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The trucking companies with the worst federal safety scores

Roadside inspections offer one of the clearest public views into the condition of commercial vehicles operating across the United States. Federal records track how many vehicles and drivers inspectors examined, how many were placed out of service and how frequently carriers were ...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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How real estate can help build generational wealth

There are many ways to create generational wealth, and real estate is among the most established ways families have built it. Urban Institute research has tied homeownership to financial security , with property making up an important part of household wealth for many families. A...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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C-suite may be overestimating how far along they are in agentic AI

As AI responsibility shifts to the C-suite , a new question is emerging: Do senior leaders have an inflated view of how advanced their companies really are? That tension is especially relevant in 2026 as executive leaders are under more pressure to show results from their AI inve...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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A post-acquisition rebrand framework for multibrand companies

Your decision to rebrand (or not) following an acquisition will define its performance. This guide from WebFX provides the models and scorecards that teams can use to make an informed decision. Whether you should rebrand after an acquisition doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answe...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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The great sleep divorce: Why couples sleep separately

For generations, the shared bed has been treated as a defining symbol of romantic partnership. But some couples are questioning whether sharing a life also means sharing a mattress every night. The trend, often called a “sleep divorce,” refers to partners choosing separate beds o...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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How to create and design a website with AI, according to experts

Today, there’s no excuse for not creating a website, especially when using an AI website builder to speed up the process. What used to take weeks now takes days or minutes. In fact, between 2025 and 2026, the average time to publish a website dropped 50%, from eight days to four,...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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California just made it legal to turn balconies into tiny power plants

As free and abundant as sunlight may be, harnessing its power remains stubbornly difficult for homeowners. While the cost of solar energy has plummeted more than 90 percent in the last decade, panels remain a significant investment. And it’s not as easy as just slapping panels on...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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5 housing market changes sellers aren't ready for

Gone are the days when sellers could list a home and sit back as buyers started bidding wars. Today’s buyers have more choices, tighter budgets, and less patience for overpriced homes, needed repairs, or unfavorable terms. HomeLight ’s latest Top Agent Insights report asked top-r...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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The 10 best small US cities where renters get the most for their money in 2026

Small cities are gaining popularity as renters realize their budget can go further there. With lower rents than major metros, small cities boast a more favorable rent-to-income ratio for many renters. Yet, with thousands of these cities across the country, it can be tough to narr...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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Small businesses and mental health: How to prepare for a crisis at work

Oct. 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a great opportunity to review your business’s emergency plan. For small businesses, that plan can slip through the cracks because it doesn’t feel important enough, but preparing before an incident is key to staying in good legal standing. Me...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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Remember furry friends with annual El Paso community ofrenda

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Celebrate and honor your furry friends who have passed away through the second annual community pet ofrenda. Friends of El Paso Animal Services, in collaboration with El Paso Animal Services, will display the "Siempre con Nosotros (Always with Us) ofrenda...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 9, 2026

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Firefighters extinguish mobile home blaze in Las Cruces

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Las Cruces Fire crews extinguished a mobile home fire Wednesday night, Oct. 7. Shortly before midnight, firefighters were dispatched to the 1900 block of Picacho Avenue to a report of a structure fire. When crews arrived, they found a single-wide mobile h...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 9, 2026

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Pentagon plans public livestream of its first firing squad execution in decades

CNN By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon said Thursday it will livestream the military’s first firing squad execution in decades, allowing the public to watch as the man who killed 13 people in a 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood is put to death. Defense Secretary Pete Hegset...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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Man arrested after allegedly aiming rifle at 3 people in Horizon

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly aiming a rifle at three individuals in Horizon, according to the Horizon City Police Department. Gabriel Gelista was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was b...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 9, 2026

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Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign

CNN By Sarah Moon, CNN (CNN) — A US congressional candidate in Arizona, Bernadette Greene-Placentia, says she was raped by two men while she was repairing one of her campaign signs. Greene-Placentia said it happened August 14 around 2 or 3 a.m. in the Phoenix suburb of Sun City, ...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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Feeling the pinch at the pump? Here are simple ways to save money on gas

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Filling up your gas tank can take a bite out of your budget, but a few simple changes to your driving habits and vehicle maintenance could help you save money at the pump. From comparing gas prices to checking your tire pressure, experts say there are seve...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 9, 2026

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This old CIA airfield is now a Chinese base

By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — China’s military has opened a new outpost on a site in northwestern Laos which was once a Vietnam-era CIA airfield. The base, about 40 miles north of the capital Vientiane and just 25 miles from the nearest border with Thailand, comprises the China-Lao...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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Al menos diez muertos y dieciséis heridos deja riña en una cárcel en Sinaloa

Por EFE Al menos diez personas fallecieron y dieciséis más resultaron heridas este jueves durante una riña en el penal de El Castillo en Mazatlán, en el estado de Sinaloa (noroeste de México), lo que generó un fuerte despliegue de fuerzas federales en la zona, según confirmaron l...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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Thursday Night Lights: Parkland vs. El Dorado

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- High school football action starts on Thursday, Oct. 8 and KTSM+ is the place to watch our Thursday Night Lights game! EP Broadcast Company will be livestreaming the Parkland vs. El Dorado game on KTSM+, set to kick off at 6:30 p.m., with color commentary...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 9, 2026

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Your Local Election HQ: Minerva Torres-Shelton for County Judge

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- KTSM 9 News is your local election headquarters and Election Day is just 28 days away. Ahead of the November election, KTSM 9 News anchor Andy Morgan is asking questions to both Democrat and Republican candidates in our local partisan races on the ballot....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 9, 2026

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El Paso car clubs organize benefit show for girl battling leukemia

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KVIA ABC-7Oct 9, 2026

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Woman arrested for throwing rocks, striking man in Horizon

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 29-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at a vehicle and man, and allegedly striking him, according to the Horizon City Police Department. Esperanza Mondragon was charged with public intoxication and assault by contact. She was booke...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 8, 2026

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Lluvia de meteoros dracónidas 2026: qué es, cuándo y cómo ver en vivo

Por Ashley Strickland, CNN La lluvia de meteoros de las dracónidas iluminará brevemente el cielo la noche de este jueves, y ni siquiera obligará a los observadores a permanecer despiertos más allá de la medianoche. Se espera que la lluvia alcance su punto máximo a las 9 p.m., hor...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

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Doña Ana Community College open early voting polling places

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KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

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Person shot during encounter with ICE agents in New York City, source says

CNN By John Miller and Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — A person was shot during an encounter with federal immigration agents in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department. Just after 4 p.m., agents with ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations — a br...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

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Man shot by ICE agent in New York City, mayor says

The NYPD said the person is conscious. By Aaron Katersky and Meredith Deliso An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot a man in New York City on Thursday, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. "Early reports indicate agents surrounded him and a 5-year-old child in his car be...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026