Las Cruces amateur boxer Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz among nation’s best fighters for Team USA
Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz's rise to the top of amateur boxing in the United States has been an extraordinary journey but not unexpected because of her passion and love for the sport. The 17-year-old Olayo-Munoz, who recently graduated from Las Cruces High School and trains at the Dona Ana Boxing Gym, was named captain of...
Abraham Perez is focused ahead of tough challenge in El Paso
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque’s own Abraham “Hammer” Perez will be back in the boxing ring on July 12th, in El Paso, Texas. Currently 11-0 (6 KO’s), Perez will fight for the first time as a professional outside of New Mexico, as he takes on his toughest challenge yet in Angel Geovanny Meza Morales (9-3-3)....
Crime of Week: 2 men break into smoke shop, steal $3K in merchandise
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are seeking your help in finding two men who were recorded breaking into a smoke shop in East El Paso and stealing nearly $3,000 in merchandise. This is this week’s Crime of the Week, as publicized by Crime Stoppers. At 4 […]
Condition 3 fire at apartment complex, no injuries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - El Paso Fire crews battled a condition 3 fire at an apartment complex at 6032 Caprock Ct. in West El Paso. It started about 9 a.m. Crews were able to knock down the fire quickly. No injuries were reported. Crews remained on the scene checking...
El Paso Man Charged With Falsifying Court Documents, Faces $30,000 Bond
An El Paso man has been taken into custody, facing charges of constructing a web of deception with court documents. Thirty-three-year-old Jose Alejandro Vaquera stands accused of fraudulent manipulation, an offense rooted in the alleged submission of falsified documentation to a criminal court. KFOX-TV reports that...
El Paso Community College Veteran Centers Honor Military-Affiliated Students on Fourth of July
The El Paso Community College (EPCC) Veteran Resource Centers (VRCs) are set to host a 4th of July commemorative event, specifically designed to honor and support military-affiliated students and their families, amid traditional Independence Day celebrations, according to an announcement from the college. With the...
El Paso Community College sign interpreter to retire after 35 years; daughter follows footsteps
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso Community College (EPCC) sign interpreter will retire after 35 years of service to her community and reflects on her journey of sign language interpreting with her daughter. Adriana Garcia, a sign language interpreter at EPPC, announced that she will retire from the college on July...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Hot & dry 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Enjoy a calm 4th of July! Rain chances slim down as dry air moves in. Good news rain is not expected to impact outdoor plans today, however temperatures could get a bit uncomfortable. Drier air is pushing in with rain chances dropping 0-10% into the weekend.
Staying safe this 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 14 thousand people were sent to the ER on the 4th last year. Remember, in the city of El Paso and many surrounding towns, all fireworks are banned - which includes those handheld sparklers. But...
13 Bars Compete for Best Margarita in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, get ready for a fun time and all for a good cause because Hospice of El Paso is back for their 13th Annual Margarita Shakeoff!. The 13th Annual Margarita Shakeoff is set to take place on Friday, June 28th from 5 to 10 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza! This ultimate summer fiesta brings together some of El Paso’s...
