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Man charged with animal cruelty after 100 animals rescued in San Elizario

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A 61-year-old man was charged with animal cruelty after an investigation led to the rescue of 100 animals in San Elizario, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Santos Gordillo Torres faces four counts of cruelty to livestock animals, the sher...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 4, 2026

El Paso's 2026-27 Sun Court announced, continuing long Sun Bowl tradition

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Sun Bowl Association named Laynee Stokes as the new Sun Queen and Karen Carrillo as the Lady-in-Waiting as it introduced its 2026-27 Sun Court on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the El Paso Country Club. Twelve Sun Princesses were also selected to serve as ambass...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 4, 2026

Proposed 2027 budget would increase City property tax revenue nearly 8%

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -– El Paso's proposed $1.407 billion fiscal year 2027 budget is accompanied by a property tax rate that would generate about 7.89% more revenue for the city's maintenance and operations compared to last year. It adds an estimated $46.54 annually in city taxe...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 4, 2026

Beat the heat on your electric bill this summer

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Electric is aiming to help customers struggling with higher-than-usual summer electric bills through two upcoming pop-up assistance events, held at the El Paso Community College Administrative Services Center. Customers simply need to bring a vali...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 4, 2026

West Fund reopens financial aid helpline for abortion services

The only abortion fund in El Paso has returned after a four-year absence. West Fund relaunched its helpline Monday to assist abortion seekers in El Paso and West Texas pay for their out-of-state healthcare procedures. The nonprofit paused its helpline and let go of its volunteers...

El Paso MattersAug 4, 2026

El Paso mid-year housing market review

Artazum // Shutterstock Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 4, 2026

UMC employees recall heroism during Aug. 3 shooting response

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Monday, University Medical Center of El Paso reflected on seven years of healing. UMC was one of two hospitals in El Paso that received victims of the Aug. 3 shooting. UMC's trauma center cared for 15 patients, including an infant and a transferred patien...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 3, 2026

El Paso Electric plans pop-up events to help with rising bill costs

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Electric's Customer Care team will have two pop-up events to help customers with their electric bills, the utility said Monday. Its assistance comes as many customers' bills increased this summer. EPE said agents will help customers understand why...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 3, 2026

UTEP launches Texas Western Round Up Auction

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics Department is inviting the community to the Texas Western Round Up Auction, sponsored by Speaking Rock. The online auction begins Monday, Aug. 3, followed by the in-person event on Saturday, August 8, at 6.pm. a...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 3, 2026

El Paso Electric to host bill assistance pop-ups

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As higher summer electric bills become more common, El Paso Electric will host an offsite pop-up event to provide customers with one-on-one assistance with electric bills. The Customer Care Team said agents may discuss available payment arrangements, payme...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 3, 2026

UMC holds moment of silence, remembers role on Aug. 3

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- University Medical Center of El Paso held a moment of silence on to remember the Aug. 3, 2019 Walmart shooting. "Our hearts are heavy as we reflect on a day that changed El Paso forever," UMC said. The observance also featured a remembrance display sharin...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 3, 2026

Remembering El Paso’s historic 2006 storm 20 years later

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer marks 20 years since Storm 2006, a severe natural disaster that caused widespread flooding across the El Paso region. Most El Pasoans remember the storm for the consistent torrential downpour over the course of several days. The series of thund...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 3, 2026

Remembering historic Storm 2006 20 years later

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer marks 20 years since Storm 2006, a severe natural disaster that caused widespread flooding across the El Paso region. Most El Pasoans remember the storm for the consistent torrential downpour over the course of several days. The series of thund...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 3, 2026

Four UTEP men’s golfers earn Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Four UTEP men's golfers were recognized Monday for their achievements in the classroom and on the course, earning 2025-26 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar honors from the Golf Coaches Association of America. Juniors Patrick Foley, Marc Kell...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 3, 2026

TxDOT El Paso seeks public input on Border Highway east expansion study

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KVIA ABC-7Aug 3, 2026

La Monarca | The Seams That Hold Us Together

Earlier this month in Pueblo, Colorado, I realized there was one more reason the river, the symposium, and the city felt so healing. I saw my adopted Abuelita. Not my […] The post La Monarca | The Seams That Hold Us Together appeared first on El Paso Herald Post ....

