EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The first night of Hanukkah is traditionally a time of celebration, reflection and light. This year, families in El Paso say they are choosing to honor that tradition even as they mourn lives lost in the recent Bondi Beach shooting in Australia. Ahead of a candle-lighting ceremony, dozens gathered for music
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UPDATE– The person of interest detained in connection with yesterday’s deadly shooting at Brown University has been released, the mayor said. CNN- The person of interest detained in connection with the Brown University shooting, identified by law enforcement sources as Benjamin Erickson, is a decorated soldier who had served in a position at Arlington National Cemetery, according to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after getting hit by a vehicle. According to the El Paso Sheriff’s Office, deputies were were dispatched to assist the Anthony Police Department with a vehicle versus pedestrian collision call. According to the El Paso Sheriff’s Office Facebook, the southbound and
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SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) – Abundant Church kicked off their annual Christmas Toy and Food Giveaway this weekend. It started in the San Elizario Independent School District where volunteers handed out more than 3,000 toys to children ages 10 and under. One thousand Christmas Food Boxes were also distributed to area families to help them
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- With funds raised from donations during Operation Noel, children from different areas of the Borderland were able to get a jacket. Saturday, The Boys and Girls Club of El Paso was invited to Fox Acura where kids could get a Christmas present, meet good old Santa Claus, and most importantly receive
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Originally Published: 14 DEC 25 09:54 ET Updated: 14 DEC 25 17:40 ET By Hilary Whiteman, Angus Watson, Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Sydney, Australia (CNN) — At least 15 people were killed in a terror attack on Sunday targeting the Jewish community celebrating the first night of Hannukah at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach. Around 1,000 people
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Families and their babies that spent time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Las Palmas Medical Center this past year enjoyed a reunion. The babies, parents, nurses and doctors gathered to play and catch up on development and growth. Even enjoying a visit with Santa. Some of the children
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens of students across the Socorro Independent School District spent the day coding, building and testing their robots during the district’s annual robotics competition, ROBOCOM 12, held at Americas High School. The competition follows FIRST LEGO League (FLL) guidelines — challenging teams to solve real-world science and technology problems through
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You may recognize Sun City Sawdust’s co-owner Pamela Brouhard from her role in the movie One Battle After Another. After leaving nursing, she and her co-owner chose to open their own business. Sun City Sawdust in West El Paso has been open for almost two years. The DIY studio started
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VILLAGE OF VINTON, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Elections Department posted the unofficial results in the run-off election for mayor in the Village of Vinton. The incumbent, Rachel Quintana leads with 54 percent of the votes or 111 votes versus her opponent, Juvencia Rios Ontiveros with 94 votes or 45.85 percent of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police need the public’s help in finding the driver they ay hit a man causing serious injuries then drove away from the scene of the crash. Crime Stoppers of El Paso is featuring this incident as their Crime of the Week and are helping police gather information on
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December is National Osteopathic Medicine Month, and in New Mexico, it’s being marked with an official proclamation from the Governor’s Office recognizing the role osteopathic physicians play in healthcare across the state. Physicians, medical students, and community leaders gathered for the proclamation ceremony to highlight osteopathic medicine, a branch of medical practice that emphasizes whole-person
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Proposal urges keeping customer charges flat and maintaining rooftop solar minimum bill pending further study. by Diego Mendoza-Moyers December 14, 2025 El Paso Electric’s Rio Grande Power Plant in the the Upper Valley area of El Paso and New Mexico. (Photo courtesy Sam Silerio) Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox —
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Are you decking the halls and stringing up Christmas lights for all to see? Well ABC-7 has a chance for you to show off your holiday spirit and win $500. The inaugural ABC-7 Borderland Battle of the Bulbs is already underway with submissions coming in daily. If you think you have
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(UPDATE)- The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed that one person was transported to a nearby hospital with serious to life threatening injuries. According to El Paso Fire, the call came in around 2:20 am Sunday morning. We will update you on air and online once we learn more information EL PASO, Texas — El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The University of Texas at El Paso is having their winter commencement for Fall graduates where thousands of students are expected to walk across the stage to receive their diploma. The College of Education and Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts held their commencements for their students on Saturday. Photo
