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Average El Paso gas prices near $5

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KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

MLK Jr. Boulevard Weekend Closure for Borderland Expressway Construction

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KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Raúl Torrez leads 25 AGs fighting Trump's Head Start changes

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is leading a group of 25 state attorneys against the Trump Administration's changes to the Head Start program. According to the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ), the proposed changes would jeopardize critical...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 7, 2026

Immunize El Paso offers different vaccines to fight the flu

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Flu season is underway, and Immunize El Paso encourages residents to get their annual flu shot before it spreads. Immunize El Paso Director Ivan Luna said getting the vaccine is one of the easiest ways to avoid the flu and protect others in the community....

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Polo waits 91 days for home

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Polo has spent more than 90 days waiting for his forever family at the Humane Society of El Paso. The 6-year-old shepherd mix has been in the shelter’s care for 91 days. Humane Society staff describe him as calm, gentle and easygoing. He also gets along we...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Cheapest gas stations in El Paso

Iuliia Zhemchugova // Shutterstock Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in El Paso using data from Gas Buddy . Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. #1. Sam’s Club – Address: 7970 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX – Price: $3.94 #2. Walmart – Address: 783...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

El Paso Water launches app to manage payments, water use

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Water customers can manage their water use and payments through a new app. The utility said the MyEPWater app will make it easier for customers to manage their accounts, monitor usage and access information to help save water -- and maybe some mon...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Veronica Escobar, candidate for Texas Congressional District 16 representative

Name: Veronica Escobar Age: 57 Party: Democratic Occupation: U.S. Representative for Texas' 16th Congressional District Website Relevant Experience I was born and raised in El Paso, and I have spent my career serving this community. Before coming to Congress, I served as an El Pa...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

Ricardo Samaniego, candidate for El Paso County Judge

Name: Ricardo A. Samaniego Party: Democratic Occupation: El Paso County judge Website Relevant Experience As El Paso County Judge, my most relevant experience is my proven track record leading our community through two full terms in office. Since assuming office on January Since ...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

Minerva Shelton, candidate for El Paso County Judge

Name: Minerva Torres Shelton Age: 58 Party: Republican Occupation: Retired Website Relevant Experience For nearly 30 years, I have dedicated my life to serving my country, protecting my community, and being accountable to the people who placed their trust in me. I served in the U...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

RoseCraft's updated Briarpatch Jack makes this collector break his personal rules

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Regular readers of this column know I am a huge fan of RoseCraft Blades. Andy Armstrong, the lead designer and general manager for RoseCraft, and his team make quality traditional pocket knives that combine style, function and a fair mid-range price. The l...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 6, 2026

Los 10 momentos que definieron el paso de Lionel Messi por la selección argentina

Por Hugo Manu Correa, CNN en Español El camino del héroe nunca es sencillo y el de Lionel Messi no fue la excepción. Salir del mundo ordinario, su Rosario natal, rumbo a lo extraordinario, para buscar la consagración futbolística, requirió traspasar un sinfín de desafíos. Messi a...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

Las Palmas, Del Sol workers seek higher pay as contract talks continue

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Employees from Las Palmas Medical Center and Del Sol Medical Center called for higher wages and raised concerns about staffing and reduced hours during a news conference outside the El Paso County Courthouse on Monday, Oct. 5. The workers are represented b...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 6, 2026

Escobar says she remains concerned over Fort Bliss data center

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, says she remains concerned about the size, scope and potential impact of a data center project on Fort Bliss. Escobar, in giving an update on the project on Monday, Oct. 5, said that a data center to be built on Fort Bl...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 5, 2026

New Mexico State Fair attendance tops 500K for 3rd year in a row

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- More than 500,000 people visited the 2026 New Mexico State Fair this year. Officials said that discounts and flash sales helped with attendance. Preliminary numbers show this year’s fair was attended by 521,314 people, making 2026 the third straight year ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 5, 2026

UTEP soccer’s Macey Williams named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week

Photo Courtesy: UTEP Athletics LAS VEGAS, Nevada - UTEP junior Macey Williams has been selected as the Mountain West Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. It is the first career weekly honor for the Saint Peter’s transfer. Williams was a...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 5, 2026

Woman charged after dogs found 'visibly underweight'

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A woman was charged Monday, Oct. 5, with cruelty to non-livestock animals after several dogs were found "visibly underweight." On May 19, an Animal Protection officer responded to a home in Northeast El Paso, located at 8312 Polaris Street, regarding an an...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 5, 2026

Local couple turns Halloween tradition into help for pets in need

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — For one El Paso couple, Halloween is about more than elaborate decorations and spooky fun. It’s also an opportunity to help animals in need across the community. Norman and Gabby Stark will host their annual "Howl-O-Ween" donation drive at their home in no...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 5, 2026

Use the ‘4 Ds’ to prevent mosquito breeding grounds

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- After on-and-off rain for the past two weeks, muddy streets and flood damage aren't the only things the rain left. Standing water has puddled across the Borderland -- inviting more mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are attracted to areas with standing water, high hu...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 5, 2026

Over a dozen migrants apprehended by Border Patrol in Lordsburg

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Fifteen immigrants were apprehended last month in Southern New Mexico, according to a social media post by the U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector on Monday, Oct. 5. The apprehensions happened back on Sept. 11 in Lordsburg, New Mexico. "They thought they co...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 5, 2026

