El Paso’s only child crisis center seeks volunteers and donations to aid vulnerable youth
El Paso, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Child Crisis Center, founded in 1980 by Mary and George Russell, remains the only emergency shelter for children in the region. The center, which accommodates up to 32 children aged 0-13, is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to every child in need.
UMC awarded top spine surgery award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- University Medical Center of El Paso announced a new achievement in spine surgery. Healthgrades awarded UMC with an award for being named one of Americas 100 Best in spine surgery for 2025. "This achievement highlights UMC's commitment to providing the highest level of neuroscience care...
Four Charged in El Paso Child Smuggling Case Using THC-Laced Candy
Four people have been charged for their roles in a scheme to smuggle children from Mexico into the United States, sometimes using candy laced with THC to sedate them during smuggling events, following an investigation by ICE Homeland Security Investigations. “Every child placed in a smugglers hands is a life...
Residents demands transparency for $165 billion Santa Teresa data center
LAS CRUCES, N.M (KFOX14/CBS4) — A coalition of concerned citizens is set to protest on Wednesday at the Doña Ana County Government Center, calling for transparency in the approval process of a massive $165 billion data center project near Santa Teresa. The project, known as Project Jupiter, is...
HSI, ICE arrest Mexican man with past conviction of hurting child
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 64-year-old Mexican national who was convicted of felony injury of a child back in 1985 was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in El Paso, an ICE official said. Hector Rodolfo De La Torre, 64, remains in ICE custody pending immigration...
The Unattended Death of Staffer For Tony Gonzales, Congressman For Far-East El Paso, Likely...
UVALDE, Tx., September 18, 2025: Multiple news outlets have reported that a staffer for U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-23) died last Sunday from burn injuries she suffered. Gonzales is the congressional representative for the far-east side of El Paso. The body of Regina Santos-Aviles (35) was discovered by paramedics...
Opinion: Public education is under attack. We need to stand up for safe and...
Public education has long been a pillar of our Texas communities. Our public schools are places for students to learn, connect with their peers, and prepare for the future. A safe, clean and sustainable learning environment for generations to come is within our reach – but only if our community continues to advocate...
Texas man sentenced to nearly 18 years in prison for conspiracy to kidnap Birmingham...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Texas man has been sentenced for conspiring to kidnap a toddler in Birmingham in 2021, authorities say. Officials with the United States Department of Justice say on Nov. 4, 2021, according to a plea agreement, a Birmingham Police Officer went to a residence after a 3-year-old was...
ABC-7, Albertsons surprise customers with gift cards for Hunger Action Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)--As part of Hunger Action Month, ABC-7 is surprising Albertsons customers with gift cards!. Hunger Action Month is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness to end hunger in the United States. ABC-7 has joined with Albertsons and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger for the "Together in Tough...
Border Patrol addresses stash houses in El Paso sector
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Leadership for the Border Patrol El Paso Sector says they are still seeing properties being used by Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) as stash houses. Agents have found more than 158 so far in the 2025 fiscal year, which ends in October. For comparison, Border Patrol agents in the...
