UPDATE (April 13, 2026) — According to police documents, 42-year-old Billy Porter allegedly recorded and uploaded a video of him groping the 19-year-old victim to Snapchat. Documents said the victim did not give him consent to record her. Police documents obtained by ABC-7 said the victim allegedly went to Porter House Ink Piercing and Tattoo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There was major step forward to establishing a law school in the Borderland this week. UTEP leadership announced a $5 million gift from the law firm of Tawney, Acosta and Chaparro, P.C. going towards the initial expenses of actually opening a school at the university. Combined with a grant match
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By Michelle StoddartApril 13, 2026, 11:32 AM An AI-generated photo that President Donald Trump posted Monday on his social media platform that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure and drew criticism from some of the president’s religious backers was removed roughly 13 hours after it was posted. At an unscheduled news conference at the White
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UPDATE (12:13 p.m.) — ABC-7 reached out to Lululemon about the impact of the investigation. A company spokesperson sent the following statement to ABC-7: “lululemon does not use PFAS in its products. The company phased out the substance in FY23, which had been used in durable water repellent products, a small percentage of our assortment. The health
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Fire weather season is here, as temperatures drop and wind picks up, weather experts are warning borderland residents about fire danger. The National Weather Service of El Paso says here in the borderland, they’re more concerned with something called the “Fire Triangle,” that includes weather, fuels and topography. Those combined can create risk of fires
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso kicked off “Bhutan Days” Monday to celebrate the school’s relationship with the Himalayan kingdom. Events will last through Friday, UTEP said. Monday’s events were highlighted by tours of the Lhakang, guided by Bhutanese International Students which feature walls of murals showing the Journey
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is currently in executive session discussing a plan to prevent the installation of any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the city. Council members will vote on the item during their work session. Back in February, ABC-7 reported on the city’s plans, which
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By Melissa Adan, David Brennan, and Kevin ShalveyApril 13, 2026, 7:57 AM ALGIERS and LONDON — Pope Leo XIV on Monday responded to criticism from President Donald Trump, telling reporters while traveling to Algeria that he has “no fear” of the White House. “I have no fear of the Trump administration, nor speaking out loudly about the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting off out work week we will experience some winds and blowing dust and sand with light risk for scattered showers. Temperatures to start this morning were in the 50s to 60s. By afternoon we will see temperatures climb to above average. El Paso is expected to reach a high
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Originally Published: 13 APR 26 04:37 ET By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Oil prices climbed Monday, after the US military said it would implement a shipping blockade in the Strait of Hormuz — a move that could test the current ceasefire while further tightening global oil supply. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso dance team returned home Sunday as national champions, greeted by family members, university staff and the UTEP cheer team at El Paso International Airport. The Miners arrived from Daytona Beach, Florida, where they won the 2026 National Dance Alliance Collegiate Championship in the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, Kurtis Dale, Jacklyn Garcia, and Eufemia Villa have been arrested and are facing charges after allegedly attacking a man at Burn Lake Park on November 26th, 2025. Court documents say that police responded to Burn Lake Park on November 26th, 2025 around
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Paso Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Maria Conchita Rios of Fabens, Texas was arrested after allegedly taking a friend’s vehicle without permission. The Sheriff’s Office say on April 10, 2026, at around 2:46 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 12500 block of Alameda Avenue in reference to a
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by Robert Moore April 12, 2026 Share Facebook Nextdoor Reddit 📣 We use your feedback to strengthen our reporting. Tell us what’s working and what’s missing. Take our 2026 reader survey. Hal Marcus, an artist, musician and promoter of the beauty of El Paso, died Sunday morning after a battle with cancer. He was 74. “Our beloved Hal
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The shooting occurred at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, authorities said. By Bill Hutchinson Video byJessie DiMartino and Cristina Corujo April 12, 2026, 9:57 AM Multiple people were injured in a shooting inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Saturday night in Union Township, New Jersey, according to Gov. Mikie Sherill. Police officers remained at the scene on Sunday
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EL PASO (KVIA)– The Coach Archie Duran Memorial Scholarship Fund held its final community race Sunday morning at Nations Tobin Park in Northeast El Paso. Community members gathered for the 5K run and 1-mile fun walk to honor the life and legacy of Coach Archie Duran, a beloved Jefferson and Irvin High School track coach.
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President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States Navy will begin blockading ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after peace talks with Iran ended in a stalemate. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The University of Texas at El Paso announced Saturday that the UTEP Dance Team won first place in their category at the National Dance Alliance College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. According to UTEP, this is their second national title in four years, and the first championship under Head Dance Coach
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CNN– Vice President JD Vance said marathon talks with Iran did not result in an agreement to permanently end the war. “We have been at it now for 21 hours, and we’ve had a number of substantive discussions with the Iranians. That’s the good news,” Vance said at a press appearance in Islamabad. “The bad
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Amigos Farm hosted their Spring Open House Saturday to show their locally grown, organic produce and how they do it before taking it next door for the chefs at Mustard Seed Cafe. It included showing their microgreen growing process, beehive presentations, and the garden’s brand new addition of chickens
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA)- The City of Anthony released a letter to KVIA on Saturday stating that the previous administration had allegedly committed several wrong-doings and the City is seeking state and federal intervention. According to the City of Anthony, the letter, which is dated March 31st, was sent to state, county, and federal authorities
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UPDATE (5:12 PM)- The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says that the 55-year-old male who was killed in the crash in Anthony, Texas was identified as Oscar Garcia. According to officials, officers with the Anthony Police Department requested assistance from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Special Traffic Investigators (STI), who took over the investigation.
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ByMary Kekatos, Julia Jacobo, Leah Sarnoff, Ivan Pereira, and Meredith Deliso Last Updated: April 11, 2026, 3:12 PM MDT Calling it the “opening act” in America’s return to the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman welcomed the Artemis II crew back home after their historic 10-day mission. (L-R) NASA’s Artemis II mission astronauts Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A law firm representing the family of a man killed in a West El Paso crash is asking for the public’s help identifying a man believed to have played a role in the events leading up to the collision. An attorney for Cesar Ornelas Injury Law said the firm is
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By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, CNN (Houston) — It was a hero’s welcome for the four-person Artemis II crew following a textbook splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday evening. The astronauts arrived Saturday at Ellington Field at Johnson Space Center in Houston to cheers, a standing ovation and hugs from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- According to the El Paso Fire Department (EPFD), crews responded to three separate calls Friday, where they rescued seven kittens across the Sun City. Officials say the first call was for a kitten who was stuck inside a wall. Crews made a small opening at the homeowners request and officials say
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Police Department says that the Special Traffic Investigators are on the scene of multi-vehicle crash that happened Saturday morning, leaving one person in serious condition. According to police, the crash occurred at the intersection of Mesa St. and Brentwood Ave sometime before 11 a.m. Officials have closed off
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new program at Fort Bliss is working to prevent drunk driving before it happens by giving soldiers a safe way home. The initiative, called Iron Zero, is a DUI prevention program created through the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program. It is designed to reduce impaired driving by
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Talks between the U.S. and Iran are set to begin after delays over Iran’s preconditions — a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets — Iran’s semi official news agencies Fars and Tasnim said Saturday. Progress has been made and intensive consultations in Islamabad “along with a reported reduction in Israeli strikes
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By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — If you’re pulling up the rear when it comes to filing your income taxes, you now have less than 48 hours to get your return in – or file for an extension – by April 15 before 11:59:59 p.m. local time. You’re hardly alone in your dash to the
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