El Paso reacts to USDA’s new dietary guidelines for protein, reduce sugars in school...
EL PASO, Texas - (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso community and local schools are reacting to the USDA's new dietary guidelines, unveiled by the Dietary Guideline Advisory Committee, which aim to prioritize proteins and reduce added sugars in school meals. These guidelines, updated every five years in collaboration with...
CBP officers in El Paso catch ‘stowaways’ hiding in trains
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott commended officers on multiple arrests of individuals attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso. Scott posted to X on Thursday, Jan. 8, of individuals — he called “stowaways”– attempting to conceal themselves inside...
CDC updates childhood vaccine recommendations
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new recommendations this week that change how childhood vaccines are categorized, reducing the number of shots it broadly recommends for all children. Federal health officials say the update is intended to better align U.S. guidance with...
City of El Paso opens warming centers as temperatures drop
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As the temperature is expected to drop over the next few days, the City of El Paso is offering library and parks and recreation locations as warming center options to help residents who may need a safe and warm place to stay, according to the City in a news release. […]
Socorro, Texas, Uses Social Media to Find Loving Homes for Shepherd Lab Mix Puppies
The City of Socorro, Texas, is reaching out to dog lovers through social media to find "furrever" homes for two young pups. A recent post from the City of Socorro Government Facebook page introduced the community to a pair of Shepherd Lab Mix puppies, one grey and the other black, in search of loving homes.
UTEP computer science and nursing programs ranked among nation’s best
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — The University of Texas at El Paso's computer science and nursing programs have been ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine recognized UTEP's undergraduate computer science and nursing programs as among the best in the nation in its...
Three police officers shot in Juarez
Several individuals are in police custody in Juarez, Mexico, in connection with the shooting of three Chihuahua state police officers at a gas station on Thursday.
Weather Authority Alert: Two hard freezes on the way
What a night!! I live in the Upper Valley, surrounded by trees, so if I feel strong gusts of wind, it’s downright terrible east of the mountain. Our official peak gust overnight was 57 mph! The winds were so strong it knocked over a tree. The good news tonight is that, even though we will […]
City encourages vulnerable El Pasoans to register for emergency assistance program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Department of Public Health is urging residents with disabilities and medical needs to sign up for a statewide registry designed to help first responders identify people who may need assistance during emergencies. The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, known as STEAR,...
El Paso Water says wastewater treatment plant expansion tied to proposed rate increase
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso Water says a major expansion at its Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of the key factors behind a proposed rate increase that could raise the average customer's monthly bill by about $10. The utility's proposed 2026-2027 budget includes a 12% rate...
