Gabriel Ramirez’s murder trial turns to autopsy reports
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Autopsies of two women in Gabriel Ramirez’s capital murder trial were at the center of Monday’s testimony as the trial heads into its second week in court. Ramirez is accused of killing his 79-year-old aunt, Irma Ramirez, and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Kathia Rosales. He faces one count of capi
National Dog Day gives El Paso shelter dogs a chance to find homes
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – As National Dog Day approaches Wednesday, Aug. 26, El Paso Animal Services is using the occasion to shine a light on shelter dogs still waiting for homes and ways the community can help animals beyond adoption. This month, El Paso Animal Services is participating in the American Society for the
I-10 reopens after rollover slows down traffic
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A vehicle rollover on Interstate 10 West near the Sunland Park exit slowed down traffic on Monday night, Aug. 24 for about an hour. The Texas Department of Transportation said that the right lane of traffic was closed for about an hour before reopening at about 10:30 p.m. We have […]
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office projected deficit grows to $3.5M
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Expenses on Sheriff’s Office salaries, overtime and meals at the jail are driving the department’s projected deficit by the end of the 2026 fiscal year. County officials estimate the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will have a $3.5 million deficit by the end of September. The latest estimate cam
El Paso County Commissioners look to expand paid holidays for staff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County leaders are exploring ways to expand holiday time off for county employees to combat workplace burnout, retain staff and boost overall productivity. During a Commissioners Court meeting Monday, human resources presented several proposed holiday schedule adjustments based on staff
El Paso sees surge of new steakhouses as Longhorn opens in June
El Paso’s first Longhorn Steakhouse, at 12237 Montana Ave. near the intersection of Loop 375, will be officially opening Monday, June 1. Longhorn Steakhouse is part of Darden Restaurants, which owns franchises like Chuy’s, Olive Garden and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchens. There are over 500 Longhorn Steakhouse locations acr
The Woody Hunt Economic Development Test and the Meta Datacenter
The city’s own economic-development philosophy argues that El Paso needs the kind of investment that a hyperscale data center represents – private capital, a new industrial operation, an expansion of the taxbase and a connection to a global company operating in an industry far removed from the city’s traditional econom
ABC-7 First Alert Continues: Hot, Mostly Dry Weather Through Midweek; Storm Chances Return Late...
Hot and mostly dry weather will dominate across El Paso, southern New Mexico and far West Texas through much of the week. Temperatures will run above average, with afternoon highs in the lowlands generally ranging from the upper 90s to around 105 degrees. Some locations could approach daily record highs.
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Dangerously hot temperatures return!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for dangerously hot conditions! Temperatures are expected to trend above average through at least midweek. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of El Paso County including Tornillo and Fort Hancock. Today we woke...
How to Absolutely Crush Your Next El Paso Kermés
I spent an evening at an El Paso kermés and came back with plenty of photos, helpful tips and a few unwritten rules everyone should know.
