Professor fired over Charlie Kirk post could receive $1.9M in settlement
She would not be reinstated to her former position under the settlement, which still needs approval from the governor and attorney general.
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El Paso County details July 4th safety operations and post-holiday cleanup
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County held a conference today to outline coordinated safety and cleanup efforts surrounding the Independence Day holiday. County leaders, along with the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services District #1, will discuss traffic management, public safety measur...
UTEP researchers 3D-print battery materials, possibly changing power methods
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso developed a way to 3D-print a battery component into nearly any shape. Tuesday, UTEP said the team's innovation could change how devices are powered. The researcher's study focused on gel polymer electrolytes, which is ...
House votes to force release of records on sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The House overwhelmingly passed a resolution to force the disclosure of records on confidential sexual harassment settlements on behalf of members Congress. GOP Rep. Thomas Massie forced the vote, saying that he believes documents and information already turned ov...
Las Cruces student advances to Civics Bee finals
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A Las Cruces middle school student has earned the right to participate in the National Civics Bee to be held this fall in Washington, D.C. Marcus L., a student at Camino Real Middle School in Las Cruces, made the finals of the National Civics Bee and will represent the st...
FAA investigating after a passenger tried to open cabin door on regional jet, forcing an emergency landing
By Alexandra Skores, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a passenger tried to open the cabin door and led a regional jet to make an emergency landing on Tuesday. United Airlines Flight 3989, operated by Mesa Airlines, landed back in ...
Supreme Court upholds Texas laws banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes form female sports, meaning Texas laws already in place since 2023 will remain. Signed into law in 2021, House Bill 25 requires K-12 student athletes who compete in interscholas...
ABC-7 Storm track weather update – chances for isolated showers but a hot weekend ahead.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso is seeing another day of rain chances for Tuesday at 20% and increasing to 30% by Wednesday. Those chances decrease to on Thursday and stay at 10% everyday until Sunday. Tracking average temperatures at 98 degrees in El Paso and 96 degrees in Las Cruces. ...
The heat is on: When will conditions let up?
For much of the country, there's one word to describe the weather: hot.
The heat is on: When will conditions let up?
For much of the country, there's one word to describe the weather: hot.
Punishing heat, Taylor Swift wedding, ranch dressing: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! In a big setback for President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to end birthright citizenship for millions of people. The justices also ruled that states can ban transgender athletes from playing on girls’ sports teams. Here’s w...
Disneyland launches limited-time $59 nighttime ticket deal
Disneyland is making summer nights at “The Happiest Place on Earth” a little easier on your wallet.
Serena Williams loses Wimbledon first-round thriller, her first singles match since 2022
By Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Wimbledon (CNN) — Serena Williams lost in her return to singles tennis 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 against Maya Joint of Australia in a thrilling match in front of an at times raucous crowd on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. In what was her first singles match since losing to Ajl...
Las Cruces seeks input on potential 'brownfields'
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department is asking residents, property owners, business owners, and community stakeholders to participate in the Brownfields Identification Survey, an initiative designed to help identify vacant, abandoned, underutilized, or n...
Las ofertas de empleo en EE.UU. fueron superiores a lo esperado en mayo, aliviando la incertidumbre por la guerra con Irán
Alicia Wallace, CNN Buenas noticias para las personas que buscan empleo: el número de puestos disponibles en Estados Unidos aumentó por segundo mes consecutivo. Nuevos datos de este martes mostraron que el número estimado de ofertas de trabajo aumentó en mayo a casi 7.6 millones, desde 7.59 m...
Do you need a city or county permit to have a block party?
Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters partners with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. Yes. Residents who want to hold block parties, parades or special events that require street closures or use of public space must obtain a special...
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Professor fired over Charlie Kirk post could receive $1.9M in settlement
She would not be reinstated to her former position under the settlement, which still needs approval from the governor and attorney general.
Barrio Azteca gang member serving life for ambush murders dies in federal custody
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Barrio Azteca gang member died in federal custody Saturday, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Ricardo "Chino" Valles de la Rosa, who was from El Paso, was serving life in prison after admitting to serving in the 2010 ambush slayings of three people tied to the...
