EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced the unveiling of a new look for its iconic mascot, Paydirt Pete. The announcement follows UTEP's transition into the Mountain West Conference on Wednesday, July 1. Paydirt Pete has evolved over the years, with the newest version...
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EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- Border officers found more than half a million dollars worth of meth in a black SUV with secret compartments. The vehicle arrived from Mexico at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry and was referred to a secondary inspection about 12:30 p.m. on June 18, according to ...
By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s former adviser and campaign spokesperson Jason Miller is expected to join the White House, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN. While those people said the paperwork and details are still being finalized, Miller will likely t...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A mechanical runaway truck ramp opened on a median on Loop 375 on Transmountain Road, the Texas Department of Transportation said Wednesday. While it's the fourth runaway ramp on the road, this is the first mechanical ramp. TxDOT said the mechanical ramp provides a saf...
Por Ray Sánchez y Mark Morales, CNN Dos personas que llegaron a lo alto de la antena del Empire State Building en la ciudad de Nueva York en la tarde de este miércoles se encuentran bajo custodia, según el Departamento de Policía de Nueva York. Las personas, que llevaban mascarillas, parecían...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- An unclaimed winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million will expire soon, the Texas Lottery said Wednesday. The Texas Lottery is asking the ticket holder to claim the prize in-person or by mail before their prize expires. According to the Texas Lottery, a ticket holder ...
By Tierney Sneed, Paula Reid, CNN (CNN) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche threatened lawsuits against four states that have gun restrictions similar to the Hawaii law that the Supreme Court struck down last week. He also warned states considering laws that “mirror” Hawaii’s that they cou...
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) - The trial for the last of the four teens accused of a mass shooting that left three dead begins this afternoon. A jury was selected this morning and the opening statements are expected to take place at 1 p.m. The mass shooting happened at Young Park on...
With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Independent School District's Board of Trustees is set to discuss the hiring process to fill vacancies in Districts 6 and 7. According to district officials, the ad hoc committee, comprised of Trustees Jack Loveridge and Alex Cuellar, with the assistance of Cez...
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — England needed two late goals from captain Harry Kane to storm back and hold off a determined team from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, earning a 2-1 victory that narrowly avoided one of the biggest World Cup upsets in history. The Congolese shocke...
Seven notices of intent to circulate a recall petition have been filed with the City Clerk’s Office over the past decade – none of which have led to a ballot measure for voters to decide whether to remove an elected city official from office. The recall petition process allows qualified voters...
Por Carloo Mauricio Pérez y Andrea Saint Martin, CNN en Español “¿Y si sí?, ¿ya lo entendiste?”, le preguntaron a Javier Aguirre, director técnico de México, en la conferencia de prensa después del triunfo de su selección 2-0 ante Ecuador, que los calificó a los octavos de final de la Copa del ...
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- In 1972, rock band WAR sang, "We met down on the border of the Rio Grande." In September, the group will perform two shows at Las Cruces' Rio Grande Theatre September, according to a news release. WAR's top songs include "Low Rider" and "Why Can't We Be Friends." ...
AUSTIN (KVIA) -- Wednesday, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) said it deployed state emergency personnel to help wildfire response in Colorado. TDEM said Governor Greg Abbott directed the help after the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management requested it. ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced the unveiling of a new look for its iconic mascot, Paydirt Pete. The announcement follows UTEP's transition into the Mountain West Conference on Wednesday, July 1. Paydirt Pete has evolved over the years, with the newest version...
Por Amarachi Orie, CNN Un niño canadiense de 11 años falleció a causa de la rabia tras despertarse con un murciélago en la nariz y la boca. El incidente ocurrió durante una visita a una cabaña en el norte de Ontario en 2024, según un informe publicado el lunes en la Revista de la Asociación M...
By Katelyn Polantz, Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — Former CIA Director John Brennan, who has been under investigation by the Justice Department, is demanding the Trump administration preserve records about its inquiry into him, and asking for a court’s help, according to a new lawsuit filed in Washin...
Por Aileen Graef, CNN Mientras el presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump abordaba su vuelo inaugural en el nuevo Air Force One, un jet de lujo donado por el Gobierno de Qatar, compartió su entusiasmo por la nueva aeronave y sus constructores extranjeros, diciendo que EE.UU. “no podría construir un a...
By MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY -- Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16. Two women and one ...
