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FirstLight FCU gifts $250K for space honoring veterans in Downtown Deck Plaza

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Downtown Deck Plaza, also known as the Fred Loya Family Deck Plaza, announced a $250,000 gift to help build a community space in the project dedicated to veterans who call El Paso home. FirstLight Federal Credit Union gifted the funding to help build ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 9, 2026

El Paso Animal Services promotes Trap-Neuter-Return program for cats

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — With colder weather approaching and kitten season beginning to slow down, El Paso Animal Services is encouraging residents to take advantage of the season to help control the community cat population through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). The program aims to re...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 9, 2026

Man identifying himself as fitness trainer arraigned on child sex abuse charge

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A man identifying himself as a fitness trainer was arraigned on charges of child sex abuse, according to court records obtained by KTSM 9 News. Alfonso Renteria was arraigned on Monday, Nov. 9, according to El Paso County's criminal case records. Accordin...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 9, 2026

UTEP men's basketball use team effort to roll past Incarnate Word

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The UTEP men's basketball team used a true team effort to roll past the University of Incarnate Word Sunday night, Nov. 8 in the Miners' home opener at the GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center. Cam McDaniels poured in a career-high 27 points, Youssouf Tra...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 9, 2026

El Paso Community College showcases art from faculty, staff

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Community College (EPCC) is showcasing artwork from its faculty and staff with a special exhibit. The Fall 2026 Faculty and Staff Art Biennial Exhibition kicked off on Friday, Nov. 6 with an artist reception. The exhibit celebrates the creativity,...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 9, 2026

FINAL: UTEP men’s basketball earns 79-60 victory over Incarnate Word

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The UTEP men’s basketball team earned a 79-60 victory over Incarnate Word on Sunday at the GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners secured the win in front of their home crowd, improving their start to the season with a strong performance. UTEP w...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 9, 2026

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Tracking a nice and fall-like week in the Borderland

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KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

Miners fall to UC Davis in four-set match

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- UTEP volleyball dropped a 3-1 decision to UC Davis on Sunday afternoon at Club Memorial, falling by set scores of 25-16, 25-19, 20-25 and 25-14. The Miners moved to 16-10 overall and 8-6 in conference play. UTEP was led offensively by Luvina Oguntimehin, ...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

Transmountain Half Marathon returns to El Paso after hiatus

The FirstLight Federal Credit Union Transmountain Half Marathon returned to El Paso on Sunday, November 8, featuring approximately 500 participants competing on a challenging course for the first time since 2015....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 8, 2026

El Paso deck plaza backers seek more funding ahead of new deadline in late 2027

The proposed deck plaza over Interstate 10 in Downtown El Paso has attracted tens of millions of dollars in public and private funding commitments, including donations from some of the city’s wealthiest families. But its supporters still face a substantial funding shortfall and a...

El Paso MattersNov 8, 2026

Cool start, gradual warm-up

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso is expected to remain mostly dry today. A few afternoon and evening showers could develop more towards Hudspeth County. Temps for your Sunday will run about 5 to 10 degrees below normal, creating a noticeably cool start to your work week. Monday s...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

El Paso Locomotive FC ends playoff run with 2-1 semifinal loss

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KVIA) -- El Paso Locomotive FC’s playoff run came to an end Saturday night with a 2-1 loss to Sacramento Republic FC in the USL Championship Western Conference Semifinals. Sacramento opened the scoring in the 14th minute, but the Locos responded seven minutes ...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

UTEP drops 7th consecutive game in 17-14 home loss to Hawai'i

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – UTEP football dropped its seventh consecutive game Saturday night, falling 17-14 at home to Hawai'i to remain winless in its inaugural Mountain West Conference season. With the loss, the Miners dropped to a 1-8 overall record and 0-5 in conference play. Me...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 8, 2026

Locomotive season ends in semifinals with 2-1 road loss to Sacramento Republic

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Locomotive FC saw one of their best seasons in club history come up just a bit short. The Lomomotive lost 2-1 to host Sacramento Republic FC in the Western Conference semifinals in USL Championship play on Saturday night, Nov. 7 in California....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 8, 2026

NM State Men's Basketball puts up fight for a half in loss at No. 15 Gonzaga

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Despite a competitive first half that saw the New Mexico State men's basketball team stay within striking distance of a ranked powerhouse, the Aggies ultimately fell 109-68 to No. 15 Gonzaga on Saturday afternoon at the McCarthey Athletic Center. NM State ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 8, 2026

UTEP study links duck releases to lower genetic health

A study led by researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso has documented for the first time in North America how more than a century of releasing domesticated ducks has altered the genetic makeup of wild mallard populations....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 8, 2026

UTEP women’s basketball moves to 2-0 with 74-68 win over UIW

EL PASO, Texas -- The UTEP women's basketball team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 74-68 victory over UIW Saturday afternoon at GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center. Four Miners scored in double figures, led by Isabel João with 13 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, recordin...

KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Tracking a cool Sunday and nice week in the Borderland

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KVIA ABC-7Nov 8, 2026

Red, White & You! hiring event slated for Nov. 10

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Workforce Solutions Borderplex is hosting its 15th annual Hiring Red, White & You! event in the coming week. The hiring event will start at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Bassett Place. The event runs until 2 p.m. and is open to all job seekers. The free ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 8, 2026

El Paso gathers to honor those who served ahead of Veterans Day

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- It's a Borderland tradition. Saturday, Nov. 7, El Pasoans gathered in Downtown to thank and honor veterans with the annual El Paso Downtown Veterans Day Parade. The annual parade winded its way through Downtown streets and featured bands, military equipme...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Nov 7, 2026