1 hospitalized after Sun Metro bus crash in Northeast El Paso
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Catch the full moon as it slips into Earth’s shadow in a partial lunar eclipse
By Amen Galinato, CNN (CNN) — August’s full sturgeon moon will align with a partial lunar eclipse, producing a stunning cosmic sight for sky-gazers.A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth’s shadow, or umbra, falls upon the moon. When the umbra darkens the entire lunar orb, it creates a total lunar eclipse. But when there is
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Las Cruces brothers sentenced for drug trafficking, firearms offenses
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Two Las Cruces brothers received prison sentences after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico said. Thirty-two-year-old Eddie Linarez and 28-year-old Nathan Quintana were sentenced in federal court after law enforcement seized fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and multiple guns while
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2 Mexican nationals plead guilty to human smuggling, supporting designated terrorist organization
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, two Mexican Nationals pleaded guilty in federal court to human smuggling and supporting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico. The Trump Administration designated the cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, the Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Field Division said. The DEA said Maria Del Rosario Navarro-Sanchez and Gustavo
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Ysleta ISD hosts college fair with financial aid workshops
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — College-bound high schoolers in El Paso had an opportunity to look into which school could be the best fit for them. Thursday, the Ysleta Independent School District hosted a college fair for students in and out of the district. According to a news release, a morning session for the fair
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GECU to acquire Bank of the Southwest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, GECU announced it received approval to acquire Bank of the Southwest. The organizations will combine on Nov. 1 under the GECU name, the credit union said. The two are expected to operate as independent divisions during the integration. After the acquisition, the new entity will become a $4.9 billion
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DOJ sues New Mexico for providing in-state tuition to undocumented students
(KVIA) — Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New Mexico and three other states, challenging their state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for undocumented migrants. The DOJ argued that the financial assistance places undocumented migrants over U.S. citizens “in clear defiance of Congress’s commands.” It also said the
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Person lay on roadway before deadly crash on I-10 at Lee Trevino: Police
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A person died after a truck hit them on the I-10 West near Lee Trevino Wednesday, according to the El Paso Police Department. EPPD said the Special Traffic Investigations Unit received the call at 9:12 p.m. Investigators said the person lay on the roadway for “unknown reasons.” Police didn’t identify
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18-year-old remains in custody, trial pending for Las Cruces shooting
UPDATE (Aug. 27, 2026): The Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office on Thursday said 18-year-old Jerimiah Angel Castillo Zubiran will remain in custody pending trial. The court granted the state’s motion for pretrial detention Thursday as well. A judge found the district attorney’s office proved Castillo Zubiran is a “danger to the community and that there are no
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State police investigate Alamogordo officer-involved shooting
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau started an investigation into a shooting allegedly involving the Alamogordo Police Department. Agents learned that on Wednesday, Alamogordo police went to a home on Alamo Avenue in reference to a suicidal man with a rifle, the NMSP said. Police identified him as 50-year-old Keith
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6-vehicle crash leaves 2 hospitalized near Outlet Shoppes at El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, a six-vehicle crash, including a semi, left two hospitalized, according to the El Paso Police and Fire Department. Police said the semi ran a red light. EPPD said the call came in at 5:38 a.m. Police said minor injuries were reported. The crash occurred at the intersection of Transmountain
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Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” further needling Canada as he engages in a tense trade war with the United States’ northern ally.Flanked in the Oval Office by large maps of the Great Lakes — one
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Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury deliberations are underway
By Peter Charalambous, Mason Leib, and Katie Kindelan Closing arguments are underway in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who killed her three young children while in the family’s home on Jan. 24, 2023. Clancy’s defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she strangled her children and attempted to take her
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The Grappler: Texas DPS unveils fresh technology to help prevent pursuits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation unveiled new technology to help prevent high-speed pursuits across the state. In December 2025, some Texas DPS patrol unites implemented the Grappler System to immobilize fleeing vehicles during pursuits. The Grappler system has been used by other law enforcement agencies across the nation to stop
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4 hospitalized after Sun Metro bus crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four people were hospitalized after a crash involving a Sun Metro bus on Thursday. The El Paso Fire Department said it happened around 8:50 a.m. near the intersection of Edgemere and Airway Boulevard.
