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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Water crews will be conducting valve and waterline improvement on Monday, May 11 that may impact the water pressure for residents in Mesquite Hills and Futureland. The planned improvements will start at 6:30 a.m. and last through 6:30 p.m. EP Water said the work should not cause a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics Department confirms that David Palacio passed away. Palacio played basketball for three years at Texas Western College (UTEP) including during the time leading to the 1966 championship. He was born and raised in El Paso and was a 1964 graduate of Austin
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FARO, Portugal (KVIA) – Singer Bonnie Tyler, who had several hit songs in the 1980s is reported to be in a medically induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery on Wednesday, according to a post on her website. Tyler best known for the hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart” was admitted to a hospital in Portugal
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to ABC News, the Trump administration is launching a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the country, a move that, according to national news reports, could lead to the closure of some of them. The ABC News report says a State Department official told them about the reviews
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Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA)–The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout May in an effort to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths related to driving while intoxicated. The DWI enforcement campaign begins Friday, May 8, and will continue through the end of the month. Checkpoints will be set
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican American Cultural Center organized a Cinco de Mayo celebration set for May 9 from 2-6 p.m., the City of El Paso said Tuesday. The free event is an opportunity to learn about the Battle of Puebla through performances, activities and food, the MACC’s director said. Activities Talavera ceramic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What Megan Harris thought would be a dream fixer-upper in Downtown El Paso became what she calls a “house of horrors.” “I can’t promise your safety,” Harris warned visitors before stepping inside the historic home. “You’re going to have to enter at your own risk. It’s always an event.” Harris,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will climb today trending above average as we’re expected to enter a stretch of 90 degree temperature days. Your Friday morning we started off with temps in the 50s. We will experience temps above average. El Paso is 89. Las Cruces is 87. This is just the start of
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A New Mexico district judge ruled to keep a murder conviction of the first defendant tried in the Young Park mass shooting Thursday. Tomas Rivas was found guilty of three counts of first degree murder in the shooting. His attorney asked the court for a retrial after learning about allegations
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar presented a check of an investment valued at more than $1 million to support emergency first responders in El Paso County. She said the money will speed up communication. In March, Congresswoman Escobar said 12 Community Project Funding requests became law, including the Rio Grande Council of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso Independent School District announced its chief financial officer, Martha Aguirre, is resigning amid financial pressure. EPISD’s Deputy Superintendent David Bates will oversee financial operations while the district looks for a new CFO. The district listed several reasons for financial struggles: changes to the Texas school funding
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UPDATE: The New Mexico State University administration reports that Canvas service is fully restored as of 8 a.m. May 8. The students and faculty who were impacted by the security alert will get a grace period for any activities that were due on either May 7 or May 8. They now must be submitted by
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VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested three people, including two alleged Chuco Tango gang members, after pursuing a stolen car near Vinton. According to the Texas DPS, its special agents and troopers tried to stop a stolen car near Vinton. The driver allegedly refused to stop and led troopers on
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With early voting going on now for the June primary election in Doña Ana county, candidates and campaigns are making visits to the region to make their case to voters. On Tuesday, that included Sam Bregman, current Bernalillo County District Attorney and candidate for the Democrat nomination for Governor of
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — After 40 years, law enforcement identified a man they believe is responsible for the murder of a 16-year-old in 1986, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Thursday. The murder happened in Montgomery County near Houston, according to DPS. Law enforcement arrested Bobby Charles Taylor Sr., now 60 years old, in Mexico
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has spoken with Doctor Stephen Kornfeld, who is currently on the MV Hondius, which is at the center of a Hantavirus Outbreak. Kornfeld tells KTVZ News that this experience, “…has been a international effort.” You can watch the unedited interview with Dr. Kornfeld above this article. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former Fort Bliss soldier pleaded guilty to two counts of intoxication manslaughter almost two years after a crash killed a couple in Far East El Paso. Court records said Juan Francisco Del Valle pleaded guilty April 29. His sentencing is scheduled for May 13. 28-year-old Dalia Olivas and 29-year-old
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso drivers can save up to 40¢ a gallon of gas Thursday at participating Circle K gas stations in the city. According to Circle K, “Fuel Day” takes place between 4-7 p.m., but Inner Circle members can take advantage of the discount as early as 12:01 a.m. Customers redeem
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SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario held its council meeting on Tuesday and unanimously approved the following two items: “14. Discussion and Action: Regarding a Resolution supporting Emergency Services District #2 decision to protect our health and resources and to limit or deny permits to detention facilities that would create mass
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some drivers reported car trouble after filling their cars with diesel at an East El Paso Circle K, a spokesperson for the convenience store chain said Thursday. According to a Circle K spokesperson, a third-party gas supplier delivered diesel into a premium gas storage tank at the 1239 N. Zaragoza
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by Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneApril 8, 2026 After a one-month reprieve, smokeable hemp products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, must be pulled from store shelves again as the state appeals the latest ruling. Lawyers for the state filed an appeal on Tuesday against Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle’s ruling last week,
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into independent school districts to make sure they’re displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms. A U.S. appeals court ruled the state can require donated displays April 21. In a news release, Attorney General Paxton named El Paso on the ISD investigation list. The requirement
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After selling out two shows at the Sun Bowl Stadium, Korean pop boy band BTS shared their journey around El Paso. From stunning views to local bites, the members posted social media pictures of them enjoying some Sun City landmarks and businesses. Kim Namjoon, also known as RM, soaked up
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All eastbound lanes on Paisano Drive at Doniphan Drive are closed after a vehicle hit a person Wednesday night, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT maps show it confirmed the crash at 10:18 p.m. Wednesday. The lanes are still closed. This is a developing story. Please check back
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said someone died in Northeast El Paso Wednesday. Investigators are investigating the unattended death, according to EPPD Thursday. Police said it happened at 4700 Hondo Pass, which is the Sun Pointe apartment complex near Dyer Street. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Maria Zampini is off to work as University Medical Center of El Paso’s new chief executive officer. The native El Pasoan has been with UMC for more than 30 years now, marking an exciting step in her career — and the hospital’s history as its first female CEO. Zampini is
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Disney on Ice makes another stop in El Paso as Mickey and pals visit fans in the borderland for their “Road Trip Adventures” tour. ABC-7’s Nicole Ardila joined the crew to get a sneak peak of the show before opening night. You’ll get to see different princess stories from Ariel, Merida and Mulan to other
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday will lean a bit warmer than yesterday but still trend near average. We are also expected to lean dry with a minor breeze at most. Today we started off with temperatures in the 50s. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 83, Las Cruces is expected to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hantavirus has been making headlines across the world due to an infected cruise ship where 3 people have died from the infection. Hantavirus also has some local impacts, as Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman’s wife died from the virus last year in New Mexico. However, Dr. Armando Meza with the Texas
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