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Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murdering his wife and son

March 2, 2023 5:13 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 7:08 p.m. ET] The jury in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh has found him guilty…

NMSU fires head baseball coach

March 2, 2023 3:45 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mike Kirby, head NMSU baseball coach, is gone after four years with the program. NMSU announced the decision Thursday. He…

Suspended Texas DPS agent accused of striking girlfriend with fist, knocking her unconscious

March 2, 2023 3:37 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas DPS agent suspended after being arrested for causing bodily injury struck his girlfriend in the face with his fist,…

Dog shot in home invasion; El Paso police say resident shot intruder in return

March 2, 2023 1:25 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A home invasion Wednesday morning in northeast El Paso and a man found shot 2 miles away from that location appear…

Borderland snow day in March

March 2, 2023 11:36 AM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Borderland residents woke up to a “Winter Wonderland”…or at least what’s considered a winter wonderland along…

Questions remain in the aftermath of City Council’s vote to terminate City Manager’s contract

March 1, 2023 11:18 AM Sam Harasimowicz

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is working to obtain official statements from the members of El Paso’s City Council who voted for terminating City…

12-year-old Las Cruces girl found

March 1, 2023 6:19 PM David Gonzalez

UPADATE: Las Cruces Police said missing girl returned home overnight and in is good condition. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police are…

Senate passes Covid Origins Act

March 2, 2023 8:01 AM Noelia Gonzalez

The U.S. Senate has passed legislation that could reveal more information about the origins of Covid-19. Lawmakers passed the Covid Origins Act of…

White House looks to put cybersecurity pressure on companies

March 2, 2023 7:37 AM Noelia Gonzalez

The White House on Thursday released its national cybersecurity strategy, detailing an effort to increase regulation of critical industries by making…

One person taken to the hospital after rollover crash in La Union

March 2, 2023 6:31 AM Jennifer Mendoza

LA UNION, New Mexico — One person was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Wednesday night. According to Sunland Park Fire Department, they…

Borderland Crimes, Podcast 16: Abduction at an ATM – The Murder of Sophia Martinez

March 1, 2023 7:49 PM Stephanie Valle

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sophia Martinez, 18, headed out on a blind date on a Friday night in March 2000. But she never made it to the dance club in…

El Paso Animal Services believes “overcrowding” is to blame for recent Distemper outbreak

March 1, 2023 8:03 PM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In a sample test, 60 percent of animals tested positive for Distemper at El Paso animal services facilities. The shelter…

Jupiter, Venus orbit closer than usual to earth

March 1, 2023 7:42 PM Edwin Delgado

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The borderland’s night sky is shinning a bit brighter than usual as Jupiter and Venus appear closed to earth. The phenomenon…

Officials notice rise in violent juvenile offenses involving firearms

March 1, 2023 7:27 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As the number of crimes involving teens are becoming more common in the borderland, prosecutors have noticed a pattern. Emily…

Texas Department of Public Safety suspends agent assigned to El Paso after arrest

March 1, 2023 5:16 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 38-year-old special agent with the Texas Department of Public Safety has been suspended following his arrest by the El…

Closures, delays, cold weather updates as the Borderland braces for a drop in temperatures

March 1, 2023 2:56 PM David Gonzalez

UPDATED (3/2/23): From GISD: Due to inclement weather, the District Spanish Spelling Bee scheduled for Thursday at North Valley Elementary School is…

Cat rescued from Juarez prison coming to Texas – Fur real

March 1, 2023 3:40 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Egyptian cat with rescued from a Juarez prison will be adopted by someone in Texas. The cat, which had been tattooed…

Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, man in custody

March 1, 2023 3:02 PM ABC News

ABC NEWS — An explosive device was found in a checked piece of luggage at Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley International Airport on Monday, according to…

I-10 east lanes reopen after firefighters extinguish trailer fire

March 1, 2023 11:40 AM David Gonzalez

UPDATE: According to information provided on the Texas Department of Transportation website, I-10 east lanes are back open. Only the right lane…

El Paso City 4 Rep. target of a sexual harassment complaint

February 28, 2023 8:01 PM Sarah Coria

UPDATE: A city spokesperson tells ABC-7 the complaint was a sexual harassment complaint. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –District 4 City Representative Joe…

Las Cruces firefighters battle night of trash receptacle fires

March 1, 2023 1:07 PM Leloba Seitshiro

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces fire investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for…

Walmart on Dyer evacuating due to suspicious item

March 1, 2023 12:19 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police say the Walmart on 5631 Dyer is evacuating as a precaution due to a suspicious item. The El Paso Bomb Squad…

Juarez residents are still without electricity after weekend’s storm

March 1, 2023 12:00 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After Sunday’s strong winds, several Juarez residents have reported being without electricity for days. Some of them were…

Man taken to the hospital after assault/shooting call in northeast El Paso

March 1, 2023 10:11 AM David Gonzalez

UPDATE: El Paso police say the man suffered life-threatening injuries. Broaddus Ave. Gateway South intersection is still blocked off as of 11:05 a.m.…