ABC-7 StormTracker: Warm and dry Sunday before strong winds return this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sunday will bring well above normal temperatures across the Borderland, with light winds and some high clouds overhead. The National Weather Service says upper-level ridging will keep conditions pleasant today, with highs climbing above seasonal averages. But changes are coming. A more active...
Surgeon says living kidney donation could cut 3–5 year wait for transplant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For many patients diagnosed with kidney disease, the biggest hurdle isn’t just managing the illness — it’s the wait for a transplant. Dr. Jennifer George, an abdominal transplant surgeon in El Paso, says the most common reason patients need a kidney transplant is not trauma or sudden injury,...
El Paso man sentenced to 15 years in prison in fentanyl overdose death
An El Paso man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison after a woman he sold fentanyl pills to overdosed on the drug, authorities said. U.S. District Judge Leon Schydlower sentenced Isaiah Rene Acosta, 28, to 15 years plus eight months in prison on one count of distribution of a controlled substance...
Horizon Cops Offer ‘Valentine’s Ride’ Straight To Jail For Locals With Warrants
Horizon City police put a twist on Valentine’s Day over the weekend, posting a tongue-in-cheek invite for residents to turn in people with outstanding warrants in exchange for a “courtesy ride” to the county jail. The department shared its non-emergency line, 915-852-1047, in the holiday-themed message, blending...
UIL State Wrestling: Eastwood girls repeat, Davis wins 3rd state title
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso had a standout showing at the UIL State Wrestling Tournament at the Berry Center in Cypress, TX, with several local athletes claiming state titles and adding to their already impressive careers. Eastwood Girls Repeat as 6A Champions. The Eastwood girls wrestling team...
Valentine’s wheel class blends pottery, romance at Cantareras in El Paso
Couples shaped clay during a Valentine’s Day wheel-throwing class at Cantareras Ceramic and Jewelry Studio Boutique , a craft school in El Paso. Ceramist Brenda Mejia weighed out 1-pound portions of clay for each student as attendees enjoyed Valentine-themed refreshments, including cupcakes, chocolate-covered...
Owen Ramsingh recounts experience at El Paso ICE detainment facility
Owen Ramsingh talked about his detainment at the Camp East Montana ICE detention facility in El Paso, Texas in a Facebook post Thursday morning. Ramsingh was born in the Netherlands and emigrated to the U.S. as a child. His wife told KOMU 8 he maintained a green card for decades, but after a trip to the Netherlands...
Sniper rifles among 69 firearms linked to alleged ‘straw purchases’
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A federal grand jury in Arizona has charged a man and a woman with making false statements in the purchase of firearms. Nina Dallas began purchasing guns on Feb. 13, 2024, from various vendors in the Phoenix area, court records show. Purchases made in the following 13 months included...
Valentine’s Day pet safety: El Paso Animal Services warns of hidden hazards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is all about flowers, candy and cozy candlelight — but El Paso Animal Services says those same traditions can quickly turn into an emergency for pets. El Paso Animal Services marketing and public engagement manager Michelle Anderson says pets can...
Sunny Skies, Dusty Trouble: El Paso Braces For A Windy Week
Sunday, February 15, started clear and crisp in El Paso, with sunrise temperatures hovering near 44°F. By this afternoon, sunshine will boost readings into the low 70s, paired with light east winds. It adds up to a pleasant, above-normal day that is ideal for errands, brunch plans, or sneaking in some extra time...
