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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(UPDATE- 1:36 PM) — Senator César Blanco has released the following statement on being selected to serve of the Senate Select Committee on Religious Liberty: “I’m grateful to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick for the opportunity to serve on this committee. Religious liberty is a fundamental right protected by the First Amendment and remains a cornerstone of our democracy. As a Navy
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services, in partnership with Friends of El Paso Animal Services and the El Paso Community Foundation, spayed and neutered 450 owned pets during it second-annual public Spay-A-Thon. This event was held from March 13-15, 2026, where two high-volume veterinary teams provided these services to the community. According
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Metro and the City of El Paso unveiled 45 new vehicles as well as charging stations as apart of the public transportation system’s first zero-emission electric vehicle fleet. Officials say the $11 million project, funded through the Federal Transit Administration’s Low or No Emission Grant Program, marks a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over two months after 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz from Nicaragua was pronounced dead while under ICE custody at Camp East Montana, his family was able to pay their last respects to him. ABC-7 reported back in January that Randall Kallinen, the attorney representing Diaz’s family, had just started an investigation
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County commissioners questioned elections vendor KNOWiNK on Monday after a primary election day malfunction with electronic poll pads slowed voter check in across the county. The issue, which occurred during the March 3 primary, affected electronic poll books used to verify voter identity and collect signatures, but did
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ByDavid Brennan, Kevin Shalvey, Meredith Deliso, and Nadine El-Bawab Last Updated: March 24, 2026, 11:54 AM MDT Part of the 82nd Airborne is set to deploy to the Middle East soon, according to a source familiar with the matter. The source said the mobilization will include ground forces and a headquarters element, which oversees logistics and planning, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- 52-year-old Jose Vargas was arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and is facing charges after officials say that Vargas falsely reported a stabbing. According to officials, multiple deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the 19000 block of Tierra Drive in Tornillo to a report of a stabbing in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- El Paso Live has announced Tuesday that comedian John Mulaney will bring his tour brings his “Mister Whatever” Tour to the Abraham Chavez theatre later this year. Mulaney’s tour is scheduled to stop in El Paso on November 19 at 7:30 pm. Pre-sale tickets for the event start March 25 at
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ByMorgan Winsor, Nadine El-Bawab, and Aleem Agha March 24, 2026, 7:19 AM An American held in Afghanistan has been freed, the Taliban said Tuesday. Dennis Coyle of Colorado was released after a letter from his family was sent requesting his release on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, the Taliban foreign ministry said. His period of detention was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are heating up for your Tuesday forecast after a brief dip in temperatures on Monday! Temperatures this morning are similar to yesterday in the upper 50s. By lunch the difference will be more evident. We will experience highs well above average hotter than yesterday. El Paso expect a high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is hosting 6 community meetings over the next two weeks as they make new policy framework for data centers in the city. The first one was held at the Don Haskins Rec Center in West El Paso. Nearly 100 people were inside as they all
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Mixed-status families hope for the best but prepare for the worst amid the U.S. deportation blitz By: Sofia Sierra & Alyda MuelaThis article was published by Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom that covers stories from Mexico and the U.S.-Mexico border. EL PASO, TX– Andrea Garcia, 18, and her mom gave each other a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– While El Paso is not among the initial airports slated to receive Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, travelers passing through other major hubs say they are already seeing a federal presence, and reactions are mixed. Rachael Wilson said she encountered ICE agents while traveling through George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston,
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Mullin was nominated to replace Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. By Luke Barr March 23, 2026, 6:30 PM The Senate on Monday confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The vote came amid backlash over the immigration crackdown and deportations under DHS as well as the ongoing partial
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A homeowner in Santa Teresa says stray gunfire struck his house overnight, leaving damage to his garage and raising concerns about his family’s safety. The homeowner, who asked not to be identified, said he and his family moved into the neighborhood about three weeks ago and discovered the damage
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA)– According to the Socorro Police Department, 45-year-old Daniel Guerrero is facing charges after allegedly stealing a bike and arming himself with a machete making threating gestures to an officer. Police say that on March 20, 2026, around 4:48 p.m., a Socorro Police Officer was conducting a follow-up investigation regarding a bicycle theft
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office (FGE) announced yesterday that both parents of 18-month-old toddler Eithan Daniel S.H., who was found dead in Juárez on March 10, were charged with aggravated homicide/murder. According to a news release sent by the District Attorney’s Office for the Northern Zone in Chihuahua, both defendants
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) has reported a multiple vehicle crash on Executive Center Blvd near Mesa St. The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed that the call came in at 4:18 pm and no injuries were reported. According to the El Paso Police Department, the left lane on Executive
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ALBUQURQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The United States Attorney’s Office District of New Mexico says that El Paso man, Crescencio Pacheco Olvera, 37, has been charged in connection with an alleged alien smuggling operation. Officials say this comes after federal agents discovered a stash house containing sixteen undocumented individuals following a smuggling attempt. According to
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Originally Published: 23 MAR 26 12:24 ET Updated: 23 MAR 26 18:18 ET By Gonzalo Zegarra, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — A Colombian military transport plane crashed on takeoff in the southern department of Putumayo, killing at least eight people and injuring 83, according to Governor Jhon Gabriel Molina. The accident involved a C-130 Hercules aircraft
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Schools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse. by Sneha Dey, Texas Tribune March 23, 2026, 4:08 p.m. Central Update: March 23, 2026, 4:36 p.m. Central Republish This Story Share A life-size statue of César Chávez is removed by city workers from Cesar Chavez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has announced Monday that 39-year-old George Thomas Halvorsen has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run. The Special Traffic Investigations unit responded to US Hwy 54 North mm 25 (Ellerthorpe) to a collision involving a pedestrian on December 26, 2025. According to police, the
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro is inviting people from Socorro and the rest of the Borderland to its annual Easter Eggstravaganza & Color Run. The event is set to take place Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Bulldog Championship Park. The Color Run will start the festivities with the race line-up at 7:30
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Local governments are taking further legal action against a Las Cruces hospital over a lack of progress on resolving a contract dispute. In a joint news conference Monday, Doña Ana County and the City of Las Cruces to announce the filing of a Notice of Breach related to agreements
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MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA)- Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino announced Monday a sponsorship partnership with New Mexico State University Athletics, becoming the first enterprise to feature its logo as a permanent jersey patch across multiple NMSU athletic programs. According to the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, beginning this upcoming
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA)- Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday $5 million in state grants for the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program will be going to universities throughout Texas, expanding support for mental healthcare throughout the state. “Texas remains steadfast in increasing access to mental healthcare across our state,” said Governor Abbott. “These grants will create opportunities for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday we are waking up to a brief cold front. Temperature highs will be cooler and winds will be elevated to start your morning. We woke to temperatures this morning in the 50s to 60s. We will experience cooler temps than yesterday after a cold front pushes though, however we
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SANTA TERESA, N.M (KVIA)- The War Eagles Air Museum (WEAM) will host the Flying Legends of Victory Tour from April 23–26, bringing the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-25 Mitchell bomber. According to organizers, this event marks the first time in nearly three years since these aircraft were in the El Paso region and these are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Downtown Management District announced Monday the return of Downtown Restaurant Week. Downtown Restaurant Week returns Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 12, where organizers are inviting the community to explore 28 participating restaurants across the heart of Downtown El Paso. This 10 day event will have special prix-fixe
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