Louisiana gunman was father of 7 of the 8 children he killed, police say
Originally Published: 19 APR 26 13:18 ET Updated: 19 APR 26 19:07 ET By Chris Boyette, Leah Asmelash, Zoe Sottile, Sneha Dhandapani, CNN (CNN)…
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President Trump says Iranian-flagged ship was fired upon after attempting to avoid U.S. blockade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — President Donald Trump said on a post on Truth Social Saturday evening that an Iranian-flagged ship was fired upon and…
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EPFD says fire near Downtown El Paso is being investigated as arson
UPDATE (1:50 PM– 4/19/26) — A spokesperson for the El Paso Fire Department said the fire is being investigated by officials as arson. The…
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El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens invites Borderland to celebrate Earth Day 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has announced an Earth Day celebration with what organizers say will be a day packed…
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16-year-old died from fatal crash Saturday morning; EPPD
UPDATE (11:25 AM- 4/19/26) — The El Paso Police Department has identified 16-year-old Jennifer Lopez of El Paso, as the individual who died in the…
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Louisiana gunman killed 8 children, including 7 of his own, police say, in deadliest mass shooting since 2024
By Chris Boyette, Leah Asmelash, Zoe Sottile, Sneha Dhandapani, CNN (CNN) — A man fatally shot eight children, seven of them his own, across…
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War with Iran: Trump says US officials will head to Pakistan for negotiations
US-Iran talks have made progress, but ‘gaps’ remain, Tehran’s chief negotiator says Iran’s parliament speaker and chief peace negotiator, Mohammad…
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Appeals court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now
The panel says stay is meant to give judges time to consider emergency motion. By Steven Portnoy April 18, 2026, 3:42 PM A three-judge appeals court…
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EPCC holds annual gallery hosting juried student art exhibition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) held the Grand Opening of the EPCC Gallery of Fine Art, the 49th Annual Juried Student Art…
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Fort Bliss tank crews host families during live-fire gunnery training
OROGRANDE, New Mexico (KVIA) – Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, opened their…
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2026 Horizon Wine Festival
HORIZON, TEXAS (KVIA) — Organizers invited the Borderland community Saturday for the 8th annual Horizon Wine Festival. The Horizon Wine Festival was…
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Borderland Jam brings artist from across the country to transform downtown El Paso walls
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Walls in downtown El Paso are being transformed into large-scale murals as artists from across the country gather for…
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Police investigate deadly rollover crash in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department says it is investigating a fatal rollover crash that occurred Friday, April 17,…
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El Paso Fire Department named one of America’s Top 100 Public Fleets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) announced Saturday that the department has been nationally recognized as one of the Top…
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El Paso Science Festival returns to Downtown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Saturday and Sunday, La Nube in partnership with other local organizations will host the El Paso Science Fest at the El Paso…
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Pope Leo says ‘not my interest at all’ to debate Trump
The pope spoke aboard the papal plane on his way to Angola. By Melissa Adan April 18, 2026, 8:18 AM Pope Leo addressed President Donald Trump on…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Cold front arrives tonight, bringing cooler temps and gusty winds to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Changes are on the way as a cold front pushes into the region late Friday night. According to the National Weather Service,…
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Strait of Hormuz returns to ‘previous state,’ Iranian State TV reports
The Strait of Hormuz “has returned to its previous state,” Iranian state TV reported on Saturday, quoting a spokesperson for the Iranian Armed…
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2 arrested after police pursuit crosses state line, prompts lockdown at Anthony City Hall, area school campuses
UPDATE (8:12 p.m.) – The Chief of Police for the Anthony Police Department, Aurora Hernandez, posted that the “situation has been addressed”. Two…
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Two El Paso Electric employees sent to hospital after being electrocuted, incident under inspection
UPDATE (April 17, 2026) — A federal agency is now conducting a safety inspection on the incident, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and…
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El Paso International Airport director no longer working with city
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso International Airport Director Juan Antonio (Tony) Nevarez is no longer working with the city, a city spokesperson…
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Ysleta ISD considers revising policy to rename schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District will consider revising its policy when it comes to renaming its schools, according to…
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UTEP professor details experience with Artemis II mission
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four astronauts made history as the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years. UTEP professor Jose Hurtado was…
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Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over alleged negligence in deadly ‘Rust’ shooting
By Meredith DelisoApril 17, 2026, 4:20 PM Alec Baldwin will face trial in a civil case alleging he negligently fired a gun on the set of “Rust,”…
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UTEP basketball adds JUCO All-American Camron McDaniels
EL PASO, Texas – Junior-college All-American Camron McDaniels (John A. Logan College) has signed with the UTEP men’s basketball team, head coach…
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Youth baseball tournament cancelled due to threat to security
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — National Championship Sports El Paso on Friday cancelled its Bunny Bash tournament due to a “serious threat” made toward…
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New Mexico Supreme Court denies state DOJ emergency petition to block ICE detention center agreement in Otero County
UPDATE (April 17, 2026) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously denied the state justice department’s petition to block Otero County…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The Downtown Deck Plaza Debate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The debate over the Downtown Deck Plaza is back in the spotlight this week. Both the City and County of El Paso voted in…
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Canutillo ISD issues phishing alert for ‘Dinner & Drinks’ email
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District said Friday a phishing email has been targeting email accounts connected to the…
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Former business owner pleads guilty to attempted theft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former business owner pleaded guilty to attempted theft, El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez said in a press release…
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