Groundhog Day forecast points to extended dry stretch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Dry and warmer-than-normal conditions continue through Tuesday with breezy afternoon winds, aligning with Groundhog Day folklore. A dry backdoor cold front moves in Wednesday and Thursday, bringing cooler air and breezy to locally windy east winds, especially along mountain slopes. High...
Hundreds putt at sold-out Downtown Barstool Open
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The annual Downtown Barstool Open welcomed over 1,500 participants as they played mini golf at 27 holes hosted by local downtown businesses. Restaurants, bars, and hotels hosted the three distinct courses. This year the event added the third course expanding the tournament and allowing the...
Sun Splashes El Paso Before Midweek Winds Crash the Party
El Paso wakes up on the chilly side this Sunday, with temperatures near 37°F at El Paso International Airport (KELP), but the day is headed toward classic borderland sunshine. A bright, mild afternoon near 64°F is on tap for Feb. 1, and the next few days look dry and a bit warmer than seasonal averages. Outdoor plans...
Man dies in motorcycle, car collision on Lomaland Drive in East El Paso
A man died when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car making a turn in East El Paso over the weekend, police said. The collision occurred at 1:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in the 1500 block of Lomaland Drive near Bengal Drive, stated a police news release by spokeswoman Detective Judy Oviedo. Times of trouble:...
Post Malone Is Coming to El Paso And He’s Bringing Jelly Roll
Post Malone is bringing his BIG ASS Stadium Tour to El Paso this May at the UTEP Sun Bowl.
‘Take Charge’ of your health with free diabetes screenings on Tuesdays
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering free A1C testing to the community on “Take Charge Tuesdays” to help prevent and manage diabetes. The A1C screenings, for adults 18 and older, will be held every Tuesday in February, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at […]
I-10 Traffic Alert: Closures, Detours in El Paso Area Thru February
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the following traffic closures for the I-10 Widening West project. These measures ensure safe and efficient progress on infrastructure improvements. All times are approximate and subject to weather or operational needs. I-10 Widening West. Weekly Closures:...
Applications open this week for Texas school voucher program
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Starting this week, Texas parents can apply for the state's Education Freedom Accounts, a school voucher program designed to help cover costs for private schooling, homeschooling, and other educational expenses. Applications open Wednesday, allowing families to apply online through the...
El Paso artist lands Grammy nod as album explores Syrian, Mexican roots
An El Pasoan has transformed her passion for music and research, along with her diverse roots, into a powerful album, earning her a nomination for the music industry’s highest honor — a Grammy. Amanda Ekery authored a 60-page book accompanying her album "Árabe" , earning her a nod in the Grammy's Best Album Notes...
UTEP study finds sharp rise in Chagas parasite in kissing bugs near El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso have found a sharp increase in the number of insects carrying the parasite that causes Chagas disease, raising new concerns about the potential for local transmission in the Borderland region. Chagas disease is caused by a...
