BTS and The Loudest Weekend in El Paso
South Korean pop group BTS played at UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium May 2-3; the group’s first performances in the Sun City, representing one of the highest profile concert weekends in El Paso’s recent memory. BTS’ arrival occurred during an already busy weekend which featured events like Michelada...
City of El Paso unveils state-of-the-art Fire Station No. 38
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station No. 38 in far East El Paso to help strengthen emergency response in a rapidly growing area. The new facility was funded through the voter-approved 2019 Public Safety Bond. According to the City of El Paso, the project […]
EPISD names new principal for STEAM academy
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso ISD has named a new principal for the Young Women’s STEAM Research and Preparatory Academy. Jennifer Arias has been named the new principal for the school, the district announced. Arias brings more than a decade of experience in education and a strong background in academic leadership, college readiness, […]
El Paso Airport Dirt Lot Becomes High-Tech Jobs Hub as City Breaks Ground
El Paso is finally putting shovels in the ground on its long-promised Advanced Manufacturing District at the airport, with a 9 a.m. groundbreaking set for Thursday, May 6. City and university leaders say the project will turn vacant airport-side land into multi-tenant facilities aimed at aerospace, defense, and other advanced manufacturing employers, pitching the district as a jobs and supply chain...
Santa Teresa Middle School evacuated after reported threat, authorities investigating
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — At noon, the Santa Teresa Middle School started evacuating after authorities responded to a threat. According to the Gadsden Independent School District website, the evacuation is being done "out of an abundance of caution" as authorities continue to investigate the situation. Gadsden ISD said...
Surveillance begins at Sentinel Tower ahead of completion
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Secretary of Public Security for the state of Chihuahua provided an update on the Torre Centinela in Ciudad Juárez during a working tour Monday, May 4. Reporters were able to see the facility’s advanced surveillance capabilities. Gilberto Loya, Secretary of Public Security for the state of Chihuahua, showed the […]
TxDOT road closures happening between May 3 through May 8
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/ CBS4) — View the interactive TxDOT map and cameras here. Monday, May 4 – Saturday, May 9 (As Needed) Nightly, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. I-10 east and westbound between Vinton and Resler alternate lane closures. North and South Desert between Vinton and...
Potential Late Night Study Spots In El Paso
In El Paso, late-night coffee spots are a hidden gem, with places like Proof and Press and Hala Coffee providing a warm atmosphere for night owls.
Man electrocuted trimming tree in Ciudad Juarez neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A man died after being electrocuted by high-voltage power lines, authorities reported. The tragic accident occurred at a home on Del Sauz and Ebano streets in the exclusive Campestre residential area in Ciudad Juarez on Monday, May 4. According to initial reports, the victim had been trimming a palm tree […]
Driving Change: A roundtable discussion on the issue of DWIs in El Paso
In El Paso, the issue of drinking and driving has led to deadly consequences. Local law enforcement, lawmakers, families of victims, and advocacy groups are working towards change. Data obtained from the City of El Paso shows a staggering number of repeat offenders, which leads to questions about accountability and...
