ByJon Haworth, Jack Moore, Nadine El-Bawab, David Brennan, Kevin Shalvey, and Meredith Deliso Last Updated: March 2, 2026, 4:22 PM MST Six U.S. service members have been killed since the operation against Iran began, according to U.S. Central Command. “U.S. forces recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted for service members from a facility that was struck during Iran’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Long lines of vehicles stretched outside entrances to Fort Bliss Monday morning following heightened tensions tied to the latest conflict involving Iran. The increased security at Fort Bliss comes as all American military bases have been placed on heightened alert, according to a U.S. official cited by ABC News. Bases
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Originally Published: 02 MAR 26 04:00 ET Updated: 02 MAR 26 16:21 ET By Amanda Musa, Hanna Park, Holly Yan, Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — Early Sunday morning, just as bars along Austin’s bustling Sixth Street were winding down for the night, a barrage of gunfire tore through the popular entertainment district in the heart
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By GMA Team March 2, 2026, 12:35 PM Zendaya and Tom Holland have tied the knot, according to stylist Law Roach. The famed celebrity stylist behind many of Zendaya’s looks opened up on the Actor Awards red carpet on Sunday when asked about the couple’s seemingly impending marriage. “The wedding has already happened. You missed it,” said Roach speaking
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The goal of Youth Opera of El Paso is to create life-long opera lovers right here in our community. “One of the things i encountered early in my teaching is that young people are very intimidated by just the word opera,” Kimberly Wolfenbarger-Nakamoto told ABC-7 during an interview. Kimberly is the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In honor of International Women’s Month, 6 women at the El Paso Fire Department spent an entire shift together, highlighting female empowerment in the field. This all-female crew represents the trailblazing women who have paved the way in a historically male-dominated profession. “We’re so used to saying it’s a brotherhood.
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By Lily Hautau, CNN (CNN) — A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon a deep reddish-orange on Tuesday for sky-gazers in Asia, Australia, the Pacific Islands and the Americas. This event, often referred to as a blood moon, occurs when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- ABC-7 has confirmed that Carlos Spector, regarded as one of El Paso’s leading immigration lawyers and a human rights advocate for decades, has died at the age of 71 following medical complications from cancer. Spector was an immigration attorney based in the Borderland and was one of the first to win
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By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — It’s not TV. It’s HBO — and also Paramount+. During Paramount’s first investor call since emerging victorious in the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO David Ellison shared that following the merger, Paramount+ and HBO Max will join to form a single streaming platform. “We will combine the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Emergency officials across the Borderland gathered at the Dona Ana County Government Center for the 4th Annual Earth, Wind & Fire Integrated Warning Team Workshop. The workshop brings together the National Weather Service, emergency managers, local leaders, and media partners to strengthen how severe weather warnings are communicated to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to help promote healthy, respectful and safe relationships. However, it’s important to keep conversations going all year long. Sandra Garcia, the executive director of the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence in El Paso, told ABC-7 this is a community issue. They want
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Vitamin D deficiency is most common during the winter months. It doesn’t matter even if it’s sunny in El Paso, vitamin D deficiency is becoming more common as we spend more time indoors and away from the sun — but now that daylight savings is around the corner, you’ll have more time to take advantage of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Master Sergeant Jordan Paresky, who has been serving for 21 years. He’s preparing for a final deployment this spring. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Once again temps will trend on the warmer side. Conditions will also remain calm. Temperatures began this morning in the 50s they will continue to climb 15-20 degrees above average. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 89. Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 86.
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UPDATE (March 2, 2026, 6:32 a.m.) The U.S. military said a fourth service member died after suffering injuries during Iran’s “initial” attack. “As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action,” US Central Command posted on X. “The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial
Continue Reading Originally Published: 02 MAR 26 03:19 ET Updated: 02 MAR 26 06:26 ET By Haley Britzky, Helen Regan, Eyad Kourdi, Isaac Yee, Teele Rebane, Lucas Lilieholm, CNN (CNN) — Three US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait on Monday due to an “apparent friendly fire incident,” the US military said in a statement. Kuwaiti air defenses
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Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to better explain what El Paso County Republican Chair Michael Aboud told ABC-7. We originally said Aboud said the Trump campaign should pay back the city of El Paso, but that O’Rourke should’ve paid more. But Aboud later told ABC-7 that he said that the Trump campaign should
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, Cody Ruiz, James Ibarra-Garcia, Casz Curtis Abeita are facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking employees at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility. Court documents reveal that Correctional Sergeant Braden Foremaster and Correctional Officer Aaron Villegas-Fierro were attacked at the facility on Feb. 23,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA)– In the Borderland, residents are reacting with concern and uncertainty following news of a global attack that has dominated headlines and social media feeds. ABC-7 spoke with several El Pasoans about their thoughts. While many declined to comment on camera, one woman said she remains in disbelief over the situation. Jennifer
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) is asking for help in locating 54-year-old Robert Droge, who suffers from Dementia, Schizophrenia and IDD. Officials say Droge last seen at 3504 East Glen Dr., El Paso, TX, 79936 on March 1, 2026, around 1:47 pm after leaving from a backyard. Droge is believed
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UPDATE (5:20 PM) The Montana Vista Fire Department has confirmed the scene has been cleared after crews knocked down the structure fire. A spokesperson with the Montana Vista FD says that one dog was rescued from the fire and there were no injuries reported. The spokesperson told ABC-7 that the Horizon FD, Socorro FD, and
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By Jon Haworth, Jack Moore, Nadine El-Bawab, and David Brennan Last Updated: March 1, 2026, 3:13 PM MST As President Donald Trump departed for Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, he posted a video on social media acknowledging for the first time on camera the death of three U.S. troops killed during the U.S. operation against Iran over the weekend. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) released in a statement on social media stating the department is monitoring recent international events and as a precaution will be increasing patrols. Officials say the increase in patrol will be throughout the city, with an increased visual presence in areas that could potentially be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- ESPN is reporting that Aaron Jones, running back for the Minnesota Vikings, along with defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, are planned to be released later this month barring a trade, according to ESPN sources. The network says this move comes as the Vikings work on their salary cap deficit and will reportedly save
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(KVIA)- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released more images and videos of the U.S. and Israel’s joint operation of military strikes on Iran also know as Operation Epic Fury. Photo/Video Courtesy: DVIDS, Department of War, CENTCOM
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the attack in Austin that occurred early Sunday morning that left three dead and fourteen others wounded: “Texas mourns with the families and loved ones of those who were horrifically killed in last night’s attack in Austin,” said Governor Abbott. “Cecilia
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A suspect was also fatally shot by police early on Sunday, officials said. By Tristan Maglunog and Bill Hutchinson March 1, 2026, 11:01 AM The FBI said it is investigating a possible terrorism motive in a mass shooting early Sunday outside a bar in Austin, Texas, that left two people dead and more than a dozen others
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ByJon Haworth, Jack Moore, Nadine El-Bawab, and David Brennan Last Updated: March 1, 2026, 11:02 AM MST President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that U.S. military forces “destroyed and sunk” nine Iranian naval ships and that Iran’s naval headquarters had also sustained major damage since strikes against the country began on Saturday. “I have just been informed that
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA)- The Socorro Fire Department (SFD) posted on social media that multiple agencies worked together in order to put out a structure fire in Socorro. Officials say the fire happened early Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Morocco Cir and N Moon Rd. The fire was originally reported as a vehicle fire but
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