ABC NEWS– Passengers onboard the MV Hondius cruise ship began disembarking on Sunday morning in Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, where they were transferred to charter flights back to their home countries. The total number of confirmed and probable cases of hantavirus onboard the ship has risen to nine, including two people confirmed to have
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The National Weather Service in El Paso/Santa Teresa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hudspeth County near Eagle Flat on Interstate 10 until 6:15 PM this evening. The main hazards are 60 mile per hour winds and quarter-sized hail! This storm is located 8 miles northwest of Frenchman Canyon and moving to the northeast
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, 59-year-old Manuel Frias and 55-year-old Griselda Gallegos were arrested and face animal cruelty charges for leaving two dogs in an unattended car, resulting in one of the dog’s death. Officials say that on May 9, 2026, around 3:00 p.m., deputies with the
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The National Weather Service in El Paso/Santa Teresa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hudspeth County along US Highway 62/180 until 4 PM this evening. The main hazards are 60 mile per hour winds and penny sized hail! This storm is located 6 miles northeast of Loma Linda and moving to the southeast at
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA)– The Mayor of Juárez, Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, along with Councilwoman María Dolores Adame Alvarado met with mothers in the Juárez community at an event. Officials say that over 300 mothers attended breakfast and a musical performance by the Mariachi Oro Juvenil from the Municipal Education Department. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF CIUDAD JUAREZ
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By David Brennan, Meredith Deliso, Nadine El-Bawab, and Jon Haworth Last Updated: May 10, 2026, 2:41 PM MDT In a social media post on Sunday, President Donald Trump called Iran’s latest response to a deal to end the war “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – From holding newborn babies to spending quiet moments with family, many mothers across the Borderland spent Mother’s Day reflecting on what motherhood truly means to them. Segrry Mon Dieu spent the holiday in El Paso visiting her son, who now plays for the El Paso Chihuahuas. She says becoming a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back Movies at the Park, a free outdoor film series where the community can enjoy family-friendly movies at parks across the city. Officials say that the summer series offers families and friends a chance to come together for memorable
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, 52-year-old Pedro Rocha of San Elizario died from injuries sustained in a dirt bike crash early Saturday afternoon. Officials say that on May 9, 2026, around 12:12 p.m., deputies with the Sheriff’s Office responded to San Felipe Park, located near S. Fabens
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Global health authorities are working to contain an outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. The total number of confirmed cases associated with the outbreak is increasing, health officials said. To date, three people who were aboard the ship are known to have died of the virus. More than 100 passengers remain on
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Dr. Stephen Bend discusses helping fellow passengers. By Maggie Rulli and Dragana Jovanovic May 9, 2026, 4:21 PM After the doctor on the cruise ship MV Hondius contracted the hantavirus, an American doctor onboard jumped into action to help passengers navigate the outbreak. Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, an oncologist from Bend, Oregon, told ABC News that he quickly realized he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District honored two educators at the 2026 Teacher of the Year Gala on May 8 at the El Paso Convention Center. Cristina Garcia, a fifth-grade teacher at Mission Ridge Elementary School, was recognized as the 2026 SISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Javier Esparza, an audio
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials from the Joint Interagency Task Force 401, on the behalf of the Department of War, selected five installations to participate in the directed-energy counter-unmanned aircraft systems pilot program included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The following instillations were the ones selected by the task
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EL PASO (KVIA)– Military families in El Paso could soon have more childcare support thanks to a new initiative announced by USAA and the Armed Services YMCA. The $1.45 million program aims to help military spouses pursue employment opportunities by expanding access to childcare and career development resources. Fort Bliss will be one of the
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First responders raced to Haulover Sandbar on Saturday afternoon. By Victoria Arancio and Ivan Pereira May 9, 2026, 1:16 PM Over a dozen people were rushed to a hospital following a possible boat explosion off the waters of Miami Saturday afternoon, fire officials said. First responders rushed to Haulover Sandbar following calls of an explosion around 12:48
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It was Career Day on Wednesday, May 6, for Gadsden ISD’s Desert View Elementary School. There, community members talked to students from 7 to 11 AM about what they do for work. Many Career Day speakers were family and friends of the teachers at the school. Each guest presented for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ysleta Independent School District and One Main Financial were joined by State Senator Cesar Blanco to honor a dozen students for their financial literacy and award five schoarships. The Credit Worthy Program is a free financial education program that shows high school students the importance of developing healthy and smart
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The Pentagon on Friday released declassified UFO files from various federal agencies, some dating as far back as the late 1940s. The documents, which the Pentagon said include “never-before-seen” files on unidentified flying objects — called unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) by the U.S. government — were being posted on a new government website. “The American people can
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A grassroots effort is working towards bringing the first of its kind all inclusive, all-abilities park to Las Cruces. ‘Parks For All LC’ is the organization behind the efforts. Co-founded by Cristi Thomas, Lani Bradley, and Olivia Kirkpatrick just over two months ago, “Parks For All LC” has made
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dolores and Che Juarez both went through something only a few of us can ever know: cancer. As mother and son, they were able to strengthen their bond through a shared experience. Che got his diagnosis first in 2012. Doctors found a baseball-sized tumor in his brain and he had
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Three Tierra Del Sol Elementary School students returned to El Paso with unforgettable memories following a robotics competition. The Borderland students visited St. Louis, Missouri, as part of the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship. The event took place the last week of April. It featured thousands of teams from over 50 countries,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Las Palmas Medical Center nurses Krystal and Kristian Huizar share more than a career. The twin sisters were both born at 32 weeks and spent their first two months in a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU. After a complicated delivery, their mother visited them every day and stayed by their
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is celebrating its seventh graduating class. The college says the class of 2026 has 168 graduating student physicians, which they said the largest graduating class of any regional medical school this year. “Their journey reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and service-minded training. As they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Great Khalid Foundation and the El Paso Public Libraries partnered to collect hundreds of essays from area students sharing their heartfelt thoughts on their “moms”. Linda Wolfe, the mother of recording artist Khalid and president and executive director of The Great Khalid Foundation, will present the prizes to the
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EL PASO COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) – An inmate died while in custody at the jail annex in far East El Paso. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said detention staff responded to a medical emergency this morning. Lifesaving measures were started by medical personnel before the inmate was taken to an area hospital where he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Juvenile Probation Department along with the El Paso County Attorney’s Office and 65th District Court Judge Selina Saenz presented an intensive training for area law enforcement and attorneys on juvenile case work. The training helps to better equip those who handle juvenile cases in the legal system. The presentations
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by El Paso Matters Staff May 8, 2026 This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Judge Delays Hearings for El Paso Death Row Inmate David Leonard Wood Hearings on the future of El Paso death row inmate David
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Letter carriers across the country will be picking up non-perishable food donations during The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 9. It is the 34th anniversary of the largest one day canned food drive in the United States and part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ drive.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s property tax season in the Borderland. Not for paying them, but arguably the more important part of the process – setting how much you could pay for next year. Property valuation notices have been sent out to homeowners from the El Paso Central Appraisal District over the last couple
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Clint Independent School District is hosting the first-ever Desert Sky South Central Middle School Aerial Drone Championship. Middle school students from across Texas and surrounding states showed their problem-solving skills and teamwork as they maneuvered their drones through several obstacle courses. Organizers of the event say the competition shows
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