David Leonard Wood hearings delayed
by El Paso Matters Staff May 8, 2026 This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics,…
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Neighbors are asked to “Stamp Out Hunger” this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Letter carriers across the country will be picking up non-perishable food donations during The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Property tax valuation season and upcoming deadlines
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s property tax season in the Borderland. Not for paying them, but arguably the more important part of the process -…
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Clint ISD hosted first ever middle school aerial drone championship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Clint Independent School District is hosting the first-ever Desert Sky South Central Middle School Aerial Drone…
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Improvements may impact water pressure in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Water crews will be conducting valve and waterline improvement on Monday, May 11 that may impact the water pressure…
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David Palacio part of the 1966 TWC NCAA Championship team dies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics Department confirms that David Palacio passed away. Palacio played basketball…
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“Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer in induced coma after emergency surgery
FARO, Portugal (KVIA) – Singer Bonnie Tyler, who had several hit songs in the 1980s is reported to be in a medically induced coma following emergency…
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TxDOT El Paso Seeks Public Input at Bicycle Hearing for Proposed Bike Facility Projects
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-TxDOT is hosting a bicycle hearing, and they’re asking for feedback. According to Lauren Macias-Cervantes the public…
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U.S. State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in the country
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to ABC News, the Trump administration is launching a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the country, a move…
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DASO will conduct sobriety checkpoints through May
Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA)–The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout May in…
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Know before you go: Cinco de Mayo at the MACC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican American Cultural Center organized a Cinco de Mayo celebration set for May 9 from 2-6 p.m., the City of El Paso…
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‘I can’t promise your safety:’ El Paso homeowner struggles to save historic house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What Megan Harris thought would be a dream fixer-upper in Downtown El Paso became what she calls a “house of horrors.”…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Above average temperatures begin today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will climb today trending above average as we’re expected to enter a stretch of 90 degree temperature days.…
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Judge denies retrial in Young Park shooting after misconduct allegation
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A New Mexico district judge ruled to keep a murder conviction of the first defendant tried in the Young Park mass shooting…
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More than $1 million invested in communication tools for local first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar presented a check of an investment valued at more than $1 million to support emergency first…
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EPISD chief financial officer to resign amid financial struggles
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso Independent School District announced its chief financial officer, Martha Aguirre, is resigning amid…
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Canvas services fully restored, NMSU students, faculty given grace period
UPDATE: The New Mexico State University administration reports that Canvas service is fully restored as of 8 a.m. May 8. The students and faculty who…
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Alleged Chuco Tango gang members arrested after high-speed pursuit
VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested three people, including two alleged Chuco Tango gang members, after pursuing a…
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Your Voice, Your Vote 2026 – One-on-One with Sam Bregman, Democrat candidate for Governor of New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With early voting going on now for the June primary election in Doña Ana county, candidates and campaigns are…
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Man charged with capital murder 40 years after victim’s death
AUSTIN (KVIA) — After 40 years, law enforcement identified a man they believe is responsible for the murder of a 16-year-old in 1986, the Texas…
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Bend Doctor on Cruise Ship at Center of Hantavirus Outbreak Speaks with KTVZ News
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has spoken with Doctor Stephen Kornfeld, who is currently on the MV Hondius, which is at the center of a Hantavirus…
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Former Fort Bliss Soldier pleads guilty in deadly crash case that killed couple
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former Fort Bliss soldier pleaded guilty to two counts of intoxication manslaughter almost two years after a crash killed…
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Circle K ‘Fuel Day’ offers up to 40¢ off gas at certain El Paso stations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso drivers can save up to 40¢ a gallon of gas Thursday at participating Circle K gas stations in the city. According…
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City of San Elizario moves to block resources for proposed ICE detention centers
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario held its council meeting on Tuesday and unanimously approved the following two items: “14.…
Continue Reading Diesel mistakenly put into Circle K gas supply causes car trouble
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some drivers reported car trouble after filling their cars with diesel at an East El Paso Circle K, a spokesperson for the…
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Smokeable hemp pulled from Texas shelves again as state appeals case
by Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneApril 8, 2026 After a one-month reprieve, smokeable hemp products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, must…
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Texas Attorney General investigates school districts over Ten Commandments law, including El Paso
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into independent school districts to make sure they’re displaying the…
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BTS members take on the Sun City
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After selling out two shows at the Sun Bowl Stadium, Korean pop boy band BTS shared their journey around El Paso. From…
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Car hits person on Paisano at Doniphan, east lanes closed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All eastbound lanes on Paisano Drive at Doniphan Drive are closed after a vehicle hit a person Wednesday night, according to…
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Police report ‘unattended’ death in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said someone died in Northeast El Paso Wednesday. Investigators are investigating the unattended death,…
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