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Gabrielle Lopez

CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department said it found a man’s body in Canutillo Monday.

EPPD’s Crimes Against Persons Unit went to the 800 block of Talbot Avenue after getting a call about an unattended death at 9:39 a.m., according to police. That’s near the Outlet Mall and Jose J. Alderete Middle School.

Police said the body is a Hispanic man in his late 40s.

Preliminary investigation suggested no foul play is suspected, EPPD said.

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Gabrielle Lopez

UPDATE (3:02 p.m.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a 78-year-old man and 67-year-old woman died after Monday’s crash.

A preliminary investigation found a Lincoln Navigator drove westbound on I-10 near Mile Marker 42, according to EPCSO. The Lincoln crossed the median into the eastbound lanes and crashed head-on with another SUV, a Nissan Rogue, driving east.

EPCSO said Timothy Head drove the Lincoln and Barbra Thacker was a passenger in the Nissan. They both went to a hospital and died to their injuries.

The four others sent to the hospital have non-life-threatening injuries, the sheriff’s office said.

TxDOT said on X the road closure following the crash is expected to last until around 4 p.m.

UPDATE (11:43 a.m.) — The sheriff’s office confirmed with ABC-7 six people in total have been sent to the hospital. Two have life-threatening injuries.

EPCSO said two cars are involved in the crash.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All eastbound lanes on I-10 near Clint (Mile 43) closed after a crash, the Texas Department of Transportation said Monday. Three people are in the hospital — two have life-threatening injuries, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

TxDOT posted the traffic alert just after 11 a.m. Drivers should get off the highway at Exit 42 (Clint).

Drivers should expect delays and plan to take a different route, TxDOT said. Lanes will stay closed until further notice.

ABC-7 reached out to the El Paso Fire and Police departments for more information.

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Nina Gallegos

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimated food will take the biggest bite out of consumers’ budgets during this year’s 4th of July celebrations. It said food will cost $94.41 per person.

According to a survey involving 7,675 people, 87% plan to celebrate the holiday.

Six out of 10 people plan on hosting a barbecue or picnic, according to the survey.

The survey also found 64% of people plan to have a cookout or barbecue. Burgers, hot dogs and tacos were popular choices for the holiday weekend.

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Gabrielle Lopez

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged a Las Cruces home Saturday morning, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department.

According to LCFD, just before 4:30 a.m., firefighters went to a home on the 4700 block of Big Springs Street. The neighborhood is off Roadrunner Parkway.

Crews saw the fire burning in the garage and brought it under control within 16 minutes, the fire department said.

People in the home evacuated thanks to smoke alarms alerting them, LCFD said.

LCFD said nobody was injured and the cause is under investigation.

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Armando Ramirez

ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Anthony Police Department in New Mexico announced on a social media post Sunday the death of Detective Lucas Allen.

In the post, the department said the following:

It is with profound sadness that the Anthony Police Department announces the passing of Detective Lucas Allen.

Detective Allen served the Anthony community with dedication, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others. His service to our community and the lasting impact he made on his fellow officers, City staff, and those he encountered will never be forgotten.

We ask that you keep Detective Allen’s family, loved ones, friends, and the entire Anthony Police Department family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Funeral service information will be shared as it becomes available and in accordance with the wishes of the family.

Rest Easy, Brother.

Forever Honored. Forever Remembered.

Several agencies/officials have gone to social media to share their condolences regarding Detective Allen and how they remembered him. Those include the Women’s Intercultural Center, Sierra Vista Hospital EMS, former Anthony Police Chief Vanessa Ordoñez, the Sunland Park Police Department, and many others.

In the posts, several agencies/officials mention Detective Allen was recognized for his performance in DUI enforcement, as well as serving in the United States Army as a Military Police.

Officials did not release any information regarding how or when Detective Allen died, ABC-7 has reached out to to the department for more information.

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Lauren Bly

UPDATE (June 29, 2026) — El Paso Police identified the body as 20-year-old Cristian Yamil Bernal Mejia.

