El Paso man charged with injury to a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police arrested Louis Ramon Whitson, 30, and charged him with injury to a child on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was booked into jail on a $200,000 bond, jail records show. The charge stems from an incident that happened on August 8 at...
2 people displaced, 2 dogs rescued in house fire in East-Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two people were displaced and two dogs rescued after El Paso Fire Department crews knocked down a house fire in East-Central on Saturday, Aug. 23. According to a spokesperson with El Paso Fire, the call came in at 10:23 a.m. along the 1500 block of Raynolds. The fire was in […]
How devastating 1925 flood changed El Paso’s relationship with the Rio Grande
It's been 100 years since the destructive flood of 1925 hit the Borderland area. That flood led to cooperation between U.S. and Mexico to deal with the aftermath. Mark Howe of the International Boundary and Water Commission wrote the following article on how the two countries came together to 'tame the Rio Grande': A...
TABC agents help arrest suspect in El Paso bar shooting that injures 2
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was arrested after he was apprehended by agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission following a shooting early Saturday morning, Aug. 30 at an East El Paso bar, according to the TABC. Trevion Kimbrough, 26, was arrested by the El Paso Police Department and charged with...
Ysleta ISD announces expansion of free lunch program
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Starting Tuesday, Sept. 2, students at Bel Air, Del Valle, Eastwood, Hanks, and Parkland high schools who qualify for reduced-price school lunches will now be able to receive lunch for free for the rest of the school year, the district said. Earlier this month, Texas Agriculture Commissioner...
Good Vibes Only: Single mother, DACC nursing student awarded scholarship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Pasoan Maria Arellano was recently awarded a $5,500 scholarship to further her education. The single mother of two was one of only two El Pasoans selected. The scholarship, made possible through the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers, helps students who live in affordable...
Socorro ISD superintendent’s salary revealed after permanent appointment
SOCORRO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Socorro Independent School District Superintendent James Vasquez will earn an annual salary of $285,000, according to his contract obtained by KFOX14/CBS4. This figure is approximately $50,000 less than what the district paid its former superintendent, Dr. Nate Carman, during the first...
Lightning strike ignites palm tree in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Residents in West El Paso found the aftermath of lightning striking near their home on Thursday, Aug. 28. Video shows a palm tree on fire, along the intersection of Cortijo Drive and El Risco Street, after lightning struck it. A child can be heard in the video saying, “It (thunder) […]
Drone Defense: Fort Bliss tests Integrated Defense in post-wide exercise
Cover Photo Caption: Under the observation of a 1st Armored Division trainer, Fort Bliss Law Enforcement Activity Military, Police Company Soldiers engage a simulated enemy drone with a handheld counter-unmanned aircraft system during an integrated protection exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 20, 2025. The exercise...
Netflix docuseries reveals Juan Gabriel’s untold story
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A new Netflix documentary series about the iconic late singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel will feature “never-before-seen footage” of his life and career. “Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will” is María José Cuevas’ latest project, where, along with “El Divo de Juárez’s” estate, allowed access to...
