UPDATE (April 22, 2026) — The El Paso Fire Department said it’s investigating the cause of the fire as arson. “At this time, the fire is classified as intentional, and a criminal case is open,” EPFD said. Anyone with information can call the Fire Marshal’s Office or the Crime Stoppers of El Paso. (UPDATE 7:42
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Originally Published: 22 APR 26 17:53 ET By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his position “effective immediately,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on Wednesday. “On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said its Sex Offender Registration and Tracking unit arrested a 47-year-old man Tuesday. He had several registration violations, police said. Jesus Alfredo Cuellar faces three charges for violating sex offender registry duties, police said. Police started investigating Cuellar after he allegedly met with a 9-year-old. The SORT
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were arrested in El Paso in connection to a deadly a deadly shooting that happened in Albuquerque, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. BCSO said the El Paso Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service helped find the suspects at a home in El Paso. They took Rory
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A crash closed Valley Drive at Rigsby Road, Las Cruces police said on Facebook Wednesday. A motorcyclist has been airlifted to an El Paso hospital. According to the Facebook post, a motorcycle and vehicle crashed around 1:30 p.m. Valley Drive is closed from Avenida de Mesilla to Boutz Road,
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UPDATE (3:07 p.m.) — A student came forward about the inappropriate relationship, according to court documents obtained by ABC-7. The documents did not specify whether the victim or a different student came forward. Cornelius was concerned the student’s friends identified him through messages, documents said. The messages included references to their age gap (Cornelius is
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UPDATE (April 22, 2026) — The EPISD Board of Trustees approved an incentive program for eligible staff who give early notice of retirement plans or resignation, the district said Wednesday. The district said the decision comes as Texas school districts adjust to financial struggles due to recent legislation and enrollment patterns. The inventive would help
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School. The unanimous vote comes after recent sexual abuse allegations against the labor rights leader. LCPS board members said the elementary school’s name was chosen before the allegations came into light. The board discussed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today temperatures will continue to trend above normal wind gust will also start to devlop as we enter multi-day stretch of windy weather. This morning temperatures started off warm in the 60s-70s. El Paso is expected to experience above average temps with a high of 89, Las Cruces is expected
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Rep. James Talarico is pushing for immediate relief at the gas pump with a new proposal to suspend federal gas and diesel taxes. ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sat down with Talarico on Tuesday. He said the move could save Texans about $200 a year. El Paso typically sees higher prices
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious running events in the world. People from all across the globe compete all year to be able to qualify, including those from El Paso. One El Paso runner did more than just qualify and finish the race. Israel Rivera helped carry
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department said it rescued a person who fell into an abandoned mine shaft in the Organ Mountains Tuesday. LCFD said around 10:30 a.m., the person fell from a rope and was trapped more than 60 feet below the surface. The person found an area with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso Police Officer was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated Friday, according to jail records. EPPD confirmed 29-year-old Jasson Isrrael Medina Rivera worked with the department. “Yes, he is an EPPD officer, and he has been relieved of duty,” EPPD confirmed with ABC-7 Tuesday. It said he
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UPDATE (April 21, 2026) — The El Paso Police Department on Tuesday said it’s investigating a suspicious death after finding a man’s body in the same area a fire burned on 1314 Magoffin Ave. The body was found at 1306 Magoffin Ave, EPPD said. The body has not been identified. Police said a demolition surveyor
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by Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJanuary 20, 2026 Texas can enforce a state law requiring public schools to display posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. A majority of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Texas officials’ favor after hearing arguments over the law in January.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With thousands expected at the Sun Bowl for BTS, organizers are sharing key details to help fans plan ahead. Parking is set to open at 8 a.m., with merchandise starting at 9 a.m. and general doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Security will begin ramping up around 3 p.m. Officials say
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keep an eye out as the star on the Franklin Mountains Tuesday changes color in celebration of another musical artist coming to the Sun City. The El Paso Chamber and Live Nation will turn the star orange for Karol G’s “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour.” Courtesy: El Paso Chamber The
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By David Brennan, Emily Shapiro, Leah Sarnoff, and Nadine El-BawabLast Updated: April 21, 2026, 2:23 PM MDT President Donald Trump announced he is continuing the blockade and will “extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.” The U.S. will “hold our Attack on the Country of
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By Michael Rios, Mauricio Torres, CNN (CNN) — A Canadian woman was killed and six Americans were among the more than a dozen wounded after a gunman opened fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids, a popular tourist hotspot, on Monday, authorities said. According to preliminary information, a man fired shots at the archaelogical site near Mexico
Continue Reading Originally Published: 21 APR 26 10:38 ET Updated: 21 APR 26 14:17 ET By Natasha Bertrand, Jim Sciutto, CNN (CNN) — The two US embassy officials who died in a car accident in Mexico on Sunday worked for the CIA and had been collaborating with Mexican officials on expanded counternarcotics operations in the country, three
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Community College is hosting a career fair Tuesday at the Valle Verde campus. The fair is open to the public until 2 p.m. at the AST Building Flexitorium in room 150, EPCC said. The third annual Earth Day “Terra Week” Career Fair will feature businesses in environmental
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Fort Bliss is holding a community listening meeting on Wednesday about a newly-announced data center project — with multiple data centers projected to be built in the region already, borderland residents are already voicing their concerns. Residents have already spoken out against Project Jupiter and the Meta data center. Now, an engineering expert at UTEP is
Continue Reading FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, who has been stationed at Fort Bliss for two years, says that ICE detained his wife, who could now face possible deportation after being taken into custody during an immigration interview. Serrano has served for 27 years and has deployed to Afghanistan on
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Editor’s note: This story was co-published by Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom and funder dedicated to high-quality, fact-based news and information from the U.S.-Mexico border and Minero Magazine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRXAOeaGHI TORNILLO — Sonic Ranch is a working farm on 1,700 acres hugging the Rio Grande and Texas’ border with Mexico, some 40 miles east
Continue Reading Originally Published: 21 APR 26 12:43 ET Updated: 21 APR 26 13:13 ET By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the US military will no longer require the annual flu vaccine for troops. “Our new policy is simple. If you, an American warrior entrusted to defend this nation, believe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is celebrating National Volunteer Week to honor the contributions made by volunteers and interns. The county said it organized events to recognize their efforts. On Monday, the county said it formally recognized volunteers and interns through a National Volunteer Week resolution with the County Commissioner’s Court. Tuesday,
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By Laura RomeroApril 20, 2026, 6:05 PM The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant with 27 years of service is facing potential deportation to a third country after being detained during a routine immigration interview last week. Deisy Fidelina Rivera Ortega was taken into custody on April 14 in El Paso, Texas, while attending
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Your Tuesday forecast will be a warm one as dry air pushes into the region and temperatures climb! We woke to temps warmer than yesterday this morning in the 50s to 60s to start. We will trend above average today. El Paso i expected to reach a high of 88,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County leaders say they will give Law N Paws Animal Rescue 30 days to reach a final agreement with the County as officials move forward with a long-planned park project near the rescue’s current facility. County officials discussed a proposed Memorandum of Understanding Monday during Commissioners Court, where
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art unveiled its “Minds of All Kinds” exhibit in honor of National Autism Acceptance Month, the city said. The exhibit features more than 70 works by children with autism. Empower Behavior Health collaborated with the art museum to organize the exhibit, which will be on
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