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Nightly road closures next week along I-10 East for Artcraft project

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A look at road closures and road projects that could impact your daily commute and travels in the El Paso area in the week ahead. One project to take note of: There will be nightly closures for the Artcraft freeway expansion from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Mon...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 4, 2026

Rough Edge EDC: Custom Buck 110, part piece of art, part history

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Got an amazing package in the mail the other day, the type of package that makes you check the calendar to make sure it’s not Christmastime already. What was it? A custom-made knife that is part work of art and part upgrade to what is arguably the world’s ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 4, 2026

'Listening Session' on data centers in NM set for August

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A joint Legislative Listening Session on data center projects, including the controversial Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, has been scheduled for next month. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the NMSU Corbett Center, Third...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

New Mexico father, son reunite in El Paso after 3-year abduction

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- As families across the country gather together to celebrate the 4th of July, one family will reunite for the first time in years in El Paso.Juan Escobar, an Albuquerque native, will finally be able to celebrate a holiday with his 14-year-old son, Andrew, ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

CRRUA gets ready to put 1M gallon tank into operation

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority is getting ready to put a new elevated, 1-million gallon water tank into operation. CRRUA will provide advance notice to customers for planned water service interruptions to allow crews to connect the new tank in...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

New water tank connection to cause temporary outages for CRRUA customers

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) will connect a new one-million-gallon water tank to its distribution system, meaning some residents will see interruptions in their water service. The new tank is located in the west Mesa area, and wil...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

Man charged for allegedly following woman into Circle K restroom

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said it charged a man for voyeurism after he allegedly followed a woman into the restroom at a gas station. EPCSO said on June 29, deputies went to a Circle K near the Eastlake Marketplace Center off Rojas D...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

Shelter volunteers help keep dogs cool with cold treats

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a busy time for animal shelters across the Borderland. Many animals go missing during the summer, and that number only rises following the 4th of July celebrations. Additionally, shelters are also dealing with added stress due to the hot temperatur...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

Toy Story 5 teaches lessons about screentime

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- No spoilers here, but in Toy Story 5, the bad guy is a tablet. That is giving doctors and caregivers something to talk about! The toy-versus-technology conflict in the movie actually mirrors a growing concern among children's health experts. Excess...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Hot temps & 4th of July rain chances

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Temperatures will once again trend within the triple digits. With the heat we are tracking light rain chances and some gusty outflow winds. We woke to temperatures in the upper 70s. By lunch El Paso is expected to reach a high of 102, Las Cruces is exp...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

Habitat for Humanity gives El Paso family keys to new home

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Paso family is celebrating a major milestone with a nonprofit, Habitat for Humanity. The Martinez family is receiving the keys to their brand-new home with the help of Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity is a local nonprofit that's dedicated ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Hotter temperatures for the holiday weekend

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- This evening we're seeing a potential for another high in upper 90's in El Paso and Las Cruces with some areas seeing triple digits. We're continuing to track high 90's and triple digit temperatures going into the July 4th Holiday Weekend and still se...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 2, 2026

NM State Fair announces 4th of July flash sale

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The New Mexico State Fair announced a Fourth of July "flash sale", offering admission tickets to its upcoming fair and the 100th anniversary of Route 66 for just four dollars. Tickets will be available for purchase here beginning Friday, July 3, through 11...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 2, 2026

Ann-Margret and Gregory Nava to headline Plaza Classic Film Fest

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Community Foundation announced that Ann-Margret and Gregory Nava will headline the 19th annual Plaza Classic Film Festival, happening July 16 through July 26. Ann-Margret, a long-time presence in film, television, and music will recieve the fes...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 2, 2026

CDC monitors ‘severe’ diarrhea-causing illness in US

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring 145 cases of a parasitic illness, cyclosporiasis, in the United States that can cause severe diarrhea. As of June 16, 145 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in 17 states in the U...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 2, 2026

El Paso Zoo animals beat the heat with ‘blood-sicles,’ tea pops

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – It’s popsicle season not just for us but for the animals at El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Thursday, keepers will help animals beat the summer heat with a tasty, chilled treat. The zoo is home to hundreds of species representing regions worldwide, ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 2, 2026

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Triple trend with rain chances

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Temperatures will continue to trend in the triple digits with rain chances sticking around. This morning we started off warm with temps in the mid 70s. A hot afternoon is anticipated with El Paso expected to reach a high of 100 and Las Cruces 98. Li...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 2, 2026

Red Owl Boxing brings exciting fight card to El Paso Coliseum

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Red Owl Boxing is bringing the heat to El Paso, announcing six new bouts, including a bantamweight co-main event fight between local teenage sensation "Poison" Ivy Enriquez (7-0, 2 KOs) and Mexican boxer Perla "La Princessa" Lomeli (7-8, 1 KO), at the Col...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 2, 2026

UTEP football enters new conference with high expectations

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Scotty Walden, head coach of UTEP, is excited for the upcoming season as they enter a new conference with a step up in competition. The team has made strides in terms of financial backing with donors stepping up in a big way, including a one million dolla...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 2, 2026

US defeats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0, advancing to World Cup round of 16

EL PASO, Texas (ABC News) -- The U.S. men's national team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night in their highest-stakes 2026 World Cup match so far, clinching a spot in the round of 16. It was the U.S. men's team's first World Cup knockout win in 24 years. The...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 2, 2026