SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Police arrested Robert Cortez, Jr., 50, and charged him with arson. A spokesperson for the police department says that officers were called out to the area of Horizon Boulevard and East Burt Road last night. When the officers arrived, a witness said she watched as Cortez allegedly set fires along
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Texas National Guard appears to arrive in Indiana amid legal fight over deployment in neighboring Illinois From CNN’s Josh Campbell A flight carrying members of the Texas National Guard appears to have arrived in Indiana after being deployed on the orders of President Donald Trump to conduct operations in the neighboring state of Illinois, according
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By Alejandra Jaramillo, Tami Luhby, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is considering not giving back pay to all federal employees once the government shutdown ends, suggesting it could depend on the worker in the GOP’s latest attempt to force Democrats to concede in the ongoing funding battle. “I would say it depends
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement ERO in El Paso continues to seek individuals in the country illegally, as well as those with legal status who have committed crimes in the U.S. According to ICE statistics, the El Paso Field Office conducted 487 arrests in Fiscal Year 2025, which ended last month,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Police Department has confirmed that one officer was taken to the hospital with non-life threating injuries after a collision. According to police, the crash happened at around12:30 at the intersection of Kansas and Arizona. Officials have not released any information as to the condition of the driver of
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El PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Transportation Authority (ETA) and the City of Socorro have worked on a new deal to restore services to Socorro. As of September 24th, 2025, the ETA Board of Directors approved the removal of the restrictions placed upon passengers wanting to pick up or dropped off within the City
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 state that the Third Judicial District Court of the County of Dona Ana granted former Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford’s request for a new trial. The court documents cite “newly discovered evidence of juror bias,” as the reason for the new trial.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at Logan Elementary School have been dismissed for the day after a fire extinguisher discharged and “caused a mess.” A spokesperson for the El Paso Independent School District says the extinguisher was discharged, the material then got into the air vent, and the resulting mess required students to be
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Some people struggle to realize that they’re victims of domestic violence or to leave the relationship. Domestic violence is any type of physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse that an individual might be experiencing at the hands of their partner, parents, or even roommate. Some things that may be normalized are when someone is controlled or
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County commissioners narrowly voted Monday to send a letter to the Texas Department of Transportation expressing concerns over the proposed “Downtown 10” project, which would widen Interstate 10 through the heart of the city. The 3–2 vote calls for TxDOT to extend the public comment period, which is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the El Paso County Commissioners Court is deciding whether to forward to approve items such as the El Paso County Ascarate Park Renovations Bond project. The proposed budget is broken down over items such as walking trail renovations, entrance expansion and lake and bridge renovations, with the proposed project
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– For the first time ever, Grammy Award-winning electronic duo Disclosure and rising star Channel Tres performed in El Paso not at the Sun Bowl, not at the Don Haskins Center, but underneath the Spaghetti Bowl. The event transformed Lincoln Park nestled where Interstate 10 meets U.S. Highway 54 into an open-air
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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 Amaya, a U.S Marine. We thank you for your service. You can send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or once served
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police’s Crimes Against Persons unit is investigating a shooting on Irwin Avenue near Ysleta Elementary School and Ysleta High School. Two males were shot and sent to the hospital. Police have not found any suspects and are investigating the scene. EPPD said the call came in around 2
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For some it’s a journey in a life, for other’s it is a calling. Julianna Esparza Loya saw the need from a young age and has continues to bright light to those in the community. ABC-7’s Nichole Gomez introduces us to a very special Do-Gooder. “So I think I’ve always
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – John Anthony Etienne, 32, was arrest by El Paso County Sheriff Deputies after they responded to an assault call at the 3700 block of Peak about 4 a.m. The Sheriff’s Office said Etienne left the home before deputies arrives. A woman reported she was being assaulted by Etienne who she
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EL PASO (KVIA) — Time is running out for Texans who haven’t registered to vote. The deadline to register is Monday, October 6, and election officials are reminding residents not to wait until the last minute. El Paso County Elections officials say state law requires all voters to be registered at least 30 days before
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EL PASO, Texas — More than 500 runners and community members came together at Ascarate Park for the second annual Changing Lives in 915 5K/8K/1-Mile Walk — a charity event benefiting the El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation and the University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso. Hosted by Rudolph Helping Hands, the nonprofit arm of
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By Lauren Mascarenhas, Amanda Musa, Danya Gainor, Hanna Park, Josh Campbell, Riane Lumer, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from sending any National Guard troops to Portland – a ruling which came as the administration stepped up attempts to send out-of-state National Guard troops to the city after
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MESILLA, New Mexico (KVIA)- The Mesilla Marshals Office says it’s investigating a deadly crash involving Albuquerque Jersey Mike franchise owner and Albuquerque resident, David Leyva. Officers responded to a call of a single vehicle crash at a park owned by the Town of Mesilla Saturday morning at around 2:30 a.m.. Once they arrived to a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Once a week, El Paso County Constable deputies set out with a quiet but powerful mission: delivering care packages to community members in need. These visits, part of a partnership with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, are helping bridge the gap between law enforcement and the people they serve. For
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No arrests have been announced in the mass shooting near downtown Montgomery. By Bill Hutchinson October 5, 2025, 7:51 AM At least 14 people were shot, two fatally, at an intersection near downtown Montgomery, Alabama, early Sunday, according to police. Among those injured were two juveniles, including one who suffered life-threatening injuries, according to the Montgomery
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At least five people were killed across the country, Zelenskyy said. By David Brennan October 5, 2025, 3:50 AM LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia launched around 550 munitions into the country overnight in Moscow’s latest deadly long-range barrage. Zelenskyy said that at least five people were killed and 10 injured across
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Patricia Johnson-Vierra began studying ballet in 1970 at age 10. She performed in The Nutcracker each year, dancing as a Page, a Mouse, and in the Waltz of the Flowers, under choreographer John McFall. Her repertoire expanded to performances in Ruth Page’s Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Firebird ,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- El Paso celebrated friendship, inclusion, and community this weekend at the 15th Annual Buddy Walk, hosted by the Down Syndrome Coalition for El Paso and the El Paso Community College (EPCC). Courtesy: EPCC Organizers said 700 participants and their “buddies” gathered at the campus with banners sharing their support and excitement.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With graduation season approaching, high school seniors across the Borderland are applying to colleges — and financial aid experts want to make sure they understand how to pay for it. Representatives from the University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso Community College and Texas Tech University are teaming up
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues its efforts to crackdown on migrants staying in the country illegally or those with a legal status who have a criminal record. ICE, along with other federal agencies such as HSI, DEA, FBI, ATF, and Border Patrol, among others, have joined forces since the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Operation Car Wash is the fundraising initiative that Tommy’s Express Car Wash and Paseo Del Norte Community Foundation have announced to benefit Operation Noel. For every wash purchased at Tommy’s five El Paso Locations on October 4th and 5th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., a portion of the sale will
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All individuals officials believe were involved have been detained. By Nadine El-Bawab October 4, 2025, 8:53 AM Two children, ages 4 and 13, are dead and two others are in critical condition after being fatally shot at a truck stop near Angleton, Texas, officials said. Deputies responded to a report of a shooting Saturday, according
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– We have some beautiful photos to look at this morning, you have all been taking such wonderful care of your backyards and gardens. Not to mention, with all the rain we’ve had in the borderland its hard to miss such luscious lawns. Take a look at this view photo one viewer calls their
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