Chaparral man killed in 1 of 2 truck crashes along I-10 in Hudspeth County
HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas — Two separate, but nearby, semi-truck crashes backed up traffic for miles along Interstate-10 westbound in Hudspeth County…
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CDC abruptly changes position on when to get virus tested after pressure from Trump administration
UPDATE: Fauci says he was not part of task force meeting on new CDC testing guidelines WASHINGTON, DC — In a shift that perplexed some doctors,…
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Body believed to be that of a missing Fort Hood soldier has been found
TEMPLE, Texas — A body believed to be that of a missing Fort Hood soldier has been found. Officials are awaiting forensic confirmation but…
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El Paso’s virus death toll just shy of 400; 99 new cases announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County’s coronavirus death toll now stands at 399. The Department of Public Health announced two new virus deaths…
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First lady makes her case for Trump vote to headline RNC night 2
WASHINGTON, DC — First lady Melania Trump portrayed her husband as an authentic, uncompromising leader in a Rose Garden address Tuesday night as…
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Hundreds of thousands flee Texas coast ahead of Hurricane Laura
GALVESTON, Texas — In the largest U.S. evacuation of the pandemic, more than half a million people were ordered to flee the Gulf Coast on Tuesday…
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Former mayoral candidate sues prominent doctor, El Paso Children’s Hospital over daughter’s death
EL PASO, Texas — A wrongful death lawsuit filed earlier this month accuses a prominent El Paso doctor and El Paso Children’s Hospital of “gross…
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Texas has less than 5,000 in hospital with virus for 1st time since June
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas reported 2,754 new coronavirus cases and another 25 deaths on Monday, and for the first time since June had…
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$300 in extra unemployment payments won’t go to many Texans
AUSTIN, Texas — Approximately 347,700 Texans currently receiving unemployment benefits do not qualify for the additional $300 weekly…
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Trump pardons convicted bank robber at GOP convention
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump highlighted the pardon of a Nevada man convicted of bank robbery as part of the second day of programming at…
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Leadership changes ordered at Texas State Veterans Home amid questions about Covid-19 death
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush has ordered a leadership shake-up at the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in…
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El Paso woman could face life in prison after being charged with possessing large quantity of drugs
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso woman has been arrested and charged with possession of at least 400 grams of an unidentified illegal drug, according to…
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Chemical mishap at lab sends El Paso Water employee to hospital
EL PASO, Texas – A chemical mishap at an El Paso Water lab on Tuesday sent an employee to the hospital. The El Paso Fire Department responded to…
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5th virus death at Las Cruces nursing home is among pair of new Doña Ana County fatalities
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces nursing home resident was among two new coronavirus deaths reported in Doña Ana County on Tuesday and three…
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2 Las Cruces boys killed, 2 others in critical, after Oklahoma van crash
TEXOMA, Oklahoma – A van carrying eight children from Las Cruces struck a semi-truck along an Oklahoma highway, killing two of the New Mexico…
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Ruidoso McDonald’s location has largest restaurant virus outbreak in New Mexico
RUIDOSO, New Mexico — A McDonald’s location in Ruidoso is the scene of the largest restaurant outbreak of coronavirus in New Mexico, according…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 3 new virus deaths; recoveries surpass 16,000
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three new coronavirus-related deaths were announced Tuesday morning by the Department of Public Health. The death toll has…
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GOP convention showcases rising stars, dark warnings on 1st night
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Two of the Republican Party’s rising stars, both people of color, offered an optimistic view of President Donald…
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Microburst likely caused storm damage in north Las Cruces, leaving thousands without power
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A microburst caused the dangerous winds that ripped down trees and left thousands without power in north Las Cruces,…
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El Paso man charged in deadly hit-and-run with ATV
EL PASO, Texas – A 25-year-old El Paso man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash involving an all-terrain vehicle. El Paso…
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Dona Ana County has 10 of state’s 76 new virus cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 76 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Monday. The…
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El Paso teaming up to distribute more than $13M in CARES Act grants to help small businesses
EL PASO, Texas – The coronavirus pandemic has hit small businesses particularly hard. To help small businesses and nonprofit organizations hurt by…
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Wanted fugitive who fled scene of deadly crash 5 years ago arrested by El Paso Sheriff’s deputies
EL PASO, Texas – A wanted fugitive has been arrested in connection with a 2015 fatal crash, officials with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office…
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UTEP education portal leaves some students locked out of classes on first day of new school year
EL PASO, Texas – The first day of fall semester classes has gotten off to a bumpy start for some UTEP students. Starting at around 9 a.m. Monday,…
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Researchers confirm 1st case of man contracting Covid-19 twice
A 33-year-old man living in Hong Kong had Covid-19 twice this year, according to preliminary research out of China. The pre-print…
Continue Reading 4 virus deaths, 145 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new virus deaths Monday morning. The death toll now stands at 394 in…
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Santa Teresa homeowner charged after allegedly hosting party for 70 people amid Covid restrictions
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — After breaking up a house party in Santa Teresa earlier this month, the Sunland Park Police Department is reminding…
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Las Cruces man shot, wounded
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man was rushed to the hospital after a Sunday shooting, according to the police department. Officers were…
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Propane tank caused central El Paso house fire that filled the night sky with smoke, flames
UPDATE: The El Paso Fire Department confirmed with ABC-7 that a propane tank accidentally caused the house fire in central El Paso that lit up the…
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Dona Ana County has only 4 new virus cases, no deaths
SANTE FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 98 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Sunday. The two…
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