El Paso DEA Quietly Claims 36-Kilo Fentanyl Haul In West Texas
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso division says it has seized and removed more than 36 kilograms of fentanyl powder from western Texas communities, according to a brief announcement posted Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, on X. The post did not list locations, arrest counts or a formal press release. If lab...
1 dead after crash on I-10 West at Mesa
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A person has died, and another person was injured after a two-vehicle crash on I-10 West at Mesa late Tuesday night, Feb. 3, according to a spokesperson with the El Paso Fire Department. The spokesperson says the call came in just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday at I-10 West at […]
El Paso musician advances to Hollywood on American Idol
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- An El Paso teen is going to Hollywood after wowing judges on American Idol. 19-year-old Julián Kalel advanced past the first round Monday night. Kalel advanced during his last audition in 2025, but took a step back to focus on his mental health. He received an anxiety diagnosis as a The post...
EPISD to host multiple community meetings to discuss district’s future
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Independent School District is asking for community members to participate in community meetings that will happen throughout the month of February. EPISD says that these meetings allow the community to provide input on the district's future priorities and listening to the...
WE HIKE hosting 3rd annual Community Fiesta
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Local adventuring and exploring organization WE HIKE is asking the Borderland to get together at their annual Community Fiesta this Saturday, Feb. 7. This year, the organization is bringing almost a dozen different vendors and activities to Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park in Northeast El Paso....
TxDOT reviewing safety at exit ramp after series of crashes on S. Desert Blvd.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation in El Paso said it is reviewing safety conditions near Montoya Lane and South Desert Boulevard after a series of crashes were reported in the area, which some caused power and cable outages. There were four crashes reported in January near...
Documents: Man shoots, kills teen in truck crowded with other people
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 19-year-old man is facing a murder charge after he allegedly shot another teen while inside a pickup truck filled with other people. That’s according to court documents obtained by KTSM. Nineteen-year-old Kelvin Lee-Armenta was arrested and is facing a murder charge in the shooting death of...
El Paso moves closer to defining short-term rentals in city code
EL PASO, Texas - (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso is advancing towards establishing an ordinance to regulate and define short-term rentals, such as Airbnb and VRBO properties. The proposed ordinance, which is set for a vote today, aims to give short-term rentals their own definition in the city code, distinguishing them from...
EPCSO: At least 1 arrested after pursuit in Westway
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A heavy law enforcement presence was seen on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Westway following a pursuit involving a fleeing vehicle. On Tuesday afternoon, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) deputies were conducting a “specialized operation” when a vehicle fled, resulting in a brief pursuit. The...
Community Conversations: Socorro Rd project aims to enhance pedestrian, traffic safety
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Significant improvements are underway along Socorro Road, with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) spearheading a project to enhance safety and accessibility. Ana McCranie from TxDOT detailed the upgrades on KFOX14 Community Conversations, which include new concrete...
