Pete Hegseth vows to make first firing squad execution in decades ‘public’
UpdatedBy Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in an interview this week that the execution of the man who killed 13…
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Man dies in truck rollover, fire on I-10 in Hudspeth County
HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — A 47-year-old man died in a crash in Hudspeth County Wednesday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.…
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Parts of building facade fall, injure person in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Part of a building facade fell on a person in Downtown El Paso Thursday, according to the City of El Paso. That person went…
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Texas college applications will be free for a week: What to know
(KVIA) — Free College Application Week kicks off Thursday. Texas residents can apply to public colleges for free from Oct. 12-18, according to the…
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Ciudad Juárez records its least violent September in over a decade, SSPE says
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua State Police Department (Secretaría de Seguridad Pública del Estado de Chihuahua) said this week…
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Woman gets 9-year prison sentence for storage unit thefts in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 40-year-old woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for burglaries as part of a global plea, the Third Judicial…
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Where to find your nearest free Halloween Carnival in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An evening of Halloween fun is in store for El Paso. On Halloween from 3-6 p.m., the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation…
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El Paso man convicted of fentanyl trafficking after DEA investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man has been convicted for three counts related to fentanyl trafficking, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
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Mobile home catches fire in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged a home on Picacho Avenue Wednesday night, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Firefighters went to…
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Socorro ISD goes digital with virtual learning program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District is going digital with a new virtual learning program. SISD Virtual Academy will…
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Low water levels at Elephant Butte Lake spark concerns for tourism
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KVIA) – “I have to sacrifice something to stay alive,” said Joseph Carey, owner of Lake Shore Boat Storage. He’s one of…
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Local hospitals encourage more women to get mammograms, detect breast cancer early
Hospitals across El Paso are spreading awareness on the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The University Medical Center of El Paso…
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‘It’s a waste of our time:’ Frustrations at Marathon Refinery public meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After two months of waiting, El Paso residents were invited by the Marathon Refinery in South-Central El Paso to a…
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Minimum wage in Las Cruces will increase in January 2027
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces’ minimum and tipped wages will increase starting Jan. 1, 2027, the city announced Wednesday. According to the…
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The magic behind the performance: ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ in concert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Symphony Orchestra and the UTEP Choral Union will bring the magical world of Harry Potter to life as they…
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Sheriff’s Office: Man with parole violation arrested after chase into desert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested a driver after he allegedly led a chase into a desert area in Far East El Paso on Saturday. The El Paso…
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Prominent doctor, medical school professor accused of indecent assault of patient
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A prominent doctor and medical school professor has been arrested after a patient accused him of touching her…
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Survey aims to improve mental health in the borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When it comes to mental health care, no one should slip through the cracks. Local organizations are working together to make…
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Texas execution would be first in U.S. since Tennessee failure
by Ayden Runnels, The Texas TribuneOctober 7, 2026 A Texas death row inmate convicted of a fatal 2000 robbery could be the first person put to death…
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Trial set for former Dona Ana County judge, wife accused of evidence tampering
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A trial date has been set for a former Dona Ana County magistrate judge and his wife accused of tampering with…
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Prayer held at San Jacinto Plaza to honor victims of Hamas attacks
Republicans gathered in El Paso’s San Jacinto Plaza on Wednesday to pray and honor the victims of the three-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023,…
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Average El Paso gas prices near $5
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in El Paso reached nearly $5, according to the American Automobile…
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Forbidden Acres returns with ‘Terror Tour’ haunting community collaboration
Spooky season is in full swing now, and Forbidden Acres is back this fall season to bring the community triple the scares and to test our bravery.…
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Immunize El Paso offers different vaccines to fight the flu
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Flu season is underway, and Immunize El Paso encourages residents to get their annual flu shot before it spreads. Immunize…
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El Paso Water launches app to manage payments, water use
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water customers can manage their water use and payments through a new app. The utility said the MyEPWater app will…
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Final structural beam placed for new $106.7 million Canutillo Middle School
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The final structural beam went into place on Tuesday for the future Canutillo Middle School campus. To celebrate, the…
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Christa Pike conscious and speaking after botched execution: Attorneys
By Meredith Deliso Christa Pike is conscious and speaking nearly a week after a botched execution left her critically injured and temporarily on a…
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2 cars, Sun Metro bus crash in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two cars and a Sun Metro bus crashed in West El Paso on Tuesday, according to the El Paso Fire Department. EPFD said it…
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EPISD to undergo performance review by the Texas Comptroller
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Monday that four school districts across the state will undergo a detailed…
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Topo Chico is finally returning to store shelves
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The Topo Chico shortage of 2026 is soon coming to an end.Fans of the carbonated water brand have…
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