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TxDOT road closures week of Aug. 8, 2026

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Texas Department of Transportation has released a list of road closures for the week of Aug. 7, 2026, that may affect your commute, including a 12-hour road closure on Interstate 10 near Anthony and the continuation of nightly road closures on the hig...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 8, 2026

business

El Pasoan wins top award from Acadia Healthcare

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One of Acadia Healthcare's highest employee honors was awarded to an El Paso employee. Donna Juarez, a local healthcare professional, was selected as a recipient of the prestigious Values in Action Peak Award, which is presented to employees who exemplify...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 8, 2026

safety

Off-road vehicle chase leads to three arrests in Fabens

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two men were arrested for evading arrest and one woman was arrested for interfering with public duties after a pursuit of off-road vehicles in Fabens, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. On Sunday, Aug. 2, deputies saw three off-road vehicle...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

News

Late evening t-storms, quiet weekend

We have officially tied 2025 for triple-digit days. Yes, we had a grand total of 37 triple-digit days last year, and today was our 37th this year. The chance of rain and storms goes way, way down for Saturday. Here's your 9-Hour Forecast: TONIGHT: The skies will be partly cloudy ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

News

Pentagon revokes access to classified information for former Air Force secretary

By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon on Friday revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information following an “unauthorized disclosure” to a media outlet about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet, Chief Pentagon spokesma...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

safety

Las Cruces gang probe leads to federal charges, solves 11 drive-by shootings

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A multi-agency gang investigation in Las Cruces led to federal charges and the seizure of firearms and narcotics, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico said Friday. Federal, state and Las Cruces law enforcement officers finished a mo...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

safety

Tularosa, New Mexico, declares water emergency

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Village of Tularosa, New Mexico, has declared a water emergency and has prohibited all outdoor watering, irrigation and non-essential water use. It has also told residents to boil water before drinking it. Tularosa, which is located in Otero County, s...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

safety

El Paso man faces child sexual assault charge after teen alleges years of assault

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A 36-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault of a child after his teenage step-daughter alleged he sexually assaulted her for years, according to an arrest affidavit. Documents from the El Paso Police department alleged Adam Salvador Martinez co...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

schools

ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The EPISD Bond and what could potentially be included

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One of the largest school districts in the El Paso area is getting closer to making a decision on putting a big new school bond on the ballot as early as November. The El Paso Independent School District is looking to pay for around $450 million dollars i...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

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Lo que el informe de empleo no revela sobre la economía de EE.UU.

Análisis de Rachel Siegel, CNN Una lectura rápida de las principales cifras del informe de empleo de este mes deja dos impresiones completamente distintas. La primera —que la economía perdió 23.000 empleos en julio— es una mala noticia. Se esperaba una ganancia de 95.000 puestos ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

Local

New commander leads Army modernization at Fort Bliss

Brig. Gen. Jennifer Mykins assumed command of the U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command during a change-of-command ceremony held Aug. 7 at Fort Bliss, taking over leadership from Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

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College sports bill holding up Senate’s path to August recess

Senate Republicans say getting consent to move forward on the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill to set rules for compensating and recruiting college athletes, is holding up a broader deal on funding the government....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Local

Mexican woman allegedly smuggles 100 migrants into U.S.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An undocumented immigrant from Mexico allegedly assisted with the illegal entry and transportation of about 100 other migrants, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas. Karla Yaslin Montes-Esparza, from Mexico, is charged...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

safety

Driver arrested for assault, DWI after kicking officer in Horizon City

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested after allegedly kicking an officer and driving while intoxicated, according to the Horizon City Police Department. On Thursday night, Aug. 6, officers responded to a report of an intoxicated motorist near the intersection of Darrington R...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

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American detained in Russia is ‘near death,’ advocate says

