UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): CRRUA said it restored water service to the Racetrack Drive/Haciendas San Gabriel area around 3 p.m. Tuesday. The utility issued a precautionary water boil advisory. Residents should boil water for one minute and let it cool before using it. As a next step, CRRUA said it’ll send water samples to a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 29-year-old woman accused of a deadly hit-and-run had a suspended sentence for driving while intoxicated with two children at the time, according to court documents. On Saturday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Melanie Christine Cuellar was found in Mexico and returned to El Paso. EPCSO said she
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District cancelled all after-school activities amid heavy rain in the area. EPISD shared this statement: “Due to inclement weather, all after school activities are canceled for today, Tuesday September 22, 2026. High School Volleyball and after-school day care at all El Paso ISD Extended Day
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for severe storm risk and flooding today! A weather alert has been issued by the National Weather Service for El Paso, Doña Ana, Hudspeth, and Otero County: Flood Watch in effect from September 22, 12:00 PM MDT until September 23, 07:00 PM MDT
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The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to present its 2026 budget update on Monday, which includes a projected deficit of more than $5.9 million by the end of the fiscal year.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raise a glass for wildlife this Halloween season at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. For one night, adults ages 21 and over can attend the annual Brew at the Zoo event. Brew at the Zoo offers a night of craft beer, live music and animal experiences after the
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Brace for impact as we are tracking some of the heaviest rains so far this monsoon season. According to the National Weather Service, El Paso and Las Cruces could see between a quarter and a half inch of rain starting Tuesday. That amount of rain a small amount of time
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss will host an ammunition and explosives amnesty day Wednesday. The military installation said anyone can relinquish any unauthorized, found, stolen or misplaced ammunition and explosives without fear of prosecution. Ammunition and Explosives Amnesty Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations. Weapons, firearms
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Originally Published: 22 SEP 26 10:18 ET Updated: 22 SEP 26 11:59 ET By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Actress Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, and her death has been ruled an accident, the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina said Tuesday. Panettiere, who starred in the
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The El Paso film festival is back with over 80 new films and some special guests. Experience the magic of independent film at the Plaza Theater in Downtown El Paso, featuring genres from documentaries to late-night scares and animated films. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins EPFF Artistic Director Carlos Corral for a live
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The Borderland will see a relatively quiet start to the week before a significant increase in moisture brings several days of widespread rain and thunderstorms from Tuesday through Thursday. A weak backdoor cold front (coming in from the NE) is moving southwest from northeastern New Mexico. The front is expected to reach the eastern portions
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Travelers at the El Paso International Airport can catch a glimpse into the Borderland through the lens of local photographers. Monday, the airport revealed its latest rotation of its annual Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso (PEEP) exhibit. This year’s PEEP exhibit features 37 pictures by local photographers. Selected works focus
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — He’s an energetic, fun voice on the radio on any given weekday for those listening to 93.1 KISS FM. Fernando Montejano, or “Grizz,” knows his music, and he knows how to entertain. Turns out, he also knows how to mask pain. “There were so many moments in my life i
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every September, emergency first responders, families and members of the fire service from the U.S. and Canada gather to honor members who died in the line of duty. Saturday, the El Paso Fire Department paid tribute to two local firefighters in this year’s memorial. The International Association of Fire Fighters
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(KVIA) — Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott told the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas completes its audit. The governor said ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Water Development Board require information to make informed decisions. He said
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Monday, Oracle said it established a $1 million fund to support the Gadsden Independent School District. The company said the fund will support educators, schools and district leaders. “Every school and every classroom has unique opportunities and challenges,” said GISD Superintendent Nubia Tarazona. “This fund gives our educators and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s first “cafecito crawl” aims to bring 10 Downtown El Paso coffee shops into the spotlight. A coffee crawl encourages customers to explore coffee and pastries at their own pace. The Cafecito Crawl will start Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. to noon, according to Downtown El Paso. Those
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were arrested after deputies conducted a fraud investigation, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Deputies received a report about two vehicles financed through Ibarra Financial Services. The company told EPSCO it couldn’t recover the vehicles. Investigators said 35-year-old Luis Fernando Jaquez and 34-year-old Briana Christine Cardenas
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ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — One person was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after a crash on the Anthony Gap Sunday. Doña Ana County Public Safety said it happened around 8:30 p.m. on Highway 404. A semi and an SUV crashed. The crash involved three other people, officials said. They refused medical care and
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UPDATE (Sept. 21, 2026): An inmate in Hudspeth County helped police identify one of three suspects from a deadly shooting at Tom Lea Upper Park, according to police documents. The shooting happened around 3:39 a.m. on Sept. 12 at the park. Documents said police went to the park and found the two men dead on
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UPDATE (3:15 p.m.): The El Paso Police Department said the chase is connected to a deadly shooting that happened in East El Paso Monday. The shooting happened around 6:20 a.m. at the 1700 block of Charlie Smith Drive, EPPD said. Officers found a 32-year-old man that had been shot and died. A witness told police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lincoln Park Day kicked off its 22nd year at the newly renamed “Lincoln Park – El Paso’s Chicano Park” Saturday. The community gathered at the park under the freeway to express their cultural pride. From custom lowriders, zoot suits to music, the park buzzed with Chicano culture. A group of
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CNN By Katelyn Polantz, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The three national news outlets President Donald Trump banned from the White House — CNN, MS NOW, and Politico — are filing a critical First Amendment lawsuit to restore their access. The emergency request is set to go before a federal judge in the DC District
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By ABC NEWS September 20, 2026, 3:44 PM Share A man was shot and injured in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement incident in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, according to officials. He was transported to a local hospital in North Austin, where he is in serious but stable condition, officials said during a press conference. ABC
Continue Reading By Laura Sharman, Hanna Park, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — A police officer was shot and wounded near a synagogue in Ontario, Canada, on Sunday evening during an exchange of gunfire with a 29-year-old man armed with a shotgun as congregants gathered for Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, officials said.The alleged
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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 Military Monday: Retired Vietnam Veteran Segregant First Class Harold Depuy. He served from 1970 to 1971. Depuy received a Bronze Star. We thank you for your service. Send in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for storm chances set to arrive Tuesday! A Weather alert has been issued by the National Weather Service for El Paso and Las Cruces ahead of Tuesday and Wednesday’s storms: Flood Watch in effect from September 22, 12:00 PM MDT until September 23,
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for almost all of the Borderland including El Paso and Las Cruces. The watch will be in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. A back door cold front will drop into the region and interact with a huge plume of deep monsoonal moisture, bringing several
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, Alli Rosenbloom, Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — The death of Cindy Crawford’s son, model Presley Gerber, is being investigated by detectives with the Santa Monica Police Department as a “suspected overdose,” according to a media release from the law enforcement agency.Gerber died Sunday at the age of 27, her representative previously confirmed
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Socorro, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Police Department arrested 22-year-old Christopher Aaron Olivas on Sept. 18, in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred on April 24, 2026. On April 24, 2026, at approximately 12:23 a.m., officers with the Socorro Police Department were dispatched to Murphy USA, on the 10300 block of Alameda, for a
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