El Paso Herald-PostAug 3, 2026

El Paso's Healing Garden 'a special place' to remember Aug. 3 shooting

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Twenty-three names. Each read solemnly as those in attendance were lost in their thoughts, thinking back to that fateful day seven years ago. Sunday night, Aug. 2, El Paso County held its annual remembrance ceremony, marking the Aug. 3, 2019 Walmart shoot...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 3, 2026

El Paso homeowner experiences unexpected burglars

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- On a social media post from the El Paso Animal Services, the agency shared that a family of three raccoons were caught after making their home in a chimney in an El Paso residence. Officials with El Paso Animal Services say a mama raccoon and her two babi...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 2, 2026

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Tracking returning triples in the Borderland this week

After a week of brutal temps and two days of scattered showers and thunderstorms, the triple digits make another return! Rain chances will retreat to the west and it will heat up by Tuesday. Some highs will be near 105 in the Lowlands. The post ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Tracking ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 2, 2026

Remembrance Day at Healing Garden honors 23 victims of August 3, 2019 tragedy

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Seven years after the August 3rd shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart, El Paso County is continuing the day of remembrance to honor the victims Sunday evening at the Healing Garden. El Paso County is partnering with United Way of El Paso County's Family to ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 2, 2026

El Paso Community College's Power of Pink celebrates strength, hope

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Cosmetology Department at El Paso Community College held its 20th edition of its Power of Pink event this past week. The EPCC Cosmetology Department provided local cancer patients and survivors with beauty makeovers and gifts during the annual event, ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 2, 2026

Sun Bowl names new queen, court for this year's game

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Sun Bowl has a new queen and court. The Sun Bowl Association, which runs the annual college football bowl game and associated activities, announced the 2026 Sun Court during a ceremony Saturday night, Aug. 1 at the El Paso Country Club. Laynee Stokes ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 2, 2026

Mijos Tacos owners partner with El Luchador bar in 5 Points

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Two best friends and former UTEP roommates are teaming up on a new venture in El Paso's 5 Points neighborhood. NFL player Will Hernandez and Derek Elmendorff opened the Mijos Tacos food truck over a year ago and are now expanding into a permanent location...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 2, 2026

Classic cars, trucks, motorcycles stand out at Downtown lowrider experience

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The shine on classic vehicles and bikes dazzled El Pasoans at a showcase showing the region's top lowrider projects from builders, families and clubs. Bright colors also amazed with the newly installed finishes on Chevys and Fords as people posed for pict...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 2, 2026

Sheriff's Office reports inmate death at Downtown jail

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is reporting an in-custody death at the El Paso County Detention Facility in Downtown El Paso. At about 2:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, detention officers discovered an "unresponsive inmate" during a routine physical check ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 1, 2026

Series of outages leave thousands in dark in Borderland

UPDATE: According to El Paso Electric, about 10,000 people are still without power as of about 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. At one point Saturday afternoon, nearly 17,000 customers were without power. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Electric is reporting outages stretching from L...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 1, 2026

Las Cruces native Emily Craddock named Mrs. New Mexico 2027

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A Las Cruces native has been crowned as the United States of America's Mrs. New Mexico 2027. Emily Craddock will represent New Mexico at the 2027 national competition which will be held March 18-21 in Las Vegas, according to the United States of America P...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 1, 2026

I-10 West shut down after traffic incident

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – I-10 West is completely shut down at Mile Marker 2 near Vinton due to a traffic incident, according to the El Paso County Sheriff. Traffic will be stopped at the Westway exit and diverted onto North Desert Boulevard. Drivers may re-enter I-10 after Anthony...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 1, 2026

FC Juárez fall 5-1 at home against Pumas UNAM

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — FC Juárez were thoroughly dominated in a 5-1 loss at home against Pumas UNAM, on July 31. The stat sheet does not seem as lobsided as the final score would indicate, as Pumas won the time of possession only by 52% to 48% for FC Juárez. Pumas also had 5 [.....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 1, 2026

El Paso woman earns spot on Oklahoma City Thunder's dance teams

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Paso woman has earned a spot on the Oklahoma City Thunder's dance teams for the 2026-27 season, the team announced. Stevie Estrada of El Paso will be among the O'City Crew team members, the Thunder announced. She is one of 32 members of the O'City C...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 1, 2026

Dust triggers smoke alarm at El Paso airport; normal operations have resumed

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A smoke alarm was triggered at El Paso International Airport earlier Friday evening, July 31, but airport officials say that "normal operations" have now resumed. The smoke alarm was activated from dust from the inclement weather some parts of El Paso are...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 1, 2026