Inside El Paso Electric’s response to power problems
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — As extreme heat drives up electricity use across the borderland, El Paso Electric says the extra demand can put more pressure on equipment and force crews to quickly prioritize outages and safety hazards. At the utility’s Distribution Operations Center, operators monitor incoming reports
KRWG-TV expands free over-the-air service to El Paso
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — KRWG Public Media announced that KRWG-TV is now available free over the air on Channel 22 for viewers throughout the El Paso area, bringing trusted PBS programming, local news, and educational content to even more homes across the Borderland. Residents with an over-the-air antenna can...
El Paso Walmart shooting survivor hosts first aid crisis training event ahead of memorial
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Seven years after the Aug. 3, 2019, shooting at an El Paso Walmart that left 23 people dead, a survivor is organizing an event aimed at preparing the public to respond in a crisis with lifesaving skills, including first aid training. Claudia Cano, a...
TxDOT road closures happening between July 25 and August 2
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/ CBS4) — View the interactive TxDOT map and cameras here. 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. (Nightly) I-10 east and westbound between Loop 375 (Transmountain) and Artcraft full closure. Crews will be placing steel girders. Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31. 9 a.m....
City of El Paso confirms 2 additional severe West Nile Virus cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The City of El Paso has confirmed two more cases of severe West Nile Virus cases in El Paso, bringing the total up to 4. The latest cases involve a woman in her 70s and a man in his 70s, both of whom have underlying medical conditions.
Man accused of stabbing his naked roommate 26 times in Anthony, NM RV park
ANTHONY, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 22-year-old ex-military man was arrested July 15 after he allegedly attacked his naked roommate while he slept, stabbing him over 20 times at an RV park in Anthony, New Mexico. Alejandro Mustafat was booked into the Dona Ana County Detention Center and charged with...
The path ahead: El Paso County recreational trail targeted for 2035 completion
The Paso del Norte Trail, an ambitious trail network spanning more than 70 miles across El Paso County, could be completed by 2035 – at least that’s the goal, said Jana Renner, senior program officer at the Paso del Norte Health Foundation. This year, a segment in Sunland...
Park crews trim, prune trees, remove some at Eastwood Park
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Crews at Eastwood Park have been busy pruning trees to ensure their future health and ability to thrive at the Eastside park, a top City parks official said. Emigdio Gonzalez, assistant director for El Paso Parks and Recreation, said crews have been busy pruning 35 trees at Eastwood Park, also [
El Paso County commissioners weigh East Montana Water System rate hikes
EL PASO, Texas - (KFOX14/CBS4) — Some El Paso County residents who get their water through the East Montana Water System could soon pay more each month if county commissioners approve proposed rate increases set to take effect Oct. 1. The proposal calls for a 10% increase to water...
Socorro PD arrest man in gang-related teen shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Tension between two alleged “rival groups” in Socorro escalated to a shooting that injured a 15-year-old teen and led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man, according to court documents obtained by KTSM 9 News. Ulyses Estrada was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
