EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Dozens of people gathered Friday evening for a candlelight vigil to honor Renée Nicole Good, the Minneapolis woman who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent earlier this week. Protesters held signs reading “We Stand With Minnesota” and “Stand for Good,” and chanted “It could be you,
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Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Januarys in Texas since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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Update (3:40 PM): El Paso Water says that full water service has been restored. Update (1:14 PM): El Paso Water says a 16-inch water main break has caused the disruptions at Canutillo ISD campuses. The fix is expected to take another three or four hours. Update (11:34 AM): Classes have also been suspended at Canutillo
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YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO (KVIA) — The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo has announced the election of new Cacique Johnny (Juan R.) Hisa. Hisa assumes the Tribe’s highest traditional and cultural leadership role after the passing of Cacique Jose G. Sierra Sr., who died in 2025. The Tribe conducted its Annual Tribal Elections on December 31,
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Update (January 6, 2026): Clarissa and Kayla Marquez say that their sister, Sydney Marquez, has been found and is now safely back with the family. “Thank you to everyone who prayed, searched, checked in, and never stopped believing she would come home,” the sisters wrote in a joint Instagram post. Sydney Marquez, whose family says
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by Ayden Runnels and Kate McGee, The Texas TribuneMay 16, 2025 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton does not have the authority to enforce a new rule that would compel district attorneys in the state’s most populous areas to share prosecutorial data with the state’s top lawyer, a state appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The 15th
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Camila Mendoza Olmos went missing on Christmas Eve. By Meredith Deliso and Emily Shapiro December 31, 2025, 1:49 PM A body found in Texas on Tuesday has been identified as 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who had been missing for nearly one week, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday. The medical examiner determined she died by suicide
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new New World screwworm case has been reported 197 miles from the U.S./Mexico border in the state of Tamaulipas. The case was identified on December 27 in a six-day-old calf. Texas agriculture officials say this is the northernmost active detection to date and the first case reported in Tamaulipas.
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Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most competitive housing markets in Texas.
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA)– Fireworks are illegal within El Paso city limits, but that hasn’t stopped many residents from traveling beyond the city line to celebrate the New Year. One of those destinations is Planet Fireworks, the only nearby retailer selling Black Cat brand fireworks in the El Paso area. Store officials say business typically
Continue Reading By Andy Rose, Alisha Ebrahimji, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — In the days after Christmas Eve, a Texas family clung to desperate hope they would be reunited with their missing teenager — even as they waited in grueling uncertainty while investigators worked around the clock searching for her. That hope gave way to grief on
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UPDATE (5:13 a.m.) — Horizon Fire said the fire is under control. Crews are putting out hot spots left on the scene. CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a fire impacted one business in Clint Monday night. The Horizon Fire Department said multiple agencies and crews are working to put
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Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most affordable cities in Texas.
Continue Reading (CNN) — A 2-year-old child is among at least five people who were killed when a Mexican Navy plane carrying medical patients crashed into the waters of Galveston Bay in Texas on Monday afternoon, US Coast Guard officials say. Eight people were on board the plane – four Naval crew members and four civilians, the Mexican
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EL PASO, Tx (KVIA)–The Texas Department of Transportation held its final “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” holiday drunk driving prevention event of the season, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving through hands-on activities and personal testimonials. Drunk driving remains a major issue in Texas, particularly during the holidays. In 2024, more than 2,000 crashes statewide were
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The documents show that the Paxtons have entered mediation, and their blind trust had doled out $20,000 to each of them to pay for their attorneys. By Lauren McGaughy, The Texas NewsroomDec. 19, 2025, 2:41 p.m. Central State Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, walks onto the Senate floor on the morning of the tenth day of Attorney General
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Attorney General Ken Paxton is issuing a consumer alert for smart televisions. Paxton says the TVs are spying on Texans. Earlier this week, Paxton sued five major TV companies for alleged spying. He has since secured a temporary restraining order against one of the companies, Hisense. “I’d urge Texans TV shopping
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. District 23 covers part of El Paso County, as well as parts of San Antonio, and most of the area in between. Find Trump’s complete endorsement message posted to Truth Social below: “Congressman Tony Gonzales is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County residents could be entitled to a portion of the $10.5 billion in unclaimed property safeguarded by the state. Texas’ Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock says each dollar belongs to a Texan, not the government, and that a simple search could uncover extra money for your family. “The Texas
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By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A Blue Origin rocket will soon launch carrying an unconventional passenger in a history-making moment made possible by a high-profile former employee of the company’s biggest rival. Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency, will be aboard the mission, known as NS-37, and become
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Instacart reports on Christmas trends and eggnog popularity in Texas and across the country.
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Juan Gutierrez, 55, is charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal after the El Paso County Animal Welfare Unit found a dead dog outside Gutierrez’s home. The unit, along with Sheriff deputies, found several other dogs, all in bad condition, at the house as well. That is according to the El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You may have missed a provision that was added into the spending bill that reopened the government back in November. Congress approved the bill with a provision that cracks down on hemp products containing THC. The funding package includes language that bans the sale of hemp-derived products with more than
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Update (4:30 PM): El Paso native and Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones greeted the El Paso Police officers that were present at Sunday’s game at AT&T Stadium. An ABC-7 viewer sent in a video of the moment. The video shows Jones excitedly running up to the El Paso Police officers and offering them high
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CheapInsurance.com reports on the motorcycle fatalities in Texas and across the country.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today volunteers for Abundant Church gathered to pack thousands of toys and assemble food boxes. The church will be handing out these toys and food boxes to people of the San Elizario community tomorrow. This is the 10th year the church has hosted this event, and according to the church,
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Southwest Airlines will establish a new pilot and flight attendant crew base in Austin. Abbott joined the Austin mayor at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to make the announcement today. The expansion to Austin will lay the groundwork for future operational growth in Texas. It is
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It was a moment to forget about the phones and iPads — and get back to the basics. ABC 7’s Marcel Clarke joined Canutillo ISD as its guest reader, as it celebrated its milestone with I Love to Read McDonald’s More than 200 kids celebrated a major reading milestone after completing one book per week
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony ISD students got a surprise visit from Santa and the Grinch today. Instead of Santa using his sleigh, he used a helicopter. It all took place at Anthony High School, where the unlikely duo of the Grinch and Santa spread holiday cheer. Santa and the Grinch handed out presents to
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VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) — Blue Origin just announced its next crewed New Shepard flight, named NS-37, will take off from Launch Site One outside of Van Horn on Thursday, December 18, 2025. On board will be West Texas native Jason Stansell. The crew of NS-37 (Courtesy: Blue Origin) The launch window will open at
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