Massive increase in migrant deaths, rescues reported in El Paso sector over past year
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Border Patrol Sector saw staggering increases in migrant deaths and rescues in fiscal year 2021, reflecting national…
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‘Not credible threat’ leads to added security at Del Valle High School
EL PASO, Texas — Students were not allowed to leave the Del Valle High School campus for lunch on Friday and other security measures were put in…
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Mark Meadows did not appear for deposition with January 6 committee
By Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows did not appear for a deposition on Friday in front of the…
Continue Reading Child tax credit payments go out to tens of millions of families
By Tami Luhby, CNN The latest round of monthly child tax credit payments were distributed to tens of millions of families on Monday. Parents may…
Continue Reading Texas creates concert safety task force; El Paso expert cites need to learn from Astroworld deaths
HOUSTON, Texas — A statewide task force will look for ways to beef up security at Texas concerts after the deaths of nine attendees at rapper Travis…
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El Paso teen charged with stabbing newborn to death minutes after birth is released from jail in plea deal
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman who was jailed in 2018 for allegedly stabbing her newborn baby has accepted a plea deal and is now free,…
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8 educators sue Gadsden ISD alleging discrimination, harassment
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – Eight educators are suing the Gadsden Independent School District on accusations of discrimination, retaliation and…
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FBI warns laser strikes on planes rising in El Paso, puts pilots & passengers in danger
EL PASO, Texas — Laser pointers usually used in business meetings or for presentations are now causing distractions for pilots as people in…
Continue Reading New Mexico indoor mask mandate expected to stay in place
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico indoor mask mandate isn’t going anywhere, according to Dr. David Scrase, New Mexico’s Health and Human…
Continue Reading Court temporarily delays release of Trump’s Jan. 6 records
WASHINGTON, DC — A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the release of records sought by a U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6…
Continue Reading El Paso’s gas prices remain the highest in Texas
(Editor’s note: To find El Paso’s lowest gas prices, visit KVIA.com’s gas price tracker by clicking here.) EL PASO,Texas — The pain at the gas pump…
Continue Reading Texas A&M student hurt at Astroworld dies; death toll at 9
By JUAN LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A 22-year-old college senior who was critically injured at the Astroworld festival in Houston has…
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El Paso families plan for Thanksgiving gatherings after last year’s pandemic limits
EL PASO, Texas — With Thanksgiving Day only two weeks away, many El Pasoans are now deciding how they will be celebrating the big holiday. Last…
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Amber Alert discontinued for 3-year-old missing Texas girl
UPDATE: A statewide Amber Alert that was issued early Thursday morning for a missing 3-year-old girl out of Austin has been canceled, according to…
Continue Reading Where America’s service members can find freebies and meals this Veterans Day
By Noah Sheidlower and Radhika Marya, CNN This Veterans Day, restaurants, businesses and entertainment venues are offering freebies and deals for…
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El Paso veteran continues to serve by helping military moms during labor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There are many veterans working at Las Palmas Medical Center and that includes Erika Warren. After serving her country,…
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Appeals panel grants Grossman injunction in Duranguito lawsuit, orders city of El Paso to pay court costs
EL PASO, Texas — The state 8th Court of Appeals on Wednesday decided to provide historic preservationist Max Grossman another look at a…
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Man struck by vehicle and killed in Clint
CLINT, Texas — A man was struck by a vehicle and killed in Clint on Wednesday evening, according to El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies. The deadly…
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Santa Fe DA tells ABC News ‘no proof’ of ‘sabotage’ on Alec Baldwin movie set
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The Santa Fe district attorney who is leading the investigation into the “Rust” film set shooting involving Alec…
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2 Canutillo ISD schools returning to remote learning due to Covid outbreaks
CANUTILLO, Texas — The Canutillo Independent School District said it would be temporarily closing Canutillo Middle School and Jose Damian Elementary…
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Federal judge rules Texas schools can issue mask mandates
AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools violates…
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Gang unit arrests central El Paso man for shooting wife, says he lied about drive-by
EL PASO, Texas — A 51-year-old central El Paso man has been arrested for allegedly shooting his wife and then lying to police by claiming that she…
Continue Reading America’s prices are surging more than they have in 30 years
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business There’s no end in sight for higher prices. US consumer price inflation surged higher again in October, the…
Continue Reading SpaceX crew launch marks 600 space travelers in 60 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station. The flight comes just two days after SpaceX…
Continue Reading WATCH: El Paso Health Dept. forum on Covid vaccine safety for kids
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health was set to host two virtual community forums with Borderland doctors on Wednesday…
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Damaged gas line in Lower Valley won’t be fixed until sometime Wednesday night
UPDATE: Texas Gas Service said it would be sometime Wednesday night before crews would be able to complete repairs to a damaged and leaking gas line…
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Man seriously hurt in industrial conveyer belt mishap in Santa Teresa
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A man was seriously injured in a conveyer belt mishap at an industrial business in Santa Teresa late Wednesday afternoon.…
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El Paso Water hopes to end sewage release into Rio Grande by year’s end
EL PASO, Texas – During the City of El Paso’s Public Service Board meeting on Wednesday, Alan Shubert – who heads engineering, operations and…
Continue Reading Rittenhouse takes stand in own defense at murder trial
UPDATE: KENOSHA, Wisconsin — Kyle Rittenhouse took the stand in his murder trial, acknowledging he used deadly force when he shot three people…
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Man charged with manslaughter in I-10 El Paso County crash near state line
UPDATE, Nov. 10: A man who fled from the scene of a deadly highway crash back in July was charged Wednesday with manslaughter. El Paso County…
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