San Elizario ISD reorganizes elementary grades as new school year begins
SAN ELIZARIO, TEXAS - KFOX14/CBS4 — Students in the San Elizario School District are starting the 2026-2027 school year with a major campus reorganization that district leaders say is aimed at addressing declining enrollment and financial challenges. The changes affect students who previously attended Lorenzo G. Alarco
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland returns to El Paso in December
A holiday-themed live cirque production is making its way back to El Paso later this year with an all-new show. According to an announcement from El Paso Live, "Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland" will return to the Abraham Chavez Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 20, for a 7 p.m. performance. Organizers say...
El Paso adds $1 million to fund historic La Popular renovation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Popular Dry Goods building in Downtown El Paso will soon get a makeover. The building, which once hosted a Fallas Paredes location, has been there for more than 100 years. The El Paso City Council recently greenlit an additional $1 million in city funds to subsidize the sweeping transformat
Podcast: Animal services costs rising across El Paso County as animal shelter populations grow
Diego Mendoza-Moyers: Today: Who pays to round up and shelter stray animals throughout El Paso County?. The city of El Paso provides animal services throughout the county and for smaller municipalities like San Elizario and Anthony. But, lately, the city has increased what it charges to provide animal services to other
El Paso City Council rejects cell phone ban during council meetings
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A proposal to prohibit El Paso City Council members’ work or personal cell phones or electronic devices during work sessions and council meetings has been shot down on Tuesday, July 21. City Representative Lily Limon introduced a proposal to limit cell phone use during city council meetings. Thi
New businesses set for renovated building near Downtown El Paso
A prominent, 60-year-old building at Texas Avenue and Cotton Street on the edge of Downtown El Paso is being renovated into spaces for restaurants and offices. Severo Hughston, an El Paso commercial real estate development company specializing in remaking neglected properties, bought the building and began renovation a
El Paso Gets Tease of Showers Before Weekend Heat Cranks Up
El Paso started Tuesday on the mild side, with clear skies and temperatures near 72°F at El Paso International Airport. A slight chance of morning showers is hanging around before 11 a.m., but most of the day is expected to stay partly sunny with a high near 89°F and a light south breeze. By the end of the week, though
Found child safely reunited with family: Horizon police
UPDATE (6:52 p.m.) -- Horizon police said the child has been safely reunited with her family. HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) -- The Horizon City Police Department is trying to find a girl's family after being found. In a social media post made Tuesday, police said the girl was safely found in the area of Darrington The po
ICE detains owner of Venezuelan restaurant
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — For weeks, Jorge Luis Vilchez opened his restaurant to organizers collecting donations to send to his native Venezuela in the wake of the devastating earthquakes that rocked the country in June. Vilchez told KTSM 9 News days after the relief efforts began, he was doing his best to help provide [
El Paso’s Eastside Natatorium set to close for lighting upgrade
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department announced it will temporarily close the Eastside Natatorium for a major lighting upgrade. The Natatorium at 13501 Jason Crandall Drive will be closed for approximately three weeks while crews replace the indoor lighting system by installing 176