Wayne Pritchard, candidate for 168th District Court Judge

Name: Wayne Pritchard Party: Republican Occupation: Attorney and engineer Website Relevant Experience I have been practicing law in El Paso for 39 years, for the most part as a solo practitioner. I have experience in just about every aspect of the legal practice, including litiga...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 5, 2026

Bernardo Cruz, candidate for 168th District Court Judge

Name: Bernardo Cruz Age: 39 Party: Democratic Occupation: Assistant county attorney for El Paso County Website Relevant Experience My legal career has given me experience representing clients from diverse backgrounds and with complex litigation, which I believe is directly releva...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 5, 2026

Analysis: Poll suggests El Paso Republicans are shedding their 2024 gains

In 2024, El Paso County Republicans had their best performance in decades, with their candidates for president and district attorney finishing within 15 percentage points of their Democratic opponents in a county where GOP losses of 25 points or more had been routine. The El Paso...

El Paso MattersOct 5, 2026

915 Echoes of Horror returns to East El Paso

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KVIA ABC-7Oct 5, 2026

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Mild weather day, below average temps

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- We are starting off our workweek a little fresh. Temperatures will trend slightly below average with calm conditions expected. We woke this morning to temperatures in the 50s and the 60s. Today El Paso is expected to trend slightly below average with a hi...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 5, 2026

‘Chalk the Block’ returns to Downtown El Paso

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KVIA ABC-7Oct 4, 2026

Texas Tech program links dental care to diabetes screening

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Texas Tech Health El Paso has a program where community healthcare workers go into dental waiting rooms and help patients determine if they are at risk for diabetes. The program is called "Diabetes and the Dentist" and it is a community health initiative ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 4, 2026

Las Cruces names new utilities deputy director of engineering

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The City of Las Cruces has a new Utilities Deputy Director of Engineering. Hector Terrazas was named the deputy director who started the job on Sunday, Oct. 4. Terrazas began his public service career in 2007 as a roadway inspector with the New Mexico Dep...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 4, 2026

Binational health event kicks off this week to promote better access

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso will host its 26th Binational Health Week, which will be observed throughout October. The idea is to expand access to health services, promote prevention and "foster a culture of well-being among the Mexican, His...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 4, 2026

Charlie Clark Nissan hosts fifth annual Fall Festival for Borderland families

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan welcomed Borderland families Saturday for its fifth annual Fall Festival, offering a day of free activities, entertainment and family-friendly fun. The event featured a pumpkin bounce house, pumpkin patch, DJ performances, balloon anim...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 4, 2026

Special screening of 'Summerween' hits Las Cruces

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Horror film fans in the Borderland area can enjoy a special screening of the movie "Summerween." The free showing will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces, 211 N Main St. The event is being put on as a joint venture...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 4, 2026

Locomotive sees 9-match unbeaten streak end

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Locomotive FC's historic hot streak came to an end on Saturday, Oct. 3, as the Locos fell 3-1 to Lexington at Lexington, Kentucky, SC Stadium. The loss snapped a nine-match unbeaten streak for the Locomotive. It was El Paso’s first loss since ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 4, 2026

Balanced New Mexico rolls past UTEP in Miners' 1st-ever Mountain West game

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- UTEP's first-ever Mountain West football game quickly turned into a day to forget for the Miners. University of New Mexico quarterback Toa Fa’avae led a balanced New Mexico offense as the Lobos beat UTEP, 61-7, in the Mountain West football opener for bot...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 4, 2026

Locomotive FC’s 9 match unbeaten streak ends with 3-1 Loss at Lexington SC

Locomotive FC EL PASO, Texas - October 3, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC fell 3-1 at Lexington, snapping a nine-match unbeaten streak. It was El Paso’s first loss since a 2-0 defeat at Orange County SC on August 1. Los Locos played with 10 men after Palermo Ortiz was sent off in th...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 4, 2026

‘R&B Tour’ brings Sun Bowl’s third major concert of 2026

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KVIA ABC-7Oct 4, 2026

Charlie Clark Nissan hosts fall event, car seat check

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Charlie Clark Nissan held its Fifth Annual Fall Festival Saturday, which featured free activities and car seat safety checks. The festival was held on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Charlie Clark Nissan, 6451 S. Desert Blvd. in West El Paso. ...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 3, 2026

UTEP’s first MWC football game is one to forget; UNM Lobos pummel Miners, 61-7

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KVIA ABC-7Oct 3, 2026

HALFTIME: New Mexico leads UTEP at the half 21-0

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KVIA) -- New Mexico football (3-1) is off to a solid start to it's first game of conference play, leading their old conference rival UTEP (1-3) by a score of 21 to 0 at halftime. The Lobos have controlled the game on both sides of the ball, using their physical f...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 3, 2026

Jennifer Ann's Group to host annual fundraiser

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Jennifer Ann's Group, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating teen and youth domestic violence through emerging media, will hold its 20th annual fundraiser this month. The event will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at at St. Luke Hall, 930 E. R...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 3, 2026

Running for families: Ronald McDonald House Walk/Run for kids

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Pom-poms, adorable pups and runners joined together this morning for a cause close to home. “I'm a pediatric nurse by heart, and I did oncology, and I got very attached to a few kids that we lost," Amanda Hernandez, a participant at today's run, told ABC-...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 3, 2026