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How to prepare your car during a hurricane

Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean runs June 1 through Nov. 30, and the financial toll it leaves behind is staggering. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , hurricanes have caused more than $1.5 trillion in damages in the United States sinc...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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8 ways to treat ADHD that aren't medication

Treating ADHD isn’t a “one size fits all” journey — there’s no one treatment that works for everyone. Medication remains one of the most effective options for kids and adults. Stimulants are the most common type of medicine for ADHD. Research shows that about 70% of children and ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

safety

What hidden injuries reveal: Why some car accident symptoms surface days later

Someone walks away from a collision, waves off the ambulance, and drives home sore but more or less functional. Then morning comes with a headache that won’t quit, a hand that’s gone numb, or a stomach that feels tight and wrong. But those injuries didn’t appear overnight: They w...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

schools

Popular fuel-efficient daily drivers in 2026, according to Capital One data

With summer winding down, drivers may be spending more time on the road. As the back-to-school season quickly approaches, the morning rush will see an increase in both parents and new student drivers navigating the roads. A Bureau of Transportation Statistics report indicates Aug...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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Heat rash vs. sunburn: How to tell the difference and when it's neither

Summer brings increased risk of uncomfortable skin conditions that can dampen outdoor fun and limit time spent enjoying warm-weather activities. Heat rash and sunburn are two common warm-weather problems often confused due to similar timing and some overlapping symptoms, particul...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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How to manage a backlog of outstanding invoices

Most controllers can pull up their accounts payable aging report in a few clicks. Fewer can say, with confidence, which of those open invoices are simply moving through the normal approval queue and which ones have quietly stalled for three weeks because nobody claimed them. On a...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

parks

Businesses turn to sensory marketing to stand out on crowded shelves

Customers are drowning in advertising—on phones, social media, streets, storefronts—everywhere. Standard campaigns blur together, and brands that rely on rational messaging and price alone lose in the noise. Sensory marketing changes this equation, TEAM Concept reports. By engagi...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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Millions of mobile gamers prize stress relief over winning

In the school’s car pickup line, five minutes before it starts moving. In the doctor’s office waiting room for an appointment that you’ve been heavily anticipating. In bed, just before going to sleep. In these transitional moments, many people reach for their phones — not to scro...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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A Qing Dynasty vase 200 years ahead of its time

By Stephy Chung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — There’s a plucky little Qing Dynasty artifact that at first glance looks out of place among China’s many Forbidden City treasures. Instead of the ornate porcelain and cloisonné enameling often associated with imperial vases, this one is made...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

By Sophia Saifi, CNN Islamabad (CNN) — Pakistan’s former leader and cricket icon Imran Khan was taken back to prison Friday morning after a medical check at a private hospital in the capital Islamabad, the government said. Khan’s sons told CNN this month they were worried about h...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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Netflix sued over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ by Christian metal band

By Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix over its animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” alleging trademark infringement and accusing the streamer of unfair competition as the show’s success eclipses the band’s brand. The lawsuit was filed...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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North Korea boosts support for Russia to include drone operators, Ukraine says

By Nick Paton Walsh, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Victoria Butenko, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — A new wave of North Korean troops , already numbering 8,500 in Russia , contains a drone unit that could attack targets inside Ukraine , according to a senior Ukrainian intelligence official. North Ko...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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Fishermen floating in cooler rescued after 5 days stranded at sea

CNN By Diego Mendoza, Ivonne Valdes, CNN (CNN) — Two fishermen were rescued Wednesday after floating adrift more than 100 miles off the coast of Mexico with no food or water for five days, the Mexican navy announced. Search and rescue efforts began on August 14, when the men’s fi...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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Un avión chárter con ocho personas a bordo se estrella en el oeste de Alaska

