UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — ABC-7 obtained the arrest affidavit for Ruth Julieta Flores and Cecilia Rocha-Lucero. Both detail the two allegedly witnessing Josue Urrutia yelling at students and failing to stop or report him. Documents alleged that on May 5, Flores failed to report Josue Urrutia, who allegedly grabbed a student and yelled in his
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UPDATE (June 10, 2026) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying it followed department policy when it came to responding to the in-custody death. On March 20, 46-year-old Roel Contreras died from acute methamphetamine toxicity with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease listed as a contributing factor, according to the Office of the Medical
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — St. Pius X Catholic Parish announced the closure of St. Pius X Catholic School Wednesday. The parish said the school’s enrollment fell since the COVID-19 pandemic and caused financial challenges. According to parish leaders, current and estimated enrollment numbers indicate an annual operating deficit totaling more than $300,000. Keeping the
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by Elida S. Perez The Texas 8th Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld a lower court’s decision that the city of El Paso’s environmental franchise fee tacked on to residential water bills is an illegal tax. The court ruling Tuesday creates the possibility that the city could have to refund tens of millions of dollars collected since
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso remains under an ABC-7 First Alert for triple-digit temperatures ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather Team is tracking throughout this week. The borderland is no stranger to the summer heat, with some playgrounds the one at Crestmont Park having covers over them to limit sun exposure. Earlier today one El Pasoan in the
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By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Meredith DelisoLast Updated: June 10, 2026, 3:47 PM MDT US striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran: CENTCOM For a second night in a row, the U.S. military is striking “multiple targets” in Iran on President Donald Trump’s orders, according to a post by U.S. Central Command. “U.S. Central Command forces began launching
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas land commissioner offered General Land Office (GLO) managed lands to support Texas’ and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s New World screwworm response. NWS is a parasite that feeds off flesh through open wounds. It infests animals and humans, though the risk is low, according to the Centers for Disease
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UPDATE (2:06 p.m.) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego released a statement about Wednesday’s evacuation at the county courthouse after a reported suspicious package. “This morning, June 10th, a suspicious package was received at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse, prompting the immediate evacuation of county employees, visitors, and members of the public as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ARC Aerospace and Defense Systems said Wednesday it will establish a new manufacturing center in West El Paso. The expansion will support U.S. military and national security objectives, the company said. ARC Aerospace, which is based in El Paso, specializes in developing and manufacturing missile technology, including counter-drone strike systems.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta released a statement Wednesday on El Paso City Council’s vote against Item 37. The item would have directed negotiations to possibly cancel its tax incentive agreement with the city. “Meta’s El Paso data center represents a significant long-term investment in this community — supporting thousands of construction and operational
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The countdown is on for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and with the world’s biggest sporting event just days away, many fans are asking the same questions: When are the games? When is your favorite team playing? And where can you watch? Here’s everything you need to know about the historic
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana Fire Rescue and Sunland Park firefighters put out a house fire Wednesday in Sunland Park. A garage in a house on the 900 block of Nickel Hill Avenue caught fire, according to the county. The house is in a nighborhood off Pete Domenici Boulevard. Firefighters got there just before 1:30 a.m. They contained
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state utility officials to protect residents from paying for data center infrastructure costs. “Data centers must operate in ways that reduce costs for residential electricity customers, do not drain water needed for our communities, and take into consideration the needs of our neighborhoods,” said Gov. Abbott in a
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by Robert Moore Most of the plaintiffs suing Walmart and a bank as a result of the 2019 El Paso mass shooting have reached settlements in recent weeks, court records show. But the retail giant ended potential talks with 29 other plaintiffs following an appeals court ruling that paused the civil court proceedings. The latest developments
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Illegal dumping is an issue across El Paso County, but many El Pasoans might not have seen it hidden along Transmountain Road — especially below the westside overlooks. The piles of garbage range from bottles and cans of alcohol to tires and construction materials — something the wind is not solely
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First alert as the area is once again expected to reach dangerously hot temperatures by afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for El Paso County: Heat Advisory in effect from June 10, 12:00 PM MDT until June 11, 09:00 PM MDT
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EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame announced its next inductees for the Class of 2026. Five new members will be inducted during an induction ceremony Wednesday, June 24. ABC-7 will be livestreaming the ceremony at kvia.com. One of the inductees in the posthumous category is Paul Njoroge who was a
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Temps were brutally hot again today with a high of 105 – the hottest of the year so far. I expect one more day with temps just above 104 degrees tomorrow and then we should see a slow decline in that heat bubble the rest of the week. Rain and storm chances will begin to
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Update (8:15 p.m.) — The majority of El Paso City Council members voted against the possibility of canceling the tax incentive agreement with Meta for the data center in Northeast El Paso. The votes were as follows: FOR: Dr. Josh Acevedo, Lily Limón, Chris Canales AGAINST: Alejandra Chávez, Ivan Niño, Art Fierro, Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, Cynthia
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, Fort Bliss announced it has been named as the best installation in the U.S. Army. As part of the recognition, Fort Bliss earned the 2026 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Out of 104 Army Garrisons around the world, Fort Bliss won under 1st Armored Division and
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Tuesday, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez moved to dismiss a federal lawsuit challenging the Immigrant Safety Act. The law that bans state and local government entities from entering agreements to detain, investigate or apprehend people for civil immigration laws. The motion to dismiss argued the Trump administration can’t override
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, El Paso’s City Council listened to residents share their thoughts on the city possibly cancelling a contract with Meta over a planned data center. Husch Blackwell, a legal council hired by the city, presented some legal liabilities the city and Meta could come about if the data center project
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update (4:26 p.m.) — The City of Sunland Park confirmed with ABC-7 that all lanes reopened. UPDATE (1:32 p.m.) — One person has been airlifted by the El Paso Fire Department’s Fire STAR helicopter and two others went to the hospital after the crash, according to Sunland Park Fire. Courtesy: SPFD Three vehicles were involved
Continue Reading By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Meredith DelisoLast Updated: June 9, 2026, 3:43 PM MDT Trump on retaliatory strikes: ‘I think it’s very important to respond’ ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl was on the phone with President Donald Trump just as CENTCOM announced the retaliatory attack against Iran. “I think it’s very important to respond.
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A federal audit found millions of dollars in waste and significant oversight failures at Camp East Montana, the large immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas, prompting renewed criticism from Congress and demands for improvements.
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By Meredith DelisoJune 9, 2026, 2:42 PM A teen has been found guilty of murder over the fatal stabbing of another teen at a high school track meet last year. Karmelo Anthony, 19, was indicted on first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025. Prosecutors
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A youth soccer program under the El Paso Locomotive FC aims to help young players fall in love with the sport before diving into competition. The First Stop Recreational Program is open for children ages 5-9, according to the Locomotive FC. Players will learn the basics of soccer, build teamwork,
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Continue Reading AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Paxton alleged the organization misled fans about seat locations for World Cup matches. Fans paid for premium seats at the final match that cost more than $10,000, according to Attorney General Paxton. Reports said fans were misled about their seat locations.
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