AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the ongoing migrant crisis Monday morning. Abbott spoke about border security ahead of the expiration of Title 42, a COVID-era migration policy. The governor held a press conference at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to “provide an update on Texas’ unprecedented efforts to respond to President Joe
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The House will vote on Republicans’ wide-ranging border security package on Thursday, that’s the same day the Covid-era Title 42 policy that has enabled the US to swiftly expel certain migrants is set to expire. The bill, known as HR 2, would codify some of the border programs implemented by former President Donald Trump, including the “Remain in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this weekend Emergence Health Network is hosting a special event at the El Paso Zoo for Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Day. It will be this Saturday, May 6. The first 150 kids, 12 years and younger can enter the zoo free. The event will include
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the Pavo Real Recreation Center is re-opening with a “May The 4th Be With You” celebration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for the rec center improvements. It will start at 5:30 pm at 9301 Alameda Ave. The Pavo Real Rec Center underwent $1.9 million in upgrades for the public.
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The Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, learned that Texas Governor Gregg Abbott would resume busing migrants in his state to five of the nation’s largest cities. Abbott is sending migrants who have crossed into Texas from Mexico to New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver and Washington, D.C. Forced to cope with a
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TUCSON, Arizona— An El Paso man was lured and killed in Tucson, Arizona earlier this month. According to Pima County Sheriff’s Office, Malik Brooks, 24, was found with “obvious signs of trauma” near Rose Canyon Lake in Arizona. Authorities first became aware of the plan after listening to a phone call at the El Paso
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AUSTIN, Texas— The man accused of shooting two teenage cheerleaders in Texas is facing deadly conduct charges. Authorities arrested Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr., 25. He was taken into custody early Tuesday, the Elgin Police Department said in a news release later that morning. Rodriguez is accused of deadly conduct with a firearm, a third-degree felony.
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EL PASO, Texas– One person is in the hospital after being stabbed Wednesday morning in Northeast El Paso. It happened on the 5000 block of Pike’s Peak Dr. That’s right at the intersection of Diana Dr. First responders received the call before 2 a.m. We know one person was taken to the hospital with serious
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The US Supreme Court is facing the most significant abortion-related dispute since Roe v. Wade was overturned last summer. Justices are considering a lower court ruling that would place restrictions on access to an abortion drug and a decision could come this week. Numerous abortion rights rallies were held over the weekend. These protests come
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AUSTIN, Texas—Texans who suffer from chronic pain could soon be able to access the medical marijuana program. On Wednesday, the texas house approved a bipartisan bill that is an expansion of Texas’ 2015 ‘Compassionate Use” law. A number of changes will be added to the law under the bill that will allow Texans to legally use
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EL PASO, Texas— One person is in the hospital after a truck they were driving fell into a riverbed Thursday night. It happened on the 3300 block of McNutt Road. Our ABC-7 crews at the scene saw a truck that appears to have fallen off a bridge. It was on its side in the river. The
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EL PASO, Texas— One person is recovering in the hospital Friday morning after being hit by a vehicle. It happened at the 5500 block of Doniphan in West El Paso. That’s close to the bar, Little Bit of Texas First responders received the call after 12:40 am One person was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.
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Southwest Airlines is bringing back its Companion Pass. That allows travelers to designate one person to fly with them for free. To qualify, members from its frequent flier program will need to register for the promotion and purchase a Southwest flight (either one round-trip flight or two one-way flights) by Wednesday evening. Travel for the purchased flight will
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EL PASO, Texas— Today the nation celebrates Cesar Chavez. This holiday was proclaimed by President Barack Obama in 2014. It celebrates the birth and legacy of the Civil Rights and labor movement activist on March 31st the day Chavez was born. Due to this all of the City of El Paso and County Administrative offices will be closed.
