By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon said Thursday it will livestream the military’s first firing squad execution in decades, allowing the public to watch as the man who killed 13 people in a 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood is put to death.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in an interview this week to
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HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — A 47-year-old man died in a crash in Hudspeth County Wednesday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS said Tony Ray Wade drove a truck tractor towing a semitrailer. He drove on I-10 West at Mile Marker 125, which is 18 miles west of Sierra Blanca. At 3:50
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(KVIA) — Free College Application Week kicks off Thursday. Texas residents can apply to public colleges for free from Oct. 12-18, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Here’s the catch — applicants have to submit through ApplyTexas, which is limited to public schools in the state. The waiver only applies to undergraduate programs.
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua State Police Department (Secretaría de Seguridad Pública del Estado de Chihuahua) said this week that no murders were reported in 51 of Chihuahua’s 67 municipalities last month. SSPE’s Assistant Police Chief Luis Ángel Aguirre held a news conference this week and announced that September ended as the least
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 40-year-old woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for burglaries as part of a global plea, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office said. She pleaded guilty to stealing from several storage units. Victoria Cabrales pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, two counts of conspiracy to commit burglary
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An evening of Halloween fun is in store for El Paso. On Halloween from 3-6 p.m., the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host carnivals at recreation and community centers across the city. The annual Halloween Carnivals are free to attend. Families can expect jumping balloons, music,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man has been convicted for three counts related to fentanyl trafficking, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated 45-year-old Charles Arellano, a fentanyl dealer, USAO said. During a fentanyl transaction in January 2025, Arellano claimed to have
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged a home on Picacho Avenue Wednesday night, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Firefighters went to the intersection of Quesenberry Street and W. Picacho Avenue for a report of fire. It happened at a mobile home. Las Cruces firefighters extinguish a mobile home fire late Wednesday
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ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KVIA) – “I have to sacrifice something to stay alive,” said Joseph Carey, owner of Lake Shore Boat Storage. He’s one of many business owners in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, seeing fewer tourists visit every year. Elephant Butte Lake is at 3.9% capacity, according to state park officials. That number increased from
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Hospitals across El Paso are spreading awareness on the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The University Medical Center of El Paso and The Hospitals of Providence are encouraging more women to make time and get the important exam done. UMC, for example, is offering $50 3D mammograms all month-long, for those without insurance. Dr. Krisitie
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After two months of waiting, El Paso residents were invited by the Marathon Refinery in South-Central El Paso to a meet-and-greet presentation and forum organized at Riverside High School in the Lower Valley on Tuesday night.Elected officials at the city and state level from Mayor Renard Johnson to State Rep.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces’ minimum and tipped wages will increase starting Jan. 1, 2027, the city announced Wednesday. According to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC), minimum wage will increase to $13.47 per hour and the tipped wage will increase to $5.39 per hour. For 2026, Las Cruces’ minimum wage is set
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Symphony Orchestra and the UTEP Choral Union will bring the magical world of Harry Potter to life as they perform alongside the third installment of the franchise, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The performance will take place at the Plaza Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 10.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested a driver after he allegedly led a chase into a desert area in Far East El Paso on Saturday. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged 37-year-old Isai Ebenezer Silva with evading arrest (with a previous conviction and with a vehicle) and possession of a controlled
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When it comes to mental health care, no one should slip through the cracks. Local organizations are working together to make sure that doesn’t happen, starting with a survey being done, to help pinpoint shortcomings in the current system. The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and the Meadows Mental Health
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by Ayden Runnels, The Texas TribuneOctober 7, 2026 A Texas death row inmate convicted of a fatal 2000 robbery could be the first person put to death in the country since a failed execution in Tennessee that has raised alarm over lethal injection. Jamaal Howard was 20 years old when he robbed a convenience store
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A trial date has been set for a former Dona Ana County magistrate judge and his wife accused of tampering with evidence in relation to the arrest of a suspected gang member. Former judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, are accused of illegally housing a suspected member of the
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Republicans gathered in El Paso’s San Jacinto Plaza on Wednesday to pray and honor the victims of the three-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in El Paso reached nearly $5, according to the American Automobile Association. As of Wednesday, AAA said drivers in El Paso are paying an average of $4.49. AAA said the average price last year was $2.88. People like UTEP student
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Spooky season is in full swing now, and Forbidden Acres is back this fall season to bring the community triple the scares and to test our bravery. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them live Wednesday morning to take one for the team and test it out. This season, Forbidden Acres is collaborating with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Flu season is underway, and Immunize El Paso encourages residents to get their annual flu shot before it spreads. Immunize El Paso Director Ivan Luna said getting the vaccine is one of the easiest ways to avoid the flu and protect others in the community. “We are in the middle
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water customers can manage their water use and payments through a new app. The utility said the MyEPWater app will make it easier for customers to manage their accounts, monitor usage and access information to help save water — and maybe some money. Users can set up customizable
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The final structural beam went into place on Tuesday for the future Canutillo Middle School campus. To celebrate, the Canutillo Independent School District held a Topping Out Ceremony for the milestone in the $106.7 million project. The new middle school campus’ funding came from the 2024 Canutillo Bond. The district said
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By Meredith Deliso Christa Pike is conscious and speaking nearly a week after a botched execution left her critically injured and temporarily on a ventilator, her attorneys said Tuesday. “Her recovery is medically unprecedented. Her prognosis remains unclear but, at a minimum, we expect a long recovery,” her attorneys — Randy Spivey and Kelly Gleason from the Tennessee Office
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two cars and a Sun Metro bus crashed in West El Paso on Tuesday, according to the El Paso Fire Department. EPFD said it happened at Belvidere and N Mesa Street just after 3 p.m. In a statement sent to ABC-7, Sun Metro said one of the other cars lost
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Monday that four school districts across the state will undergo a detailed review to “ensure taxpayer funds are being spent responsibly.” One was the El Paso Independent School District. In a news release, the Texas Comptroller announced the selection of Austin, Barbers Hill, Prosper
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The Topo Chico shortage of 2026 is soon coming to an end.Fans of the carbonated water brand have largely been without Topo Chico since February, when problems at the Mexico facility forced owner Coca-Cola to temporarily cease orders of the water.In a statement given to CNN, Topo
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UPDATE (Oct. 6, 2026): ABC-7 obtained arrest affidavits detailing Jessica Marie Alonzo’s accused crimes. Monday, she was arrested and charged with 10 counts of tampering with government records, according to the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office (TAC). An investigation into an unlawful vehicle title and registration scheme led to her arrest. Documents said the
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A teenager is accused of a hit-and-run that killed another teen, Doña Ana County said. Authorities arrested the suspect teen on a murder charge. The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating the teen’s death. The hit-and-run happened Monday around 5:30 p.m. at the 3800 block of South Main
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — After severe flooding, Doña Ana County leaders unanimously approved a local emergency disaster declaration Tuesday. The declaration aims to fast-track relief, unlock emergency funding and streamline the recovery process for residents. Preliminary damage estimates across the county and surrounding jurisdictions have already topped $17 million, a figure officials expect
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