‘One death is too many:’ El Paso fentanyl deaths decline, but danger remains
The number of fentanyl-related deaths in El Paso decreased for the second year in a row, but the deadly synthetic opioid is still present in the Borderland community. "Every death that doesn't happen because of fentanyl is great news," U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jeffe
Mayor’s tie-breaking vote blocks funding for El Paso Welcome Center
Rising tensions on El Paso’s City Council came to a head last week when representatives and Mayor Renard Johnson took the rare step of reversing a decision made an hour earlier. One council member said the reversal was vengeance over unsuccessful efforts by three city representatives to reopen the...
Prayer for ‘religious liberty’: Catholics unify on Mount Cristo Rey
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Hundreds of people gathered at the base of Mount Cristo Rey to join a prayer pilgrimage up the sacred mountain that has been thrust into the national border security conversation. Bishop Peter Baldacchino of the Diocese of Las Cruces led the pilgrims up the dusty, hot and windy trail up the m
EPPD responds to ‘unattended death’ near Doniphan Drive
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Police Department says it responded to an “unattended death” near Doniphan Drive on Monday, June 29. The call of the incident came in shortly after 9:30 a.m. along the 800 block of Talbot Avenue. El Paso police sent a notification around 12:25 p.m., saying that the rimes […]
El Paso’s Julián Kalel set to rock America 250 finale after American Idol run
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso singer-songwriter Julián Kalel will return to his hometown stage on the Fourth of July as part of the city’s America 250 Celebration, a weeklong series of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Kalel, 19, is scheduled to perform at the El Paso Convention Center
El Paso Honda opens new dealership in East EP, featuring twin U.S. flags
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso entrepreneur and car dealer Richard Poe II unveiled and celebrated his new El Paso Honda dealership in East El Paso. The new dealership, at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd., celebrated its grand opening on Monday, June 29. The grand-opening celebration also featured a flag-raising ceremony for two
1 person seriously hurt in crash along I-10 in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle Sunday night, June 28 in East El Paso, police said. The crash happened at Interstate 10 East and Lomaland, El Paso Police said. One person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, they added. Police did not [
Rough Edge EDC: RoseCraft re-issues a favorite
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – RoseCraft Blades is about to re-issue one of its most popular patterns ever — the Loosahatchie Jack. The original version of this knife – in orange jigged dragon bone handles – has been unavailable for several years. Andy Armstrong, RoseCraft’s general manager and lead knife designer, said this
Sergeant with Horizon Police graduates from FBI Academy
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A sergeant with the Horizon City Police Department has graduated from the FBI National Academy. Sgt. Bryan Avitia completed Session 298 of the Academy on June 18, Horizon City Police said. The FBI National Academy, located in Quantico, Virginia, is a highly selective program that provides advanc
Borderland gears up for 250th birthday of the United States with numerous events
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) -- As millions of people in United States prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of the nation, events in and near the Borderland line the week up to the 4th of July. The events listed below are several of the dozen of events that are occurring...
