13 Anthony HS band students qualify for state
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Anthony High School had 13 out of 29 of its band students qualify for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest that will be held in May. This is a new milestone for the Wildcat band, as it broke last year’s record of 11 state qualifiers, the district said. For […]
Parents and students attend YISD’s academic conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The Ysleta Independent School District hosted parents for an academic conference to share the resources available to help students. The school district showcased their state-of-the-art career center, spoke about the use of AI in modern classrooms, college opportunities and dealing with...
Mexican rock band Elefante to bring 30th anniversary tour to El Paso
Mexican alternative rock band Elefante is embarking on its 30th anniversary tour with a stop in El Paso. The band's Elefante Tour 30 Años concert will be at 8 p.m. March 15 at the Lowbrow Palace, 1006 Texas Ave. It's an all-ages show. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The band will cover more than 30 dates in the United...
El Paso hosts region’s largest veteran and family caregiver expo with support services
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Veterans and their family caregivers in El Paso had a chance to connect with a wide range of support services as the city partnered with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to host what organizers described as the region’s largest Veteran and Family Caregiver Expo.
Homes For Our Troops to build specially-adapted home for injured Army veteran in El...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A national nonprofit organization is set to build and donate a specially adapted custom home for an injured Army veteran in El Paso, giving him renewed independence and the ability to rebuild his life. Homes For Our Troops hosted a community kickoff ceremony Saturday...
National Margarita Day 2025: Find deals at Chili’s, Carlos & Mickey’s
Ever wonder if a margarita is thinking of you? At least, it might on National Margarita Day, which is Sunday, Feb. 22. The margarita, believed to have been first introduced in the 1940s in the El Paso/Juárez region, is a popular drink most weekends around El Paso. Its basic ingredients include tequila, lime juice...
FBI seeking info on death of Texas man in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The FBI in El Paso is seeking information regarding the death of a Presidio, Texas, man last summer at a bar in Mexico. Early in the morning of July 6, 2025, Alan Valenzuela, a U.S. citizen from Presidio, was at a bar in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, with two American friends […]
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of jury duty scam calls
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam calls regarding jury duty that demand money to prevent arrest. In the calls, the scammer tells the victims that they failed to appear for jury duty and a warrant has been issued for their arrest. The caller may then […]
UTEP’s $65 Million Student Hub Set To Transform West El Paso Campus
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has signed off on $65 million for a new Student Success Center at The University of Texas at El Paso, a two-floor hub that will replace the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center on the west side of campus and is projected to open in 2031. University officials say the...
ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The legacy of Carlos Spector
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Looking back on a lifetime and legacy for a local immigration attorney with a national impact. Carlos Spector, regarded as one of El Paso's leading lawyers on the topic and a human rights advocate for decades, writes his last chapter as the community rallies to make sure he can return home.
