Texas border cities safer than other US cities, FBI crime data shows
Latest FBI crime statistics show Texas border cities are safer than other metropolitan areas and cities. And it's not the first time.
Celebrating National Dog Day at the Plaza Hotel
EL PASO (KVIA) -- The Plaza Hotel is inviting the public to celebrate National Dog Day on August 26, 2025. The hotel is hosting a “Yappy Hour” from 5 to 7 p.m. The Paws & Pour Social at La Perla, the bar located on the Plaza's 17-story-tall rooftop, will offer a variety of food and beverages The post Celebrating...
Police investigating 2 deaths in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Police say their Crimes Against Persons unit is investigating two deaths that were initially reported on Tuesday morning, Aug. 26. Police said the call came in as a “911 unknown problem” just before 9 a.m. Tuesday, along the 11800 block of Chelita Dr. Information is limited at this […]
Woman migrant hit by 2 vehicles while crossing El Paso’s Border Highway
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A woman migrant from Ecuador was struck by at least two vehicles and was killed while trying to cross the Border Highway earlier this month, according to Customs and Border Protection. The incident happened at about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 17. A supervisory Border Patrol agent, performing patrol...
Vinton Steel breaks ground on ‘historic’ expansion with major economic impact
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Vinton Steel, owned by Japanese company Kyoei Steel, broke ground on a major expansion that is estimated to create nearly 200 jobs at the plant and create nearly $18 billion in economic impact for the local economy over the next 35 to 40 years, officials said. County and business officials […]
Horizon Police arrest teen for DWI after crash
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with DWI after he was allegedly involved in a motor-vehicle crash in Horizon City, Horizon Police said. Gerardo Montalvo, 19, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, Horizon Police said. His bond was set at $2,000. At about 4:15 a.m....
El Paso residents face rising tax burdens amid stagnant wages
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — As property values continue to climb in El Paso, many residents are feeling the financial strain of rising tax bills. Despite the city maintaining its tax rate at $0.76 per $100 of valuation, other entities like the county and University Medical Center are increasing their rates, while...
Sunland Park woman’s kidnapping plot charges dismissed due to lack of prosecution
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A Sunland Park woman accused of orchestrating a kidnapping and cross-border murder plot in 2024 had her charges dismissed last August. Her charges were dropped due to a lack of prosecution, according to court records. Police arrested a 33-year-old woman from Sunland Park in...
Mental heath outreach for El Paso’s homeless community expanded by Texas Tech Health El...
Anthony Lerma remembers the night he found hope. Homeless and struggling with schizophrenia, Lerma wandered the streets of El Paso. A chance encounter at a Downtown park led him to the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, where he received not only shelter and a meal, but also — crucially — a connection to mental...
Texas Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Shooting and Killing Uncle Outside Jalisco Cafe
El Paso, TX – A Texas man was sentenced to 27 years in prison for shooting and killing his uncle and injuring his aunt outside Jalisco Cafe in 2022. 23-year-old Angel Hinojos was found guilty of murder following a jury trial, according to the El Paso District Attorney’s Office.
