County appeals FEMA’s decision after only 12% of $4.8M COVID care costs reimbursed
The county footed the bill for critical detention-related COVID care, thinking they would be reimbursed by FEMA. But after spending millions and requesting repayment, FEMA is denying most of it, approving only about 12 percent of the costs. Now, the county is appealing. “From what I understand, the state told...
Dollar General Coffee Recall Hits Texas and El Paso
If you’re in El Paso, odds are you’ve got a Dollar General within shouting distance. And if you’ve grabbed a jar of Clover Valley Instant Coffee from there recently, you might want to take a closer look before your next caffeine fix, because there’s a nationwide recall over concerns the coffee may contain glass...
Flood warning for Canutillo with more area storms likely — Your 9-Day Forecast
A surge of tropical moisture and high atmospheric instability has produced a round of strong t-showers. The heaviest rainfall has fallen between Canutillo and La Union. A Flash Flood Warning is posted for Canutillo, La Union, and surrounding towns until 7 PM. Heavy rainfall has flooded streets and arroyos in the...
CBP seizes over 69 pounds of meth at Paso del Norte port of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Over 69 pounds of methamphetamine were seized on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Paso del Norte border crossing, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in a news release. The methamphetamine was found after a CBP canine detected the presence of narcotics in a 2008 Ford Expedition...
El Paso County commissioners OK property tax hike
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County commissioners voted Monday, Aug. 18 to raise the property tax rate, a move expected to cost the average homeowner about $137 more a year or $11.48 a month. The new tax rate is $0.458889 per $100 of property value, up from last year’s $0.426323. Last time the […]
Portillo’s restaurant chain to open location in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Portillo's, the iconic Chicago-style restaurant chain known for its Italian beef, Chicago dogs, and famous chocolate cake is opening its first-ever restaurant in El Paso. The new restaurant will be located at the corner of Montana Ave. and Loop 375 at Montana Commons and offer...
ESC19 announces 2025 Teachers of the Year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The 2025 Education Service Center Region 19 (ESC19) Teachers of the Year were revealed during an awards celebration on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Starlight Event Center. The winners are as follows, according to ESC19: “Both winners are shining examples of educators returning to their hometown...
Speaking Rock to reopen on Friday after mourning for beloved Cacique Jose Sierra Sr.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Speaking Rock will reopen on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 9 AM. The entertainment center and all Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo facilities are currently closed due to the passing of the pueblo's beloved Cacique, Jose Sierra Sr. "We join together in honoring his life and...
El Paso Electric customers to get credit during next 3 months
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — All El Paso Electric customers in Texas will be getting a credit on their bills for the next three months, the utility said on Monday, Aug. 18. The average residential customer will receive a credit of approximately $9.61 on their September and October bills, an estimated savings of 7.41%,...
Pedestrian on Loop 375, dies after struck by vehicle
A 35-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle while running onto a highway in El Paso, according to authorities. The woman, who wasn’t identified, ran into the westbound lanes of Loop 375 near mile marker 59 in front of a 2017 Mazda 3. Moments later, a second vehicle also struck her, causing her […]
