El Paso leaders, survivors reflect on third anniversary of COVID pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three years after the first confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, El Pasoans are reflecting on the solemn anniversary. On…
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Venezuelan man accused of biting US Border Patrol Officer at processing center on Hondo Pass
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Venezuelan man bit a US Border Patrol officer Tuesday with enough force to draw blood, according to the FBI. It happened…
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NMSU coaching search down to eight names per source
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A source close to the University told ABC-7 that the search for an NMSU Men’s Basketball head coach is now down to eight.…
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Lance Reddick, star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick,’ dead at 60
(CNN) — Lance Reddick, an actor known for his performance as Cedric Daniels on “The Wire” and for his work in the “John Wick” franchise, has died,…
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Suspenseful moments, Foster School of Medicine Students find out their residency assignments during Match Day 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Match Day a special day that every medical students look forward to. It is a momentous occasion the tips off the transition…
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Hunter Biden sues computer repair shop owner who worked on a laptop, accusing him of trying to invade his privacy
(CNN) — Hunter Biden is accusing the Delaware computer repair shop owner who worked on a laptop of trying to invade his privacy and wrongfully…
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ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin for alleged deportation of Ukrainian children
(CNN) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian…
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Catholics can eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day
EL PASO, Texas— In the Catholic faith, eating meat is generally not allowed on Fridays during lent. But some Bishops are granting an exception…
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Aaron Jones shares which El Paso spot is “the best” for Mexican food on national stage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Some of the best Mexican food you’ll ever find.” That’s the reaction from former UTEP running back Aaron Jones and his…
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Bataan Memorial Death March returns to White Sands Missile Range
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bataan Death March marathon is finally back in person for its 34th…
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Drug purchase turned robbery attempt led to teen girl’s deadly shooting, investigators say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 16-year-old girl who met a man to purchase marijuana in far east El Paso instead tried to steal the drug, leading to her…
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Man with a dream cooks for hundreds in need miles away from home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Scott Cohen is a cook and an artist from Maryland that has traveled to places around the world helping those in need.…
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Report into deadly UNM shooting finds NMSU did not fail to meet obligations in managing student-athletes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An external investigator has released its findings of a deadly shooting between NMSU basketball player Mike Peake…
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Poland breaks with NATO allies by pledging to send fighter jets to Ukraine
(CNN) — Poland on Thursday pledged it would send four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, the first NATO member to do so, in a…
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Honda recalls nearly 500K vehicles over seat belts that may not latch
Honda is recalling nearly 500,000 vehicles over a manufacturing issue with the front seat belts that could prevent them from latching, the…
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T-Mobile to buy Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile in a $1.35 billion deal
T-Mobile announced Wednesday that it’s buying budget wireless provider Mint Mobile in a larger deal for up to $1.35 billion. The acquisition of…
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A man has died after an overnight crash in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE: Location of the crash has been corrected from Central to Northeast El Paso. EL PASO, Texas — A man has died after a motorcycle crash in…
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El Paso Locomotive drop second game of the year in 2-1 loss to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Locomotive remain winless after two matches following the club’s loss to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC…
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El Paso joins Texas in lack of mental health care, especially for children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Felix Carrion, a psychologist in El Paso, is worried about the future of mental health in the community. He’s…
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Border chief disputes DHS has ‘operational control’ of the entire US southern border
(CNN) — US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz on Wednesday said the US does not have “operational control” of the southern border, contradicting a…
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Fire at La Nube construction site deemed unintentional; case closed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fire that erupted at the future site of the El Paso children’s museum has been deemed unintentional, according to an El…
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Dow falls 500 points as banking fears spread
(CNN) — The Dow opened the day with a decline of more than 500 points Wednesday as banking fears spread across global markets, though the index…
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Dallas Cowboys cut former All-Pro Running Back Ezekiel Elliott
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dallas Cowboys have informed Running Back Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ Elliott that they are releasing him after seven seasons with…
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EPA proposes first standards to make drinking water safer from ‘forever chemicals’
(CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first national drinking water standard for “forever chemicals” that…
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg cites ‘uptick’ in aviation incidents at FAA safety summit reviewing ‘serious close calls’
(CNN) — Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday cited an “uptick” in recent aviation incidents and called on participants at a…
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“Mini city” in Juarez teaches young kids to follow and respect traffic signs
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The “mini ciudad vial” is a driving school for kids of younger ages in Juarez. It aims to teach and raise awareness about…
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Texas Education Agency will take control of Houston ISD in June
After a prolonged legal battle and weeks of speculation, the Texas Education Agency on Wednesday confirmed it’s removing Houston Independent School…
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El Paso City Council sets goal to raise city workers’ minimum wage to $15 by 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- El Paso City Council approved a resolution Tuesday that sets a goal to reach a minimum hourly wage of $15 for City of El Paso…
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Austin says US will continue to fly drones over Black Sea and condemns Russian downing as ‘aggressive’
(CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed on Wednesday that US aircraft will continue to “fly and to operate wherever international law…
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Federal judge at center of FDA abortion drug case has history with conservative causes
When anti-abortion groups wanted to challenge the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of an abortion-inducing drug, they didn’t file the…
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