Mexican authorities arrest fugitive tied to U.S. drug plot in Ciudad Juárez operation
CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO (KFOX14/CBS4) — In a joint operation conducted Friday morning, Mexican agents arrested a man identified as Jaime Huereca and/or Carlos Miramontes, who was wanted by U.S. authorities. The fugitive's capture took place on Tomás Fernández Boulevard, near the corner of Antonio J. Bermúdez Avenue, a...
El Paso Police: Man arrested after stabbing, killing another man in South El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 23-year-old man was arrested after he stabbed and killed a 46-year-old man on Tuesday, July 29, in South El Paso, according to the El Paso Police Department (EPPD). Oscar Octavio Ortiz, 23, from Socorro, was arrested on Thursday, July 31, at the Paso Del Norte port of entry for […]
Top 5 Windiest Cities in Texas
Texas is a big state with many varied altitudes and climates. Make the drive from El Paso to Waco, and you'll see. You'll start the day off in the desert, and by the evening, you will be in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Those two cities look like they are on opposite sides of the globe.
3 charged with buying guns for Mexican drug cartel
Federal agents have arrested three Texas men for allegedly purchasing high-powered firearms at gun shows on behalf of a Mexican drug cartel.
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Rain chances weaken, hotter temps expected
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Rain chances will still be in your Thursday forecast however chances will weaken today and further decrease into the weekend. Temps are expected to return to the triples by the weekend. Today El Paso is expected to reach a high of 98, Las Cruces is...
El Paso Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing on E. Ninth Street, Community Urged to Assist
El Paso was struck with tragedy when an assault escalated to a fatal stabbing on Tuesday evening. The El Paso Police Department reports that a 46-year-old Hispanic man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found with a stab wound on the 200 block of E. Ninth Street. The incident, which occurred around 8:30...
Storms thin out as extreme heat moves in — Your 9-Day Forecast
We are in for some big changes next week as our monsoon moisture is pushed to Arizona and we bake under extreme heat. Here’s your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast for Friday: TONIGHT: The skies will be partly cloudy with isolated area t-storms. Some storms may produce brief rainfall, but the threat of very heavy rainfall...
$1.65 million vintage gem listed for sale in El Paso. Take a look inside
A mid-century modern home hit the El Paso market for $1.65 million a few days ago and received several offers within 24 hours of being listed, according to the home's listing agent, Denise Caballero. The vintage gem, located on 1209 Thunderbird Drive in Coronado County Club, is a sight to see because of its...
El Paso Zoo welcomes back beloved Galapagos tortoise with upgraded habitat
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens celebrated the return of a cherished resident Thursday. Mr. Potato Head, a 600-pound, 75-year-old Galápagos tortoise who has been a favorite since 1991 returned to a new and updated habitat. Zoo Director Joe Montisano expressed enthusiasm...
New lawsuits allege systemic abuse and concealment by Catholic Dioceses
The Catholic Church’s handling of decades-old sexual abuse allegations involving priests who served in southern New Mexico and West Texas has again come under scrutiny. Eight new lawsuits against the Diocese of Las Cruces and the Diocese of El Paso allege that church officials knowingly concealed child abuse to...