Wanted woman arrested for contempt of court
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 59-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday, July 8, for having an active warrant for contempt of court, the El Paso County Constable’s Office for Precinct 3 said in a news release. The Constable’s Office said deputies received information about an active warrant on Maria Elena Ventura, 59,...
El Paso Ranks High On New Best Places To Live List
El Paso is having a moment- and locals have every reason to be proud. The Sun City just landed on U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious list of Best Places to Live in the U.S., standing tall among major metros for its affordability, quality of life, and strong community spirit. For longtime residents and newcomers...
Despite same city tax rate, your property tax bill could go up next year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso homeowners could see their tax bill increase by $104 on average, or 6.5%, according to a presentation during Monday's El Paso Special City Council Meeting. The City's Preliminary Budget presentation for the upcoming Fiscal Year recommends maintaining the same tax rate as the...
Residents welcome El Paso’s tree planting plan as relief from extreme summer temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The City of El Paso is teaming up with 915 Treekeepers to bring 500 trees to parks across the city. Emigdio Gonzalez, the Assistant Director for the city's Parks and Recreation Department, explained the strategy behind the tree planting. He said 915 Treekeepers is an outreach program...
Lamar Elementary in Central El Paso has a new principal
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Lamar Elementary School in Central El Paso has a new principal. According to the El Paso Independent School District, the former assistant principal at Lamar ES, Raquel Fierro became the new principal on Monday. EPISD said Fierro, an experienced administrator, brings almost 30 years...
‘He’s destroyed our family’: Parents of hit-and-run victim voice frustration
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A family continues to grieve after their daughter was hit by a pickup truck in Sunland Park after buying fireworks and left for dead. Just before 11 p.m. on July 3, New Mexico State Police say they responded to a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian. On arrival, they discovered […]
Horizon PD: Man arrested for DWI with twice legal limit
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Horizon Police say they arrested a man whose blood-alcohol content was double the legal limit or even greater. Charlie Lopez, 42, was arrested last month and charged with DWI with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more, Horizon Police said. Horizon Police officers said that at 7 p.m. on...
Storms fade as extreme heat moves in — Your 9-Day Forecast
It has been a busy afternoon for storms and rain. Here is a capture of the radar this afternoon indicating a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that expired at 5 PM. Flood Advisories over Fort Bliss and central El Paso expire at 6:30 PM. Do not drive into flooded roadways. We are in for a big change […]
Man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Sunland Park
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 61-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash this past Thursday, July 3, in Sunland Park, according to New Mexico State Police. State Police confirmed the arrest of Vicente Vasquez Jr., 61, who was taken into custody on Saturday, July 5, and...
2 people displaced from house fire in South-Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two people were displaced in a house fire Sunday night, July 6 in South-Central El Paso, an El Paso Fire Department spokesperson said. The fire happened at around 7 p.m. along the 5400 block of Beacon Avenue, the spokesperson said. The fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes. No […]
