El Paso Water plans 8 meetings on proposed rate hike. See dates
El Paso Water will host eight community meetings related to its proposed rate hike. El Paso Water announced in November that it was planning to raise average residential rates by about 12.2%, or about $7.42 per month. The company raised rates by 7.5% in 2025 — if the latest increase is approved, it will mark 11...
El Paso rings in 2026 with birth of first 2 babies
El Paso welcomed the arrival of the first two babies born in 2026. A sweet baby girl named Eden Marie was born at 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 1 at the Hospitals of Providence, while a cute boy, Austin Alvarez, made his debut at 1:18 a.m. on Jan. 1 at University Medical Center, weighing in at six pounds and eight ounces. Photos...
El Paso Road Rage Incident Escalates to Gunfire, Suspect Jair Armando Rodriguez Arrested for...
El Paso has witnessed a surge of vehicular violence in a road rage incident that escalated to gunfire, according to a report released by the El Paso Police Department. The altercation occurred on Sunday, December 28, when Jair Armando Rodriguez was involved in aggressive driving behavior that spiraled into a...
El Paso film crew to audition women for Selena role for new short film
An El Paso film crew is seeking a young woman to portray Selena in a new short film, "La Reina del Tex-Mex." The role is open to a woman, ages 18 to 30. Auditions will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the center courtyard of the Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. Applicants who are 16 or 17 could apply...
El Paso businesses gain inventory tax break, local governments weigh revenue concerns
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — A new Texas law set to take effect January 1st is poised to significantly alter the tax landscape for small businesses in El Paso, offering them substantial relief while raising concerns about potential revenue shortfalls for local governments. Under House Bill 9, businesses will...
El Paso shoppers cross into Juárez looking for savings
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) -- With high prices in the U.S. many shoppers from El Paso make the trip to Ciudad Juárez in hopes of saving money on their grocery list. Ofelia Lopez has lived in El Paso for 10 years but goes to Juárez to look for savings. She plans her trips to Juárez so she can complete several errands...
Sister: Missing 24-year-old El Pasoan ‘found safe’
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Missing El Pasoan Sydney Marquez has been “found safe,” according to her sister, who shared the news on social media early Friday morning. “I know it’s late but I just had to say, Sydney has been found. So many emotions, I just couldn’t wait. I’m so incredibly grateful for you […]
Pair of stakes races headline Sunday card at Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK — Corrina Corrina, the queen of New Mexico horse racing, is the 6-5 morning-line favorite in Sunday's 25th running of the $80,000 New Mexico State Racing Commission Stakes. The race is the eighth on a nine-race card headlining the opening weekend of live racing at Sunland Park...
New Year hike encourages healthy habits and mental wellness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- The new year is bringing new opportunities for people across the Borderland to focus on healthier habits, and for one local group, that starts outdoors. Community members welcomed 2026 with a New Year’s Day hike at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park, surrounded by the scenic views of...
ABC-7 Do Gooder: Service member encourages at risk you and provides care for homeless...
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) -- An active military member spends her time encouraging El Paso youth as well as caring for homeless veterans. Her compassion driven by her own childhood experiences. "I was an at risk youth. I grew up in the system," said Samantha Recker. While her days haven't...
