Oscars 2026 winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ wins best picture
“One Battle After Another,” the film partly shot in El Paso , won a handful of Oscars during the 98th Academy Awards, including best picture. The action thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro won a total of six awards including best picture and casting, while Sean Penn was named best supporting...
Gen X fest at Ascarate lake celebrates an era
It's a party meant to celebrate those born between 1965 and 1980. The Gen X fest was held at Ascarate lake and the festival hosted 4 local bands along with impersonators performing Juan gabriel and Selena acts. The main acts were Retro Mania and 70's Disco Dynamo. Throughout the park there was merchandise, food and...
Wind Whips Sun City: Gusty Sunday Puts El Paso On Fire Watch
El Paso woke up to blue skies and mild air Sunday, but the calm start is not sticking around. Temperatures around El Paso International Airport are in the low 60s as of Sunday, March 15, and west-northwest winds are already on the move. Those winds will ramp up through midmorning and peak this afternoon, making...
1 person seriously hurt in motorcycle crash in Horizon
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning, March 14 in Horizon City, Horizon City Police said. The crash happened at about 2:20 a.m. on Saturday along the 14100 block of Nunda Drive. The preliminary investigation shows that a motorcyclist, who was not wearing a...
El Paso, Las Cruces boxers find success at El Paso County Coliseum
Saturday's pro boxing card at the El Paso County Coliseum featured knockdowns, close fights and a fighter quitting before the first bell. Here is a look at the results of the "Ring Wars" event on Saturday, March 14: Jorge Tovar vs. Henriques Lando, middleweights In the main event fight of the night, El Paso...
El Paso skateboarder Danny Ruiz climbs global ranks, eyes 2028 L.A. Olympics
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso native is climbing the global street skateboarding rankings, traveling the world with a singular goal: earning a spot to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Danny Ruiz is traveling the world to rack up enough points to secure a spot at the games, where […]
Rising gas prices squeeze El Paso food trucks, forcing operators to rethink events
Rising gas prices in El Paso are squeezing more than just commuters, with local food truck operators saying the spike is cutting into already-thin profit margins as they crisscross the city for events and catering. Food truck owners and workers said the higher costs show up every time they fill...
Catholic Diocese of El Paso release pastoral message on mass detention and deportations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Officials with the Catholic Diocese of El Paso released a pastoral letter on mass detention and deportations occurring in El Paso, which officials say marks the first pastoral letter released by a Catholic bishop on this particular topic. Officials say Bishop Mark J. Seitz directs this...
West Texas city beats San Antonio, inches toward No. 1 spot in US ranking
If you're concerned about how traffic-filled roadways in San Antonio already are, there might be a silver lining. Several Texas cities are more attractive to new renters looking for a fresh start, according to a new ranking of top trending cities by apartment search website RentCafe. The rankings place the West Texas...
El Paso women truck driver named national professional driver of the year
An El Paso-based truck driver is receiving national recognition for her safety record, leadership and dedication to the trucking industry. Marcia Luchenbill, a driver with Knight Transportation’s El Paso terminal, has been named a 2026 Professional Driver of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). The...
