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House passes bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide by a vote of 308-117. Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Scott DeJarlais played the opening bars of The Beatles' song “Here Comes the Sun” from his phone into the microphon...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 15, 2026

Local

Shaq visiting El Paso as alter ego DJ Diesel

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal will be visiting El Paso later this year and turning into his alter ego -- DJ Diesel. Shaq, as he is affectionately known to millions of basketball fans, has been playing music for years and has gai...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 15, 2026

government

Socorro ISD student honored by El Paso mayor

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An eighth-grader with Socorro Independent School District has been recognized with a special award from El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson. John Drugan School eighth-grader Amelia Martinez was recognized with the Mayor’s Team of Excellence Award, becoming the f...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 15, 2026

Local

Much-needed rainfall coming to El Paso area

Rain!!! Lucky central and east side of El Paso. Officially at the airport, we recorded 0.06 inches, making our total for the year is 4.43 inches. Juarez receive 0.57 inches of rain, but the other towns of the Borderland only got a few drops. Here's the radar snapshot from this af...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 15, 2026

safety

Man rescued from border wall, arrested for illegal entry

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso firefighters rescued a man who wasn't able to climb down the border wall, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection statement on Tuesday. CBP said the man tried to illegally enter the U.S. by scaling the border wall near Loop 375 and Y...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

Local

New World screwworm detected in Chihuahua, Mexico

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the Department of Rural Development (SDR) in Chihuahua, Mexico confirmed the state's first case of New World screwworm in Parral. That's just more than six hours driving south of Juarez. NWS feeds off living flesh of livestock. As of Tuesday, ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

government

El Paso County commissioners approve $2.1M for County parks

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - El Paso County parks will soon get extra shaded areas for parkgoers to enjoy after a vote from the Commissioners Court. The commissioners unanimously approved using $2.1 million to pay for shade structures, sitting areas and grills that will improve the ex...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 14, 2026

News

White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — The White House is establishing a new AI cybersecurity clearinghouse to help coordinate cybersecurity defenses across critical infrastructure. Industries and critical infrastructure are racing to catch up with new AI models with increasingly advance...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

Local

Power outage impacts some of El Paso International Airport

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A power outage is affecting portions of the terminal at El Paso International Airport, causing disruptions for travelers Tuesday, July 14. Airport officials said the outage has impacted sections of the terminal and are urging passengers to check directly w...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 14, 2026

safety

Woman in critical condition after two-vehicle crash in Las Cruces

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 67-year-old woman is in critical condition after being involved in a two-vehicle crash earlier Tuesday morning, July 14 in Las Cruces, according to the Las Cruces Police Department. Shortly before 9 a.m. on July 14, Las Cruces police and fire personnel ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 14, 2026

News

El problema de Trump con ICE volvió y corre el riesgo de salirse de control

Análisis de Aaron Blake, CNN Pocos, si acaso alguno, acontecimientos en el segundo mandato del presidente Donald Trump han llevado a su Gobierno a rectificar tanto como cuando agentes federales mataron a dos manifestantes que protestaban contra su ofensiva migratoria en Minneap...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

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El Paso International Airport without power

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso International Airport said it lost power in parts of its terminal, according to a Facebook post Tuesday. The airport said travelers should check their airline for the latest flight information before heading to the airport. The post El ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

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Iran appears to be preparing a major test of America’s blockade

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Just before the United States reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports Tuesday afternoon, Iran appeared to be readying blockade-busting vessels in the Persian Gulf that could attempt to evade US military forces. Twenty-three Iranian vessels ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

safety

Man convicted of vehicular manslaughter arrested on warrant

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A man convicted of vehicular manslaughter was arrested on an outstanding DWI warrant, according to the El Paso County Constable's Office for Precinct 3. On Tuesday, July 14, deputies with the Constable's Office received information that 35-year-old Gerard...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 14, 2026

safety

Canadian wildfires sending dangerous smoke to the Northeast and Midwest

By Meteorologist Dakota Smith, CNN (CNN) — Massive plumes of Canadian wildfire smoke are set to pour over the border into the United States, bringing dangerous air quality to more than 100 million people in the Midwest and Northeast. Smoke has already been an issue this summe...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

safety

Las Cruces woman airlifted to El Paso after crash

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- One woman was airlifted from Las Cruces to an El Paso hospital in critical condition after a crash Tuesday, according to the Las Cruces Police Department. Police said they went to the intersection of El Paseo Road and Farney Lane to respond to a cras...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

government

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking New Mexico voter data

SANTA FE (KVIA) -- Tuesday, a federal judge dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit seeking New Mexico voters' personal information, according to the New Mexico Office of the Secretary of State. The lawsuit, filed in December 2025, alleged New Mexico failed to produce...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

Local

Meth-fueled paranoia leads to fatal family shooting in Las Cruces

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 32-year-old man from Las Cruces admitted to using methamphetamines before threatening to end his life with a gun, and fatally shooting his mother, who attempted to intervene, according to court records obtained by KTSM 9 News on Tuesday, July 14. As KTS...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 14, 2026

News

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – Isolated storms tonight with some gusty winds

Isolated storms tonight with some gusty winds in and around storms. Some blowing dust and sand possible as well. Isolated storms will be possible each day this week with increased chances for the weekend. Temps will stay in the mid 90s. The post ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – Isol...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

government

House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The House on Tuesday passed with broad bipartisan support legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The lower chamber voted 308-117 for the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which would make daylight saving time the permanent standard time. Twenty-two ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 14, 2026

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El Paso ISD students to present 'Shrek The Musical'

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — While most students are spending their summer vacation away from the classroom, dozens of El Paso Independent School District students are using their break to mount a production of Shrek The Musical, taking on everything from acting and live music to stag...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 14, 2026

safety

Truck crashes into UMC laboratory

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, a truck crashed into a University Medical Center laboratory on Alberta Avenue, according to a spokesperson. According to a UMC El Paso spokesperson, there was no immediate danger to patients, staff or operations. Employees in the area and t...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

Local

Shaq announces DJ Diesel tour stop in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Shaquille O'Neal -- under the name "DJ Diesel" -- will perform at a Northeast El Paso Bar come September, according to a social media post he made Tuesday. His stop in the Sun City is one of just four in Texas. The former basketball player also goes...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026

News

¿Qué sigue en la batalla legal entre Paramount y Warner Bros. Discovery?

Análisis de Brian Stelter, CNN Está en marcha una batalla legal por la fusión entre Paramount y Warner Bros. Discovery, la empresa matriz de CNN. Una coalición de 12 fiscales generales estatales ha presentado una demanda antimonopolio y ha expuesto sus argumentos; los ejecuti...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 14, 2026