Dona Ana County’s DA to tackle repeat offenders
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Dona Ana County is making efforts to tackle repeat offenders, according to District Attorney Fernando Macias, on Thursday. Speaking with KFOX14 on Thursday, Macias addressed the process and challenges his office takes to tackle repeat offenders and keep them in custody. "If it is...
El Paso County approves $1.2 million streetlight plan to brighten dark areas
EL PASO, Texas - (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County Commissioners have approved a comprehensive five-year plan to enhance street lighting in various areas across the county. The plan, which passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote, aims to address lighting deficiencies in parks, residential neighborhoods, and mailbox clusters....
Man gets 22 years in prison for BB gun robberies
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A federal judge has sentenced an Albuquerque, New Mexico, man to 22 years in prison for a series of armed robberies involving the use of a BB gun and a toy gun. Demetrius Antonnie Bailey, 41, admitted to robbing multiple cell phone stores, a hardware store and a JCPenney […]
Advocacy groups protest against use of Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Camp East Montana Detention Center, located at Fort Bliss and touted as the nation's largest immigration detention facility, has become a focal point of controversy. The American Civil Liberties Union and other advocacy groups gathered in El Paso to voice their opposition. Marisa...
Services for Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo ‘s Chief announced as Speaking Rock briefly reopens
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — As the El Paso community continues to mourn the death of Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Cacique Jose Sierra, funeral services have been announced. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Speaking Rock announced funeral services for Sierra will be held on Monday, August 25, and Tuesday, August 26, with a...
ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm chances again today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- We remain under an ABC-7 First alert as thunderstorm chances still remain for your midweek forecast. Today our rain chances are resting at 20-30%. Much like Tuesday we will see better chances for storms in the second half of our day by afternoon. Following today,...
Concordia Cemetery In El Paso Holds A Portal To Hell
Imagine wandering through a cemetery steeped in history, where whispers of ghostly tales linger in the air. It’s a journey that promises both chills and thrills.
School Districts have clear plan on implementing cellphone ban
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- School districts now have clear plans on how to implement HB 1481, which prohibits the use of cellphones, smartwatches, and tablets in the classroom. Over a month ago Canutillo ISD's spokesperson Gustavo Reveles, told ABC-7 that the law was pretty broad so there wasn't a lot of guidance on how...
Palenque Grill opens at Cielo Vista Mall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A new Palenque Grill location just opened at the Cielo Vista Mall. The chain celebrated the opening of its newest location today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Palenque Grill celebrates the flavors of Northern Pacific Mexican cuisine. Generations-old recipes are featured alongside the...
Crews battle large fire at Vinton scrapyard
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A large fire in a Vinton scrapyard sent large amounts of black smoke into the air on Wednesday, Aug. 20. KTSM 9 crew on scene said multiple fire crews are battling the blaze. White smoke is now filling the area as crews are trying to contain the fire. We have […]
