Chamizal residents protest over Mexican industry complaint on BOTA truck ban
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Residents from the Barrio Chamizal in South-Central El Paso marched and protested at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) port of entry to demand that commercial trucks re-route to the Tornillo port of entry. The protest was held by the community advocacy group – Familias Unidas del Chamizal –...
El Paso scam artist gets 25 years for targeting widow
Thomas Jacinto Lopez is headed to state prison for 25 years after admitting he ripped off a widowed El Paso woman, prosecutors say. On Thursday, a judge handed down the sentence after Lopez pleaded guilty to multiple felonies, including exploitation of an elderly person and theft of property, according to the...
County to rename far East El Paso park after Carlos Leon
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Commissioners Court is set to rename a park that will be built in far East El Paso after former County Commissioner Carlos Leon. The park, currently called Desert Acceptance (Square Dance) Linear Park, will be built at Square Dance Road and Boots Green Road, according to […]
Are Front License Plates Required In Texas?
In Texas, missing a front license plate can lead to fines of up to $200, as many drivers choose decorative options instead of complying with the law.
NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight for the 70th year
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — He knows when you are sleeping. He knows when you're awake. But do you know where he is?. If the kids are anxiously waiting for Santa to arrive, this tool will allow you to give them an exact status update. The North American Aerospace...
Group protests conditions at Fort Bliss migrant center
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A group calling itself “Indivisible the 915” held a silent protest on Saturday, Dec. 13 to highlight what they and others are calling the horrendous conditions at Camp East Montana, the migrant facility at Fort Bliss. The group held its protest on a pathway in front of the El Paso […]
Multiple agencies respond to train fire on U.S. 54
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Multiple agencies responded to a train fire Saturday morning, Dec. 13 along U.S. 54 in Otero County, New Mexico, near the Texas state line. Otero County Fire credited the quick response of multiple agencies to keeping the fire contained to a single unit on the train. The fire happened along […]
El Paso deputies clear 5 ‘squatters’ from vacant home in south-central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Deputies from the El Paso County Constable’s Office, Precinct Three, removed unauthorized occupants from a vacant residence in South-Central El Paso on Thursday. The incident happened in the 500 block of Barcelona Drive. During the operation, deputies and officers secured the property...
Urgent care center sees increase of respiratory infections
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- As the countdown to Christmas continues, Upper Valley Urgent Care is reporting a noticeable rise in respiratory infections across the Borderland. Nurse Josh Estrada says the clinic has seen an uptick in patients dealing with upper respiratory symptoms. “A lot of patients are coming in with...
Santa, Grinch use helicopter to deliver presents to students
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) -- Anthony ISD students got a surprise visit from Santa and the Grinch today. Instead of Santa using his sleigh, he used a helicopter. It all took place at Anthony High School, where the unlikely duo of the Grinch and Santa spread holiday cheer. Santa and the...
