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El Paso Zoo Celebrates International Orangutan Day with Special Event

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KVIA ABC-7Aug 13, 2026

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Storm chances climb today!

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Storm chances are picking up today and into your weekend! Many in East El Paso woke to active rainfall and light winds. Rain impacts aren't over just yet. We are tracking potential for another round of rain pushing into the Borderland later tonight with r...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 13, 2026

Que Pasa? weekend plans: Puppies, Santana, mine tours

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Ready to have a pup-tacular weekend filled with tail wags, good music and adventure? KTSM 9 News' Que Pasa has checked off all those boxes with these events happening across the Borderland! "Juntos Otra Vez" Little Flower Catholic Church Kermes We continu...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 13, 2026

UTEP Women's Soccer open 2026 season with a 2-0 victory at home

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP Women's Soccer kicked off their 2026 season with a 2-0 victory at home over Lamar University on Wednesday August, 12. UTEP broke through early in the 15th minute of the first half. Left-back Ashlee Mora, working the left sideline in the attacking thir...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 13, 2026

Escobar calls for EPA investigation into Marathon refinery emissions incident

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate an emissions incident at Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso refinery after state reports showed nearly five tons of emissions were released into the air last week. ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 13, 2026

UTEP announces 2027 men’s basketball Mountain West schedule

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- UTEP is set to open a new chapter in men’s basketball, with the Miners announcing their inaugural Mountain West Conference schedule today. UTEP will begin league play at home, hosting longtime rival New Mexico on January 2nd at the Don Haskins Center befo...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 13, 2026

Heavy rain threat, strong storms Friday in El Paso

With a high today of 95, what a difference from yesterday's 101. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast for Thursday. TONIGHT: The skies will be partly to mostly cloudy. Expect a chance of scattered showers and t-showers well into the night tonight. Some storms may produce some br...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 12, 2026

El Paso native says the Navy brought her a second family

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- When a U.S. Navy sailor from El Paso left the Borderland to serve, she found more than a career. The opportunity to serve overseas led to the discovery of a second family in Yokosuka, Japan. Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Noelia Granados hoped the Navy wo...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office budget faces possible $2.5 million shortfall

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office could face a $2.5 million budget shortfall by the end of the fiscal year. El Paso County Budget Director Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria said the sheriff's office only has has $23.4 million left to spend for the fiscal year. ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

Indigenous photo exhibit ‘Roots’ opens tomorrow in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A new photography exhibition highlighting the stories, traditions, and resilience of Mexico's Indigenous communities will open Thursday, Aug. 13, at the El Paso County Courthouse. The exhibition "ROOTS" features the work of Mexican documentary photographer...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 12, 2026

El Paso’s only abortion fund service returns after 4-year hiatus

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- West Fund, a non-profit that helps Texans pay and arrange out-of-state healthcare procedures, reopened its doors this month. The organization is the only abortion fund in El Paso, and it paused operations for four years. West Fund paused its financial and...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

17-year-old pleads guilty to fatal Las Cruces shooting

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A teen has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for shooting and killing 21-year-old Lance Chavez at a Las Cruces house party in November 2025, according to the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office. During a change-of-plea hearing on Monday, Aug. 10...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 12, 2026

Rep. Escobar to tour La Tuna facility ahead of potential privatization

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Following the announcement of the closure of La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution in Anthony, Texas, the facility may be converted into a privatized prison. U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, joined Mike Martinez and Tricia Martinez on Second Cup on ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 12, 2026

Former El Paso daycare owner pleads guilty to felony wage theft

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A 43-year-old man who operates a daycare pleaded guilty to felony wage theft after issuing bounced checks, the El Paso County attorney announced Wednesday. Attorney Christina Sanchez said Antonio Resendiz has been ordered to serve three years of deferred ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

San Jacinto market returns as Harry Potter festival brings magic to Fort Bliss

Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the Borderland in the coming week. The Market at San Jacinto Plaza The Market will continue its 15th season in Downtown El Paso with another Saturday gathering at San Jacinto Plaza. Established in 2011, the recurring market fea...

El Paso MattersAug 12, 2026

El Paso County Sheriff's Office faces $2.5M deficit

Despite receiving an additional $6.2 million earlier this year, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office is projected to exceed its budget by $2.5 million due to rising salary, overtime, and meal costs....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 12, 2026

Soldiers, SWAT teams to compete in military operation competition at Fort Bliss

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Soldiers and local law enforcement will compete in a military competition in Fort Bliss Aug. 22-24. The Pershing Best Observer Controller/Trainer Competition brings observer controller trainers from the entire U.S. Army to show off their skills in militar...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

ICE will no longer use Socorro warehouses, scraps detention center plans

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced some Socorro, Texas, warehouses bought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will instead go to the U.S. General Services Administration. "I’m pleased to announce that the Department of Homelan...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

Socorro warehouses will no longer be used by ICE

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, announced that the Department of Homeland Security will no longer be using the Socorro warehouses that were slated for immigration detention facilities during a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Escobar said that s...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 11, 2026

New utility trucks arrive to keep El Paso County roads cleaner, safer

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County revealed new rural utility trucks Tuesday. U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar's Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding helped bring three trucks to keep the county's roads clean and quicken flood response, the county said. Rep. Escobar...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

El Paso Animal Services Centers temporary closed for staff development

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) —El Paso Animal Services centers announced they will be temporarily closed to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The organization will undergo staff development and training. Normal operational hours will resume on Thursday, August 13, at all El Paso Animal S...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 11, 2026

El Paso Launches 2026 Veterans Survey

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KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

Teen who shot LC teen, Chris Carnero, learns his punishment Tuesday

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The future for the 13-year-old who shot and killed another 13-year-old in Las Cruces will be decided today, Aug. 11. As previously reported by KTSM 9 News, a jury trial was canceled after the teen named in the shooting that led to the death of Chris Carner...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 11, 2026

Borderland Innovator Launches NeuroStack AIOS

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KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026