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Concerns are mounting about the wellbeing of an American detained in Russia since 2022, with an advocate alleging he has been subjected to physical and psychological torture. Robert Gilman is “near death” after falling into a dissociative stupor m...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

schools

DOW announces more than $80 million investment in mining schools

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, the Department of War announced more than $80 million has been invested into schools of mines and metallurgy. President Trump also led a press conference explaining the investment. "We're putting our miners back to work and we're reclaiming Americ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

safety

ABC-7 First Alert – Some storms pop tonight along with gusty winds

Showers and storms will develop in spots again tonight with some locally heavy rain possible along with gusty winds. The better chance of stronger storms are likely to be just west of El Paso and Las Cruces. A good amount of sunshine expected Saturday and Sunday with isolated sto...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

parks

Study proves animals can help with healing

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The impact an animal can have on a person's life and metal wellbeing has long been documented. Researchers now say canine companionship is helping a specific set of patients succeed in their recovery. "We're kind of wired to be connected to nature, and do...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

safety

‘Most Wanted’ fugitives for week of Aug. 7, 2026

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. distributes pictures and descriptions of fugitives wanted by the El Paso Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office weekly through the Most Wanted feature. The following fugitives are individuals whose attemp...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Local

Free children’s admission for La Nube’s 2nd anniversary

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- La Nube STEAM Discovery Center is coming up on its second anniversary. To celebrate, children's admission will be free Saturday. Child admission is free for a morning and afternoon session, La Nube said. You can reserve up to four free child tickets with ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

News

Justice Samuel Alito says he’s not retiring ‘for another term’

By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Justice Samuel Alito, one of the Supreme Court’s staunchest conservatives, does not plan to retire before the court finishes its upcoming session, he said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Friday. “Obviously I’m here for another ter...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

library

Constable's Office uses Flock reader to capture fugitive for 2nd time in week

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- For the second time this week, the El Paso County Constable's Office for Precinct 3 is crediting a high-tech license plate reading system with helping them find a wanted fugitive. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, deputies with the Constable's Office received informa...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

schools

The family of Meredith Kercher isn’t laughing about Amanda Knox’s comedy show

By Barbie Nadeau, Ivana Scatola, CNN (CNN) — A new comedy show by Amanda Knox is hurtful rather than funny, the sister of the British student whose murder the American performer was convicted but later acquitted of told CNN ahead of its scheduled opening Friday at the Edinburgh F...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

News

¿Por qué hay combates en Yemen y qué implican para la guerra con Irán?

Por Nadeen Ebrahim y Anna Cooban, CNN La guerra en Medio Oriente se está extendiendo después de que los rebeldes hutíes de Yemen, respaldados por Irán, lanzaran una serie de ataques contra aliados de Estados Unidos y ponen en riesgo otra importante ruta marítima para el comercio ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

safety

Teen kills five teachers in Thailand’s deadliest school shooting in years

CNN By Sophie Tanno, Kocha Olarn and Angie Puranasamriddhi, CNN (CNN) — A shooting at a school north of Bangkok left five teachers dead and more than 30 people injured on Friday after a teen gunman opened fire before turning the weapon on himself, in one of the country’s deadlies...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

government

White House renews its attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

By Bryan Mena, Molly English, CNN Washington (CNN) — The White House is renewing its effort to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, according to a letter addressed to her attorney obtained by CNN. The letter, dated August 5, said there is “sufficient re...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

News

Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”

by Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2026 President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott paused industry-wide approvals until the companies provide the state with more information on things ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

safety

Tiger, lizard seized during homicide investigation in Juárez

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) -- State and federal authorities in Juárez seized a tiger, lizard and car allegedly linked to a homicide investigation Thursday. During operations, Chihuahua State Police, Mexican National Guard, Mexican Army and the State Investigation Agency look...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 7, 2026

News

Senate overwhelmingly passes Russia sanctions bill

The Senate on Friday passed a long-sought bipartisan bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia and the top five buyers of Russian oil, along with extending existing sanctions on Iran. That measure was a major legislative goal of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 7, 2026