UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium draws major concerts as debate over funding upgrades lingers
As music fans snap up tickets for BTS’s two-night stop at Sun Bowl Stadium this May and a tour stop featuring Post Malone and Jelly Roll days later, the University of Texas at El Paso’s landmark stadium is drawing some of the biggest names in music. The concerts...
EPISD students among Rep. Escobar’s US service academy nominees
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, announced 21 nominees to four of the five U.S. Service Academies. Four nominees are students from the El Paso Independent School District. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating...
Camp East Montana will remain open, work with new provider to “improve” facilities, ICE...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)confirmed to ABC-7 Tuesday morning that the Camp East Montana will remain open. The spokesperson shared the following statement with ABC-7: “Camp East Montana is NOT closing, quite the opposite. Rather, ICE has contracted with a...
Free dental exams, cleanings for adults 60 and older
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - El Paso Adults 60 and over can sign up for free dental cleanings and exams on March 18. The Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic is scheduling appointments now for the event that will be held at 222 Rick Francis St. Those 60 and older...
DACC To Hold Workshop For Critical Operations Technicians
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will be holding a free workshop for those interested in applying for high-end job positions coming to our area. The workshop is being held by DACC’s Workforce Center for upcoming jobs as a critical operations technician apprentice. The event will be held on Thursday, March 12th from...
Poppies return to the El Paso Museum of Archaeology
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - El Paso Museum of Archaeology Director Sebastian Ribas-Normand invites the community to the Poppies Fest celebration starting Friday, March 13. The event is a celebration of Castner Ranger National Monument and it is held in the only part of the area that is open to the public.
Ascarate Park Overhaul Heads To Round Two As County Calls Another Public Huddle
El Paso County is calling residents back to the table for a second community meeting on the Ascarate Park renovations project on Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m., again at the Ascarate Park Pavilion. County staff says they will walk through what they heard in the first round of outreach, show off new visual concepts, and...
El Paso’s historic Kohlberg mansion hits market for $1.2M: View inside
A historic El Paso landmark that once housed a prominent local couple and the Mexican Consulate is ready for its next chapter. The iconic Kohlberg mansion , celebrated for its craftsmanship and incredible views of Downtown El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, is on the market for $1.2 million. The stately residence at 525...
El Paso Heats Up Early As Burn Ban Puts Backyard Fires On Ice
El Paso woke up cool and clear on Thursday, March 12, but the warm-up was fast and fierce across the Borderland. The El Paso airport (KELP) started the morning near 48°F under clear skies, with afternoon highs headed for the mid-70s. Quick Warm-Up This Week. That mild afternoon is...
Man arrested after assault at Horizon business, police say
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 39-year-old man was arrested after a physical confrontation at a business last Saturday, March 7, in Horizon, according to the Horizon City Police Department. Police say at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, they responded to an assault in progress at a business in the 19000 block of Darrington...
