El Paso city leaders address widespread hotel tax issues uncovered in new audit
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso officials say years of auditing hotel occupancy taxes have recovered millions of dollars that would have otherwise gone uncollected, but a new internal review shows widespread problems remain across the city’s hotels. An audit completed April 21st found $1,131,941.83 in hotel...
Gila NF reports rise in illegal off-road use, target shooting, other violations
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As the weather warms and more visitors explore the Gila National Forest in Southern New Mexico, law enforcement officers are reporting an uptick in violations, including the use of motorized vehicles in undesignated areas, littering, and unlawful and unsafe target shooting. These rules and laws
Unexploded ordnance found in Sunland Park; residents urged to avoid Westside Drive area
SUNLAND PARK, N.M (KFOX14/CBS4) — Residents of the Grove Community in Sunland Park are being advised to avoid Westside Drive between Country Club Road and Tierra Vista Lane after an unexploded ordnance was found in the area, according to authorities. According to the City of Sunland Park Police, the...
People Are Quietly Moving To This Texas City Where $1,500 A Month Covers The...
El Paso sits right on the edge of Texas, where affordable living isn’t just a dream anymore. While other Texas cities watch their rent prices climb higher every year, this desert city keeps things surprisingly reasonable. More people are discovering that $1,500 a month can actually cover rent, groceries, and utilities
City outlines El Paso Zoo’s plan to regain national accreditation after maintenance issues
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — City officials spell out the steps the El Paso Zoo has taken to earn back the national accreditation it lost more than a year ago over maintenance issues. The City of El Paso's Deputy City Manager Richard Bristol said the zoo has entered the...
Military Monday: Honoring SFC Carl Vigil
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Military Monday: Honoring Carl Vigil. Vigil served in the U.S. Army. Vigil will reach 15 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Army. This...
Medical Mythbusters: The Ashwagandha effect
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Ashwagandha, a supplement widely marketed for stress relief and better sleep, may offer some benefits for some people, but it can also carry risks, including potential liver damage, according to Dr. Luis Ortiz. Ortiz said Ashwagandha is a traditional Indian herb that has been...
Mutt Monday: El Paso Animal Services expands access to spay, neuter care
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Animal Services partnered with Operation Kindness Humane Society over the weekend and provided more than 130 spay and neuter resources for pet owners across the Borderland. Officials said the clinic aimed to make veterinary care more accessible for families while helping address ongoing
Texas Cities See Relief From Property Tax Hikes, But El Paso Faces A Different...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has banned over 130 cities from raising property taxes, but El Paso homeowners continue to see increases, leaving them frustrated and questioning local promises.
Authorities warn of consequences for false school threats as school year ends in El...
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — As the school year comes to a close, authorities are warning students about the consequences of making school threats. Speaking to KFOX14/CBS4 on Monday, the El Paso County Attorney's office said that towards the end of the school year, it sees an increase in false threats against schools
