BORSTAR commander: El Paso team to remain in Central Texas as long as necessary
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As floodwaters from the Guadalupe River continue to surge, federal rescue teams from El Paso remain on the front lines, assisting in ongoing search and rescue efforts in Central Texas. The Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue, or BORSTAR, deployed 42 agents after a request from the Texas...
El Paso residents face potential property tax increase amid rising home values
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — City officials in El Paso have proposed maintaining the current tax rate, but a projected increase in average property values could lead to higher property taxes for residents next year. The average home value is expected to rise from $209,000 to $223,000, resulting in...
Legal Jargon: El Paso lawyer warns against settling insurance claims over the phone
El Paso, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) — Daniela Labinoti, a local lawyer, is advising residents to exercise caution when dealing with insurance agencies, particularly in the aftermath of an accident. "My advice is not to ever speak to an adjuster without having an attorney present," Labinoti said. She emphasized that most...
Man drowns after saving two young boys: ‘His heart was pure gold’
On Saturday afternoon, a San Diego native, 51-year-old Jeff Brady, drowned in the Colorado River after saving two young boys who were swept away by the river’s current.
What the Plaza Theatre Looked Like When The Birds Premiered
The Plaza Classic Film Festival returns to El Paso’s historic Plaza Theatre this summer and so far, their schedule is shaping up to be a great one! Walking into the historic theater, you'd never guess that for a while it was shut down; between the '80's and 2006, the theater was vacant. In 2006 it was restored for...
Horizon PD: Wanted man arrested for providing false information
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 47-year-old wanted man has been arrested on a warrant for failing to identify and giving false or fictitious information, Horizon Police said. At about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, Horizon Police conducted a traffic stop along the 14600 block of Horizon Boulevard for a traffic violation....
Wanted man arrested on failure to surrender firearm, other warrant
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 28-year-old man was arrested on two warrants, including failure to comply with a gun surrender, in a vehicle stop on Wednesday, July 9, according to the news release by the El Paso County Constable’s Office for Precinct 3. According to the Constable’s Office, Jonathan Vargas was arrested on...
El Paso Fire Department Water Rescue Team continues to help in Texas floods
The El Paso Fire Department Water Rescue Team continues helping search for persons missing after the devastating flooding that has killed more than 100 people in central Texas , officials said. The specially-trained members of the EPFD Water Rescue Team have been deployed since Friday, July 4. The team is currently...
El Paso residents endure sudden downpour, flooding concerns linger
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A sudden downpour swept through El Paso Tuesday, leaving residents to navigate quickly changing weather conditions. Dark clouds, thunder, and lightning lingered over the city for much of the day. "It seemed like it came and went in like two minutes," said one resident,...
BORSTAR helping in Central Texas search and recovery
Specialized Border Patrol teams have been sent to Central Texas to help with the devastating flooding and search and rescue efforts.
