By Peter Charalambous The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to limit mail-in voting for now, keeping in place a lower court decision blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing new restrictions. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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By Allison Pecorin Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since being hospitalized in June following a fall. “Today, I’ll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June,” McConnell said in a statement. “I’m really looking forward to being back on the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A record number of students enrolled in the University of Texas at El Paso this fall, according to the school. For the first time, UTEP’s enrollment passed 27,000. UTEP said this fall’s enrollment set an all-time record for the second year in a row. It said 27,368 new students enrolled,
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UPDATE (Sept. 14, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said 75-year-old Kevin James Nolan died in the hospital after crashing his motorcycle on Sept. 3. Police said Nolan lost control of his motorcycle for unknown reasons. His motorcycle tipped over and landed at the intersection of Montana Avenue and Rutherglen Street. He was transported to
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UPDATE (4:26 p.m.): According to the El Paso Police Department, a Peterbilt 18-wheeler truck hit a man trying to climb its ladder. EPPD said it happened at the 1200 block of Myrtle Avenue, which is near the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. While the truck drove west, 43-year-old Samuel Guzman tried to climb the truck’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Comedian Jo Koy planned a stop in El Paso for his world tour, the University of Texas at El Paso’s Office of Special Events announced. On April 30, he will bring his “Koy Meets World” tour to the Don Haskins Center. Presale for tickets starts Wednesday at 10 a.m. with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the City of El Paso said it presented an update to its “Vision Zero Program.” The city said it hopes Vision Zero will reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries across the area. Monday’s Fiscal Year 2026 Vision Zero Program update focused on efforts to make streets safer for motorists,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 46-year-old man received a prison sentence Monday after pleading guilty to murder and manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance in a death that happened at the Downtown El Paso County Detention Center. The 34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office said the sentencing is the first of its kind in West Texas.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as storm chances climb this week. We woke to active rainfall this morning after storms kicked up late Sunday. Overall rain chance will weaken some today as storms look to impact surrounding areas. However, risk for rain does continue today but will climb
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office helped find a woman indicted on a child murder charge, EPCSO said Monday. Court documents said she failed to feed two children — one of whom died. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, its deputies helped find 25-year-old Glenda Marks.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, Meta opened applications for a fund investing in local communities where it has data centers, including El Paso. During Monday’s meeting on the Community Benefits Agreement, local leaders looked into how Meta is investing in the community. The data center promises up to 300 permanent operational jobs. Community advocates
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September is Baby Safety Month, a time to help parents and caregivers prevent unintentional injuries. ProAction in El Paso is hosting a training class for parents, grandparents, older siblings, babysitters — any child caregiver — to learn how to prevent an accident that can quickly turn into a tragedy. ProAction says emergencies like choking, an injury,
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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: Isaiah. The person who submitted him says he is a marine active service member. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME) has begun demolition of its former headquarters at 5300 E. Paisano Drive. According to HOME officials, the building served the community for more than three decades, as the city’s main U.S. Postal Service facility and later operated as a philatelic center. In 2001, the Housing Authority of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is reminding residents of upcoming seasonal closures and schedule changes taking effect throughout the remainder of 2026. The department has announced the following seasonal closures and schedule changes for popular locations around the City of El Paso: Spray Parks and Pavo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), lanes heading westbound on I-10 are closed due to a crash. TxDOT reported the closure around 4:52 p.m. Crews monitoring TxDOT traffic cameras can see emergency personnel responding to the crash, as well as significant backup on I-10 due to the crash.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland residents gathered at Fort Bliss National Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 12, to take part in the one-day nationwide event where organizers say they turned remembrance into action. Organizers of 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance say volunteers showed up to clean and restore headstones, as well as clean up
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — According to a social media post from the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA), as of 3:10 p.m., crews are working on emergency repairs to a water line break. Officials with CRRUA say the repairs will result in the temporary shutdown of water service to the Feather Moon subdivision
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UPDATE (2:53 PM) — Greg Cunningham released the following statement regarding the rally held by Democratic nominee for New Mexico Governor Deb Haaland and Congressman and Democratic nominee Gabe Vasquez: “Gabe Vasquez has spent four years telling southern New Mexico he is a moderate. Today he is on a stage with a woman who ran
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EL PASO, Texas – For some people, choosing a tattoo can be a difficult decision. For others, the answer is as simple as putting a piece of El Paso on their skin. That was the case for Ray Wise, who is preparing to leave El Paso after six years at Fort Bliss. “This time around,
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President Donald Trump on Sunday said high gas prices are not a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, instead blaming Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities and urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia.” “This isn’t done by the Middle East. This is done by what’s
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the Harvest of Happiness Fall Family Festival at the Sunland Park Sports Complex, bringing local families together to celebrate the start of fall. The festival featured activities and resources for families, including a pumpkin decorating contest, community giveaways and prizes such as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CandleLighters held a fundraising walk at Ascarate Park on Saturday to support children fighting cancer in the Borderland. According to organizers, proceeds raised from the walk will help fund all 30 CandleLighter Programs. CandleLighters said there were games, food, and entertainment for attendees, and the walk had participants go around
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dogs and their owners were invited to the Ascarate Park Pool for Canine Fiesta, an event where organizers say it offered a way for both four-legged and two-legged guests to cool off. The El Paso County Sports and Aquatic Manager, Andrea Schiechl, said this event signals the start of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the El Paso VA took its first ever motorcycle ride to spread awareness about veteran suicide. The VA says this is a new way to reach vets by meeting them where they are because the riding community is a natural place for the VA
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Lowriders, live music, local vendors and family activities came together Saturday as Mija, Yes You Can hosted its sixth annual Mija Market, a free community event focused on celebrating El Paso while supporting women in the community. The family-friendly event was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Downtown El Paso will be hosting ¡Vivamos México! Official Grito Celebration, a family-friendly celebration honoring the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, from 5 to 11 p.m. at the El Paso Convention Center. Organizers say attendees can enjoy an evening of live music,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Election day is getting closer for voters in the Borderland and across the nation. In just over a month, some will be able to start heading to the polls for early voting. But with some questions about what rules and regulations may be in place, what do you need to do
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A tragic event that shook not only New York City but the entire country and even the world continues to resonate in the minds of some local residents each anniversary. Although the El Paso region is far from where the attacks took place, some residents vividly recall the impact that
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