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Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug

April 23, 2026 6:52 AM ABC News

By Liz Neporent and Mary KekatosLast updated: April 23, 2026, 6:54 AM MDT Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The order moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, putting state-licensed medical marijuana in the same category as some pain medications, ketamine and testosterone. While this

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm, dry, windy weather continues

April 23, 2026 5:47 AM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursdays forecast will be similar to yesterdays. We will experience temperatures leaning above normal, amid dry and windy conditions. A weather alert has been issued by the National Weather Service for Doña Ana County and Las Cruces NM: Red Flag Warning in effect from April 23, 10:00 AM MDT until

Hanks alum Desirae Spearman faces UTEP Miners in homecoming

April 22, 2026 10:35 PM Bea Martinez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Desirae Spearman, one of the greatest softball players to come out of the Borderland, returned to her hometown with the fifth-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders to face the UTEP Miners on Wednesday. “This is the place where I grew up playing so it’s kind of a full

Fort Bliss hosting community meeting on potential data center on base

April 22, 2026 5:51 PM Rishi Oza

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The community has a chance to give feedback and speak on a data center that may be built on Fort Bliss property. The meeting was an open forum for people to ask questions and get information on where the project is at. Before the meeting, Army officials spoke with media

ABC-7 Storm Track Weather – Gusty winds continue the rest of this week – watch out for Sunday.

April 22, 2026 3:29 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

The winds will be gusty from the SW/W the rest of this week. There will be some light blowing dust in spots Thursday but the bulk of the winds will arrive Sunday. I expect peak gusts Sunday will hit 45 mph from the SW with blowing dust and sand. It will continue to be dry

BTS to perform at the Sun Bowl in early May — here’s what it takes behind the scenes

April 22, 2026 6:57 PM Ilyhanee Robles

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of BTS fans are counting down as the group prepares to perform at the Sun Bowl on May 2 and May 3. But what it takes to bring an international act of that scale to the Borderland goes far beyond the stage. Right now, the Sun Bowl sits quiet.

Border cattle crossing shutdown drags on more than a year, Santa Teresa economy and livestock industry struggling to stay afloat

April 22, 2026 11:58 AM Paul Schulz

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — More than a year after concerns over the New World screwworm prompted the shutdown of livestock crossings along the southern border, some business owners in Santa Teresa are on the brink of closing down. The first recent closure of the livestock crossings came in late 2024, followed by a

Bravo Cadillac receives national top honor

April 22, 2026 6:24 PM Yvonne Suarez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Cadillac Master Dealer Award is the brand’s highest honor and recognizes dealership teams that excel in the areas of customer service and satisfaction, sales and overall operations. Bravo Cadillac is one of only 42 dealerships in the country to earn this prestigious recognition. “The award is given based on

Sunday Funday: Gaucin Couture

April 19, 2026 6:30 AM Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Back in 2019, Jose Gaucin sewed a pair of pants that sparked his interest in becoming a fashion designer. Now he owns his own brand and says staying true to himself is what made it possible. “I would get all this hate and these people just, just wouldn’t get it,” Gaucin told ABC-7

El Paso Water monitoring potential risk of dam breach on the Westside

April 22, 2026 5:25 PM Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water said it’s monitoring Cement Lake in West El Paso for a potential dam breach risk. The utility said Wednesday its crews are trying to reduce pressure on the dam to prevent overflow that could impact roadways like Doniphan and Paisano Drive. Courtesy: EPWater El Paso Water said

Arson investigation opens for Central El Paso Fire

April 20, 2026 7:02 AM Joseph Montero

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

Navy Secretary abruptly leaves job as US naval blockade of Iran continues

April 22, 2026 4:09 PM CNN Newsource

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

Man arrested for sex offender registry violations

April 22, 2026 3:59 PM Gabrielle Lopez

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

Camino Real Middle School teacher arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship with student

April 22, 2026 2:25 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

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

EPISD board approves early retirement incentives for central office staff

April 16, 2026 4:24 PM Gabrielle Lopez

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

PURPLE HEART ELEMENTARY 2ND GRADE PLEDGE 4/22/26

April 22, 2026 1:56 PM Lauren Romero

El Paso schools must display poster of Ten Commandments in classrooms

April 22, 2026 12:43 PM Lauren Bly

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday that Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. The spokesperson for Canutillo ISD, Gustavo Reveles, said since last year when the law passed the district received one big donation of Ten Commandments posters. “We had not posted them pending

Las Cruces Public Schools votes to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School

April 22, 2026 12:12 PM Gabrielle Lopez

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

Día del Niño: Bringing Joy to Children at El Paso Children’s Hospital

April 22, 2026 9:20 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Muñoz Trucking Inc. in El Paso is launching a heartfelt toy drive to celebrate Día del Niño and bring smiles to children at El Paso Children’s Hospital. Their mission is to rally the community together and lift the spirits of kids who are bravely facing difficult times. Organizers invite residents,

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm and windy Wednesday

April 22, 2026 6:03 AM Sarah Coria

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

Ivan Melendez returns to El Paso for first Triple-A game in hometown

April 21, 2026 11:02 PM Adrian Ochoa, El Paso Chihuahuas

EL PASO, Texas – El Pasoan and Coronado grad Ivan Melendez returned home for his first professional baseball game at Southwest University Park. Melendez was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2022, and currently plays for the club’s Triple-A affiliate, the Reno Aces. The Aces were in El Paso Tuesday for the start of a

Texas Rep. James Talarico joins Marcel Clarke on ABC-7 to discuss new gas relief proposal

April 21, 2026 6:29 PM Marcel Clarke

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

El Pasoan helps carry runner across the finish line at the Boston Marathon

April 21, 2026 6:35 PM Rishi Oza

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

ABC-7 Storm Track Weather – Winds will start to pick up and stay consistent most of the week

April 21, 2026 2:40 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

It will be a windy rest of the week for the area. Winds will be from the SW/W with gusts around 30-35 mph. The strongest gusts will likely occur Sunday with SW gusts around 45-50 mph. It is very likely we will see blowing dust and sand to occur both Saturday (gusts at 35-40) and

Former EPPD officer charged with DWI, relieved of duty

April 21, 2026 4:30 PM Gabrielle Lopez

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

Police investigating suspicious death after body found near Magoffin fire

April 18, 2026 8:55 PM Lauren Bly, Armando Ramirez, Nicole Ardila, Rishi Oza

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

Texas can force schools to post Ten Commandments, federal appeals court rules

April 21, 2026 4:21 PM Texas Tribune

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.

Azucar Morena Bakery – 7 in the City

April 21, 2026 3:47 PM Isabella Martinez

What BTS fans need to know before heading to the Sun Bowl

April 21, 2026 3:41 PM Ilyhanee Robles

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

Iran live updates: Trump announces he’s extending ceasefire

April 21, 2026 2:30 PM ABC News

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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