A G2 storm could bring northern lights displays further south than usual. By Julia Jacobo March 18, 2026, 10:43 AM A moderate geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights displays to U.S. states further south than usual, forecasts show. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a storm watch for a G2 geomagnetic
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UPDATE (7:08 a.m.) — Another crash happened on I-10 East at Yarbrough. The right two lanes are closed, according to TxDOT. UPDATE (5:56 a.m.) — Four people were injured in the crash. One has severe injuries, according to the El Paso Fire Department. UPDATE (5:03 a.m.) — All lanes on Gateway East at Lee Trevino
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat surge pushing into the Borderland. Temps will trend well above average over the next few days rivaling record breaking heat for March. Today we woke to temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. We will experience temperature warming with
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The United Farm Workers union won’t participate in events honoring Chavez. By Armando Garcia March 17, 2026, 4:04 PM Cesar Chavez, the late farmworker organizer who became a national civil rights icon and co-founded the United Farm Workers, is accused of abusing “young women or minors,” the union said in a statement Tuesday. “The UFW
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HORIZON, TEXAS (KVIA)– The Horizon City Police Department has announced that the department, along Socorro Police Department, Anthony Police Department, Socorro ISD PD, FBI El Paso Office, and DEA El Paso Office, will be conducting large-scale operations. Horizon City PD says these operations will be in the areas of Darrington Rd & Rudi Kuefner Dr,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The MIJ Law Firm has brought back their MIJ Bracket Challenge which will allow one lucky winner to take home $1 million dollars. The Men’s NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament starts with a bracket of 64 teams. Before the games begin, predict the winner for each one of the 63 games
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to advance a resolution calling for independent federal grand jury investigations into multiple deaths at Camp East Montana. Only Mayor Renard Johnson and representatives Josh Acevedo (District 2), Ivan Niño (District 5), Lily Limón (District 7) and Chris Canales (District 8) were present
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It was announced earlier Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to Amentum Services to operate Camp East Montana. As ABC-7 reported, DHS and ICE were reviewing the contract that Acquisition Logistics had. That contract was worth $1.2 billion and was set to expire in September of
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA)- New Mexico health officials are warning residents to watch for heat illness this week as temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees across much of New Mexico starting Thursday. These temperatures come early in the season, before most people have acclimated to the heat or set up home cooling systems. “Last summer
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA)- Tuesday, Congressman Gabe Vasquez questioned Department of Defense officials on the abrupt closure of the El Paso Airport and surrounding airspace on February 11. The questioning was during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, where Congressman Vasquez asked for answers as to where the communications failure occurred and what steps the DoD is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The group Cypress Hill has announced Tuesday that they will be going on tour and the Sun City is one of their stops. According to Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, this will be a free outdoor concert that will take place on Sunday, July 26th. Officials do say that this event is
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The “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” will arrive on Disney+ March 24. By Angeline Jane Bernabe March 17, 2026, 11:09 AM Get the limo out front, because the trailer for the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” has arrived. On Tuesday, Disney+ and Hulu released the official trailer for the highly anticipated upcoming special, which features Miley Cyrus and “Call Her Daddy”
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA)- The Texas Department of Transportation says they have launched a pedestrian and bicyclist safety campaign as more people are beginning to get out more. “We continue to see an increase in the number of crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists each year,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said. “All of us share a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso City Council has announced Tuesday that the council adopted the Chihuahuan Desert Climate Action Plan (CAP), establishing a community-informed roadmap to guide the City’s efforts to address greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen climate resilience, and support sustainable economic growth. According to officials, the plan outlines policies, programs, and projects
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) has released the total numbers of citations that were issued during the department’s 45-day enforcement period called EPPD Traffic Safety Blitz. The operation ran from January 1 through February 15th and a total of 11,378 citations were issued. The following are citations that were issued:
