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El Paso Animal Services sees rise in owner surrenders as shelter remains over capacity
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Animal Services says its shelter remains over capacity as thousands of animals continue to come through its doors, with owner surrenders among the types of intakes that have increased in recent years. New numbers presented to the Animal Shelter Adv...
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...
Strong border security presence at the U.S.- México border aims to disrupt cartel operations
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — U.S. and Mexican authorities staged a large-scale security exercise along the Rio Grande on Thursday, testing how law enforcement and military agencies on both sides of the border would respond to a potential security threat. The operation unfolde...
Border Patrol El Paso Sector demonstrates border security efforts alongside other agencies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector hosted a joint border security operation today in South-Central El Paso along the U.S.-Mexico border; the exercise involved federal agencies, state military forces and Mexican military partners. The exercise shown was aim...
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...
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...
Legal Limbo: Venezuelan migrant legally in the US fears deportation, failing to achieve his dream
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Joel Vargas is from Venezuela. He left his country back in 2022 and arrived in Ciudad Juárez spring 2023. He's currently navigating the federal asylum process while working in construction in Colorado Springs. After securing an entry appointment through t...
El Paso Zoo Celebrates International Orangutan Day with Special Event
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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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Escobar asks Environmental Protection Agency to investigate Marathon refinery air permit compliance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Monday, U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrators urging the agency to investigate last week's incident at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in El Paso. According to environmental reports, tons...
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 ...
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 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Announced That ICE Abandoned Socorro Warehouse
SOCORRO, Tx., August 12, 2026: Yesterday, El Paso’s Congresswoman, Veronica Escobar, announced in a press release that the Department of Homeland Security has transferred the Socorro warehouses that were intended […] The post El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Announced That ...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Monsoon moisture returns Wednesday with higher chances for storms and flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Wednesday tracks a pattern change across the Borderland, with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible this evening, mainly across southwest New Mexico. Tracking moisture to increase across the region, and that will lead to better rain and thunderstorm...
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....
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...
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...
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...
DHS scraps plans for mega ICE detention center in Socorro, to sell warehouse properties
The Trump administration is scrapping plans to convert a nearly 1 million square-foot Socorro warehouse complex into an immigration detention center and training center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, said Tuesday. The complex origi...
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...
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...
El Paso Launches 2026 Veterans Survey
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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...
Borderland Innovator Launches NeuroStack AIOS
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