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Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso continues to see a decline in migrant encounters along the U.S.-Mexico border since the start of the year under the Trump administration. Border Patrol in the El Paso Sector, however, still reports a trend of stash houses for Fiscal Year 2025.

According to Agent Claudio Herrera-Baeza, spokesperson for Border Patrol El Paso Sector, in Fiscal Year 2024 they encountered over 280 stash houses in the sector; this fiscal year, they’ve found over 146 so far.

“Although the numbers have decreased significantly overall, we’re still discovering locations like this that are being used to stash or hide individuals crossing illegally into the country,” agent Herrera said. “There are many dangers and risk factors involved when you are smuggled and placed into a stash house.”

The Border Patrol El Paso Sector is currently encountering an average of 37 individuals daily, compared to previous fiscal years when they were encountering thousands of people each day.

More updates will be provided in later newscasts.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Niko Moon will be performing in El Paso on August 31, 2025, at The Elmont Social. The event is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM, with doors opening at 4:00 PM. https://www.eventim.us/event/niko-moon/650240

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Carter Diggs

SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — All lanes on North Loop are closed after an overnight crash at the intersection of Sunhaven Dr. in Socorro.

Officials have not yet announced whether anyone was injured in the crash.

El Paso Police first announced the closure and crash on their traffic account on X at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday night. Police are recommending those in the area find a detour. No estimated clearing time has been provided.

Our ABC-7 will be heading out to learn more information. We’ll keep you updated on air and online during our morning broadcasts.

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Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Two Juárez Municipal Police officers (SSPM) and an alleged leader of the “La Línea” criminal group in Juárez are dead after a shooting south of the border.

According to Chihuahua state authorities, the cartel leader was identified as Ulises Nache, 41, aka “Delta 1.” Juárez media outlets have reported he was killed inside an Oxxo store and had ties to the Mexican cartel “La Línea.”

The shooting occurred Monday night at the Oxxo convenience store located at Paseo de Aragón and Paseo de Borja streets near the border.

Nache Trujillo’s bodyguards were off-duty Juárez police officers and were killed outside the Oxxo.

One was identified as Rigoberto P.E., 32, and the other officer as Miguel Eduardo G.S, 31.

“We’ll need to strengthen surveillance measures on the officers in terms of whether they have any extracurricular activities. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; however, if it turns out that this person was involved in the crime, it would have serious consequences. So we’ll be closely monitoring the investigation and working closely with the Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office,” Pérez Cuéllar said.

Mayor Pérez Cuéllar also said the city will be investigating and screening all members of the Juárez police department to ensure they are not involved in illicit activity; those with ties to organized crime groups will be dismissed. He added that the Juárez Chief of Police, César Múñoz, is not in danger of losing his position.

The case is still under investigation by the Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office (FGE) through its investigation agency.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso Chamber will bring together business, education, and workforce leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping our region’s future.

The State of Education & Workforce:

WHEN:

Thursday, August 14, 2025

11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Event’s Engage & Connect Networking Session to begin at 11:00 a.m. The program starts at 11:45 a.m.

WHERE:

John J. Pershing Ballroom- 2nd floor

Hotel Paso del Norte

10 Henry Trost Ct.

El Paso, TX 79901

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Municipal Rose Gardens offers a welcoming weekend escape in Central El Paso.

The four-acre oasis features about 1,900 rosebushes across 500 varieties, creating a vibrant tapestry of color.

Visitors can wander along winding paths that overlook our vibrant city and families will appreciate the stroller-friendly routes and free admission to the gardens. Anyone looking to stretch their legs will enjoy taking a refreshing outdoor stroll that doubles as light, cardio-friendly activity.

El Paso Municipal Rose Gardens stay open with extended hours on Saturdays, making it easy to fit a late-afternoon visit. Nearby picnic spots and accessible facilities also add convenience for a full family outing.

For a quick and affordable weekend reset the El Paso Municipal Rose Gardens stand out as a peaceful, locally loved option.

Residents are encouraged to visit soon before the roses fade and the season ends around late October.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-In response to the fentanyl epidemic in El Paso, Crime Stoppers of Houston stopped by ABC-7 to offer helpful resources.

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Carter Diggs

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police have confirmed they found a dead body at around 3:30 a.m. at State Jail Rd. and Montana in Far East El Paso.

The reported location is near the El Paso County Jail Annex, but officials have not confirmed if the death is related to the annex.

Police are currently investigating the scene. We have an ABC-7 crew en route to learn more and will continue to update this article with more information.

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Carter Diggs

Update (4:34 PM): A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in the Lower Valley today. El Paso Police say that Jason Vargas Jr., 26, was traveling east on Alameda Avenue when a car traveling west made a left turn onto Delta Drive.

The Special Traffic Investigation Unit says that Vargas hit the car. Investigators believe he was “maybe speeding,” and that Vargas may have committed a red-light violation.

The investigation is still ongoing.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Traffic Investigations is investigating an overnight motorcycle crash at Delta and Alameda in South-Central El Paso has left at least one person dead.

El Paso Police first gave notice of the crash and closures at around 3:20 a.m. this morning via their traffic account. Our ABC-7 crew at the scene saw one motorcycle and one car amid the wreckage. East and westbound lanes are currently closed with no estimated clear time.

Police recommend drivers in the area find an alternate route, as they report minor backup at the scene.

Police have not yet confirmed which party was killed in the crash, or if any other passengers or drivers involved in the crash were injured.

We will continue to update this article with the latest information, and bring you those updates on air as well.

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Heriberto Perez Lara

Watch Senator John Cornyn’s visit to Fort Bliss below:

FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is visiting the new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility at Fort Bliss.

Camp East Montana is set to open later this month.

Senator Cornyn is set to give a media briefing after he speaks with ICE and Fort Bliss members.

ICE ERO El Paso recently said Camp East Montana is a short-term soft-sided federal detention facility for housing illegal aliens who are in removal proceedings or who have final orders of removal.

“The facility is being constructed under a Department of Defense contract, and DoD is funding the facility as part of the essential whole-of-government approach to protecting public safety and preserving national security,” said Leticia Zamarripa, ICE ERO El Paso Public Information Officer. “These necessary partnerships between federal agencies enable the government to better serve the American people.”

The facility’s initial operating capacity (IOC) is set for up to 1,000 beds beginning on Aug. 17 with the capability to expand up to 5,000 detention beds.

“ICE sorely needs to keep pace with its increased immigration enforcement operations against criminal aliens who are illegally present in the United States,” ICE ERO El Paso added.

ICE is using Camp East Montana to help decompress ICE detention facilities in other regions.

“It will also serve as a processing facility, and ICE Air Operations will effectuate removals for aliens staged at the facility, which enables ICE to detain the rapidly increasing number of criminal aliens its brave officers and special agents arrest,” ICE ERO El Paso also said.

ABC-7 reached out to the offices of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and the Texas ACLU for comment.

More updates in later newscasts.

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