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2 dead after military helicopter crashes in Central Texas

By Cindy Von Quednow, Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — Two people are dead after a military helicopter crashed in a field in Salado, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon, a sheriff’s official said. The Apache helicopter from Fort Hood military installation crashed around 1:35 p.m. local time, ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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Chuco Tango gang member charged for allegedly giving fake name to constable

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Chuco Tango gang member has been arrested and charged for allegedly failing to identify himself, the El Paso County Constable's Office Precinct Six said Wednesday. Tuesday at 5:35 p.m., an associate at the Cielo Vista Walmart flagged down a an off-duty ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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Trump announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving role

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month "so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family," President Donald Trump announced in a social media post on Wednesday. This is a developing story. Please check back ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving role, Trump announces

By Betsy Klein, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. The imminent departure of one of the president’s closest allies inside the White House marks a major shake...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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Who is Josh Kushner, the billionaire who just bought the Lakers?

By Jordan Valinsky, Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Josh Kushner doesn’t give many interviews or make public appearances often, but he’s keen on making headlines. Kushner, the brother of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared, announced that he was teaming up with former ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s expensive subscription for instant access to his Truth Social posts is unconstitutional, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday. The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation jointly sued Trump and his White H...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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Texas cuts child care subsidy program. Here’s what that means.

By Jess Huff / Texas Tribune The Texas Workforce Commission on Tuesday voted to cut 9.5% of the state’s child care scholarships, which represents approximately 14,000 seats for children. For some regions that need to meet lower scholarship numbers in 2027, those cuts will begin b...

El Paso MattersAug 12, 2026

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Aspen Drive water outage planned for utility work in Sunland Park

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- A temporary water outage on Aspen Drive has been scheduled for Thursday morning, according to the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA). Starting at 8 a.m., water service will be interrupted. Below is a map of the affected area. (Courtesy: CR...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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NASA astronaut Mike Fincke leaves agency months after medical emergency in space

By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Longtime NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is stepping away from his role at the space agency. The news comes months after he experienced a medical emergency aboard the International Space Station, which forced a premature end to the journey for him and th...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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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

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San Elizario Marshal’s Office arrests man with multiple active criminal warrants

SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) -- A man in his 20s was arrested Tuesday under several active criminal warrants, the San Elizario Marshal's Office said. The marshal's office said it arrested Isaac Isaiah Vargas near 13000 Alarcon Rd. near Ted Richardson Park. Vargas reportedly had act...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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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

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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 ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 12, 2026

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Exclusive: Former Southern Poverty Law Center CFO arrested on fraud charges

By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A former chief financial officer at the Southern Poverty Law Center has been arrested in California and for her alleged role in overseeing secret payments to informants inside of White supremacist groups, one of whom she was alleg...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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Por qué un día caluroso y soleado podría arruinar tus vacaciones

Por Emma Balleste, CNN Los pasajeros quizás no esperen que un día caluroso y soleado de verano sea la razón por la que su vuelo se retrase o incluso se cancele. Sin embargo, las olas de calor pueden ser peligrosas para volar. Las altas temperaturas afectan el rendimiento de las a...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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Teen pleads guilty to Las Cruces house party murder

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A 17-year-old pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Monday for the shooting death of a 21-year-old during a house party in Las Cruces, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced. Kenneth Perez also pleaded guilty to three counts of aggr...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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1 dead after motorcycle crash in Northeast El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One person died in a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning, according to the El Paso Police Department. It happened at 3:11 a.m. at the 9500 block of Railroad Drive in Northeast El paso. EPPD said it was a single motorcycle crash. The investigation is ongoin...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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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 ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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El Paso man pleads guilty to felony wage theft

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A businessman who repeatedly failed to pay an employee’s wages has pleaded guilty to four counts of felony wage theft after issuing checks that were returned for insufficient funds, according to the El Paso County Attorney’s Office. Antonio Resendiz, 43, w...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 12, 2026

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Democrats intensify scrutiny of David Ellison amid Paramount–WBD legal battle

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — As Paramount pushes to settle the state antitrust lawsuit that has stymied its deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, Democratic lawmakers continue to rally opposition to the deal. On Wednesday, Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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Why a hot, sunny day could ruin your vacation

By Emma Balleste, CNN New York (CNN) — Passengers may not expect a hot, sunny summer day to be the reason their flight gets delayed or even cancelled. But heat waves can be hazardous for flying. High temperatures affect aircraft performance, resulting in travel delays, weight res...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 12, 2026

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Police on scene following Northeast El Paso motorcycle crash

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — On Wednesday morning, Aug. 12, a crash involving a motorcycle occurred in Northeast El Paso. KTSM 9 News crews are at the scene. Officers with the El Paso Police Department are observed at the crash site. We will update this article as we learn more....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 12, 2026

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El Paso police investigate fatal motorcycle crash

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A person has died in a single motorcycle crash in Northeast El Paso early Wednesday morning, Aug. 12. The El Paso Police Department's Special Traffic Investigations Unit is investigating the crash that happened just after 3 a.m., at the 9500 block of Railr...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 12, 2026

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Trump on third term: 'The law is very strong'

Trump has repeatedly teased the idea of running for the presidency again, despite the 22nd Amendment blocking a president from serving more than two terms....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 12, 2026