Luis Valdez put Chicano life on stage and screen with ‘Zoot Suit’ and ‘La...
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1 person airlifted after falling off climbing area in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was airlifted and assisted by the El Paso Fire Department’s Combined Search and Rescue (ComSAR) team after falling off a climbing area Sunday morning, July 13, in West El Paso. According to El Paso Fire, the call came in shortly after 9 a.m. about reports of an individual […]
Pedestrian on roadway closes Interstate 10 for hours in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Interstate 10 East at Yarbrough was closed for nearly eight hours after a pedestrian was transported to a hospital with serious injuries on Sunday morning, July 13, in East El Paso. According to the El Paso Police Department, the call came in at 10 a.m. on July 13 about a […]
CBP Officers in El Paso Seize Arsenal of Firearms, Woman Arrested on Smuggling Charges
Authorities at the Bridge of the Americas in El Paso made a significant seizure last Thursday, intercepting an arsenal of firearms and firearm accessories during a routine vehicle inspection. The Customs and Border Protection reported that the 33-year-old Mexican woman behind the wheel of a 2025 Volkswagen Virtus was...
Socorro ISD recognized 5th straight year for fine arts
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Socorro Independent School District’s (SISD) Fine Arts Department has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year with the District of Distinction Award. According to the news release by SISD, the department was awarded the award from the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA). “This...
New case of New World Screwworm shuts border crossing again
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Santa Teresa livestock crossing was set to open up July 21st after months of closure due to the New World Screwworm, a flesh eating parasite found in Mexico. But after a new case was found in the Mexican state of Veracruz, the crossing is...
Binational operation leads to arrest of smugglers linked to ‘La Empresa’ in Cd. Juarez
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two suspected undocumented smugglers were arrested in Cd. Juarez, as a result of a binational collaboration. On Monday, Mexican authorities received information from the U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector Targeted Intelligence Division and Foreign Operations Branch regarding two known...
Wanted man arrested on outstanding warrant in Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KTSM) — A 45-year-old wanted man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for misapplication of fiduciary property last week in Horizon City, according to the Horizon City Police Department. According to Horizon City Police, Rogelio Campuzano was charged with misapplication of fiduciary property or...
City of El Paso planning $9M project to upgrade Vista del Sol
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso is planning a $9 million project to repave and make other improvements along the busy Vista del Sol Drive corridor in East El Paso. The project is currently in the design phase and the public can learn more about it during at community meeting at […]
ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Stormy week ahead
EL PASO (KVIA) --Get ready for a stormy week across the Borderland! We’re expecting more thunderstorms each afternoon and evening, especially over the mountains before spreading to the lowlands. These storms could bring heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty winds, and blowing dust. Thanks to the extra clouds and...