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SANTA FE, New Mexico— Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies is stepping away from prosecuting the fatal on-set “Rust” shooting, her office announced Wednesday. District Attorney Carmack-Altwies has appointed two attorneys to serve as “special prosecutors” on the “Rust” movie set shooting case. They are identified as Kari Morrisey and Jason Lewis. Carmack-Altwies’s move to bow
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ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico (KVIA) – Elephant Butt Lake, New Mexico’s largest state park has seen an increase of 26% in the water levels this year. The Elephant Butte Reservoir was at 13.3% in 2022 of its total capacity. The mega-drought conditions of the past several years highly impacted the water levels. The Elephant Butte
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico— The Mayor of Las Cruces Ken Miyagishima, delivered his annual State of the City Address Tuesday. He announced he will not seek re-election in November. This morning Mayor Miyagishima is scheduled to appear live on the Bob Clark show on KKOB at 8:05 am He may announce his future plans today on the
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EL PASO, Texas— Dress to impress because The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park will be hosting a job fair today. It will start from 10am to 4pm located at 106 W. Mills Avenue. The hotel seeks to fill front desk and housekeeping positions. Both full-time and part-time jobs are available. Interested applicants should plan to attend, or apply
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EL PASO, Texas— Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is looking for nurses. The Healthcare system is holding a hiring event today from 4pm to 7pm at the WestStar Club at Southwest University Park. New graduate registered nurses, experienced RN’s, nurse externs, and licensed vocational nurses are all invited. Individuals will be eligible for a sign-on bonus
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HOBBS, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting. They officers with the Hobbs Police Department responded to a fight involving several people. One person fled on foot and another fled in a stolen car. NMSP investigators say Christopher Rojas, 17, drove away and was located by an
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The 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss will be holding a round table to hear directly from Fort Bliss senior leaders. They will discuss current initiatives and campaigns on the installation. Fort Bliss officials say they want to raise public awareness and understanding of the Army and Fort Bliss in the El Paso and the surrounding
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SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham gathered with legislators as the 2023 legislative session adjourned on Saturday. Many sitting around the round table stating this session was on of the best in years. The Governor highlighted the improvements to education and healthcare. “I am very motivated to find additional ways
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas– Authorities in Texas are investigating the accidental shooting death of a 4-year-old girl. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a 3-year-old girl shot and killed her sister Sunday night. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez the incident happened at 8:40 p.m. but said the initial call came just before 8 p.m. The two
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Arrest records show Michael Brandon Madrid, Jr, 32, is facing robbery, resisting arrest and parole violations. Court documents show police officers were called out to a CVS Pharmacy on the 3000 block of N. Main St after a clerk reported a robbery. According to the report, Michael Brandon Madrid,
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The American Indian Business Enterprise at NMSU is among the recipients of a $12 million grant from the Native American Agricultural Fund. This fund helps support Native American farmers and ranchers across fifteen states. The AIBE center is part of arrowhead center at NMSU and is among the forty-nine recipients of the grant to support more than 160,000
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DALLAS, Texas– Safety in air travel in question again after a fist fight broke out on a Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas, Texas on Monday. It marks the latest incident of unruly passenger behavior. Passengers were boarding a plane at Dallas Love Field Airport bound for Phoenix, Arizona, when one man confronted another and started
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LAS CRUCES, NM– The Las Cruces City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving a pilot program for an affordable homeownership revolving loan fund. The program will facilitate the development of affordable single-family housing in the City. The pilot program will offer a solution to expand the availability of affordable housing in Las Cruces. The revolving fund will be
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The small town of San Elizario is being recognized as the Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023. Last year, San Elizario took home the number three spot for the same category. San Elizario’s winning qualities are that it has maintained its historic integrity with the adobe construction
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DEER PARK, Texas– The toxic chemicals from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio are heading to a Houston suburb for disposal. A county official in Texas says there are outstanding questions about the transportation and disposal of the material. According to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, about half a million gallons of that liquid waste
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EL PASO, Texas—We have obtained audio of first responders before they arrived on the scene. At around 5:14 PM to 5:44 PM local time El Paso City, County Fire, and Emergency Medical Services were communicating about the active scene. This is a transcript from broadcastify.com, a platform that streams live audio from public safety, aircraft, rail,
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