SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA)– According to Hudspeth County officials, there has been an extended water outage due to mechanical failures with the public water provider, Sierra Blanca Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (WCID #1). Hudspeth County says that the WCID #1), the sole public water provider serving the community of Sierra Blanca, has
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Our ABC-7 StormTrack Weather Team has issued a First Alert for this week’s heat wave. We are tracking daily highs in and around 100-105 degrees starting today. No rain will be expected for the next The hottest days will be Tuesday (104) and Wednesday (105). If you are out and about or doing outdoor work,
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ByDavid Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Jon Haworth Last Updated: June 7, 2026, 2:13 PM MDT Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel on Sunday and was activating its defensive systems to intercept the threat. The Iran missile attack on Israel followed strikes carried out by the IDF this weekend on Iran-backed
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The El Paso Sign Language Interpreters (El Paso SLI) service agency hosted their 6th annual Deaf Community Picnic on Saturday. The agency held the event at Album Park from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., where individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing could connect with other individuals using sign
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveals that 31-year-old Sarai Ortiz is facing several charges after a confrontation ended with her allegedly stabbing a man with a knife. According to the court documents, police with the Sunland Park Police Department went out to the 100 block of Palma on June
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OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Holloman Air Force Base welcomed a new commander and officially transitioned from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command during a ceremony June 4. U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Mullin assumed command of the 49th Wing from Col. John Ethridge. Mullin most recently served as deputy commander
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Convention Center hosted the Wheels and Ink Expo which will last from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday featuring a car show, live music and multiple tattoo stations. These were split into separate rooms once walking through the ballroom doors, in one room were the
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BRING ON THE HEAT! After a wet week in the Borderland, we are now switching to a hot and mostly dry week. We are tracking triple digits for the next several days, the hottest days will be Tuesday and Wednesday! Most of the showers and thunderstorm activity will remain in the mountains. An isolated shower
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Officials with the Texas Department of State Health Services says that the two Texas residents who were being monitored for hantavirus have successfully completed their monitoring period with no sign of infection. Officials says that it has been 42 days since their last possible exposure to hantavirus, which is the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cielo Vista Mall partnered with the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation (RGCF) to host the 5th annual Cancer Survivor Line Dance Celebration, in honor of National Cancer Survivor Month. The event was held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6. The “give cancer the boot” with a 50s twist theme event
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Joy Center El Paso kicked off its second annual Zoo Fun Walk this morning at the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Garden. It all started at 9 A.M. this morning, where families were offered a free morning of fitness and entertainment. From early morning strength training to an afternoon dance
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by Stephen Simpson and Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Zavala County on Friday, just hours after Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a statewide disaster declaration in response to the screwworm’s arrival in Texas. The second case was found in
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There will be a few showers and storms around tonight with perhaps some gusty winds in and around some storms. I can’t rule out some blowing dust and sand later tonight. The weekend will be drier as temperatures begin the climb to triple digits. Much of next week will be hot with just below record
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(KVIA) — New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez spoke before the Department of War and the Federal Aviation Administration asking for more information on the closure of the El Paso International Airport in February. Rep. Vasquez introduced amendments pushing the DOW to provide a report on its coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Friday, Municipal Public Security Secretary officers in Juárez rescued a 9-year-old boy chained inside a home in the Toribio Ortega neighborhood. They arrested the boy’s mother, 35-year-old Leyma L. J. for alleged domestic violence, the Juárez Municipal Government said. Officers in the neighborhood were patrolling when a community hotline reported
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UPDATE (5:48 p.m.) — According to photos sent by a witness and FlightRadar24.com, a Cessna 210 Silver Eagle crashed. Flight data showing the plane’s path stopped just after 11 a.m. An ABC-7 viewer sent a photo of the crash. Credit: Stephen Stetler UPDATE (2:16 p.m.) — A witness helped two people get out of the
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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 will be longtime baseball umpire Victor Maldonado. Maldonado has had
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EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso runner will have a chance to win a national championship next week. Josiah Johnson punched his ticket to the NCAA Track and Field Championships. Johnson graduated from Immanuel Christian High School in El Paso. He’s currently on the track and field team at Northern Arizona University. At the NCAA
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The historic Segundo Barrio neighborhood inspired a new play area at the El Paso Museum of History. The City of El Paso announced the newly-renovated kids area Friday. The neighborhood, located south of Downtown El paso, was historically known as “the other Ellis Island” due to the area’s port of
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration Friday after a confirmed detection of New World screwworm Wednesday in Zavala County, which is near Uvalde. The screwworm parasite can infect livestock. Last year, worries over NWS shut down livestock crossings in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The governor authorized the use of
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PURPLE HEART ELEMENTARY 1ST GRADE PLEDGE 6/5/26
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Esteban Hernandez enjoyed a brief visit to the Sun City following a lengthy deployment. At a young age, Hernandez knew he wanted to serve his country and join the military. His mother, Anita Hernandez, told ABC-7 that as a child, he would tell everyone he would join
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPISD’s board of trustees voted to declare financial exigency yesterday amid financial struggles the district is currently facing. ABC-7 reached out to the El Paso Federation of Teachers and to EPISD for comment on last night’s vote. Watch the full story in our later newscasts.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees declared financial exigency at Tuesday’s board meeting. Its decision leaves them with a $4 million dollar budget deficit for next fiscal year. The board was presented with three options to address budget concerns moving into next fiscal year: Option 1: EPISD
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UPDATE (June 5, 2026) — Along with declaring financial exigency and cutting positions, EPISD said it will get rid of its substitute teacher pool. EPISD said 89 teachers will stay on payroll and work as substitutes. Board members said 40 contracted and 54 teacher positions will be cut. Trustee Call said he voted against the
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The community is invited to attend a run and walk to support 6-year-old Lucas Monreal as he faces an aggressive brain tumor (DIPG). This family-friendly event includes a 1-mile walk, a run, and a prayer ceremony. Date: June 27, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM (Run starts) Location: Crosspoint Church, El Paso, TX Cost/Donation:
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The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is welcoming back campers to its summer zoo camps. This year’s “Beauty and Beasts” themed camps is for children ages 6 to 10 to become junior zookeepers for the summer. Campers will get up close with fascinating animals, explore habitats from around the world, learn about conservation, and take part
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Handy was known for his roles in films like ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Jumanji.’ By Jon Haworth June 5, 2026, 5:30 AM Actor James Handy, known for roles in films including “Top Gun: Maverick,” “The Rocketeer” and “Jumanji,” has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in Los Angeles on Wednesday, police said.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are no longer under an ABC-7 First Alert rain chances will still be present although they will decrease. Today we woke to temps in the 60s El Paso is expected to reach a high of 88, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 86. Today rain chances
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EL PASO, Texas — From the streets to the frontlines, an El Paso rescue dog became the first rescue to earn a U.S. Border Patrol Critical Incident Response K9 certification. Thursday, ABC-7 met Chloe, who is about two-and-a-half years old and her handler, Agent Miguel Carrillo. Chloe’s badge symbolizes a vital mission — to provide
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