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Ethan Salas, Padres' top prospect, makes Triple-A debut in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Ethan Salas - the San Diego Padres' top prospect - arrived in El Paso on Wednesday, July 29, to make his Triple-A debut with the Chihuahuas after being promoted one step closer to the majors. Salas made an immediate impact as a designated hitter for the Ch...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 30, 2026

San Diego Padres promote #1 prospect Ethan Salas to Triple-A Chihuahuas

Photo Courtesy: San Diego Padres EL PASO, Texas - The San Diego Padres have promoted No. 1 prospect Ethan Salas to Triple-A El Paso. Salas is in his fourth season since being signed at the age of 16 out of Caracas, Venezuela, during the International Signing Period. The 20-year-o...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 29, 2026

Serious heat, storm chances increase into weekend in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Triple-digit temperatures will continue across the Borderland through the end of the week before a shift in the weather pattern brings increased chances for showers and thunderstorms. Afternoon temperatures across the region are expected to reach between 1...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 29, 2026

Art exhibit explores America through eyes of Borderland artists

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its independence, the El Paso Museum of Art invites visitors to reflect on the nation's history, identity, and future from the perspective of artists whose work is rooted in the Borderland...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 29, 2026

Award-winning Borderland author Benjamin Alire Saenz dead at 71

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Award-winning Borderland author Benjamin Alire Saenz died Tuesday, July 28, after a lengthy illness. Saenz multi-faceted life and his upbringing in the El Paso and Las Cruces area led to critically acclaimed stories and poetry, culminating in two of his mo...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 29, 2026

Author Benjamin Alire Saenz dies at 71

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Award winning author, Benjamin Alire Saenz, has died at the age of 71 after a lifetime of contribution to the local creative scene. Saenz born in Old Pichacho, New Mexico near Las Cruces, now leaves behind a legacy as a local artist through his award winni...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 29, 2026

Food scares & your anxiety

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) --More than 41-hundred lab confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported nationwide since May first. That's enough to make anyone guess what they're eating. Experts say outbreaks like this one can have major mental health consequences. There'...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 29, 2026

Your call, their second chance: how you power the Humane Society Telethon

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Humane Society of El Paso's 33rd annual telethon is happening this Saturday, August 1st from 4 P.M. - 11 P.M. The Humane Society hosts this event to spotlight homeless animals who are seeking a permanent home. The event is also a chance for the commun...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 29, 2026

Podcast: Updates, news on data center projects in El Paso

An update on data center projects in El Paso | RSS.com Diego Mendoza-Moyers: Today: A roundup on data center projects in El Paso. Construction is proceeding steadily at the two major data centers in El Paso: Meta’s facility in Northeast El Paso and Project Jupiter in Doña Ana Cou...

El Paso MattersJul 29, 2026

Cool Canyon Nights concludes; Lowdown Downtown celebrates El Paso lowrider culture

Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the Borderland in the coming week. Fungi Mungle at Cool Canyon Nights WestStar’s Cool Canyon Nights concert series wraps up its summer season with a final evening of free live music at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. The family...

El Paso MattersJul 29, 2026

Heat relief: Las Cruces cooling stations active until Aug. 4

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- With extreme heat in the forecast for the rest of the week, the City of Las Cruces said its cooling stations will be available through Aug. 4 to help residents in need of relief from the heat. There will be no cooling stations on Sunday, August 2. The Cit...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 29, 2026

State Rep. speaks on 'urgent reforms' of data centers across Texas

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, and the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, has called for a special legislative session to address what she describes as the "growing data center crisis facing Texas." She said the special session would allow t...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 29, 2026

Triple-digit heat continues across El Paso as storm chances increase this weekend

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Triple-digit temperatures will remain in the forecast across the Borderland for the rest of the week, with an increased chance of thunderstorms heading into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, afternoon temperatures will run about 5 to ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 28, 2026

Fort Bliss unveils 1st of 10 3D-printed barracks

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Fort Bliss unveiled a high-tech way to house soldiers on post. The 1st Armored Division, the Army Corps of Engineers and ICON unveiled on Tuesday, July 28 the first of 10 3D-printed barracks that are designed to house up to 560 service members. Army leade...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 28, 2026

Eric Calvillo & Rubio Rubín named to USL Championship Team of the Week

Photo Courtesy: Locomotive FC EL PASO, Texas - El Paso Locomotive FC's Eric Calvillo has been named to the USL Championship Team of the Week, while Rubio Rubín earned a place on the bench following their performances in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Sporting JAX. Calvillo played th...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 28, 2026

El Paso woman pleads guilty to smuggling children, drugging them with THC gummies

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Paso woman has pleaded guilty to smuggling unaccompanied migrant children into the United States and allegedly using candy laced with THC to sedate the victims. According to court documents, Dianne Guadian, 33, and three other members of a human smu...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 28, 2026

Deadmau5 set to take Elmont Swim Club stage

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Platinum-selling electronic music artist Deadmau5 is coming to El Paso this September. His career includes chart-topping releases, performances on some of the world’s biggest festival stages, and collaborations with leading artists across the electronic mu...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 28, 2026