EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for thunderstorm chances through region. This morning we woke to temps in the 70s. Temperatures will once again be warm. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 93, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 92. Rain chances will
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 15 JUN 26 07:31 ET Updated: 15 JUN 26 07:58 ET By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Fox is acquiring Roku, the popular streaming TV platform, in a massive $22 billion deal, the companies announced Monday. The transaction makes Fox a much more competitive streaming player, combining Fox’s sports, news and
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Following Sunday’s announcement of a memorandum or understanding between the U.S. and Iran, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Defense Minister Israel Katz issued statements saying Israel will not withdraw from any territory it has seized. “Israel is not subordinate to the United States, and we are an independent and sovereign state,” Ben-Gvir
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – La Nube STEAM Discovery Center allowed the first 600 children to enter for free to celebrate National Children’s Day and explore on Sunday. La Nube is able to this through a partnership with Cummins in order to celebrate the holiday according to Guest Experience Director for La Nube Hannah Harris.
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The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs Saturday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, winning their first NBA championship in 53 years. The Knicks won 94-90 at the Spurs’ home court to a crowd that was packed with its fair share of Knick fans. San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama reacts after
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting Sunday, Sun Metro is bringing changes to its system; riders can expect new routes and schedules. Route and schedule changes come with Sun Metro Rising, the City of El Paso said. “We are making it so that the rides, the trips that you do are quicker, faster, get to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso non-profit Xceed Resources has been giving work opportunities to those of all abilities in its decades of operation. The organization’s jobs usually include year-long work outside through contracts with the Texas Department of Transportation as well as the City of El Paso according to Executive Director Gabriel Chapman.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Convicted human trafficker with ties to the Tren de Aragua gang has been sentenced in El Paso. Estefania Primera, also known as “La Barbie”, was sentenced to two years for human trafficking. Primera was arrested in 2024 and was tried in May of 2025. According to officials, she operated out of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the United States Department of Agriculture, there are now 12 total confirmed cases in the United States. Officials say that the most recent confirmed case of New World Screwworm was reported in Sutton County Texas. The newest case was confirmed by officials Friday, June 12, where the USDA
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UPDATE (4:26 PM) — The El Paso Police Department says that the right lane of I-10 Gateway East at Lee Trevino lane is now reopened. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Paso Police Department the right lane of I-10 Gateway East at Lee Trevino is closed due to a crash. The El
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We are tracking isolated showers and thunderstorms in the Borderland this evening. Most of the activity is currently in the mountains and east of El Paso and Las Cruces. It will be cooler through Tuesday. Tomorrow the Borderland will see better chances for scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms, some storms will be strong to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Paso Police Department, 28-year-old Ricardo Martinez died after crashing into the trailer of a semitruck early Saturday morning. The Special Traffic Investigation Unit was called out to the 1300 block of Don Haskins to a vehicle collision around 12:30 a.m. Police investigation revealed the vehicle that
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UPDATE (JUNE 13, 2026 – 11:15 a.m.) — Fire officials say that the Seven Cabins fire is 100% contained, and the size of the fire remained at 31.870 acres. Although the fire is now contained, officials say that fire crews and resources will remain on the site to monitor the area. Restoration efforts will continue,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After nearly three years with KVIA ABC-7, Isabella Martinez has decided to return home saying goodbye to KVIA ABC-7 and the Borderland. During ABC-7’s Friday 4 p.m. newscast, Nichole Gomez shared with viewers that Friday was Isabella’s last day at KVIA and shared goodbye messages from both friends and family
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to certify by noon on Saturday that it has complied with a court order to remove the president’s name from the Kennedy Center, granting a brief extension requested by the Department of Justice.
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A senior administration official on Friday laid out elements of a potential short-term agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which could usher in formal negotiations to end the war between the two countries. The senior administration official, in a call with reporters Friday afternoon, said the deal: reopens the Strait of Hormuz and lifts the
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El Paso hit another triple Friday – hitting 100 – this is our 5th day in a row of seeing triples. There will still be some storms developing here and there across the Borderland over the weekend. Temperatures will be around 100 with some added humidity making it feel a little more uncomfortable. Temperatures warm
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported the City of El Paso approved a new ordinance requiring short-term vacation rental owners to contribute to El Paso’s hotel occupancy tax (HOT). The city said this will create a more equitable lodging tax structure while generating an estimated $3.5 million annually to support tourism-related investments throughout the
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chih., Mexico (KVIA) — A highly-anticipated and attended community fair returns to Juarez this summer. The Feria Canaco is one of the biggest events to take place in Juarez. The 2026 Feria runs June 11-28. This year’s fair brings in hundreds of vendors, games, and more than 20 rides for children of all
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UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The City of Las Cruces expanded cooling station availability ahead of Saturday’s high heat, it said Friday. Here are the cooling stations open this weekend, according to the city: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mesilla Valley Intermodal
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police and U.S. Border Patrol agents are rescuing a person from the Rio Grande Friday. El Paso police said it happened at the 20 Rio Grande Levee, which is next to the Border Highway in Segundo Barrio. The call came in just after 1 p.m., according to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Justice Department said two Mexico residents appeared in federal court this week in El Paso to face charges for allegedly smuggling migrants, including a child, in the U.S. The DOJ said on Sunday, 39-year-old Abraham Romo-Rivera and 29-year-old Amairani Munoz-Molinar tried to cross the Paso Del Norte Port
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Researchers at UTEP have found that the use of GLP-1s like Ozempic lower the risk of people developing alcohol, opioid, nicotine and cocaine use disorders. The study was led by UTEP School of Pharmacy researchers Tadesse Abegaz, Ph.D., and Gabriel Frietze, Ph.D. The study took 142,000 cases of patients with type
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By Emily Shapiro One victim was killed and 10 others were injured in a mass shooting in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning, and the suspected gunman is dead following a standoff with police, authorities said. When police responded to an active shooter report around 8 a.m. local time Friday, the suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, allegedly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During warm months, it’s important to take extra care of your skin! You can spend time outdoors without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin. Dr. Zainab Mohammodu is a board-certified dermatologist. She sees patients at Epiphany Dermatology in El Paso. She said there’s a reason why El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man suspected of a hit-and-run. At 6:17 p.m. that day, deputies went to the intersection of Desert Meadows Drive and Montana Avenue because the crash injured people. Investigation revealed the driver of a Dodge Ram truck hit another vehicle and drove
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By Max Zahn Elon Musk, the wealthiest person alive, became the first-ever trillionaire when SpaceX stock began trading on Friday. The company’s founder and CEO owns roughly four out of every 10 SpaceX shares after the initial public offering (IPO). SpaceX hit markets at a valuation of nearly $2 trillion, allowing Musk to accrue hundreds of millions
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As we continue under triple-digit temperatures, experts say you should never leave anyone in a car, even for just minutes. “Look before you lock” means always check your backseat before leave your car, or else severe problems or death can begin in just minutes. Children and elderly are the most vulnerable if left behind in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Lily Rodriguez continues to raise money for wildlife following her participation in Colossal’s JR. Ranger Competition. It’s a nationwide campaign that raises awareness and funds for the National Wildlife Federation. The 8-year-old campaigned around her neighborhood and raised funds to advance in the donation-based competition. The winner earns $20,000 and enjoys
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as temperatures remain hot and rain chances enter our forecast. This morning started off with temps in the 70s and 80s. Today El Paso is expected to reach a high of 100, Las Cruces is expected to stay shy of that triple at
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