Governor issues disaster declaration for 134 counties, including El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties ahead of this weekend's expected winter storm. El Paso, Hudspeth and Culberson Counties are on the list. The storm is anticipated to bring snow and cold temperatures. “Whenever we go through any type of disaster,...
Weather Authority Alert: Rain (heavy at times), fog, wintry mix, mountain snow
Get ready for cold air, rain, fog, a wintry mix, and mountain snow!! We have the most unusual weather phenomenon happening this weekend. A warm-core Pacific system with lots of moisture will collide with a significant Arctic cold air mass. The snow line Sunday morning will be literally right over Las Cruces, giving...
Man sentenced to 15 years for role in El Paso jailhouse murder of fellow...
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 25-year-old man was sentenced to over a decade in prison for his involvement in the killing of an inmate inside the El Paso County Jail Annex in 2023. According to the El Paso County District Attorney's Office, on Jan. 15, George Lopez pleaded...
ABC-7 First Alert: Rain chances begin tonight, winter surge continues tomorrow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the winter storm on its way to the Borderland. Rain chances are expected between 50-70% starting Friday ahead of the major temp drop. Areas throughout the US are expected to be impacted by a winter storm. The...
Ditsch Opens First U.S. Store As Shop-In-Shop Inside El Paso OXXO
Ditsch, a traditional German bakery, has opened its first dedicated point of sale in the United States with a shop-in-shop location inside an OXXO convenience store in El Paso, Texas. The opening marks another milestone in the international expansion of Ditsch’s foodservice brand, bringing its pretzel products to the...
School districts tap into El Paso Electric’s business solar program to cut utility costs
Some El Paso school districts are tapping into a new solar energy program to save money on their electric bills without needing to install solar panels or make changes to their electrical systems. El Paso Electric’s Texas Business Solar Power program allows businesses and other qualifying organizations to pay a...
El Paso doctor pays $200K settlement over illegal prescriptions
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso doctor has agreed to pay $200,000 in a settlement after he violated the Controlled Substances Act, the False Claims Act, and the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office with the Western District of Texas. The U.S. Attorney’s Office...
Cooler Weather Is Closing In on El Paso and Texas
Texas weather is changing and El Paso is in the path. A cooler shift is coming, and yes, it’s time to check that forecast.
5 people hurt after crash on I-10 in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Five people were taken to a hospital following a crash in West El Paso, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The call of the crash came in shortly after 4:30 p.m. along I-10 and Mesa, at exit ramp 11. Five people were transported with non-life-threatening injuries (code 1). The […]
Clint, Texas Police Arrest Driver with Outstanding DWI Warrant During Traffic Stop
A routine traffic stop in Clint, Texas, led to the arrest of an individual with an outstanding warrant for driving while intoxicated. In a statement released by the Clint Texas Police Department, authorities detailed the incident that occurred on Saturday, January 17. It was at 17:41 when a Clint Police...
