El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies Test Mettle for Elite Special Response Team Spots
El Paso County officers underwent a rigorous test of their physical stamina and psychological resilience this morning, as they tried out for spots on the sheriff’s department Special Response Team. Sheriff Oscar Ugarte reported on the day's events, noting that the tryouts drew participants from the Downtown Detention...
El Paso considers new ordinance for short-term rentals
EL PASO, TEXAS- (KFOX14/CBS4) — The City of El Paso is on the verge of creating an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals, such as Airbnb and VRBO properties. For years, the city has collaborated with the El Paso Short-Term Rental Alliance to update its regulations. Currently, short-term rentals are...
YISD’s Belmontes wins top Texas school nurse award
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Sylvia Belmontes, the Ysleta Independent School District’s (YISD) director of Student Health Services, was named the 2025-26 Texas School Nurse Administrator of the year by the Texas School Nurses Organization (TSNO). YISD made the announcement on Monday, Oct. 27, in a news release. Belmontes,...
Haunted house raises funds for animal rescue
915 Echoes of Horror, a haunted house on El Paso's East side, held a special fundraising event Saturday evening. The spooky celebration offered a haunted house experience with hayrides through creepy trails, a petting zoo and a costume contest for pets and their owners. 100% of proceeds will benefit Gracey's Rescue...
Dunkin’ honors El Paso first responders with free treats on National First Responders Day
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — In celebration of National First Responders Day on Oct. 28, Dunkin' in El Paso is offering a special gesture of gratitude to local first responders. Select Dunkin' locations in El Paso will provide a $5 promo card to the first 50 first responders who...
These Texas Cities Rank As The Safest For Trick-or-Treating
El Paso just ranked #2 safest city in America for Halloween 2025 — see what makes the Sun City nearly three times safer than the national average.
Sentinel Tower taking shape high above Juarez
The $84 million building and its technology is the state of Chihuahua’s gamble to keep criminals in check by taking away something they have long enjoyed: Impunity.
El Paso drivers face scary clowns at Tommy’s Express Halloween car wash
Clowns haunted drivers as West El Paso’s Tommy’s Express , transformed into a spooky “Tunnel of Terror” Halloween car wash. “What we do is we, basically turn our car wash into a haunted experience. People still get a car wash,” said Taylor Monzon, the regional manager. “They'll be able to still enjoy getting their...
El Paso unveils first community pet ofrenda to honor beloved animal companions
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso Animal Services, in collaboration with Friends of El Paso Animal Services, is participating in the inaugural Día de los Muertos Community Ofrendas exhibition at the Mexican American Cultural Center. It will be held at the MACC located at 201 W. Franklin...
Community honors victims of crime with annual walk in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- More than 100 people gathered this weekend for the annual Victims of Crime Walk, honoring lives lost to violence and supporting families on their healing journey. The seven-mile walk began at the El Paso County Coliseum and ended at the Crime Victims Memorial. Each step and...
