Texas Tech Public Media names Julie Grimes as Executive Director
As public media tries to find its foot holding after the loss of federal funding, Texas Tech is looking to a former student and West Texas native to lead its local NPR and PBS stations. On Wednesday, TTU named Julie Grimes as the new executive director at Texas Tech Public Media to lead its PBS and NPR stations in...
BTS Concert Sparks Hotel and Airbnb Price Surge in El Paso
As thousands of BTS fans travel to El Paso for the highly anticipated concert, hotel and short-term rental prices across the city are climbing sharply, leaving some locals and visitors questioning affordability and fairness during major events. With demand surging, several downtown and West Side hotels are showing...
Hawkins Elementary in El Paso Celebrated for Academic Excellence Amidst MLK Commemorations
Students of Hawkins Elementary had reason to celebrate this past Friday, January 16, as their efforts in academia didn’t go unnoticed; they were recognised for their academic prowess in reading and math, receiving accolades from CREEED, marking them as one of the top-performing schools in El Paso County. The...
New Mexico’s Culinary Scene Shines With James Beard Nominee
The 2026 Semi-finalists for the super coveted James Beard Awards are out and New Mexico has several on it, including a Chef well known to El Pasoans and throughout the Borderland.
El Paso artists raise alarm over possible removal of historic Chamizal Mural
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Concern is growing among El Paso artists and community members over the future of a decades-old mural displayed at the Chamizal National Memorial, after claims surfaced online that the artwork could be removed under new federal policies. The mural, titled “Our Heritage,” was created...
Eastlake High student accused of injuring classmate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- An Eastlake High School student is accused of injuring a classmate. The principal informed parents that one of the student was injured in the altercation. The principal sent out an alert to all parents. The injured student was treated by emergency medical services, according to...
County Judge Candidate Minerva Torres Shelton Files Late Campaign Finance Report
EL PASO, Tx., January 21, 2026: On Monday we published our first report in our campaign funding series for the candidates running for offices in the March primaries. We reported that Minerva Torres Shelton had not filed her report on the due date. We reached out to the Torres-Shelton campaign about the report on...
New OXXO and Dona Tota ‘coming soon’ to shopping plaza in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — It appears a new OXXO is going to open in West El Paso. A sign announcing that OXXO and Dona Tota Gorditas & Tacos are "coming soon" can be seen in what appears to be a new shopping plaza called Abha Plaza, located at 403 Executive Center Blvd, near Rio Bravo and Mesa Street.
Man who died while in El Paso police custody identified
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The man who died while he was in El Paso police custody last month has been identified, and authorities are now addressing the autopsy findings released by the El Paso County Medical Examiner’s Office. Paul Dominguez died on December 28, 2025 after police responded to a “drunk disturbance...
Woman accused of kidnapping El Paso child caught outside of Carrizozo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says that a woman was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a child from El Paso and attempting to move the child through New Mexico. The Sheriff's Office says that the woman is the child's mother, but that she only has limited visitation with the child. The...
