Border Highway near downtown El Paso reopens after crews put out car fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car fire brought traffic to a standstill Friday morning. It happened just after 8 a.m. on Loop 375 at Santa Fe near…
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Ukraine and Russia’s militaries are David and Goliath. Here’s how they compare
By Angela Dewan, CNN Heavily armed Russian troops are pushing rapidly towards Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, and US officials are warning the city…
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EPPD: Violent crimes on the rise in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police officers are seeing an increase in violent crimes across the city. “Criminals, it appears, have gained the…
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Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users
By AMANDA SEITZ and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok videos, propagandized headlines and tweets being shared on smartphones…
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Parents voice concern over possible Mesa Vista Elementary closure in lower valley
EL PASO, Texas – In a complaint sent to ABC-7, a viewer shared that the Ysleta Independent School District is planning on closing Mesa Vista ES, and…
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Ukrainian President remains ‘a prime target for Russian aggression,’ State Department says
By Jennifer Hansler and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains a “prime target for Russian aggression,” US…
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Texas abortion seekers flooded out-of-state clinics after six-week ban went into effect, Planned Parenthood records show
By Tierney Sneed Planned Parenthood clinics in the five states neighboring Texas saw a nearly 800% increase in abortion patients from the Lone Star…
Continue Reading 3 former Minneapolis police officers found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights
By Julia Jones and Christina Maxouris, CNN Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were found guilty of…
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WATCH: White House press briefing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki joined by Deputy National Security Advisor and Deputy NEC Director, Daleep…
Continue Reading Judge rules that Ethan Crumbley’s parents will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter
By Laura Ly, Holly Yan and Amir Vera, CNN The parents of Michigan school shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley will stand trial for involuntary…
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WATCH: Primary debate featuring Republican candidates for Texas attorney general
AUSTIN, Texas – Republican candidates for Texas attorney general debated live in Austin Thursday. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will not be part…
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Borderland grapples with growing mental health demand
Crisis hotline call volume surges in wake of Aug. 3 Tragedy, Pandemic EL PASO, Texas – The argument could be made that no community has had to…
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WATCH: Biden remarks on Russia’s attack on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A White House official tells reporters that Biden will deliver remarks this morning “announcing the further consequences the…
Continue Reading Biden imposes additional sanctions on Russia: ‘Putin chose this war’
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled harsh new sanctions on Russia meant to punish the country for its…
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El Paso county attorney will not enforce Gov. Abbott’s anti-trans directives
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal said her office will not follow recent directives by state leaders calling on Texas agencies…
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AAA Texas: Drivers in El Paso paying most in state for gas
EL PASO, Texas – Drivers in El Paso are paying the most on average in the state for a regular gallon of unleaded gas, according to AAA Texas…
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Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox in El Paso for U.S. Mexico Border Summit
EL PASO, Texas – Former President of Mexico is attending the U.S. Mexico border summit at the Paso Del Norte Hotel. The event also includes a…
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LCPS nears one year since losing Superindentent in tragic crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Friday, Feb. 25, will mark one year since Las Cruces Public Schools lost its leader and superintendent, Dr. Karen Trujillo.…
Continue Reading Russian forces seize control of Chernobyl nuclear plant and hold staff hostage: Ukrainian officials
By Gul Tuysuz and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Russian forces have seized control of the Chernobyl power plant in northern Ukraine, the site of the…
Continue Reading Here’s what Biden has said about sending US troops to Ukraine
By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN President Joe Biden has warned Americans they will have to pay a price for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Gas prices are…
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WATCH: Rick and Ginger Francis announce $10 Million gift to Graduate School of Biomedical Services Center at TTUHSC El Paso
Update: Rick and Ginger Francis announced a $10 million dollar endowment to the Graduate School of Biomedical Serivces Center at Texas Tech…
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O’Rourke to release book on voting during Texas governor bid
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Former presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke has a book coming out in the middle of his run for Texas governor about voting…
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The Latest: Ukrainian officials say more than 40 soldiers have been killed
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis: ___ KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday,…
Continue Reading What does Putin want in Ukraine? The conflict explained
By Eliza Mackintosh and Rob Picheta, CNN Russia’s multi-pronged invasion of Ukraine has thrust the country into a conflict that many on the…
Continue Reading World leaders respond to Ukraine invasion, as fresh sanctions await Russia
By Luke McGee and Nimi Princewill, CNN As the world comes to terms with Russia launching a military attack on Ukraine, attention turns to how the…
Continue Reading Biden imposes additional sanctions on Russia: ‘Putin chose this war’
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled new, “devastating” sanctions on Russia meant to punish the country for its…
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Russia-Ukraine: What to know as Putin takes military action
BRUSSELS (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, and he is warning other countries that any attempt…
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Cyberattacks accompany Russian military assault on Ukraine
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — Cyberattacks against Ukrainian government websites and affiliated organizations added to the…
Continue Reading Biden condemns ‘Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine’
By Jeremy Herb, CNN US President Joe Biden condemned an “unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces” in a statement…
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Russia’s Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect…
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