UPDATE (6:15 p.m.) — EPISD’s board unanimously voted to accept applications from community members to fill vacancies. Board members Jack Loveridge, Alex Cuellar and General Counsel Cezy Collins proposed announcing applications online and through a media release Wednesday. From July 2-27 they would accept applications and review them. T hen during the week of Aug.
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(KVIA) — The U.S. said it won’t renew its trade agreement with Mexico and Canada Wednesday, opening the door for new discussions between the countries. The Agreement between the countries, also known as the USMCA or “Agreement,” requires the USMCA Free Trade Commission to review the agreement every six years, according to U.S. Trade Representative
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 57 pounds of methamphetamine at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry. The drugs had an estimated street value of $521,100, according to CBP. June 18 just after noon, a woman with U.S. citizenship tried to cross from Mexico, CBP said in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has become a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference, one of the most competitive mid-major conferences in college basketball. The move is a major step forward for UTEP, but keeping pace financially will require continued support through revenue and donations. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Agriculture Secretary Sid Miller is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow ivermectin in medicated livestock feed amid a New World screwworm outbreak. Ivermectin can treat some infections caused by parasitic worms. As of Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported 29 NWS cases in
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UPDATE (3:10 p.m.) — El Paso Police said 21-year-old Steven Zamora died in the crash near Airway Boulevard and Boeing Drive. He was a Fort Bliss resident, according to police. According to a news release, at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said Zamora drove his motorcycle at a high speed and failed to navigate a curve.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A mechanical runaway truck ramp opened on a median on Loop 375 on Transmountain Road, the Texas Department of Transportation said Wednesday. While it’s the fourth runaway ramp on the road, this is the first mechanical ramp. TxDOT said the mechanical ramp provides a safety option for drivers who lose
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By Ivan Pereira and Aaron Katersky A daredevil couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner on top of its spire Wednesday afternoon, taking their love to new heights. Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, who have gained an online following for their death-defying skyscraper climbs around the world, stayed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An unclaimed winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million will expire soon, the Texas Lottery said Wednesday. The Texas Lottery is asking the ticket holder to claim the prize in-person or by mail before their prize expires. According to the Texas Lottery, a ticket holder can’t claim a prize after the
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DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The trial for the last of the four teens accused of a mass shooting that left three dead began Wednesday afternoon. Gustavo Dominguez was 17 years old at the time and faces three counts of first-degree murder. The mass shooting happened at Young Park on March 21, 2025,
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — In 1972, rock band WAR sang, “We met down on the border of the Rio Grande.” In September, the group will perform two shows at Las Cruces’ Rio Grande Theatre September, according to a news release. WAR’s top songs include “Low Rider” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends.” On Sept.
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) said it deployed state emergency personnel to help wildfire response in Colorado. TDEM said Governor Greg Abbott directed the help after the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management requested it. TDEM sent Voluntary Agency Liaisons, community-based organizations, local mass care partners and
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By MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16. Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconic Angel of Independence monument,
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Singer Victor Willis, front man of disco group the Village People, died Tuesday at age 74. “It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband,” a post on his official Facebook page published Wednesday reads. “Victor passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2026 as
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The family of a Andrew Brown, who died in an alleged hit-and-run, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the former treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico. Antonio Brown described his brother, Andrew Brown, as a protective figure who was consistently present for his family. He recalled Andrew’s support
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paydirt Pete has a new look. The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics revealed the mascot’s new design Wednesday, the same day UTEP officially joined the Mountain West Conference. Paydirt Pete has seen several changes over the years. UTEP said his latest design is modern with a popular “retro”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico fans celebrated their win over Ecuador in the knockout round all across El Paso during watch parties. One party at The District bar in West El Paso even saw other international fans come through and celebrate. “I’m from Saudi Arabia originally, and the last World Cup there was Saudi
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The family of Andrew Brown has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kimberly Skaggs, the former treasurer for the Republican Party of New Mexico, alleging she struck Brown with her SUV while he was riding his bicycle, left him critically injured in the roadway and fled the scene without
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more health information is stored online, an El Paso nonprofit received a $200,000 grant Tuesday to create a lesson plan to teach people how to manage their health information. Texas Mutual Insurance Company and its health affiliate, Texicare, gave Borderplex Connect the grant. The El Paso Community Foundation said
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(KVIA) — Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will provide up to $500 million in payments to temporarily support eligible small and mid-size beef processing establishments. It said the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program aims to support stable market opportunities for ranchers in the U.S. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County held a conference today to outline coordinated safety and cleanup efforts surrounding the Independence Day holiday. County leaders, along with the Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services District #1, will discuss traffic management, public safety measures and law enforcement operations expected throughout the holiday weekend. Officials will also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso developed a way to 3D-print a battery component into nearly any shape. Tuesday, UTEP said the team’s innovation could change how devices are powered. The researcher’s study focused on gel polymer electrolytes, which is the material inside a battery used to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes form female sports, meaning Texas laws already in place since 2023 will remain. Signed into law in 2021, House Bill 25 requires K-12 student athletes who compete in interscholastic competitions to play with teams corresponding with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Barrio Azteca gang member died in federal custody Saturday, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Ricardo “Chino” Valles de la Rosa, who was from El Paso, was serving life in prison after admitting to serving in the 2010 ambush slayings of three people tied to the U.S. Consulate
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied President Donald Trump’s executive order to deny birthright citizenship to new Americans, and in doing so, uphold more than a century of precedent by continuing the practice of new babies born on American soil immediately becoming American citizens.The decision by the court, which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal jury convicted a former soldier in El Paso for stealing more than 200 pallets of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs) from Fort Bliss, the Justice Department said Tuesday. The meals’ value totaled $1,120,000, according to the DOJ. The Justice Department said 47-year-old Joseph Lavar Davis and three other people faced a
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The City of El Paso Animal Services says during this time of year, especially the July 4th holiday, is when most pets go missing and the shelter receives an over-abundance of pets at their door. Animal services has been sounding the alarm that the shelter is overcrowded with over 1,000 animals and 500 to 600
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The hottest temperatures of the year so far have been hitting the Borderland this week – and more is expected throughout the summer. With the heat rising well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit already, safety concerns start to come into play. And beyond that – monsoon season is on the horizon
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by Katlyn Ma, The Texas TribuneJune 30, 2026 San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local authority to stop the data center boom and setting a precedent for other municipalities to follow. San Marcos City Council voted 4-3 on June 16 to define data
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Honda unfurled two large flags today to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday and the grand opening of the dealership’s location at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd. Principal dealer for El Paso Honda, Richard Poe II, said this new location was built in response to the expansive growth in far
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