Duo arrested in Santa Teresa after alleged gunpoint attack over scam suspicion
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A duo was arrested on Wednesday after they allegedly attacked a man at gunpoint in Santa Teresa, believing that he was scamming them, only to apologize, realizing that it was all a misunderstanding. Dona Ana County jail records show two suspects with the first...
El Paso ISD students qualify for National History Day Contest
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Students from the El Paso Independent School District have qualified for the National History Day Contest. The district sent 49 students to compete in the Texas History Day competition that was held April 9-12 at the University of Texas at Austin. Competitors showcased months of research, primary source analysis, and […]
Chartered airliner from Florida lands in El Paso; tour buses seen nearby
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A chartered flight from Florida lands in El Paso ahead of two BTS shows on Wednesday evening, April 29, at the El Paso International Airport, where multiple tour buses and limousine vans were seen waiting nearby. Airport cameras captured a large group of passengers disembarking the aircraft and boarding the […]
Man uses speedy SENTRI lane to smuggle fentanyl powder, CBP says
A Mexican man with frequent border-crosser privileges attempted to smuggle a load of fentanyl powder into the U.S. earlier this month.
El Paso Airport Turns Blazing Parking Lots Into Giant Solar Powerhouse
El Paso International Airport has turned two sizzling parking lots into a dual-purpose power plant and shade factory, flipping the switch Wednesday on massive new solar canopies that airport leaders say will cut energy use and keep cars from roasting in the West Texas sun. The combined arrays cover more than 144,000 square feet and pack about 5,200 photovoltaic panels, which are expected...
Law enforcement ramps up across El Paso ahead of busy weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A busy weekend is expected across El Paso as major events, including two concerts by BTS, El Paso Comic Con and Michelada Fest, bring thousands of people into the city. Law enforcement agencies say they are preparing for heavy traffic, large crowds and increased activity throughout the area especially near the […]
Comparing upcoming Borderland concert ticket sales
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Crews at the Sun Bowl are preparing the stadium for a busy concert weekend as Korean pop group BTS gets ready to take the stage. According to Ticketmaster, the BTS concerts are nearly sold out for two nights, signaling strong demand for the internationally known group.
Border Feds Bust El Paso Stash House, Haul In 12 Adults And 3 Kids
What started as a routine surveillance operation on April 20 ended with federal agents swarming an El Paso home that prosecutors now say was operating as a stash house, netting a dozen arrests and the discovery of three juveniles inside. Authorities say U.S. Border Patrol agents and partner agencies found...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Nice and warm today, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected with...
Our calm, warm, dry, and breezy conditions continues in the Borderland today. We are still continuing to track a wet weather pattern this week. Isolated showers will begin to pop up tomorrow morning and afternoon from the southwest. These showers will be scattered with isolated thunderstorms by the evening hours and early Friday morning. Spotty showers and thunderstorms will sprout up again Friday evening...
BTS fans continue to face abruptly canceled hotels ahead of Sun Bowl concert; locals...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – With the massive BTS concert at the Sun Bowl just three days away, tens of thousands of fans are descending on the Borderland this week. However, the unprecedented surge in visitors is creating a nightmare for some travelers. Lodging and transportation are in incredibly high demand, and there are continuing […]
