ABC-7 First Alert: Rain chances begin tonight, winter surge continues tomorrow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the winter storm on its way to the Borderland. Rain chances are expected between 50-70% starting Friday ahead of the major temp drop. Areas throughout the US are expected to be impacted by a winter storm. The...
Ditsch Opens First U.S. Store As Shop-In-Shop Inside El Paso OXXO
Ditsch, a traditional German bakery, has opened its first dedicated point of sale in the United States with a shop-in-shop location inside an OXXO convenience store in El Paso, Texas. The opening marks another milestone in the international expansion of Ditsch’s foodservice brand, bringing its pretzel products to the...
School districts tap into El Paso Electric’s business solar program to cut utility costs
Some El Paso school districts are tapping into a new solar energy program to save money on their electric bills without needing to install solar panels or make changes to their electrical systems. El Paso Electric’s Texas Business Solar Power program allows businesses and other qualifying organizations to pay a...
El Paso doctor pays $200K settlement over illegal prescriptions
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso doctor has agreed to pay $200,000 in a settlement after he violated the Controlled Substances Act, the False Claims Act, and the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office with the Western District of Texas. The U.S. Attorney’s Office...
Cooler Weather Is Closing In on El Paso and Texas
Texas weather is changing and El Paso is in the path. A cooler shift is coming, and yes, it’s time to check that forecast.
5 people hurt after crash on I-10 in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Five people were taken to a hospital following a crash in West El Paso, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The call of the crash came in shortly after 4:30 p.m. along I-10 and Mesa, at exit ramp 11. Five people were transported with non-life-threatening injuries (code 1). The […]
Clint, Texas Police Arrest Driver with Outstanding DWI Warrant During Traffic Stop
A routine traffic stop in Clint, Texas, led to the arrest of an individual with an outstanding warrant for driving while intoxicated. In a statement released by the Clint Texas Police Department, authorities detailed the incident that occurred on Saturday, January 17. It was at 17:41 when a Clint Police...
Texas Tech Public Media names Julie Grimes as Executive Director
As public media tries to find its foot holding after the loss of federal funding, Texas Tech is looking to a former student and West Texas native to lead its local NPR and PBS stations. On Wednesday, TTU named Julie Grimes as the new executive director at Texas Tech Public Media to lead its PBS and NPR stations in...
BTS Concert Sparks Hotel and Airbnb Price Surge in El Paso
As thousands of BTS fans travel to El Paso for the highly anticipated concert, hotel and short-term rental prices across the city are climbing sharply, leaving some locals and visitors questioning affordability and fairness during major events. With demand surging, several downtown and West Side hotels are showing...
Hawkins Elementary in El Paso Celebrated for Academic Excellence Amidst MLK Commemorations
Students of Hawkins Elementary had reason to celebrate this past Friday, January 16, as their efforts in academia didn’t go unnoticed; they were recognised for their academic prowess in reading and math, receiving accolades from CREEED, marking them as one of the top-performing schools in El Paso County. The...