Por Aaron Cooper y Alex Stambaugh, CNN Un avión chárter con ocho personas a bordo se estrelló cerca de una remota estación de radar en el oeste de Alaska, informaron funcionarios de la aviación federal. El vuelo, un Cessna 441, despegó de Anchorage y se dirigía a Cape Newenham, a...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

safety

Charter plane carrying 8 people crashes in western Alaska

By Aaron Cooper, Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — A charter plane with eight people on board crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska, federal aviation officials said. The flight, a Cessna 441, departed Anchorage and was headed to Cape Newenham, about 450 miles southwest, wh...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

safety

Charter plane crashes near remote Alaska radar site, killing all 8 on board

Originally Published: 20 AUG 26 23:46 ET Updated: 21 AUG 26 07:10 ET By Aaron Cooper, Alex Stambaugh, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — A charter plane crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all 8 people on board, federal aviation and military officials said. T...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

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Aggies tally shutout victory in Abilene

ABILENE, Texas – NM State returned to action on Thursday night, visiting the Abilene Christian Wildcats for its second consecutive road match. A tense and defensive opening half turned into a chaotic and offensive second half that saw three penalty kicks taken in the final 26 min...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

business

City of El Paso recognized for entrepreneurship, workforce

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The City of El Paso has earned three awards for initiatives "strengthening economic resilience, expanding entrepreneurship and preparing the Borderplex workforce for the future," according to a press release by the City. The City won three 2026 Excellence...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 21, 2026

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Agent explains ex-NMSU player's absence from sexual assault trial

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The agent of a former New Mexico State University men's basketball player is speaking out and clarifying why his client has not shown up for his jury trial, where he faces several sexual assault charges from an alleged hazing incident during the 2022-2023...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 21, 2026

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UTEP soccer stays undefeated on the season following 1-1 draw at Tarleton State

Photo Courtesy: UTEP Athletics STEPHENVILLE, Texas - Zeta McDannels (48’) produced her second goal of the campaign while Savanah Finley delivered four saves to help the UTEP soccer team secure a 1-1 tie at Tarleton State Thursday evening. The effort keeps the Miners (2-0-1) undef...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

safety

NMSU, Las Cruces police issue over 150 citations on first day of class

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The first day of classes at New Mexico State University was Wednesday, Aug. 19, and law enforcement agents made sure safety was a priority. Las Cruces and New Mexico State University police teamed up in a joint operation that resulted in 155 citations iss...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 21, 2026

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Dirt bike rider leads police on erratic chase through Los Angeles County

A man on a dirt bike was arrested after leading officers on an erratic, high-speed chase through Los Angeles County Wednesday night. The male suspect was wanted on suspicion of wielding a firearm while riding in public, the Los Angeles Police Department said. The chase began near...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 21, 2026

Local

Next level, excessive heat next week

I certainly hope you get a few drops of rain tonight because this is the best shot we have for moisture for a while. Here's a radar snapshot that shows one isolated shower near Anthony. Most of the lighter green are drops evaporating before hitting the ground. Today was El Paso's...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 21, 2026

Local

Next level, excessive heat next week in El Paso

I certainly hope you get a few drops of rain tonight because this is the best shot we have for moisture for a while. Here's a radar snapshot that shows one isolated shower near Anthony. Most of the lighter green are drops evaporating before hitting the ground. Today was El Paso's...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 21, 2026

government

Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss ups: Cook Political Report

The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to toss-ups Thursday as Republicans grapple with a scandal-ridden candidate in the Lone Star State and a shifting political environment that could favor Democra...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 20, 2026

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Mesilla Valley Transportation celebrates Driver Appreciation Day

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mesilla Valley Transportation (MTV) held its third-quarter Driver Appreciation Day on Thursday, Aug. 20, to recognize its drivers. The event ran from 11:30 a.m. to 2 pm. at several terminals, including El Paso, Laredo, Hutchins, Tennessee and Ohio. MTV hol...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 20, 2026

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Americans' drinking remains at record low: poll

Americans' drinking remains at historically low levels with a survey released Thursday reporting the lowest levels of alcohol consumption among Americans in its history, dating back to 1939....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 20, 2026