HORIZON, Texas (KVIA)- According to the Horizon City Police Department Almanza-Gutierrez arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated after police responded to a vehicle stopped in the roadway. According to HCPD, on March 23, 2026 at around 3 am, HCPD Officers conducted a welfare check in the 1500 block of S. Kenazo in Horizon City
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Andress High School Marching Band welcomed city and business leaders to a sold-out State of the City address. Johnson highlighted progress in police and fire services but said drunk driving remains a concern. “One accident is way too many. We can do much better. So we’re going to be making
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Get ready, El Paso! The UTEP Dinner Theatre is back with a spring production of the Broadway classic “Rent”. Enjoy dinner performances on select evenings, or attend a non-dinner show, perfect for any schedule. A few members of the talented cast stopped by to share a little of what to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Students at New Mexico State University formed a new coalition demanding the school cut ties with federal immigration agencies and adopt stronger protections for students, staff and faculty. The coalition includes Students for Justice in Palestine, the NMSU Dream Team and the Graduate Student Workers Union. Organizers say they
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) – According to Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) office the Congresswoman sent a letter to Meta calling on the company to hold public listening sessions and provide answers to El Pasoans about the potential impacts of its new data center.\ Congresswoman Escobar says that El Pasoans deserve transparency and a meaningful role in
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Police shared a post on social media stating that two individuals were arrested after getting into a physical struggle with officers Tuesday. The post says officers conducted a traffic stop at Cristo Rey Blvd in Sunland Park. Officials say that the situation escalated and that after
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Editor’s note: Some of the photos in this article may be intense for some readers. CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Officers from the Municipal Public Security Secretariat, assigned to the Southern District, helped rescue two dogs who were trapped inside a burning home in Juarez sometime Wednesday. According to officials, the fire was within the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The University of Texas at El Paso, along with the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, hosts Water Week to provide more information to individuals about water and to bring more awareness about the resource. During the event, organizers say there are several activities that people can participate online and in person
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HORIZON, Texas (KVIA)- According to the Horizon City Police Department (HCPD), Refugio Salvador Camargo was arrested in connection to a hit-and-run crash that happened Monday afternoon, March 24. Officials say that around 2:30 pm, HCPD officers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash in the 300 block of S. Darrington Road in Horizon City. HCPD says
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court documents obtained by ABC 7 reveal moments leading up to the arrest of 19-year-old Shai Alva who faces charges after a domestic incident. According to court documents, an officer from the Sunland Park Department responded to a residence in Sunland Park in response to a domestic disturbance. When
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA)- Just before 12 p.m. MST Wednesday, a jury in California found companies Meta and Youtube liable in a social media addiction trial. This comes a day after a jury in New Mexico found Meta liable in a similar legal case. The New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez released the following
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Originally Published: 25 MAR 26 13:34 ET Updated: 25 MAR 26 13:43 ET By Clare Duffy New York (CNN) — A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for negligence and failing to warn users of risks on its platforms, in a case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and
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By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Stephen Colbert already has a new job lined up for when he ends his 11-year run as host of “The Late Show” in May – the comedian and well-known J.R.R. Tolkien superfan announced he will co-write and develop a new film in the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” franchise.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Texas Senator César J. Blanco announced Wednesday that the Humane Society of El Paso has been selected to receive a $300,000 grant through the Texas Spay and Neuter Pilot Program, administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The program, funded with a $13 million appropriation by the 89th
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education met Tuesday evening for a board meeting to discuss renaming César Chávez Elementary School, this comes amid sexual assault allegations against the late César Chávez. During the board meeting, they heard from several public speakers. Board members said that the name was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A new initiative to support young people’s mental health is being launched by Emergence Health Network in collaboration with the Boys and Girls club of El Paso. The EHN “Mind Lab” is a lounge space located inside the Boys & Girls Clubs of El Paso at 801 South Florence Street,
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Today after a four-hour hearing in Juarez two parents are now charged with the killing and disposing of their 18-month-old child Eithan Daniel. The toddler was found dead in South Juarez two weeks ago. The mother, 23-year-old Vianey Esmeralda, is now charged with aggravated and first-degree homicide/murder, as well as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-To celebrate National Car Wash Day this Sunday, March 29th, Tommy’s Express Car Wash will offer free car washes at all of its locations. Tommy’s Express Car Wash invites El Paso drivers to this one-day event and experience the car wash system at no cost. The six El Paso locations of Tommy’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Water reports they have contained approximately 670,000 of wastewater at the John T. Hickerson Wastewater Treatment Plan. The spill was reported at 12:10 a.m. today after four contractor pumps failed, according to El Paso Water. The amount of wastewater is about the same amount that an Olympic-size pool
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UPDATE (MARCH 24) — The El Paso Police Department has identified the Michael Terrell Jenkins as victim that was found dead at the 8700 block of Lawson. Police say that initial reports that Jenkins was 29-years-old but has confirmed that he was 38-years-old. Police continue to investigate the death as a murder investigation. Anyone with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The City of El Paso say that in coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), the El Paso City-County Office of Emergency Management will participate in a statewide test of emergency alert systems. According to the City, this test will be on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 9 a.m.
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) says that multiple road construction projects are scheduled to happen around the Las Cruces area in the near future. The following information is from NMDOT regarding those construction projects: Thursday, March 26, crews will begin a pavement reconstruction project on the University
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The EL Paso Police Department says that at 2:34 pm police received reports of a two-vehicle crash on Loop 375 North near Iron medics. Officials say that one of vehicles is on fire. There are no known injuries at this time. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) all lanes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A joint effort by the El Paso Community College and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger provides Mobile Food Pantries for community members undergoing food insecurity. Area EPCC campuses will host the Mobile Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations: Rio Grande campus, Parking Lot C (Walk up,
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UPDATE (3:02 PM) — The El Paso Police Department says that all lanes are now open on Loop 375 Border Highway at US-54 heading west. This comes after several hours of the area being closed as crews worked to turn the semi back over. UPDATE (10:46 AM) — The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Paso del Norte Community Foundation (PdNCF) has announced Tuesday that it is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship opportunities. Organizers say that with deadlines starting as early as April 3, students are urged to apply as soon as possible through the Foundation’s streamlined application system, Scholarship360. PdNCF offers a diverse
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Catholic Diocese of El Paso and the HOPE Border Institute are holding a march at San Jacinto Plaza today. They are calling for an end to mass deportations. Bishop Mark Seitz and other local community leaders will be at the march and will be speaking as well. In a
Continue Reading ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The United States Attorney’s Office District New Mexico say that a Las Cruces man pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm offenses after agents recovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, and firearms during a search of his residence. Court documents say on April 3, 2024, FBI and Metro Narcotics Task Force agents executed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) along the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), kicked off Operation College Bound (OCB) 2026 at Chapin High School on Monday 23. Organizers say the event is meant designed as an ‘enrollment road show’ to bring recruitment and student services departments to local high
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Fortnite publisher Epic Games said Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees to save money as it grapples with industry-wide and company-specific challenges By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP technology writer March 24, 2026, 11:40 AM Fortnite publisher Epic Games said Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees to save money as it grapples with industry-wide and company-specific challenges.
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