Fort Bliss Army sergeant goes TikTok viral for chic barracks makeovers
A Fort Bliss Army sergeant is getting a following on TikTok for her transformation of basic barracks into chic and comfortable dwellings. Briyana Taylor, who has been stationed at Fort Bliss since the beginning of 2021, has been causing a stir with her interior design posts, which feature items from Target home...
Amistad receives over $740K to assist homeless people
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Amistad has received a $747,500 grant to enhance its efforts in assisting homeless people, the organization announced on Friday, August 1, in a news release. This funding, which is under the City of El Paso’s HOME–American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program, will enhance their El Camino a Casa...
ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: El Paso ISD – The Year Ahead
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Students in the El Paso Independent School District return to class on Monday, August 4. Among the challenges for the district -- declining enrollment, issues with lower student attendance which leads to less state funding, and a six million dollar deficit. Adding to those challenges,...
El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association Rallies Unity in Contract Negotiations
The El Paso County Sheriff's Officers Association (EPCSOA) recently took a significant step in its ongoing contract negotiations. The association held a membership meeting, which saw a strong turnout, as detailed in a social media post by EPCSOA. The meeting was marked by collaborative discussions and detailed...
6 people hurt in rollover crash in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Six people were hurt and taken to the hospital in a rollover crash Saturday afternoon, Aug. 2 in West El Paso, a Fire Department spokesperson said. The crash, involving a single vehicle, happened just after 12 p.m. at North Desert and Thorn. Six patients were taken to the hospital with […]
House catches fire in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A house caught fire Friday morning, Aug. 1, in East El Paso, according to a spokesperson with the El Paso Fire Department. The spokesperson says the call came in just before 9 a.m. on Friday at the 14000 block of Rainbow Point. The fire was quickly knocked down, and no […]
Rough Edge EDC: ‘Easy open’ offering might be ticket for traditional pocket knives
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – There’s one big pet peeve I have when it comes to traditional slipjoint knives: Some can be difficult to open up. This older guy sometimes feels like he is going to tear his fingernail off trying to open up some of the traditional knives that are available out in the […]
Families Shocked as Texas Cemetery Tosses Memorial Items
For many El Paso families who have lost loved ones, cemeteries aren’t just a final resting place for the ones they’ve lost, they’re sacred spaces where families go to keep their loved ones’ memory alive. Whether it’s dropping off fresh flowers, planting a tree, or simply sitting and catching up with someone who’s no...
Golf Legend Lee Trevino Once Punched El Paso’s Mayor
Over the weekend, I was watching Happy Gilmore 2 and caught a cameo from legendary golfer Lee Trevino. I knew he was a big deal in the golf world, but what I didn’t know was that Trevino himself was also making headlines thanks to an old story that’s been making its way around the internet.
Fort Bliss soldier gets plane ticket home to see birth of twins
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – One of the toughest things about serving in the military is being away from home for important “life” events like the birth of a child. Spc. Mark Chandler is a Fort Bliss soldier who has been deployed in Europe for most of the year. He got some help from a […]