Continue Reading Abbott proposes 3-year bachelor’s degree options for Texas public universities
(KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott called on Texas public colleges and universities to establish three-year undergraduate degree options Wednesday. The governor said his initiative will allow Texas students to earn bachelor’s degrees within three years and require Texas schools to offer accelerated degree programs in high-demand, high-paying fields. A typical bachelor’s degree requires 120
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Peter Cullen, voice of ‘Transformers,’ ‘Winnie the Pooh’ characters, dies at 85
By Katie Kindelan August 27, 2026, 9:06 AM Peter Cullen, a voice actor who starred as Optimus Prime in “Transformers” and as Eeyore in “Winnie the Pooh,” has died at the age of 85. Cullen died on Wednesday in his Los Angeles home, his agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed to ABC News on Thursday. This is
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How to address bullying with school back in session
Going back to school can be challenging for students, especially for those being bullied. El Paso Children’s Hospital Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Barron says bullying hasn’t declined — but in fact, cyber bullying has alarmingly increased due to how much access children have online, in school and after school. Barron says about 58% of children in the
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ABC-7 First Alert: Storm chances climb today!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for storm chance and gusty outflow risk. We woke his morning to breezy conditions and temps in the upper 70s to low 80s. This afternoon El Paso is expected to reach a high of 101 and Las Cruces 100. Rain chances increase to
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Hot Today, But Slightly Cooler; Storm Chances Increase Late Week
The Borderland will remain hot today, but temperatures will be a few degrees cooler compared to Tuesday as the upper-level high shifts slightly west. The mountains will have a better chance of seeing thunderstorms this evening, particularly across the Sacramento Mountains. Isolated storms are expected, with a 25% to 35% chance of thunderstorms. The biggest
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Residents vent their frustrations to US Rep. Escobar, El Paso officials at Marathon refinery community meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Juan Neighborhood Association invited residents to attend a community meeting Wednesday to discuss Marathon Petroleum refinery. The meeting comes three weeks after the refinery released more than 15 tons pollutants, according to environmental reports. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said an electrical issue caused the Aug. 4
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El Paso woman allegedly stabbed her mother’s caretaker: Affidavit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 35-year-old woman allegedly stabbed her mother’s caretaker in Northeast El Paso Tuesday, according to an arrest affidavit. Police arrested and charged Shaloni Mariah Wallace with murder, the El Paso Police Department said. It identified the stabbing victim as 36-year-old April Marie Flores. (Courtesy: EPPD) According to EPPD Officer Adrian
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Texas’ limits on certain drag shows ruled unconstitutional again
by Ayden Runnels, The Texas TribuneAugust 25, 2026 Texas once again cannot enforce its restrictions on some public drag shows after a federal judge on Tuesday declared a 2023 law unconstitutional for the second time. U.S. District Judge David Hittner initially declared Senate Bill 12 unconstitutional in September 2023 only a few months after it
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Canutillo ISD launches $4 million private network for digital learning, security
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Canutillo Independent School District broke ground and formally launched a private fiber network to help with digital learning. CISD Superintendent Josue Borrego said the network is a $4 million modernization move. The district said the private network will give students access to high-speed, reliable connectivity. “The new network will
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Federal judge lifts all blocks on Trump mail-in ballots executive order
By Devin DwyerA federal judge who blocked the most controversial aspect of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting mail-in ballots — namely, employing the Postal Service as the primary enforcer of mail-voter eligibility — has now lifted that decision following the Supreme Court’s ruling Monday that legal challenges are premature. The move means there are no longer
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Man found guilty of Christmas Day double murder, receives life sentence
UPDATE (3:55 p.m.): The jury found Gabriel Ramirez guilty of capital murder. He will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. The verdict was reached at 3:41 p.m. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Closing arguments wrapped up in the capital murder trial of Gabriel Ramirez. He’s accused of murdering his aunt and girlfriend
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Gina Hinojosa to speak about data centers, host town hall in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa said she will visit El Paso Aug. 31 ahead of the November election. She’s running for Texas Governor against the incumbent Republican Greg Abbott. At 10 a.m., Rep. Hinojosa will hold a press conference on data centers, her campaign team said. It did not share
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$138 billion investment plan will help fund Montana Avenue project: TxDOT
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Transportation Commission approved a transportation program that included a projected investment of $138 billion. The program includes funding for the Montana Avenue project, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The 2027 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) includes $95 billion for projects across the state over the next 10
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Investigation involving Hope and Anchor bar, deadly crash closed over lack of evidence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission said it closed an investigation involving the Hope and Anchor bar in West El Paso. The investigation started after a 19-year-old driver allegedly drank at the bar before a deadly crash in April. TABC said the investigation closed in July due to a “lack of
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Meta to give Texas over $1 billion in settlement to protect kids online
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Texas will get more than $1 billion as part of a settlement with Meta to protect children on its platforms. Wednesday, Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement to resolve claims that it intentionally designed addictive platforms and harmed young people’s mental health.
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