LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Newly obtained surveillance footage is providing a clearer picture of the chaos and violence that unfolded during the mass shooting at Young Park on March 21. The video, released to ABC-7 through an open records request, captures the moments leading up to the gunfire and the rapid response from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A family court judge has removed herself from a child custody case involving well-known government watchdog and University of Texas at El Paso associate professor Max Grossman, according to court records obtained by ABC-7. The records show 383rd District Court Judge Lyda Ness Garcia filed paperwork Monday morning voluntarily recusing herself
Continue ReadingUpdate (5:52 PM): El Paso County Democratic Chair Michael Apodaca is reacting to the news of Charlie Kirk’s death. Read his full statement below: “I share the same thoughts as President Obama, ‘We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained new court documents detailing the events leading up to the arrest of Shannon Marie Hayes Inks and Wayne John Douglas Hayes. The pair were arrested and charged with Cruelty to Non-livestock Animals after more than two dozen dogs were taken from their northeast El Paso home. The
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UPDATE (09/11/2025): Santiago’s attorneys confirmed to ABC-7 that the federal government’s request to recuse Immigration Judge Michael Pleters was denied. The government claims there is a conflict of interest because Judge Pleters is married to Congresswoman Veronica Escobar. ABC-7 reached out to Congresswoman Escobar’s office. A spokeswoman said in a statement: “’Xóchitl’ Santiago is a
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AUSTIN, TX (KVIA) — Today Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order aimed at protecting children from hemp-derived products, following the Legislature’s failure to pass a ban on sales to those under 21. The order directs three state agencies the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), and
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VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead after a crash on I-10 outside of Van Horn Tuesday morning. Investigators say Harlingen, Texas resident Kelvin Matthew Lee-Armenta, 19, was traveling west on the access road trying to avoid a Texas DPS Trooper. Officials say that at the same time, Alpine, Texas resident Martha Zabrosky,
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by Daniel Perez September 9, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. A 1990 “Far Side” cartoon shows a mother and father proudly observing their son who is seated on the floor playing video games. In the background is a thought balloon where both consider his future as a highly
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By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Sept. 10, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)– September 2nd, 2025 – Get ready to raise your glasses! The 7th Annual Horizon City Wine Festival returns to Horizon City September 13th.Tickets are on sale now at www.horizoncitywinefestival.com
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-El Paso Community College will participate in activities and competitions with more than 200 other institutions across the nation sanctioned by the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports. According to EPCC the program will help build a well-rounded experience for students, better preparing them for their future career. https://www.epcc.edu/Services/Athletics/esports
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The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority and the Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management are urging all residents to sign up for CodeRED alerts, to keep them informed and prevent tragedies and loss. Local public safety officials would quickly send time-sensitive alerts directly to residents through phone calls and texts, email, and social media.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday’s weather will continue to lean hot and dry before the return of rain chances later this week. Today will be mostly comfortable aside from the hot temperatures. Throughout the region we will trend above average. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 97, Las Cruces is expected
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Northeast El Paso has seen it’s fair share of construction over the last few years, and they will be seeing more soon. The city of El Paso announced a groundbreaking for an extension of Sean Haggerty Drive, connecting it to Dyer Street. They mention safety as a priority for this
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Temps will stay hot for Wednesday with highs in the mid and upper 90’s again. Not expecting any rain chances for the next couple of days. Rain chances will start to pick up later this week and the weekend. I expect our rain chances to be around 10-30% for Friday through the weekend.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic Texas State Representative James Talarico has just announced he’s running for the U.S. Senate. Rep. Talarico made the announcement on X. Click here to see the post. You can also see the campaign post on his website. He will face former U.S. Congressman Colin Allred in the democratic primary.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is now recognized as an age friendly community. The City of El Paso says this marks the start of an initiative to promote El Paso’s livability, accessibility, and inclusion for all of the residents. Today, the City of El Paso and AARP announced El Paso’s induction into the
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua State Police seized multiple items during an inspection at CERESO No. 3 in Ciudad Juarez, one of the prisons from south of the border. During the search, authorities found several knives, scissors, lighters, and pipes. Clothing, shoes, and USB cables for cell phones and other stuff were also seized.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol Chief for the El Paso Sector Walter N. Slosar continues to warn those attempting to cross into the US illegally. He says agents in Clint, Texas arrested a group of migrants, including the person smuggling them. Slosar says that the alleged smuggler now faces federal prosecution.
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Update (September 9, 2025): El Paso Police just released a statement on the incident that happened at a Cincinnati Entertainment District bar on Saturday. Two men were arrested. One was accused of assaulting a security guard. Video of the incident appeared to show a police officer use force while quelling the chaotic scene at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Angelica Lujan, the mother of Xavier Guadalupe Hernandez, the 30-year-old man who died after a confrontation with police officers on I-10, is planning to sue the City of El Paso and those involved in her son’s death. ABC-7 reported last month that the autopsy report on Hernandez’s death was ruled
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Fort Bliss soldier is facing aggravated battery and other charges in Las Cruces. Las Cruces Police say that Ryder Scott is charged with aggravated battery on a household member causing great bodily harm, false imprisonment, interference with communication, and battery against a household member. Officers arrested Scott on Friday,
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“The Sinaloa Cartel’s reach is vast and unremitting,” a DEA officials said. By Jon Haworth September 9, 2025, 1:28 AM The Drug Enforcement Administration said that it arrested over 600 people during a weeklong operation targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel. The arrests were “aimed at dismantling the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the world’s most violent
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environmental Law Center is calling for action after Doña Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds posted the personal information of residents opposed to Project Jupiter, a proposed data center development in Santa Teresa. According to NMELC, Reynolds used Facebook on Sept. 5 to publish the name,
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By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 9, 2025 “Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Blast,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What if the biggest obstacle holding you back isn’t the world around you but the story you’re telling yourself? That’s the message Marianne Renner is sharing during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. A survivor of both depression and addiction, Renner now coaches others on the power of self-talk and how
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- 988 Day, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Emergence Health Network is encouraging the community to unleash their creativity by painting rocks and placing them throughout the El Paso community. Emergence Health Network hopes to enhance public awareness of the mental health support
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College football is a brutal, high-impact sport that tests the physical and mental limits of young athletes. But what happens when you put on the pads at 59 years old? That’s exactly what Mike Flynt did in 2007 at Sul Ross State University. Now, his inspirational story is headed to movie theaters across the country
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will once again trend hot as we remain dry through the region. Rain chances do look slim today resting between 0-10%. Rain chances are looking to remain low over the next few days as dry air continues to push in leaving a slight chance for thunderstorms for the Sacramento
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UPDATE: El Paso Police say two people were shot possibly outside of a home. A man in his 30’s died as a result of his injuries. A woman in her 20’s was taken to the hospital. Traffic in the area is being diverted after several road closures near the area by the Tierra Del Sol
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