Major TxDOT road closures announced for El Paso area starting Jan. 31
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Texas Department of Transportation has announced a list of road closures for the week of Friday, Jan. 30, 2025, including daily closures on Loop 375 near Padres and I-10 West near Vinton. I-10 Widening West Saturday, Jan. 31 to Saturday, Feb. 7 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed […]
Motorcyclist sent to hospital from East El Paso Crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One person was sent to the hospital after a motorcycle crash in East El Paso. The El Paso Police Department says it happened at the intersection of Lomaland Dr. and Bengal Dr. which is near the Vista Square center and Timmy'z bar. Our ABC-7 crews...
All lanes open after crash on Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — All eastbound lanes on Transmountain are open after a crash Saturday night, Jan. 31, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT sent the closure alert at around 10 p.m. on Jan. 31, and all eastbound lanes were closed for roughly two hours. As of reporting, there have been no […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Downtown Barstool Open Takes Over Downtown El Paso (Sold Out)
MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Downtown Barstool Open Takes Over Downtown El Paso. DOWNTOWN EL PASO, TX — The Downtown Barstool Open returns to Downtown El Paso on Saturday, January 31, transforming bars, restaurants, and hotels into a citywide mini-golf course for one day. The event is officially sold out,...
El Paso honors hometown artist Krystall Poppin with community parade
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso residents gathered Saturday morning in Northeast El Paso to celebrate local artist and community figure Krystall Poppin with a parade and community bazaar honoring her impact on music, culture, and hometown pride. Following the parade, a fundraising bazaar was held at Our Lady...
El Paso middle schooler finds purpose at Medventure after losing grandfather to cancer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For Nicholas Navarro, the dream of becoming a doctor didn’t begin in a classroom — it began with loss. The middle school student says his grandfather passed away from cancer about a year ago, an experience that left a lasting impact and sparked his desire to one day work in medicine.
Police say suspect was found on roof after SWAT standoff linked to Socorro murder
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 30-year-old man who was arrested and charged with murder in Socorro was found on the roof of a residence, sparking a SWAT standoff over the weekend, according to an arrest affidavit. The incident happened on Sunday, Jan. 25, when Socorro police officers responded...
Candidate for Governor Gina Hinojosa in El Paso for Meet & Greets
EL PASO, Tx., January 31, 2026: Candidate for Texas governor, Gina Hinojosa who is running for the Democratic Party nomination in the governor’s race is in El Paso meeting with potential supporters. Hinojosa announced her candidacy on October 15. Hinojosa attended two events in El Paso yesterday. A public...
Sunland Park Racetrack cancels Saturday races, Sunday still up in the air
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Sunland Park Racetrack has canceled its races for tomorrow due to poor track conditions. The racetrack confirmed the news to ABC-7 this afternoon. Races for Saturday, January 31, 2026 have been canceled. Any stakes races that had been scheduled for Saturday will be rescheduled...
Google-funded UTEP Miner Cybersecurity Clinic launches free services for local groups
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced a significant milestone for its Miner Cybersecurity Clinic, funded by Google. The clinic's inaugural cohort of nine students has completed specialized cybersecurity training and is now offering free cybersecurity services to local...