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At least 11 people were killed on Sunday as two gunmen opened fire at Australia’s Bondi Beach in an attack that targeted a Jewish event, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said, adding that police had designated the shooting as a “terrorism event.” “This attack was designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community on the first
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A person of interest was taken into custody overnight in connection with the fatal shooting at Brown University, according to Kristy DosReis, a spokesperson for the Providence Police Department. The person in custody was caught based on a tip to law enforcement, a source with knowledge of the investigation told ABC News. A federal source
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HONOLULU, Hawaii – A trip to the Aloha State turned into a nightmare for the UTEP Miners on Saturday night. The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors handed the Miners their 4th straight loss after defeating UTEP, 66-61. It was UTEP’s 4th loss in a row as their overall record drops to 3-6. UTEP has yet to defeat
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EL PASO, TEXA (KVIA)– If a Labubu is on your loved one’s Christmas list, you’re not alone.The fuzzy monster known for their big eyes and pointed ears have exploded into a must-have collector’s item, driven largely by social media and pop culture trends. “TikTok made it explode,” said Isca Zeledon, also known as Mexican Candy
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UPDATE 9:54PM – The Providence Police and the FBI launch tipoff site and phone number for members of the public to provide any information they have on the shooting. The FBI is asking for photo and video evidence of the shooting suspect to be submitted at https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/614ee3a4a073699. A surveillance video was made public by Providence
Continue Reading NEW YORK, New York (KVIA) — Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has won the 2025 Heisman Trophy as the best player in college football. Mendoza led Indiana to an undefeated season and a BIG10 championship over Ohio State. The junior transferred from California after two seasons with the Bears. He has nearly 3,000 passing yards with
Continue Reading ABC NEWS– Police in Providence, Rhode Island, said “multiple” people were shot near Brown University after the school alerted students to an active shooter on campus on Saturday. “This is an active investigation,” Providence police posted on X. “Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice.” No other information about the victims
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Beginning this morning at 9:00 A.M. families gathered at 3 Walmart locations for the annual Shop with a Cop event. This is partnership that connects children with mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Walmart and local law enforcement to bring a dash of holiday magic. Selected families shopped side-by-side with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Crews with the White Sands Missile Range, Fort Bliss Fire and Emergency Services, and the Otero County Fire-EMS District 1 responded to a train fire along Highway 54. Otero County Fire-EMS District 1 It happened in the area of mile marker 27. Otero County Fire-EMS District 1 responded first and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- According to El Paso Water, crews are currently working to repair a main break at the intersection Mesquite Hills and Dyer. Customers in the immediate area may be experiencing low water pressure or no water and may be impacted for an estimated 5-6 hours, El Paso Waters says. A water tank
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CARLSBAD, New Mexico (KVIA)- For national park lovers, specifically cave dwellers, the Carlsbad Caverns National Park has announced the reopening of the Lower Cave Tour. The park announced that the tour will return January 10, 2026 and will happen every following Saturday. Tickets will be released 30 days prior to the tour dates and the
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The gunman was killed by “partner forces,” Secretary Hegseth said. By Benjamin Siu, Anne Flaherty, Luis Martinez, and Ivan Pereira December 13, 2025, 11:02 AM 2 US troops, 1 civilian interpreter killed in ambush in Syria Two U.S. soldiers and one civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in Syria Saturday after they were ambushed by a likely ISIS gunman,
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DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA)- Kids throughout Dona Ana County were able to take part at the Cops and Kids shopping experience at the Walmart on Rinconada Boulevard. 200 plus volunteers from various law enforcement agencies and organizations participated in the event. During Cops and Kids officers take underprivileged and preselected kids shopping for
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By Eyad Kourdi, Natasha Bertrand (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that there will be “very serious retaliation” after two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter were killed in an ambush in Syria on Saturday. Three others were wounded in the attack, which was carried out by a single ISIS gunman, US Central Command
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