What the birthright citizenship decision means for kids of immigrants
The ruling strikes down Trump's efforts to limit the 14th Amendment rights of some U.S.-born children.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding celebration expected at Madison Square Garden this week, sources say
By Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The highly anticipated wedding celebration for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is expected to take place at Madison Square Garden this week, two sources familiar with the plans told CNN Tuesday. The sources described plans for two events...
Rare but dangerous tick-borne virus on the rise in US
The Powassan virus is spread mainly by the deer tick, the same one that carries Lyme disease.
Rare but dangerous tick-borne virus on the rise in US
The Powassan virus is spread mainly by the deer tick, the same one that carries Lyme disease.
The app that lets you raid a bakery for 5 bucks at closing time
The Too Good To Go app helps restaurants reduce food waste by selling their leftovers at closing time — at deep discounts.
Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s rebuke of Trump on birthright citizenship
By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The conservative Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda Tuesday, ruling that his administration could not use an executive order to end birthright citizenship for hundreds of thousands of babies born on US so...
Texas DPS troopers to step up enforcement during July 4th holiday
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety are stepping up enforcement efforts for the July Fourth holiday. Troops will be out on the state's highways and roadways for Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE) from July 2-5. Operation CARE is a specialize...
Fujimori ganó el conteo, pero Sánchez sigue denunciando “irregularidades” y acudirá a la CIDH: qué sigue ahora en Perú
Por CNN en Español Luego de que las autoridades confirmen que la líder conservadora Keiko Fujimori se impuso en la segunda vuelta por casi 50.000 votos de diferencia sobre Roberto Sánchez, el candidato izquierdista mantiene su reclamo de supuestas irregularidades y anunció que acudirá a la Comi...
UTEP bands receive $20,000 NEA grant for America 250 military music project
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to present music celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary through the legacy of U.S. military bands. The funding will support "Celebrating the Nation's 250t...
Socorro PD reminds residents of fire safety after RV incident
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Socorro Police Department is reminding residents to be safe and stay up to date with compliance regarding recreational vehicles. Shortly after 1:34 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Barnhart Drive in reference to a recreational vehi...
Man serving life for Consulate murders dies in custody
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A man who was sentenced to life in prison back in 2017 for his part in a racketeering and drug trafficking conspiracy, including the murders of a U.S. consulate employee and two other people in 2010, died in federal custody over the weekend, according to the Federal Burea...
Ford recalls over 741,000 vehicles over park system issue: NHTSA
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles because of a park system issue that could cause unintended movement and rolling away, federal regulators announced.
Ford recalls over 741,000 vehicles over park system issue: NHTSA
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles because of a park system issue that could cause unintended movement and rolling away, federal regulators announced.
NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30 billion moon base
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — NASA’s moon base plans, conceptualized just a few months ago, are rolling out in earnest as the space agency maps out a strategy to deliver landers, rovers, buggies and other assets to the lunar surface. On Tuesday, NASA said it will pay about $590 million dolla...
Walmart Fourth of July smart TV deals: Samsung, Sony and more
Shop the best deals to save on a massive upgrade to your home entertainment setup that will keep you awed all year-round!
Erling Haaland’s late winning goal sends Norway through to Round of 16, eliminating Ivory Coast
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Erling Haaland’s late goal was enough to see Norway through to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminating the Ivory Coast in a thrilling 2-1 match at Dallas Stadium. The Norwegians opened the scoring in the first half before Les Éléphants equalized ...
FDA allows Zyn pouches to be marketed as less harmful than cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as less harmful to human health than cigarettes, the agency said Tuesday.
House conservatives block rule advancing NDAA, stalling key bills
A band of conservative hardliners on Tuesday blocked a procedural rule that would have teed up debate and final votes on a slate of legislation, dealing a blow to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he aimed to advance the annual defense authorization bill this week. The lower chamber voted 198-224 t...
Speaker Johnson abandons floor agenda, sends members home early amid GOP rebellion
By Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson has once again lost a battle against hardline conservatives for control of his own House floor — and he has no clear way out. A small group of GOP hardliners, led by firebrand Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, effectively seized...
Here's when you will get your Social Security check next month
The checks, paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired, will be sent out July 8, 15 and 22.