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Montana west at Justice/Tierre Este Road closed due to flooding

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- According to the the Texas Department of Transportation Montana west at Justice/Tierra Este Rd because of high water levels in the area. Avoid the area if you can. There is no estimated clearing time. The post Montana west at Justice/Tierre Este Road close...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 17, 2026

Jackknifed semi snarls traffic on I-10 in Central El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A jackknifed semitruck is snarling traffic Sunday evening, Aug. 16 along Interstate 10 in Central El Paso. The Texas Department of Transportation says all lanes of westbound traffic are closed along I-10 at Paisano. The left two eastbound lanes are also c...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 17, 2026

Flood watch issued for parts of El Paso, Dona Ana counties

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Borderland is getting hit with scattered storms, some of them strong, on Sunday evening, Aug. 16. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for part of El Paso County, mostly in the far East, until 7:15 p.m. Part of Dona Ana County is al...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 16, 2026

Montana in Far East El Paso reopened after flooding caused overnight closure

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says that all lanes on Montana West at Justice/Tierra Este Rd are now open. This comes after the road was closed by officials overnight due to rain fall which caused flooding on the roadway. Se...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 16, 2026

Sunday Funday: For Evan, a Camera Is a Second Home

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The cameras are rolling at Bazaar Models, where this week's Sunday Funday shines its spotlight on one model who's turning every shoot into something personal. "I'm daring to see myself to do, all things, at Bazaar," said Evan. For some, a camera is a spot...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 16, 2026

El Paso Locomotive FC dominate San Antonio FC 3-0 on the road

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Locomotive FC made a strong statement on the road beating in-conference opponent, San Antonio FC 3-0 Saturday night, Aug. 15, at Toyota Field. San Antonio FC sat in 2nd place of the USL Championship's Western Conference standings prior to the match...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 16, 2026

Thousands without power amid flood event in Far East El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- El Paso Electric is reporting that thousands are without power, as parts of the far east received heavy rainfall. Montana westbound at Justice and Tierra Este is closed because of flooding, the Texas Department of Transportation said An ABC-7 crew saw traf...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 16, 2026

Walden praises ‘clean football’ as UTEP holds first fall scrimmage

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP football is now just 20 days out from its season opener against the Oklahoma Sooners. However, Head Coach Scotty Walden said his squad is currently focused on improving themselves, and Saturday morning's scrimmage allowed Walden to gauge where their p...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 16, 2026

Hinojosa calls for special session over data centers

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, says Gov. Greg Abbott isn't doing enough to address concerns and complaints Texans have about data centers that are being built around the state. Hinojosa, the Democratic candidate for governor, said during an interview...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 15, 2026

915 Cards and Collectors show returns to El Paso County Coliseum

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Card collectors and sellers of all kinds return to the Sun City for the 2026 edition of the Hobby Havoc Card Show at the El Paso County Coliseum Saturday, August 15, 2026. The event is free to attend, lasting from noon until 7 p.m. According to event offic...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 15, 2026

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS: Borderland Backyards Photo

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KVIA ABC-7Aug 15, 2026

Tunnel maintenance on U.S. 82 scheduled for Aug. 26

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The annual tunnel cleaning on U.S. 82 in Otero County, New Mexico will take place later this month, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said. The clean-up will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, weather permitting. Drivers can ex...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 15, 2026

Meta opens community engagement manager position for El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Social media giant Meta unveiled the job description and pay for a new community engagement manager position serving the El Paso area. The position was posted to Meta Careers and Indeed recently and provides a first look at what the candidate will need to ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 15, 2026

New tequila wants you to taste the music

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Take a shot of musically crafted tequila, co-funded by El Pasoans to support independent musicians! El Músico Tequila is the first tequila made by "MusiCrafted" fermentation process, using independent music, according to a news release by the brand. "The ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 15, 2026

TxDOT road closures for the week of Aug. 14, 2026

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Texas Department of Transportation has released a list of road closures for the week of Aug. 14, 2026, that may affect your commute, including the continuation of nightly closures of Interstate 10 between Artcraft and Transmountain. Borderland Express...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 15, 2026

Raiz Federal Credit Union celebrates 90 years

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Raiz Federal Credit Union celebrated its 90th anniversary Friday. "Being local for over 90 years and impacting so many families throughout those years has been something that for us is a legacy that we continue to build on every day," Alejandro Yu said. Y...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 14, 2026

Community Champions: UTEP’s Ashlee Mora to compete at FIFA U20 World Cup

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KVIA ABC-7Aug 14, 2026

New sound, New Album: Sunshine Pumpers Live in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The Sunshine Pumpers are set to release their new album later this month. The group of El Paso musicians have a long history of individually working in the music industry across different stages and working with high profile labels such as Capitol Records ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 14, 2026

US State Department establishes task force to end ‘birth tourism’

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The U.S. Department of State made a new task force to end "birth tourism." Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed executive orders that would outlaw the practice. Birth tourism refers to expecting mothers traveling to the U.S. to obtain citizen...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 14, 2026

Trump signs executive order splitting MMR vaccine into 3 shots

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- President Donald Trump signed an executive order that says the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine should be split into three separate shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said children need two doses of the MMR vaccine. Usually, the...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 14, 2026

Rep. Escobar visits La Tuna ahead of planned closure

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, visited La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution on Thursday, Aug. 13, after the announcement that the facility will close soon. Additionally, she released the following statement, saying the closure will leave hundred...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 14, 2026

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Chances increase for a rainy weekend

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Rain chances will be stronger today and even stronger for your Saturday. We woke this morning with some active rainfall in far east El Paso. Today rain chances will continue leaning a bit stronger from yesterday. Rain chances resting at 20-30% today climb...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 14, 2026

UTEP soccer opens season with 2-0 victory over Lamar Wednesday night

Photo Courtesy: UTEP Athletics EL PASO, Texas - UTEP opened the 2026 season in strong fashion Wednesday night, defeating Lamar 2-0 at University Field behind a pair of first-half goals and a disciplined defensive effort. The Miners (1-0) outshot the Cardinals (0-1) 10-2 and contr...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 13, 2026

PDN Health Foundation announces new funding opportunities

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHF) is calling on organizations to apply for new funding opportunities under its Healthy Kids initiative through policy research. The Healthy Kids initiative focuses on transforming health outcomes for troubled yout...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 13, 2026

El Grito festivities set for Sept. 12 in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Organizers with Vivamos México, the Mexican Consulate, the City of El Paso and Destination El Paso are hosting the annual El Grito Mexican Independence celebration at the El Paso Convention Center on Sept. 12. Admission to the event is free. The free event...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 13, 2026

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