TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — Hootie, the baby great horned owl found in April at a Tularosa lavender farm, is no longer a baby. She has great big, strong wings and used them to fly to freedom in the wild for the first time. We first brought you Hootie’s story when she was rescued. She learned
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Coliseum made more than $1.5 million in ticket sales during May, according to the El Paso Sports Commission. Within the month, the coliseum set a record with its highest-grossing combat sports event ever. The venue also saw more than 33,000 guests throughout the month. Disney on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Horizon City Police Department said it arrested and charged two juveniles Sunday with evading arrest on electric bicycles. At 8:31 p.m., police went to Duanesburg Street for a burglary report, the department said. Officers received video footage showing three masked people allegedly trying to enter a home in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Horizon City parents were charged after deputies received a report about a small child walking alone in the street, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. According to EPCSO, a resident reported seeing the child walking alone on the 13800 block of Margaret Ponce Avenue in Far East El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of State established a specialized task force to target birth tourism schemes. It revoked more than 900 visas within its first few weeks of operation. Federal authorities are reviewing issued visas and travel records to identify noncitizens who lie to consular officials about their travel plans to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Americas High School Principal Nancy Torres said the school will resume its regular schedule starting Monday after a 14-year-old boy allegedly stabbed three other teens on campus Friday. In the statement, Principal Torres said she would be “meeting with all students by grade level to provide support, reassurance, and important
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Vendors providing home improvement opportunities for both outdoor and indoor projects for homeowners make up the 2026 Home and Garden Show at the El Paso Convention Center on Saturday. The ballroom is filled with additions to the home ranging from patio furniture and hot tubs or pools with turf to
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-This week, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a projected total investment of $138 billion. Lauren Macias Cervantes from Tx Dot El Paso is with us now to provide more information on what this means for El Paso. Closures: I-10 Widening West
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Get ready for the Kick Up Your Boots Concert & Showdown, a fantastic evening when music, fun, and community come together. VIP EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE • The tables can accommodate up to 4 people (Silver), up to 8 (Bronze), or up to 12 (Gold).• Premium Bottle Service Included• Meet & Greet with Al Davis & Jerone
Continue Reading UPDATE (4:32 p.m.): In a news release, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said one of the teenage boy victims is 15 years old, not 14. More charges may be forthcoming for the 14-year-old suspect as the investigation continues. UPDATE (2:30 p.m.): During a press conference, law enforcement said the stabbing suspect is a 14-year-old
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-La Nube Discovery Center is celebrating the success of its 2nd annual gala after raising critical funds to expand access to hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math education. Carla Salazar and Diana White joined us to talk about the more than 350 community leaders, donors, and supporters who attended to invest
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-August is recognized as Immunization Awareness Month, and since children are going back to school, it is a good opportunity for the whole family to check their vaccine records. With us are Dr. Ogechika Alozie, a physician who specialises in infectious diseases, and José Luis Salas, the director of infection control at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Karol G will take the stage at the El Paso Sun Bowl Stadium next weekend — and the University of Texas at El Paso is already preparing. Karol G will perform Sep. 5-6 as part of her “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour.” In July, UTEP announced Becky G will join
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Beyond Duty, a veteran workforce initiative by Bianomics and Forgotten Truth Coaching, has welcomed new partners and is now accepting registrations for its next cohort. The program begins September 1 and will serve up to 20 local veterans. Beyond Duty is a free, 10-week program that supports veterans transitioning to civilian
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Earlier this August, “Cookie Queens” was released in cinemas across the United States. It features a Girl Scout from El Paso and her whirlwind journey of selling the popular treats across town! The documentary is a celebration of girlhood and shows the complexities of Girl Scout cookie season as it follows four
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Two Las Cruces brothers received prison sentences after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico said. Thirty-two-year-old Eddie Linarez and 28-year-old Nathan Quintana were sentenced in federal court after law enforcement seized fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and multiple guns while
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, two Mexican Nationals pleaded guilty in federal court to human smuggling and supporting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico. The Trump Administration designated the cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, the Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Field Division said. The DEA said Maria Del Rosario Navarro-Sanchez and Gustavo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — College-bound high schoolers in El Paso had an opportunity to look into which school could be the best fit for them. Thursday, the Ysleta Independent School District hosted a college fair for students in and out of the district. According to a news release, a morning session for the fair
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, GECU announced it received approval to acquire Bank of the Southwest. The organizations will combine on Nov. 1 under the GECU name, the credit union said. The two are expected to operate as independent divisions during the integration. After the acquisition, the new entity will become a $4.9 billion
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A person died after a truck hit them on the I-10 West near Lee Trevino Wednesday, according to the El Paso Police Department. EPPD said the Special Traffic Investigations Unit received the call at 9:12 p.m. Investigators said the person lay on the roadway for “unknown reasons.” Police didn’t identify
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UPDATE (Aug. 27, 2026): The Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office on Thursday said 18-year-old Jerimiah Angel Castillo Zubiran will remain in custody pending trial. The court granted the state’s motion for pretrial detention Thursday as well. A judge found the district attorney’s office proved Castillo Zubiran is a “danger to the community and that there are no
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau started an investigation into a shooting allegedly involving the Alamogordo Police Department. Agents learned that on Wednesday, Alamogordo police went to a home on Alamo Avenue in reference to a suicidal man with a rifle, the NMSP said. Police identified him as 50-year-old Keith
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, a six-vehicle crash, including a semi, left two hospitalized, according to the El Paso Police and Fire Department. Police said the semi ran a red light. EPPD said the call came in at 5:38 a.m. Police said minor injuries were reported. The crash occurred at the intersection of Transmountain
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation unveiled new technology to help prevent high-speed pursuits across the state. In December 2025, some Texas DPS patrol unites implemented the Grappler System to immobilize fleeing vehicles during pursuits. The Grappler system has been used by other law enforcement agencies across the nation to stop
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four people were hospitalized after a crash involving a Sun Metro bus on Thursday. The El Paso Fire Department said it happened around 8:50 a.m. near the intersection of Edgemere and Airway Boulevard.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Juan Neighborhood Association invited residents to attend a community meeting Wednesday to discuss Marathon Petroleum refinery. The meeting comes three weeks after the refinery released more than 15 tons pollutants, according to environmental reports. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said an electrical issue caused the Aug. 4
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 35-year-old woman allegedly stabbed her mother’s caretaker in Northeast El Paso Tuesday, according to an arrest affidavit. Police arrested and charged Shaloni Mariah Wallace with murder, the El Paso Police Department said. It identified the stabbing victim as 36-year-old April Marie Flores. (Courtesy: EPPD) According to EPPD Officer Adrian
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Canutillo Independent School District broke ground and formally launched a private fiber network to help with digital learning. CISD Superintendent Josue Borrego said the network is a $4 million modernization move. The district said the private network will give students access to high-speed, reliable connectivity. “The new network will
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UPDATE (3:55 p.m.): The jury found Gabriel Ramirez guilty of capital murder. He will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. The verdict was reached at 3:41 p.m. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Closing arguments wrapped up in the capital murder trial of Gabriel Ramirez. He’s accused of murdering his aunt and girlfriend
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