LUBBOCK, Texas -- As people travel to celebrate the 4th of July, gas prices are on the rise in Texas as of Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as the 4th of July weekend approaches. According to the AAA gas price website, Texas is below the current national average gas price of $3.85. The Lone Star State [...]
Miley Cyrus is Mattel’s latest collectible doll!
By Ivan Pereira and Aaron Katersky A daredevil couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner on top of its spire Wednesday afternoon, taking their love to new heights. Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, who have gained an online following for their death-defying...
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The family of a Andrew Brown, who died in an alleged hit-and-run, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the former treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico. ABC-7 will speak with Brown's brother, Antonio, Wednesday. According to documents ABC-7 obtained, Kimb...
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By Ray Sanchez, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Two people who reached the top of the antenna on the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday afternoon are in custody, according to the New York Police Department. The masked individuals also appeared to get engaged while atop the building...
CNN By Zoe Sottile, Alli Rosenbloom, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Yes, it’s really happening. But what exactly is it? After months of speculation and tabloid fervor, pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will hold a wedding celebration at New York City’s Madiso...
Por Kate S. Petersen, Alaa Elassar, Karina Tsui y Chris Dolce, CNN Decenas de incendios forestales se propagan por el oeste de Estados Unidos, consumiendo viviendas y terrenos de bosques nacionales, y obligando a evacuar localidades enteras. La humedad baja, la vegetación seca y los fuertes v...
Por Gonzalo Jiménez, CNN en Español El actor Danny Glover, recordado por su participación en la saga “Arma mortal” y en la película “The Color Purple”, reveló este miércoles en el programa televisivo “Today” que padece la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Glover, de 79 años, acompañado de su familia, ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested for theft of a vehicle that was awaiting auction in Northeast El Paso, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. On June 18, deputies responded to the 14400 block of Cassidy Drive regarding a reported stolen vehicle, which officials said had been...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Paydirt Pete has a new look. The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics revealed the mascot's new design Wednesday, the same day UTEP officially joined the Mountain West Conference. Paydirt Pete has seen several changes over the years. UTEP said his latest design is ...
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. stood in the US House Chamber doing something the public rarely sees politicians do –– he spoke about his mental health. Kean explained his absence from Washington for more than 100 days by disclosing that he had been diagn...
Por Susana Erazo, CNN en Español Para Claudia y Gabriela, dos ciudadanas estadounidenses, la relación con su madre cambió por completo. Pueden hablar con ella, llamarla y verla, pero “es como si todavía estuviera aquí, pero no está”, dicen. Ese cambio comenzó hace casi 10 meses, cuando en lugar...
The 71-year-old matriarch was found dead at a home in Atlanta during a welfare check.
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español Cuando se va a cumplir una semana de los catastróficos terremotos en Venezuela, la cifra de muertos crece en el conteo oficial, pero un interrogante permanece entre los números publicados por el Gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez: el de los desaparecidos, una estima...
The woman's family accused the man of previously threatening her and breaking into her home.
The late-night TV community may have said goodbye to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last month, but a big, colorful reminder of the show has found a new home.
By Jenn Sullivan As she grew up, Dymond Bush heard her grandmother’s stories about her relatives and lineage dating back to the origins of the United States. Bush joined the non-profit organization Daughters of the American Revolution, and would spend her days off from her job as a libr...
CNN, WJAR, POOL VIA WHDH, VARNUM ARMORY MUSEUM, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, NATIONAL ARCHIVES, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DYMOND BUSH, DAN NANCE, SOLOMON TITUS TAYLOR, CHARLOTTE MUSEUM By Jenn Sullivan As she grew up, Dymond Bush heard her grandmother’s stories about her relatives ...
Por Danny Freeman y Devon M. Sayers, CNN Las autoridades de la “Cuna de Estados Unidos” están modificando algunas de las celebraciones del 250 aniversario de la nación y los eventos del Mundial debido al pronóstico vigente de calor extremo. Las autoridades de Filadelfia anunciaron cambios en ...
Por John Towfighi, CNN Los últimos meses han sido turbulentos para los mercados: perturbaciones en la industria petrolera, repunte de la inflación, inquietud por la IA. A pesar de todo, las acciones estadounidenses siguen cotizando cerca de máximos históricos. El S&P 500 y el Nasdaq han subid...
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