EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with El Paso County announced Sunday that the El Paso County Commissioners Court has paused any decisions regarding the duck pond at Ascarate Park. Officials with El Paso County say that there will be at least three more community meetings to allow more public input on the community’s opinion
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By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Ivan Pereira Last Updated: July 19, 2026, 5:34 PM MDT United States forces started conducting another wave of attacks against Iran Sunday evening, marking the ninth consecutive night of strikes, according to U.S. Central Command. “The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners
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UPDATE (5:17 PM) — A spokeswoman with El Paso Electric has confirmed that they are working on outages caused by weather in the areas. The spokeswoman said that power “will be restored as quickly and safely as possible”. This is a developing story, updates will be provided as information becomes available. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)
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EL PASO, Texas — One goal. One trophy. One unforgettable finish. Spain defeated Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and end a month-long tournament filled with historic moments. Spain defeated defending champion Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday capturing it’s first World Cup title since 2010
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Police shot and apprehended the suspected shooter, officials said. By Vanessa Navarrete and Bill Hutchinson Video byCaterina Andreano and Katrina Stapleton July 19, 2026, 1:04 PM By the Numbers: America has a gun violence problem A look at the level of gun violence in the U.S. through statistics. At least nine people were critically injured early Sunday when a
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TAMPA, Florida (KVIA) — The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Sunday that unidentified remains were found in Jordan at the site hit by an Iranian attack Saturday as well as a death and an injury of U.S. service members in a separate incident in Iraq. Officials say they found the remains after a “thorough search”
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A Utah fire captain, his wife and three sons were among those killed. By Michelle Simmons and Bill Hutchinson July 19, 2026, 11:20 AM Severe weather overnight across the Northeast After days of hazardous smoke from the wildfires in Canada, communities across the Northeast experienced flash flooding, water rescues and major travel disruptions. Severe weather, including thunderstorms
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UPDATE (9:45 AM) — The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) says that two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Northeast El Paso. A spokesperson with the EPFD says that the two individuals were taken to the hospital with serious to life threatening injuries. This comes after the El Paso Police Department
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Heavy rainfall remains our primary weather concern across the Borderland as an active monsoon pattern continues through Sunday. Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing torrential downpours, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Localized flash flooding will remain possible, including across the El Paso and Las Cruces metro
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was hospitalized early Sunday after an aggravated assault in Canutillo, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 600 block of Joe Angel Road around 1:45 a.m. One person was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The Sheriff’s Office
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Emergence Health Network hosted a community back-to-school event to help parents better support their children’s emotional well-being as the new school year approaches. The event focused on easing the stress many families experience during the back-to-school season. Families received free backpacks and school supplies, while parents participated in activities designed to
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The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Flood Advisory for West El Paso, Santa Teresa, and Sunland Park until 9:45 PM. Minor flooding in low water crossings or low-lying and poor drainage areas are possible due to heavy rain in the area. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected.
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Flash Flood Warning for Canutillo, Westway, and Vinton until 9:30 PM. According to the National Weather Service in San Angelo, nearly 1.5 inches of rain fallen over La Union and Chamberino.
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The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Anthony and Westway until 8:15 PM. Hazards are 60 mile per hour winds and quarter-sized hail.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens hosted an event where guests attending the zoo could see Taj the Greater One-Horned Rhino predict the winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Taj was presented with two soccer ball-shaped piñatas, one for Spain and the other for Argentina. Zoo officials say
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A dog named Buddy has an important job at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. The small therapy dog works as a victim assistance companion alongside his handler, Lorena Garcia, helping crime victims through some of the hardest moments of their lives. “A lot of times victims come for trials
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By Yi-Jin Yu July 18, 2026, 4:21 PM Fruit and vegetable producer Taylor Fresh Foods says it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market amid an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak across the country that has sickened more than 1,600 people. According to a recall notice from the Food and Drug
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By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Ivan Pereira Last Updated: July 18, 2026, 4:37 PM MDT U.S. Central Command announced Saturday evening that the military launched another round of strikes against Iran. “The strikes are designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Trump reacted to the deaths of the two servicemembers who were killed in action in Jordan, telling NewsNation in a phone interview that it is “very sad, it’s a very sad thing.” “We hate to see it happen. It’s in service to our country,” Trump told the station, according to a reporter. President Donald Trump
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department posted on their social media mid-Saturday that members of their Water Rescue Team rescued a fawn while assisting in the areas of Texas that have been flooding in recent days. In the post, officials say that members of the team were deployed as a part
Continue Reading By David Brennan and Nadine El-Bawab Last Updated: July 18, 2026, 11:39 AM MDT Two U.S. service members were killed on Friday and a third service member is missing, U.S. Central Command said in a statement Saturday. “Two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against
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Originally Published: 18 JUL 26 13:41 ET Updated: 18 JUL 26 18:33 ET By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Two US service members were killed and one is missing in action, US Central Command announced Saturday, marking the first American military fatalities from Iranian fire since March. “On July 17, two U.S. service members in
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UPDATE (July 18, 2026) — As of Saturday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the total confirmed New World (NWS) screwworm cases in the United States has increased to 39. According to the department, there are 12 active cases in Texas with the most recent cases being detected in Pecos County, Texas. Pecos is located
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UPDATE (July 18, 2026, 10:13 a.m. ) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning that water has been restored at the Downtown Detention Facility. The following is a statement from the Sheriff’s Office about the restoration of water service at the facility: “El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte is happy to report
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Saturday, we’re continuing to monitor an active monsoon pattern through the weekend. Through Sunday, we’re tracking the best chance for scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms, with slow-moving storms capable of producing heavy rainfall, gusty outflow winds, and localized flash flooding. This evening we’re tracking widespread showers and a few
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A battle over the future of the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) reached a boiling point this week as local business leaders united in sharp opposition to a massive federal modernization plan. The El Paso Chamber convened a meeting drawing nearly 70 community members, business owners, and binational stakeholders from
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A year after deadly floods swept through the Sierra Blanca mountains, the Ruidoso community and surrounding areas are still working to recover – and reshape the landscape in response. As flash flood threats are expected to continue in the wake of the previous wildfires for years to come, new building
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