UIL State Wrestling: Eastwood girls repeat, Davis wins 3rd state title
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso had a standout showing at the UIL State Wrestling Tournament at the Berry Center in Cypress, TX, with several local athletes claiming state titles and adding to their already impressive careers. Eastwood Girls Repeat as 6A Champions. The Eastwood girls wrestling team...
Valentine’s wheel class blends pottery, romance at Cantareras in El Paso
Couples shaped clay during a Valentine’s Day wheel-throwing class at Cantareras Ceramic and Jewelry Studio Boutique , a craft school in El Paso. Ceramist Brenda Mejia weighed out 1-pound portions of clay for each student as attendees enjoyed Valentine-themed refreshments, including cupcakes, chocolate-covered...
Owen Ramsingh recounts experience at El Paso ICE detainment facility
Owen Ramsingh talked about his detainment at the Camp East Montana ICE detention facility in El Paso, Texas in a Facebook post Thursday morning. Ramsingh was born in the Netherlands and emigrated to the U.S. as a child. His wife told KOMU 8 he maintained a green card for decades, but after a trip to the Netherlands...
Sniper rifles among 69 firearms linked to alleged ‘straw purchases’
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A federal grand jury in Arizona has charged a man and a woman with making false statements in the purchase of firearms. Nina Dallas began purchasing guns on Feb. 13, 2024, from various vendors in the Phoenix area, court records show. Purchases made in the following 13 months included...
Valentine’s Day pet safety: El Paso Animal Services warns of hidden hazards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is all about flowers, candy and cozy candlelight — but El Paso Animal Services says those same traditions can quickly turn into an emergency for pets. El Paso Animal Services marketing and public engagement manager Michelle Anderson says pets can...
Sunny Skies, Dusty Trouble: El Paso Braces For A Windy Week
Sunday, February 15, started clear and crisp in El Paso, with sunrise temperatures hovering near 44°F. By this afternoon, sunshine will boost readings into the low 70s, paired with light east winds. It adds up to a pleasant, above-normal day that is ideal for errands, brunch plans, or sneaking in some extra time...
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy receives report of weapon on campus, no threat found
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy received a report that a student allegedly brought a weapon and made a verbal threat against the school, according to the Socorro Independent School District on Friday. The district said it didn't find a weapon or evidence of a viable...
3 hurt in crash on I-10 in far East El Paso
UPDATE: All lanes of traffic have reopened at I-10 East at Eastlake as of about 8:20 p.m. Saturday, TxDOT said. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A multi-vehicle on Interstate 10 East near Eastlake sent three people to the hospital on Saturday evening, Feb. 14 in far East El Paso. A spokesperson with the El Paso […]
El Paso ISD police chief Manuel Chavira retires
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — After five years, the El Paso Independent School District police chief will step down and retire. On Friday, EPISD confirmed that Chief Manuel Chavira is retiring from the district. In a statement, EPISD thanked Chavira for his work and dedication towards serving students and...
UTEP announces $2 million federal appropriation to expand drone research and teaching
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The University of Texas at El Paso announced a $2 million appropriation from the federal government to expand drone testing and operations Friday morning. The research expansion will go to the university's aerial systems facilities in Fabens and Tornillo, UTEP said. It will include radar...
