EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, 59-year-old Manuel Frias and 55-year-old Griselda Gallegos were arrested and face animal cruelty charges for leaving two dogs in an unattended car, resulting in one of the dog’s death. Officials say that on May 9, 2026, around 3:00 p.m., deputies with the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – From holding newborn babies to spending quiet moments with family, many mothers across the Borderland spent Mother’s Day reflecting on what motherhood truly means to them. Segrry Mon Dieu spent the holiday in El Paso visiting her son, who now plays for the El Paso Chihuahuas. She says becoming a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Borderland will stay warm Sunday as breezy to windy conditions move into the region with a backdoor cold front. According to the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms may develop over the Sacramento Mountains Sunday afternoon as moisture increases across southern New Mexico. Any storms that develop could bring gusty
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El Paso, Texas KVIA – Residents gathered Saturday afternoon for a patriotic community celebration hosted by Flags Across America, featuring a full day of activities honoring veterans while bringing families and community members together. The all-day event included a car show, live entertainment, wellness activities, raffles and special recognitions designed to celebrate service, sacrifice and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials from the Joint Interagency Task Force 401, on the behalf of the Department of War, selected five installations to participate in the directed-energy counter-unmanned aircraft systems pilot program included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The following instillations were the ones selected by the task
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EL PASO (KVIA)– Military families in El Paso could soon have more childcare support thanks to a new initiative announced by USAA and the Armed Services YMCA. The $1.45 million program aims to help military spouses pursue employment opportunities by expanding access to childcare and career development resources. Fort Bliss will be one of the
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We are continuing to warmup in the Borderland! Almost similar to yesterday’s forecast, it will be warmer today through next week with highs in the low to mid 90s. There is a chance for isolated thunderstorms on Mother’s Day in the Sacramento Mountains. We are tracking a slight cooldown tomorrow going into Monday (only a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It was Career Day on Wednesday, May 6, for Gadsden ISD’s Desert View Elementary School. There, community members talked to students from 7 to 11 AM about what they do for work. Many Career Day speakers were family and friends of the teachers at the school. Each guest presented for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Borderland will see a warm and mostly dry Saturday, with light winds and afternoon temperatures running above normal. Lowland highs will climb into the upper 80s to low 90s today, with El Paso forecast to reach the mid-90s by early next week. Most of the region stays dry, but
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ysleta Independent School District and One Main Financial were joined by State Senator Cesar Blanco to honor a dozen students for their financial literacy and award five schoarships. The Credit Worthy Program is a free financial education program that shows high school students the importance of developing healthy and smart
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta ISD students attended an event Friday that that the district says would help their financial literacy skills and also celebrated five college-bound graduating seniors who have each been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from EVERFI. The event kicked off at 1 p.m. with hands-on sessions led by OneMain
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The Pentagon on Friday released declassified UFO files from various federal agencies, some dating as far back as the late 1940s. The documents, which the Pentagon said include “never-before-seen” files on unidentified flying objects — called unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) by the U.S. government — were being posted on a new government website. “The American people can
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A grassroots effort is working towards bringing the first of its kind all inclusive, all-abilities park to Las Cruces. ‘Parks For All LC’ is the organization behind the efforts. Co-founded by Cristi Thomas, Lani Bradley, and Olivia Kirkpatrick just over two months ago, “Parks For All LC” has made
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dolores and Che Juarez both went through something only a few of us can ever know: cancer. As mother and son, they were able to strengthen their bond through a shared experience. Che got his diagnosis first in 2012. Doctors found a baseball-sized tumor in his brain and he had
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Three Tierra Del Sol Elementary School students returned to El Paso with unforgettable memories following a robotics competition. The Borderland students visited St. Louis, Missouri, as part of the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship. The event took place the last week of April. It featured thousands of teams from over 50 countries,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Las Palmas Medical Center nurses Krystal and Kristian Huizar share more than a career. The twin sisters were both born at 32 weeks and spent their first two months in a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU. After a complicated delivery, their mother visited them every day and stayed by their
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is celebrating its seventh graduating class. The college says the class of 2026 has 168 graduating student physicians, which they said the largest graduating class of any regional medical school this year. “Their journey reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and service-minded training. As they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Great Khalid Foundation and the El Paso Public Libraries partnered to collect hundreds of essays from area students sharing their heartfelt thoughts on their “moms”. Linda Wolfe, the mother of recording artist Khalid and president and executive director of The Great Khalid Foundation, will present the prizes to the
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EL PASO COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) – An inmate died while in custody at the jail annex in far East El Paso. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said detention staff responded to a medical emergency this morning. Lifesaving measures were started by medical personnel before the inmate was taken to an area hospital where he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Juvenile Probation Department along with the El Paso County Attorney’s Office and 65th District Court Judge Selina Saenz presented an intensive training for area law enforcement and attorneys on juvenile case work. The training helps to better equip those who handle juvenile cases in the legal system. The presentations
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by El Paso Matters Staff May 8, 2026 This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Judge Delays Hearings for El Paso Death Row Inmate David Leonard Wood Hearings on the future of El Paso death row inmate David
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s property tax season in the Borderland. Not for paying them, but arguably the more important part of the process – setting how much you could pay for next year. Property valuation notices have been sent out to homeowners from the El Paso Central Appraisal District over the last couple
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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
Continue Reading It has been warmer today, so far we have hit up to 88 degrees. The storm activity will Storms remain east this evening. This weekend will be hot with highs in the low to mid 90s. Mother’s Day will top out in the mid to upper 90s. Likewise, the Borderland may see isolated thunderstorms, but
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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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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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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Alejandra Petion and Rachel Minjarez from Gift of Trucking shared a vision to build a community where everyone feels supported and understood. Mental health touches many lives. This event invites the community to connect, learn from each other, and have conversations that matter. Everyone is invited to
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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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