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The United States Postal Service has announced series of stamps featuring several lowrider cars, with this issuance, USPS celebrates lowrider car culture, rooted in working-class Mexican American/Chicano communities throughout the American Southwest. “A lowrider is a masterpiece of engineering and artistry, a rolling canvas of art. They are often painted with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- A spokesperson for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed to ABC 7 that contractor Amentum will take over operations at the Camp East Montana detention facility. “Amentum has been a close partner with ICE in managing Camp East Montana, and was best suited to take over as the
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CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Otero County Commissioners held an emergency meeting last Friday to discuss the future of the ICE detention center located in Chaparral, New Mexico. Otero County Commissioners renewed a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to keep the Otero County detention center open, even though a new state law prohibiting such agreements
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The creators of the horror/sci-fi film “Sharknado” have completed two new film productions in Las Cruces: “Shark Shiver” and “Shark Frenzy.” The Asylum, an independent film company known for its shark-themed franchise, recently wrapped filming on “Shark Shiver” and “Shark Frenzy” in southern New Mexico. The productions were supported
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- According to the Texas Gas Service, a third-party damaged a Texas Gas Service natural gas meter near Buffalo Bill Drive and Vanderveer Drive in Far East El Paso. According to a spokesperson from Texas Gas Service, out of caution the affected home was evacuated, and natural gas service will remain off
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Chihuahuas announced Tuesday that ‘Bark at the Park’ is returning, days where fans can bring their dogs and watch the baseball game. According to organizers, this year’s event will happen mostly during night games in order to keep pets safe and comfortable. Organizers say all dogs must have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The City of El Paso’s 915 Tree Keepers Program, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, the Climate and Sustainability Division, and the Community and Human Development Department, are asking for volunteers for their three community tree planting events at separate locations across the City. The three events will begin
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re getting lucky with q beautiful forecast for your St.Patrick’s Day! Conditions will recover from yesterday. Leaning war, dry, and calm. Today we woke to temperatures in the upper 30 to the low 40s. Temperatures are still cool to start as we continue to recover from our recent backdoor cold
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For St. Patrick’s Day and the rest of spring break, the Texas Department of Public Safety wants to remind everyone of the consequences of drinking and driving. On Tuesday, you’ll see more law enforcement patrolling on the roads. DPS is teaming up with El Paso Police and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for their
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Kent is the highest-profile administration official to step down over the war. By Beatrice Peterson March 17, 2026, 8:45 AM The Trump administration’s top counterterrorism official Joe Kent announced his resignation Tuesday over opposition to the Iran war, becoming the highest-profile administration official to step down publicly over the conflict. In a resignation letter posted
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ByKevin Shalvey, Jon Haworth, and Nadine El-Bawab Last Updated: March 17, 2026, 9:48 AM MDT The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, was killed in an overnight attack on Iran, along with the paramilitary leader Gholamreza Soleimani, the Israeli minister of defense said on Tuesday. “Larijani and the Basij commander were eliminated last night
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- Court documents reveal football players, linebacker Drake Williams and defensive end Victor Shaw, with NMSU were arrested in early March for separate incidents and are facing several charges. Shaw is facing the following charges: Negligent Use of a Deadly Weapon (Intoxication), Concealing Identity, Resisting and Evading or Obstructing an Officer. This
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) – Farming is part of the agricultural identity of New Mexico, something the Anthony Youth Farm organization has been working to pass onto the next generation for 26 years. Board President Jose Terones currently runs the program, recruiting kids through community outreach with Gadsden Independent School District and Doña Ana County
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “One Battle After Another” won 6 Oscar’s on Sunday, more than any other movie of the night. It won Best Picture, Best Director, Casting, Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie has strong ties to El Paso, as a chunk of the film was shot downtown.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As warmer weather arrives across the Borderland, a local nonprofit is urging residents to take humane steps to address the growing population of community cats while warning that harming animals is a serious crime. Volunteers with El Paso TNR say the region’s mild climate means “kitten season” can last nearly
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