UTEP professor details experience with Artemis II mission
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four astronauts made history as the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years. UTEP professor Jose Hurtado was…
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Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over alleged negligence in deadly ‘Rust’ shooting
By Meredith DelisoApril 17, 2026, 4:20 PM Alec Baldwin will face trial in a civil case alleging he negligently fired a gun on the set of “Rust,”…
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UTEP basketball adds JUCO All-American Camron McDaniels
EL PASO, Texas – Junior-college All-American Camron McDaniels (John A. Logan College) has signed with the UTEP men’s basketball team, head coach…
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Youth baseball tournament cancelled due to threat to security
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — National Championship Sports El Paso on Friday cancelled its Bunny Bash tournament due to a “serious threat” made toward…
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New Mexico Supreme Court denies state DOJ emergency petition to block ICE detention center agreement in Otero County
UPDATE (April 17, 2026) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously denied the state justice department’s petition to block Otero County…
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Canutillo ISD issues phishing alert for ‘Dinner & Drinks’ email
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District said Friday a phishing email has been targeting email accounts connected to the…
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Former business owner pleads guilty to attempted theft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former business owner pleaded guilty to attempted theft, El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez said in a press release…
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ICE report details detainee death at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released the death report for a migrant from Nicaragua who died at Camp East…
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Harmony Public Schools robotics teams from El Paso qualify for world championship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several student robotics teams from multiple Harmony Public Schools in El Paso qualified for a world championship, the HPS…
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City of El Paso directs City Attorney’s Office to investigate deaths at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted and approved a resolution earlier this month to ask the City Attorney’s Office to forward its…
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El Paso’s Star on the Mountain to shine gold, white for Usher and Chris Brown concert
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Chamber lit up the Star on the Mountain for Coldplay and Post Malone. Friday, the star will shine gold and white in…
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Texas economy hits record $2.9 trillion, governor says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday the state economy expanded to $2.9 trillion in 2025, based on estimates from the…
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UTEP hosts job fair for opportunities in the education field
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — School districts and education employers are recruiting at Friday’s education job fair at the University of Texas at El…
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Oil drops 10%, stocks surge after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open’ during ceasefire
Originally Published: 17 APR 26 09:11 ET Updated: 17 APR 26 09:35 ET By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — Oil prices dropped sharply and US stocks surged…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm, dry, windy Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We will round out the workweek with some winds, dry conditions, and fire risk. The National Weather Service has issued a…
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Singer D4vd arrested after teen found dead in his Tesla
By Alex Stone and Meredith Deliso (ABC) – The singer D4vd has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenage girl whose…
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A Venezuelan family followed the rules to enter the U.S. After being arrested and detained for a month, they’re leaving.
by Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneApril 16, 2026 EL PASO — In the summer of 2025, José, his wife Carolina and their teenage daughter arrived…
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons leaving agency
By ABC NEWSApril 16, 2026, 6:20 PM The acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, who presided over the agency amid…
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UTEP Memorial Gym renovation fundraiser exceeds goal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After raising $1.6 million, the UTEP Memorial Gym renovation project surpassed its original goal of $1.5 million, UTEP…
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Sparking curiosity with preview of the El Paso Science Festival
The El Paso Science Festival is returning to town and ABC-7’s Nicole Ardila joins them to give the borderland a preview of the fun on Good Morning El…
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Egyptian citizen sentenced to prison after allegedly pointing gun at victim in Las Cruces
ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — An Egyptian citizen allegedly threatened a person at a Las Cruces gas station by pointing a gun at them, the U.S. Attorney’s…
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El Paso to celebrate America 250 with music, crafts and a light show: 8-day celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A citywide celebration for the United States’ 250th anniversary will span eight days, Destination El Paso announced…
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Man arrested for alleged hit-and-run into electricity pole in San Elizario
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it arrested a man after he allegedly crashed into an electric…
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Animal Services supervisor explains the line between training and mistreating an animal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A social media video posted on Tuesday showed a two separate incidents of people pulling on their dogs’ leashes. FitFam El…
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El Paso County Commissioners discuss county sheriff’s office use of overtime in special meeting
UPDATE (5:03 p.m.) — County commissioners discussed the county sheriff’s use of overtime during the meeting. The majority of the meeting was behind…
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say
By Rebekah Riess, Eric Levenson, Brian Todd, Dugald McConnell, CNN (CNN) — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a once-rising star in the…
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Harmony Science Academy-El Paso rocketry team qualifies for national finals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Harmony Science Academy announced Wednesday its rocketry team has qualified for the American Rocketry Challenge National…
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Good Vibes Only: Teatro Neplanta brings immersive theater experience to local audiences
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— One local theater group is breaking the mold of traditional theater productions and attracting audiences in an exhilarating…
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EPISD students gain real-world veterinary experience in a unique classroom setting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District’s Center for Career and Technology Education continues to offer high school…
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Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
By David Brennan, Meredith Deliso, Nadine El-Bawab, and Kevin ShalveyLast Updated: April 16, 2026, 9:52 AM MDT Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a…
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