El Paso’s Subsidized Uber Program For Drunk Drivers Goes Dark After Missed Deadline
El Paso had 558 alcohol-related crashes last year, and a program that paid for Uber rides home for impaired drivers quietly expired in September after the DA's office missed the grant deadline.
Guides in New Mexico border human smuggling operation sentenced
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two men from Mexico were sentenced to federal prison in the United States for their roles as foot guides in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the death of a 26-year-old woman who was left behind in the New Mexico desert. On August 7, 2024, United States Border Patrol agents in […]
Man arrested after allegedly stabbing neighbor multiple times
A dispute between neighbors escalated into a stabbing in a Canutillo that sent a young man to the hospital, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said. Adam Angel Fierro, 20, is accused of stabbing a 21-year-old man multiple times with a knife during at fight between the neighbors about 1:45 a.m. Sunday, July 19, in the
El Paso police investigate woman’s unattended death in Segundo Barrio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Police Department's Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the death of a woman in her 70s, Detective Judy Oviedo confirmed with ABC-7 Monday. According to Detective Oviedo, police received an unattended death report at the 900 block of E 9th Avenue in Segundo Barrio. Police r
El Paso Electric customers shocked by large increases on summer bills
A lot of El Pasoans are upset about their new El Paso Electric bills. People are reporting on social media posts that bills have substantially increased,. Some are seeing increases of 40%-50%, and some residents have seen their bills more than double. Some reported having bills near or over $600. The reported increases
Rural El Paso districts close schools, lay off employees as enrollment declines
Some of the smallest school districts in El Paso County face significant financial challenges as they prepare for the coming school year – cutting costs by closing and consolidating campuses and laying off staff. The San Elizario and Fabens school districts expect their expenses for the 2026-27 school year...
UTEP honors top alumni during 2026 Homecoming Week
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso will continue its tradition of honoring its top graduates during Homecoming week. UTEP has selected one Distinguished Alumnus and nine Gold Nugget Award recipients who will be honored during the university’s 2026 Homecoming celebration Sept. 20-26.
NM processing center donates school supplies to foster program
The Otero County Processing Center donated 75 backpacks filled with school supplies and hygiene items to La Clínica de Familia's Treatment Foster Care Program as part of a new community partnership.
‘A fair and just deal.’ Chamizal leader Elvira Villa Escajeda honored
El Paso County unveiled an official historical marker honoring the life and legacy of Elvira Villa Escajeda, a civic leader and founder of the Chamizal Civic Association whose advocacy helped residents displaced by the 1964 Chamizal Treaty . Escajeda became a leading voice for families forced to leave their homes after
Abundant Church gives away 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to El Paso students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Abundant Church, which has three campuses across West, East, and Downtown El Paso, hosted their annual "Back to School: Backpack Giveaway" for the upcoming school year. The church gave away nearly 1,500 new backpacks filled with school supplies including pencils, notebooks, folders, etc. to
