UTEP students deal with refunds, parking ahead of fall semester
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As University of Texas at El Paso students prepare to return to class for the fall semester, some say they are already facing challenges with parking and financial aid. Parking permits for the 2025–26 school year went on sale Aug. 12. Students told KTSM that permits for popular lots appeared...
‘Most Wanted’ fugitives for week of Aug. 22, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. distributes pictures and descriptions of fugitives wanted by the El Paso Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office weekly through the Most Wanted feature. The following fugitives are individuals whose attempts to locate have been unsuccessful.
Man gets 27 years in prison for shooting, killing uncle outside Jalisco Cafe
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was sentenced to almost three decades in prison for shooting and killing his uncle and injuring his aunt back in 2022 outside Jalisco Cafe, according to the El Paso District Attorney’s Office in a news release. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, Angel Hinojos, 23, was found guilty of one […]
El Paso’s property values soar 87% since 2015, impacting residents despite rate cuts
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — City leaders in El Paso are celebrating what they describe as the lowest property tax rate in a decade. However, this does not necessarily translate to savings on residents' bills. Rising property values across the county are expected to increase the amount homeowners will actually pay.
Mexico reports its biggest drop in retail sales this year, generating economic fears
According to the Baker Institute For Public Policy, based at Rice University in Texas, Mexico is facing ongoing economic challenges for the remainder of 2025 and throughout 2026.
Irvin High placed on hold after classroom incident
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Irvin High School was placed on a HOLD protocol today after "an isolated incident" in a classroom. El Paso ISD officials say they placed the campus on HOLD as a precaution while law enforcement responded to the incident. El Paso ISD officials say there in...
Race to provide El Paso kids with brand new shoes
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – EPKicks is a non-profit organization hosting their annual “Run for Shoes” race to make sure every kid in El Paso has a brand-new pair of kicks. The race is scheduled for Sunday, September 7, with kickoff at 8 a.m. at 3233 N Mesa St. in the historic Kern District. You […]
Why Locals Go GA-GA For This Pizza Hotspot in El Paso, Texas
🍕 When Deserto Pizzeria first opened its doors as a pop-up operation in 2021, few could have predicted that this small pizza venture would completely transform El Paso’s dining scene. What started as a nomadic wood-fired pizza operation bouncing between local breweries and taprooms quickly became the most...
El Paso artist Diego ‘Robot’ Martinez to be featured in San Antonio exhibit
El Paso artists continue to gain respect around the state and country, with invitations to show their work in exhibitions. They also are shipping out their work to join private collections across the nation. Artist Diego “Robot” Martinez , known in the Borderland for his whirlwind of creativity, is among those seeing...
Texas Teachers Out-of-Pocket Costs Are SHOCKING!
As students head back to class, local teachers are feeling the financial pinch more than ever. It’s a tough reality for our dedicated educators.
