I-10 Traffic Alert: Closures, Detours in El Paso Area Thru February
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the following traffic closures for the I-10 Widening West project. These measures ensure safe and efficient progress on infrastructure improvements. All times are approximate and subject to weather or operational needs. I-10 Widening West. Weekly Closures:...
Applications open this week for Texas school voucher program
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Starting this week, Texas parents can apply for the state's Education Freedom Accounts, a school voucher program designed to help cover costs for private schooling, homeschooling, and other educational expenses. Applications open Wednesday, allowing families to apply online through the...
El Paso artist lands Grammy nod as album explores Syrian, Mexican roots
An El Pasoan has transformed her passion for music and research, along with her diverse roots, into a powerful album, earning her a nomination for the music industry’s highest honor — a Grammy. Amanda Ekery authored a 60-page book accompanying her album "Árabe" , earning her a nod in the Grammy's Best Album Notes...
UTEP study finds sharp rise in Chagas parasite in kissing bugs near El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso have found a sharp increase in the number of insects carrying the parasite that causes Chagas disease, raising new concerns about the potential for local transmission in the Borderland region. Chagas disease is caused by a...
El Paso Police investigate shooting in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Officers with the El Paso Police Department have been dispatched to reports of a shooting Sunday afternoon, Feb. 1 in Central El Paso. The call came in shortly before 4 p.m. along the 2500 block of Morehead. KTSM crews on scene say there is a police presence in the neighborhood, […]
Major TxDOT road closures announced for El Paso area starting Jan. 31
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Texas Department of Transportation has announced a list of road closures for the week of Friday, Jan. 30, 2025, including daily closures on Loop 375 near Padres and I-10 West near Vinton. I-10 Widening West Saturday, Jan. 31 to Saturday, Feb. 7 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed […]
Motorcyclist sent to hospital from East El Paso Crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One person was sent to the hospital after a motorcycle crash in East El Paso. The El Paso Police Department says it happened at the intersection of Lomaland Dr. and Bengal Dr. which is near the Vista Square center and Timmy'z bar. Our ABC-7 crews...
All lanes open after crash on Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — All eastbound lanes on Transmountain are open after a crash Saturday night, Jan. 31, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT sent the closure alert at around 10 p.m. on Jan. 31, and all eastbound lanes were closed for roughly two hours. As of reporting, there have been no […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Downtown Barstool Open Takes Over Downtown El Paso (Sold Out)
MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Downtown Barstool Open Takes Over Downtown El Paso. DOWNTOWN EL PASO, TX — The Downtown Barstool Open returns to Downtown El Paso on Saturday, January 31, transforming bars, restaurants, and hotels into a citywide mini-golf course for one day. The event is officially sold out,...
El Paso honors hometown artist Krystall Poppin with community parade
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso residents gathered Saturday morning in Northeast El Paso to celebrate local artist and community figure Krystall Poppin with a parade and community bazaar honoring her impact on music, culture, and hometown pride. Following the parade, a fundraising bazaar was held at Our Lady...
