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Las Cruces City Council transfers 2 liquor licenses, accepts grant for police

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces City Council at its meeting on Monday, July 6 voted to transfer ownership of two "inter-local" liquor licenses with on-premises consumpion. The licenses were transferred to Cattle Baron Restaurants which does business as Cattle Baron Steak ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

schools

Forget logos, young people in China want ‘spiritual’ luxury

Jing Zhang, CNN (CNN) — Zirui Yang has been obsessed with shopping since junior high. “Clothes, shoes and accessories — and they always had to be branded,” the 22-year-old said student. “It started with Nike and Adidas, then moved on to Gucci and Balenciaga.” But since starti...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

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Former Graham Platner girlfriend describes alleged violence, which he denies

CNN By Jake Tapper, Allison Gordon, Casey Tolan, Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — A former girlfriend of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner who had previously accused him of violence told CNN she was heartened that he was facing broad calls to drop out of the race after another wo...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

government

El Paso Water reassures public on Meta data center’s water usage

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Monday, El Paso Water addressed ongoing community concerns regarding the water demand of Meta's new data center under construction in Northeast El Paso. During a City Council work session, officials from El Paso Water said the facility's water usage is ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

Local

Extreme heat, strong storms ahead for El Paso

With a high temperature today of 98, we have now had our 3rd day in a row without activating the Misery Meter. However, get ready. We return to triple-digit heat, even extreme heat by the end of the week. The heat up starts Wednesday. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast with yo...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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White Sands Park urges visitors: Leave baby bats undisturbed

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- White Sands National Park is warning visitors about the increasing sightings of baby bats in the park, urging them to leave the bats undisturbed. The park says there's an increase in baby bat sightings around the area, but especially at the visitor center...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

safety

Smuggling alert: Border Patrol advises rideshare drivers

The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is warning rideshare drivers to be aware of the dangers of being manipulated by transnational criminal organizations, and to look out for indicators of smuggling such as passengers wearing heavily soiled clothing or appearing visually stresse...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

Local

Vitalant calls for type O blood donations amidst shortage

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A two-year low of type O blood prompted Vitalant to ask the community to donate the most-needed blood type. The nonprofit is asking all blood donors, especially those with type O, to make an appointment. It said since May, type O blood supply decreased...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

Local

City advocating for ratepayers during hear on power facility for Meta data center

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The City of El Paso said it will "continue advocating for strong protections for local ratepayers" as a hearing begins this week in El Paso Electric's application for the proposed McCloud Generation facility. The proposed McCloud Generation facility is in...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

safety

Juarez firefighters control overnight tire storage fire

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, Juarez firefighters reported and contained an overnight fire at a tire storage facility across the border. An official report said the fire was reported at 11:53 p.m. Monday. Six fire engines and a tanker helped with the response by cooling t...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

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Aumenta a 3.685 la cifra de muertos por los terremotos en Venezuela

Por Michael Rios, CNN Los terremotos que azotaron Venezuela hace casi dos semanas han dejado al menos 3.685 muertos y 17.907 desplazados, de acuerdo con el balance más reciente divulgado este martes por el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Jorge Rodríguez. La cifra de herid...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

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ICE fatally shoots man in Houston after he allegedly tried to run over agent

by Alex Nguyen, The Texas TribuneJuly 7, 2026 An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Tuesday fatally shot a man in Houston early Tuesday after he allegedly tried to run over the agent, according to the federal agency. Federal agents were conducting a vehicle stop a...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

Local

El Paso Water replacement project closes Rio Grande Avenue in Central

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, El Paso Water said construction on a water and wastewater line replacement project will close some roads in Central El Paso. The utility said construction may be complete by November. The project is part of the utility's plan to replace old in...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

safety

New Mexico man sentenced to 10 years for sexually exploiting children

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A Sierra County man pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of children and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to New Mexico State Police on Tuesday, July 7. As KTSM 9 News previously reported, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, James Gatlin was arrested i...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

government

Michael Cohen says an unexpected text repaired his relationship with Trump

By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Michael Cohen said he and President Donald Trump have buried the hatchet. Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer testified against the president during his trial involving a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. T...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

Local

Estrella del Paso warns unpaid federal funding could force nonprofit to close

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Estrella del Paso, a longtime nonprofit legal services organization in El Paso, says it is facing a financial crisis after alleging the federal government has failed to reimburse the organization for more than $765,000 in services already provided to unacc...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

safety

Jury trial starts for 2021 McDonald’s murder

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the jury trial for a 2021 murder at a McDonald's parking lot started. Robron Lewis is facing capital murder charges for the shooting, which police said started as a drug deal. It happened Oct. 28, 2021, at a McDonald's on Mesa Street near the ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

News

Fact check: Five false claims Trump made in one meeting with Erdogan

By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump delivered a series of false claims about Greenland, the United States and his own accomplishments as he spoke to the media during a Tuesday meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before a NATO summit in Ankara. P...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

Local

Todd Rundgren to perform at Abraham Chavez Theater November

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Todd Rundgren, known for "Bang the Drum All Day" and "Hello It's Me," will perform at the Abraham Chavez Theater in El Paso come November, according to a news release Tuesday. Hardin's Music Saloon said tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. for the Nov....

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

government

El Paso City Council scraps Piedras Street reconstruction plan

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Piedras Street Reconstruction Plan that caused community controversy has been officially scrapped. On Tuesday, July 7, City Council voted seven to one to indefinitely stop Phase 2 of the project. The decision comes as a result of pushback from business...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

schools

Canutillo ISD names new principals after special ed scandal

Canutillo Independent School has appointed Veronica Cervantes as the new principal of Deanna Davenport Elementary School and Erika Pasieczny, Ph.D. as the new principal of Alderete Middle School, both of whom bring extensive experience and expertise from outside the district....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

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Justice Department reaches another settlement with Trump adviser Michael Flynn

By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn has reached another settlement with the Justice Department — this time for over $38,000 in retirement funds the Army had withheld from the former general after officials found he earned money from speaking at an ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

safety

Las Cruces Police highlight hot car dangers for kids, pets

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department issued a warning to the public about the risks of leaving children or pets in vehicles during hot summer months. According to the nonprofit Kids and Car Safety, 10 children have died across the U.S. this year from being lef...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

schools

Las Cruces Public Schools opens survey for new 6-12 school ideas

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Las Cruces Public Schools scheduled a new school for grades 6-12 to open in the fall of 2027. Monday, the district asked students, families staff and community members to share ideas for the new campus. LCPS said the new school will be smaller since ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

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Loretto Academy 2nd Grade Pledge 7/7/26

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KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

safety

Fire burning in New Mexico's Gila now at 11% contain

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) --- The Sacaton Fire, burning in the Gila Wilderness, is now reporting progress in its containment at 11 percent, fire officials said. The fire, burning 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, has burned 9,349 acres. It started on June 21 and lightning has be...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 7, 2026

News

Trump admin reimposes oil sanctions after Iran strikes ships near Strait of Hormuz

By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is reimposing sanctions on Iranian oil sales in retaliation for a series of attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. “Iran will only reap benefits if they exhibit good behavior,” a US official said in a state...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 7, 2026

safety

New Mexico AG warns about price gouging, fraud connected to wildfires

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- New Mexico state Attorney General Raul Torrez is warning New Mexicans to be on the lookout for price gouging and fraud that are connected to wildfires. Torrez released guidance on Tuesday, July 7 for New Mexicans who have been affected by wildfires or who...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 7, 2026