Valentine’s Day pet safety: El Paso Animal Services warns of hidden hazards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is all about flowers, candy and cozy candlelight — but El Paso Animal Services says those same traditions can quickly turn into an emergency for pets. El Paso Animal Services marketing and public engagement manager Michelle Anderson says pets can...
Sunny Skies, Dusty Trouble: El Paso Braces For A Windy Week
Sunday, February 15, started clear and crisp in El Paso, with sunrise temperatures hovering near 44°F. By this afternoon, sunshine will boost readings into the low 70s, paired with light east winds. It adds up to a pleasant, above-normal day that is ideal for errands, brunch plans, or sneaking in some extra time...
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy receives report of weapon on campus, no threat found
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy received a report that a student allegedly brought a weapon and made a verbal threat against the school, according to the Socorro Independent School District on Friday. The district said it didn't find a weapon or evidence of a viable...
3 hurt in crash on I-10 in far East El Paso
UPDATE: All lanes of traffic have reopened at I-10 East at Eastlake as of about 8:20 p.m. Saturday, TxDOT said. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A multi-vehicle on Interstate 10 East near Eastlake sent three people to the hospital on Saturday evening, Feb. 14 in far East El Paso. A spokesperson with the El Paso […]
El Paso ISD police chief Manuel Chavira retires
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — After five years, the El Paso Independent School District police chief will step down and retire. On Friday, EPISD confirmed that Chief Manuel Chavira is retiring from the district. In a statement, EPISD thanked Chavira for his work and dedication towards serving students and...
UTEP announces $2 million federal appropriation to expand drone research and teaching
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The University of Texas at El Paso announced a $2 million appropriation from the federal government to expand drone testing and operations Friday morning. The research expansion will go to the university's aerial systems facilities in Fabens and Tornillo, UTEP said. It will include radar...
Borderland business leaders propose new binational tram to connect El Paso and Juárez airports
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) -- The Northern Economic Development Civil Association in Juárez (DENAC, Desarrollo Económico del Norte A.C.) is a Mexican firm that has been proposing the "Juárez-El Paso Express Tram," a cross-border tramway that would directly connect El Paso International Airport with Abraham González...
List of Borderland closures for Presidents Day
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Here is a list of Borderland office and service closures for Presidents Day, on Monday, Feb. 16. El Paso County In observance of Presidents Day, all El Paso County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Here are all […]
AeroVironment anti-drone weapon quietly deployed near El Paso airport
A sudden halt to air traffic around El Paso International Airport has sharpened questions about what, exactly, the federal government is doing in the skies above the border. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a Temporary Flight Restriction that shut down flights to and from El Paso and nearby Santa Teresa,...
Make Them Your Valentine With Iris’ El Paso-Themed Pickup Lines
February is the month of love and in just a few days many will celebrate their love for one another on Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for years but in case you’re not too sure why we celebrate this day, don’t worry I’ve got you covered.
