DA Montoya says felony, misdemeanor case load has dropped by nearly 2,000 since he...
Update (4:16 PM): At his news conference today, DA James Montoya said that the number of pending felony and misdemeanor cases has dropped by 1,937. As of December 2025, the number of pending cases was 9,950, according to Montoya. Montoya said that his goal for the upcoming year is to...
West Side Fans Stunned as Singapore Cafe Shutters Overnight
Singapore Cafe, a longtime West Side hangout known for its Pad Thai and Southeast Asian comfort food, quietly shut its doors this week after more than 20 years in business. Regulars who treated the spot as a weekend ritual instead found an empty storefront and a simple note of thanks taped to the door.
ICE agent who shot, killed Minnesota woman has ties to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis is an Iraq war veteran and served in Border Patrol in the El Paso area for nearly a decade, according to the Associated Press. Jonathan Ross, 43, served in the Border Patrol near El Paso from […]
Why El Paso Vets Are Sounding the Alarm on Screwworms
El Paso animal experts explain why a screwworm case near the border has them concerned—and what locals can do to protect pets.
El Paso Pediatrician reflects on new upside down food pyramid
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has introduced a revamped food pyramid aimed at promoting healthier eating habits among Americans, particularly children. The new guidelines emphasize consuming real, unprocessed foods, such as fruits,...
DEA accepting job applications for 24 hours
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is opening job applications for only 24 hours, according to officials. Prospective DEA agents can submit their applications starting at midnight on Sunday, Jan. 11, and will be able to do so until midnight on Monday, Jan. 12. “The reason why is there’s...
El Paso Teachers Achieve National Board Certification, Elevate Standards in Education
El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is celebrating the academic dedication of several of its teachers who have recently earned National Board Certification, a mark of professional distinction in the K-12 educational landscape. In an era where teaching standards and student outcomes are ever more scrutinized,...
Overnight hard freezes across Borderland region
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Happy Friday, Borderland! Get ready to bundle up as overnight lows drop below freezing over the next few days. Friday night’s low will be around 27 with mostly clear skies. Winds will blow from the northwest around 10-15 mph with gusts nearing 25 mph. Saturday morning will be very cold […]
Elections office to mail out voter registration cards
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Elections Department will mail out new voter registration certificates to El Paso County registered voters beginning next week. The certificates are orange and are valid from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2027. New certificates are mailed every even-numbered year to all active...
ABC-7 First Alert: Frigid night in the Borderland, lows in the teens and 20s
Today at 8:50 PM Published January 10, 2026 2:55 PM. We continue our ABC-7 First Alert in the Borderland. It will be very COLD tonight and tomorrow night. I am forecasting nighttime lows to fall into the teens and 20s across the Borderland; higher elevations will be in the single digits. Today's highs will be in the...
