9 Day Forecast: Heavy rain threats throughout week in El Paso area
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Weather Authority Alert has been triggered for a number of threats that are present this week including heavy rainfall, localized flooding, strong gusty winds, and blowing dust. Saturday night, heavy rainfall and chances for severe storms are on the radar between 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Winds...
El Paso homeowners face rising property taxes amid increasing valuations
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — As property values in El Paso County continue to rise, homeowners are feeling the pinch of increasing property taxes. Residents like Alan Surratt and Lynne Wilson are grappling with the financial strain. "I didn’t think the taxes were that bad, but then came the...
Man allegedly hit 2 pedestrians, 1 fatally, and said he didn’t stop because he...
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (TCN) -- A 61-year-old man faces charges after allegedly hitting two pedestrians, killing one, and not stopping after the impact because he was "tired." According to New Mexico State Police, on the night of July 3, officers responded to a fatal hit-and-run and learned "two pedestrians were crossing...
Children who died in Ruidoso flooding ID’d as Fort Bliss family
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two children and a man have died as a result of the flash flooding on Tuesday, July 8, in Ruidoso, the Village of Ruidoso said in an update. The Village says a 7-year-old boy, a 4-year-old girl, and a man in his 40s or 50s died after they were swept […]
Border Report Live: Negotiating with cartels
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) – In Friday’s edition of Border Report Live we’ll talk about negotiating with cartels and the plea deal Ovideio Guzman is expected to accept in a Chicago courtroom. What kind of intelligence will he produce for the DEA, and why is Mexico upset over this. Will Ovidio, known as one of […]
El Pasoan offers help for horses displaced by Ruidoso flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The floods in Ruidoso have displaced nearly a dozen horses, including some belonging to the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. An El Paso man is doing his best to help out those who are affected. Joe Uranga recently purchased property that came with a handful of stables...
El Paso Embraces Cultural Heritage with Upcoming Dia de los Muertos Celebration Featuring Alebrijes...
The City of El Paso is calling all hands to deck for an upcoming Día de los Muertos celebration that promises to add a burst of color and energy to the city's vibrant cultural tapestry. Local vendors, food truck operators, and parade enthusiasts are being invited to participate in an event that is set to showcase the...
Alleged smugglers charged with ramming pickup into Border Patrol vehicles
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A federal grand jury has indicted two alleged smugglers accused of ramming a pickup truck against U.S. Border Patrol vehicles during a pursuit in southern Arizona. Wednesday’s indictment charges Oscar Tapia Castro, a U.S. citizen, and Roney Ulicer Lara Galdamez, a Honduran national,...
CBP seize weapons, magazines going south into Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 12 firearms and 28 ammunition magazines that were heading south into Mexico on July 3 at the Bridge of Americas international crossing, the CBP said in a news release. The seizure was made by the CBP Mobile Enforcement Team that was performing...
First Alert for thunderstorms and dust this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- This weekend we will see significant changes in the weather as widespread thunderstorms are expected. The storms will begin in the higher areas and move down into the lower deserts by evening. These storms could bring strong wind gusts with some reaching over 50 mph,...