EPPD said authorities are still investigating the body recovery.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Police confirmed crews recovered a dead body from a canal at Fresno and Alameda.

Our crew went to the scene at around 6:30 p.m., they saw El Paso Fire, El Paso Police, and a vehicle from the medical examiner’s office.

This is a developing story and we will keep you updated on air and online as we learn more.

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Max Zepeda

After months of built up discussion and debate, the Texas State Board of Education has approved a new proposal that will establish lists of required reading, including Bible verses alongside classic books, for its K-12 English and literature curriculum.

The new proposal, which will slowly be enacted starting in the 2030-31 school year, will impact more than 5 million students across the state.

While it is not uncommon for states to suggest book titles for public schools, Texas could be the first to prescribe a literary collection for every student.

This decision comes after last year the state became the largest in the U.S. to require classrooms to display The Ten Commandments, a law that was recently upheld in federal court.

ABC 7’s Max Zepeda spoke with Board Member Gustavo Reveles, who represents El Paso and much of Southwest Texas, and he was blunt on what he believes the true meaning behind the proposal is.

“I have heard here this week, members of our own board, call people of the Islamic faith, to their face, terrorists,” Reveles said. “They are threatened by people that don’t look like them and don’t practice the same faith as them. And that to me shows weakness.”

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Nina Gallegos

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Meta will be hiring a community development regional manager for El Paso, according to a Meta official.

According to Meta, that manager would represent Meta in the community and work directly with the community on ways they can partner together.

Meta did not release an official statement, but previously a Meta spokesperson has shared, “Meta’s El Paso data center represents a significant long-term investment in this community — supporting thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of operational jobs, generating millions in local tax revenue, and supporting the digital infrastructure that El Paso businesses and families rely on every day. We’re glad to continue working with the city on the path forward and remain excited to be part of El Paso’s future.”

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Nichole Gomez

El paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a week full of excitement! Fort Bliss MWR and Destination El Paso are teaming up to bring you the biggest celebration in 250 years. The festivities start with Pop Goes the Fort on Saturday, June 27, at Biggs Park, and continue all week. Downtown El Paso will also join in, with celebrations leading up to Saturday, July 4. Enjoy festive events, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and plenty of patriotic spirit as the city honors this special occasion.

https://bliss.armymwr.com/calendar/event/pop-goes-fort-and-americas-250th-birthday-8-days-celebrations/7261980/109336

https://visitelpaso.com/america250

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Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This summer, the UTEP Dinner Theatre is inviting audiences to an exhilarating production of ‘School of Rock: The Musical.’ Starting Friday, June 26th, through July 18th, audiences can expect performances full of energy, live music and good humor for the whole family!

The musical is an adaptation of the popular 2003 film. It revolves around Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher.

Fernando Romero plays Finn during the UTEP production. “You can expect a lot of amazing music, a lot of fun energy. You’re going to expect a lot of blaring lights and sounds and a lot of very, very talented adults and kids in this amazing production of School of Rock!”

Jaime Barba, the interim director of the UTEP Dinner Theatre told ABC-7 that the cast and crew have been preparing every weeknight for three hours for the last 10 weeks.

“The costumes, the sets, the lights, all of that is done here in this theater locally. And I think that’s one thing that people like when they come see our shows, because like I said, we try to do next-to- professional here at UTEP,” Barba said.

The cast is made up of adults and includes 12 children.

“Yes. They can act, sing and dance, but several of them play live music on stage. The guitars, the bass player, the keyboardist and the drummer all play their instruments live on stage,” the interim director said.

The show also features songs from the popular movie with a musical score that’s perfect for pop and rock lovers.

“You can see and hear all of their hard work, all of their talents. Everything that they put into this show kind of come together to create this kind of artistic monster, if you will. And it’s fantastic. The kids are really, really good.”

Romero said he is eager to bring the iconic Jack Black character to my life!

“I’m so honored to be here to give 100% of my energy into this part, because it’s so much, so much jumping and running and a lot of facial expressions and, you know, and it’s it’s an absolute honor to be here and to play this part,” he said.

For ticket information, click here.

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