after its release, moviegoers are still rushing to the cinema to see Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer,’ one of the hottest films of the year. But for nearly 80 years, many in southern New Mexico are still directly suffering from the real-life events depicted in the
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Update: Las Cruces Police have located Rubio. A spokesperson says he is in “good condition,” but did not provide any other details, including information on where or how Rubio was found. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police in Las Cruces are looking for 11-year-old Isaac Rubio. He was last seen Thursday, July 27 at
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The city of Juarez, through its Human Rights Department, announced the first Copa América Migrante, or Migrant America Cup. The tournament will feature eight teams of six players each team. Its goal is to provide migrants with a fun experience while they wait in Juarez to cross into the U.S. Four
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Facundo Chavez, the man accused of killing El Paso Sheriff’s Deputy Peter Herrera, took the stand in his own defense Tuesday. The defense questioned Chavez about the events of March 22, 2019, the day that Deputy Herrera was gunned down in San Elizario. Chavez testified that he and his girlfriend
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department is hosting National Night Out – the annual event that promotes drug and crime prevention, strengthens community relations, and encourages neighborhood camaraderie. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, along Main Street in downtown Las Cruces. It’s free
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FABENS, TX (KVIA) — Students in the Fabens community are heading back to school today. Safety is at the forefront for the district. They have made an effort to re-key all the doors and have installed 360 view cameras in every classroom. Elementary students will see new faces this year, new principal Veronica Brashear and
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Originally Published: 12 JUL 23 05:00 ET Updated: 30 JUL 23 16:25 ET By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — While the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program in late June, a separate and significant change to the federal student loan system is moving ahead. Eligible borrowers can now enroll
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old man has died after a motorcycle crash near Fort Bliss, late Monday night. The crash happened on Fred Wilson Ave. and Chaffee Rd. The call came in at 11:43 p.m. Monday night, according to police officials. Special Traffic Investigators were called out to the scene, stating, the man
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed El Pasoan Ted Houghton to the Texas Historical Commission. The governor chose to reappoint three members, and added two new members, including Houghton. The new commission members will serve until February 1, 2029. The Commission provides guidance on projects, leads county historical commissions, societies, agencies, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle is moderating a panel discussion on the impact of extremism on El Paso Monday. The conversation, entitled “The Pipeline of Extremism,” is hosted by the Anti-Defamation League. The panel will discuss extremism’s impact on El Paso and the entire nation, specifically in the context of the August
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Anyone who’s set foot outside in the borderland over the past few weeks knows… it’s been hot! According to the National Weather Service El Paso Station, Las Cruces broke the record this month for the longest streak of triple digit days. The city experienced 34 days of 100 or
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents across the United States are expected to pay more in back-to-school shopping this year compared to previous years, according to Tom Fullerton, professor of economics at UTEP. Fullerton said prices for electronics, uniforms and school supplies have all increased. “Prices for all of these items have gone up substantially
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Three shootings happened Sunday in Juarez. The first shooting happened outside Juarez’s General Hospital where one hitman was killed and a state police officer and a paramedic were injured, a source told ABC-7. Heavy law enforcement activity was seen in different parts of town looking for the suspects of this shooting.
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YSLETA,TX (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District is all set to welcome their kids back to school. With 49 campuses around the district they are focused on ensuring success, safety, and technological advancements for their students this year. Safety remains a top priority: Ysleta ISD is in accordance with the new state legislation, one
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The cast of “Tex-Mex Motors” spoke with the public at the El Paso Classic Film Festival Brunch to talk about the making of the show. Attendees at the brunch were able to ask questions. The show is one of Netflix top 10 most watched shows when it aired. At the
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EAGLE PASS, Texas (CNN) – A young girl from Honduras traveled alone to Texas in search of her mother who had died days before. Authorities at the Texas Border said they encountered an unaccompanied child while on patrol. The Texas Department of Public Safety said she had a plastic bag with her birth certificate and
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s said a man in his 20’s has died following a crash in East El Paso County. The crashed happened just after 6 a.m. at the intersection of Eastlake Blvd and Rojas Dr. 28-year-old Carlos Balandran was driving north on Eastlake early Sunday morning, according to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso stroke survivors have found healing in the form of dance. “A stroke can affect anyone. It doesn’t matter. The age, sex, um, ethnicity,” said Jacqueline Alvarado, Speech Language Pathologist. Lisa Smith is a retired UTEP Dance Program Director. She developed a dance workshop after she experience a stroke
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to TxDot, the I-10 widening west project will begin Sunday morning, and is expected to have a high impact for traffic on I-10 east. I-10 East will be closed to all traffic from Vinton Rd to Artcraft, drivers can take the detour on South Desert Blvd. The closure will
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