Docs: Woman admits to taking ‘shots’ before fatal wrong-way crash in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The 25-year-old woman who was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a wrong-way crash that killed a man earlier this week on Interstate 10 confessed to having drunk an “unknown number of shots” before the crash, according to court documents obtained by KTSM. As KTSM previously reported,...
Checkpoint Chase Near El Paso Ends With 416 Pounds Of Pot In Custody
Border Patrol agents in the El Paso Sector brought a high-speed run to an abrupt halt Friday after a driver blew past the Highway 54 checkpoint, federal officials said. The stop ended with the driver in handcuffs and more than 416 pounds of marijuana off the road, one of several hefty drug seizures tied to smuggling...
Texas Restaurants Where the Décor Is Just as Wild as the Food
When I first started exploring Texas restaurants, I expected big flavors and generous portions, but what caught me off guard was how many dining spots turned the atmosphere into part of the experience. Across the state, certain restaurants don’t just serve memorable meals. They build entire worlds around them,...
Is El Paso’s ‘Devil Dave’ real or just a haunting urban legend?
The De Soto Hotel isn't just a building; it's a canvas for ghostly legends that have woven themselves into the fabric of our city.
Socorro ISD confirms teacher killed in crash in Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A local teacher died after a crash in Horizon City on Thursday night. The crash happened around 8:36 p.m. at the intersection of Eastlake Blvd. and Blingwood Street. Deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene, where they found a...
El Paso woman dies in Horizon City crash
A 53-year-old woman died in a crash after failing to yield the right of way to another vehicle in Horizon City, authorities said. Virginia Striplin of El Paso was driving a blue Nissan SUV about 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the intersection of Eastlake Boulevard and Blingwood Street, El Paso County Sheriff's...
El Paso man arrested after reports he exposed himself to women outside Planet Fitness...
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso man was arrested and accused of exposing himself to several women in the parking lot of a gym in the Horizon City area. Deputies arrested 56-year-old Ivan Padilla on Wednesday. Deputies responded to reports of indecent exposure at Planet Fitness on...
The Pizza Joint Expands: Fan-Favorite El Paso Pizzeria Coming to Lubbock
Big news for pizza lovers! A beloved El Paso eatery is headed to Lubbock, and it’s bringing its famous slices with it.
Journalists selected for Rio Grande training and workshop in El Paso
The Water Desk is excited to announce the participants for our next Rio Grande journalist training and workshop, taking place in El Paso, Texas, in March 2026. This training program will bring together journalists dedicated to enhancing coverage of water issues in the Rio Grande basin, fostering collaboration among...
Texas Man Sentenced for Role in Border Tunnel Smuggling Conspiracy
Following an ICE Homeland Security Investigations El Paso investigation, a local man was sentenced Jan. 28 to federal prison for his role in a cross-border tunnel smuggling conspiracy. Oscar Ivan Carrillo, 20, of El Paso, received a 33-month sentence for smuggling illegal aliens through a tunnel connecting Ciudad...
