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
El Pollo Loco to host grand opening of new East El Paso site
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Pollo Loco is expanding its restaurants with a new franchise location in East El Paso. The newest location, which has been open since June, will hold its official grand opening event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at 1384 George Dieter. El Pollo Loco is […]
CNVCT: El Paso Outfit Commence the Beatdown on Severance EP
El Paso’s CNVCT started as a studio project between vocalist Andy and guitarist Ruben, both drawn to similar musical influences. The band has since expanded beyond its original lineup, now striving to draw a broader audience. "We started the project because we thought the band name was cool," Andy...
El Paso County to accept bids for Ascencion Roadway Reconstruction Project
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County said it's accepting sealed bids from experienced contractors for the Ascension Roadway Reconstruction Project. Monday, the county said the project will rebuild a busy roadway in Far East El Paso and improve connectivity between Horizon City and Montana Vista. The county said a Co
El Paso Water plans to recover drinking water from salty brine waste
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso Water is moving forward with a project that could recover nearly 3 million gallons of drinking water each day from the salty waste produced at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant. The utility is working with Upwell Critical Materials Corporation on a...
National success continues for Eastwood wrestler Hailey Delgado
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Eastwood High School wrestling standout Hailey Delgado continues to add her growing list of accolades. The 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals brought together many of the nation's top high school wrestlers for one of the sport's most prestigious tournaments. Wrestlers from across the count
Moises Rodriguez aims to represent El Paso as an Olympian boxer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso has a very rich boxing history, especially so in the past few years. Stephanie Han's rise to becoming the WBA World Champion has put a spotlight on the Sun City, and other boxers are starting to rise. Moises Rodriguez is one of those new stars. He's been one The post Moises Rodriguez a
UTEP Executive VP, Chief of Staff on next steps to establish region’s first law...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is continuing to take the initial steps to establish the region’s first law school. UTEP is currently working to secure philanthropic and business commitments from the El Paso community to start a law school. So far, the university has secured a $5 […]
McKelligon Canyon Once Had El Paso Residents Hunting For Uranium In The 1950s
Right in the middle of El Paso, McKelligon Canyon once had people convinced it was sitting on a uranium fortune. Spoiler: it wasn't, but the canyon has plenty of other stories worth knowing.
