David Gonzalez
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Gov. Abbott says Texas National Guard soldiers blocked a surge of migrants at El Paso border
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas National Guard soldiers prevented a surge of migrants Tuesday attempting to cross the border illegally into El Paso, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott. In a tweet posted just after noon, Gov. Abbott blames President Biden for "open border policies." "Texas is protecting our state - and America - in → Read More
Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent resigns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Ralph Ramos, Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent, has resigned, according to the LCPS spokesperson. This is a developing news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news breaks. → Read More
Semitrailer fire in Las Cruces under investigation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The Las Cruces Fire Department battled a semitrailer fire Tuesday morning. According to the Las Cruces Fire Department, it happened on I-10 near the Las Cruces International Airport. The truck was hauling bulk food. Officials say firefighters were able to keep the fire contained to the trailer. The fire → Read More
Migrant raids lead to confrontation in Juarez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A confrontation broke out Wednesday between migrants and law enforcement in front of a downtown Juarez hotel. The National Institute for Migration and Juarez municipal police were searching for migrants without permits. ABC-7's Heriberto Perez was on the scene as migrants outside the hotel began throwing rocks at authorities and → Read More
Border Patrol agent involved in Monday's shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say a Border Patrol agent was involved in a shooting near the border wall. The shooting happened Monday night just before 9 p.m. ABC-7 was there, along with a significant law enforcement presence. According to CBP, the agent was responding to an illegal entry → Read More
El Paso Sheriff Richard Wiles announces retirement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles says he will serve out the remainder of his term, which ends December 31, 2024. "It has been an honor to have had the privilege to serve the El Paso Community both in the El Paso Police Department, as well as the El Paso → Read More
City Rep responds to being target of sexual harassment complaint
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso City Representative Joe Molinar has responded to an El Paso Inc. article that cites a complaint about sexual harassment against the representative. The response comes just under a week after revelations he was a target of the complaint came to light. Rep. Molinar said, "The investigation was complete → Read More
The Star on the Mountain to make its return
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Star on the Mountain will be lit up Monday night, March 6 after going dark due to wind damage. The El Paso Chamber says maintenance crews have finished repairing the damage. There is no word on the extent of the damage. The star went dark on Monday, Feb. 27. → Read More
4 US citizens missing in Mexico were there for medical procedures and targeted by mistake, US official says
(CNN) -- Four US citizens who were assaulted and kidnapped in northeastern Mexico on Friday are believed to have been targeted by mistake, a US official with knowledge of the investigation told CNN, adding the Americans were in Mexico for medical procedures, according to receipts found in their vehicle. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador → Read More
Organ Mountain band teacher accused of criminal sexual contact of a minor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- An Organ Mountain High School band teacher was arrested Thursday. He's charged with criminal sexual contact of a minor and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The teacher is identified as 40-year-old Valentino Leyba. According to documents obtained by ABC-7, Leyba had three students over → Read More
El Paso County Sheriff's investigate discovery of body in desert area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A man's body was discovered Thursday evening with apparent gunshot wounds, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Anthony Police Department officers were flagged down about the discovery and directed to an area about 300 yards from the east end of 3000 Mountain Pass Blvd. Anthony police asked for → Read More
Jefferson High School is now on a "hold" protocol
UPDATE (10:03 a.m.): Jefferson Silva is now on a "hold" protocol. That means normal operations inside the building, no class transitions, and no one is allowed inside or outside of the building, according to district officials. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police and El Paso ISD district police are investigating a situation that → Read More
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank receives $5,000 donation from Subaru El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is getting a boost to help those in need across the Borderland. The food bank announced they are receiving a five thousand dollar donation from Subaru El Paso. A spokeswoman from the food bank says the funding will help to provide 35-thousand meals in addition to volunteering at the → Read More
El Paso Inc. honors 2022 El Pasoans of the year, bestows Community Spirit Award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Inc. recognized those who give back to our community. Grammy award winner Zuill Bailey received the community spirit award. Bailey is the artistic director of El Paso Pro-Musica. Local philanthropists Woody and Gayle Hunt were named the 2022 El Pasoans of the year. → Read More
Mexican man wanted for homicide returned to Mexico at El Paso bridge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Immigration officials in El Paso removed a Mexican man wanted for homicide in Chihuahua, Mexico, on Wednesday. Cesar Giovanny Palomino-Espino, 24, was turned over to Mexican authorities at the Staton Street Bridge. Immigration officials say he was "unlawfully present" in the U.S. Palomino-Espino had been previously removed to Mexico at → Read More
Suspended Texas DPS agent accused of striking girlfriend with fist, knocking her unconscious
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Texas DPS agent suspended after being arrested for causing bodily injury struck his girlfriend in the face with his fist, according to documents obtained by ABC-7. Jesse Bennett, 38, was arrested Monday. According to court documents, Bennett and his girlfriend had been drinking at a bar on Monday. On → Read More
Dog shot in home invasion; El Paso police say resident shot intruder in return
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A home invasion Wednesday morning in northeast El Paso and a man found shot 2 miles away from that location appear connected, according to El Paso police. Investigators say 29-year-old Bruce Wayne Murphy, a northeast El Paso resident, forced his way into a home Thursday on the 7500 block of → Read More
Las Cruces police ask for help locating missing 12-year-old girl
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Las Cruces police are asking for help locating a 12-year-old girl who's been missing since 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 1. Brianna Garcia is 5 feet tall and weighs approximately 100 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She is a student at Sierra Middle School. Police do not → Read More
Cat rescued from Juarez prison coming to Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Egyptian cat with rescued from a Juarez prison will be adopted by someone in Texas. The cat, which had been tattooed with symbols used by members of a criminal group, gained international attention over who would become its new owner. According to the city of Juarez, ten adoption applications → Read More
Walmart on Dyer evacuating due to suspicious item
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso police say the Walmart on 5631 Dyer is evacuating as a precaution due to a suspicious item. The El Paso Bomb Squad is responding. This is a developing news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news breaks. → Read More