El Paso Police looking for purse thief who allegedly stole from Cielo Vista Store
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for your help in finding a purse thief. At about 4:30 p.m. on March 2, man entered Macy’s at Cielo Vista Mall, picked out five purses and walked out without paying, Crime Stoppers said. The suspect is described as […]
Man sentenced to 35 years in 2022 Socorro murder
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for a 2022 murder in Socorro, the El Paso District Attorney’s Office announced. Carlos Sifuentes, 23, pleaded guilty to murder and has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2022 shooting death of 43-year-old Jade Ruiz, the DA’s […]
El Paso ISD may declare financial emergency, large-scale layoffs after review puts budget deficit...
by Claudia Lorena Silva A public school consultant is recommending that the El Paso Independent School District declare financial exigency — similar to bankruptcy for educational institutions — and initiate a stabilization plan that could include mass layoffs in the face of an unexpected budget shortfall for the curren
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says they will use ‘least intrusive’ option under SB...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office gave county commissioners and the public a closer look Monday, May 18 at how it plans to comply with Senate Bill 8, a Texas law requiring sheriffs who operate county jails to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Offices ac
Parents, teacher remember student who was victim of bullying
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Parents of a Burges High School student who took his own life shared memories of their son Monday night, May 18. The 16-year-old was a bright student and was involved in wrestling, track and JROTC. His parents attended a meeting on mental health awareness in East El Paso. The life […]
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...
