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Researchers find a new way to look inside hurricanes
As heavy rain floods roads across El Paso and southern New Mexico, researchers have developed a new way to look inside hurricanes. They say the technology could eventually help scientists understand how powerful storms form and strengthen....
CRRUA lifts local water boil advisory after safe test results
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) has lifted the Precautionary Water Boil Advisory for the Racetrack Drive and Haciendas San Gabriel area, Thursday, Sept. 24. After being tested by an independent laboratory certified by the New Mexico Envi...
HA*ASH announces 'No Me Hablen de Amor' tour stop in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Latin pop sister duo HA*ASH announced their “NO ME HABLEN DE AMOR – GIRA 2027” tour across the U.S. and Canada, with a stop in El Paso. Sisters Hannah and Ashley will return to the U.S. to perform their new music and popular hits at the El Paso County Coli...
Spice Up September: 2026 Chile Pepper Challenge Ignites El Paso for a Cause
EL PASO, Texas — Spicy excitement is heating up in El Paso as the 2026 Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride & 5K Walk/Run gears up for Sunday, September 27 at Grace Gardens. Hosted by the El Paso Bicycle Club, this annual event welcomes cyclists, runners, walkers, families, and fr...
El Paso woman pleads guilty to $2M PPP fraud
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso woman pleaded guilty in federal court to two charges related to Paycheck Protection Program fraud, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Court documents stated that 47-year-old Araceli Benitez owned and operated Garaas Insurance Tax...
Boys & Girls Clubs of El Paso hosts Lucha Libre fundraiser
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of El Paso will host its Heroes del Futuro fundraiser with lucha libre on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Boys & Girls Clubs of El Paso is an organization that offers multiple clubs and programs for kids and teens. They have helped serve over ...
Latest Report Shows Millions of Unpaid Hotel/Motel Taxes Remain
EL PASO, Tx., September 24, 2026: According to the latest financial report, El Paso hotel operators owe more than $2.23 million in unpaid hotel occupancy taxes, penalties and interest as […] The post Latest Report Shows Millions of Unpaid Hotel/Motel Taxes Remain appeared first o...
Que Pasa? Says hello to Fall with corn maze, Shakespeare
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The dawn of September is near, but the festivities shall continueth! KTSM 9 Que Pasa? brings you all the necessary fall activities and some quirky events that will keep the festivities going, even with the changing of the leaves. Alloweth's diveth into th...
One-on-one with UTEP’s Scotty Walden; Miners return home for final non-conference game against Oregon State
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NFL study reveals CTE in 25% of players who died
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- In a new study posted by ESPN, at least one in four NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021, had degenerative brain disease known as CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). University Medical Center's Medical Director of Neurosurgical Quality, Dr. Kris...
Study: CTE detected in 25% of NFL players who died
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A new study published by the British Medical Journal revealed at least one in four NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021, had the degenerative brain disease known as CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). CTE is a progressive degenerative brain dise...
‘Oranges’: El Paso short film inspired by Borderland history premieres at Plaza Theatre
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A short film inspired by the historic El Paso Streetcar and produced by local filmmakers will make its premiere this week as part of the El Paso Film Festival. "Oranges" was written and directed by El Paso filmmaker Valeria Contreras. The film will be scre...
New Mexico couple sentenced for locking child in shed
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A New Mexico couple who locked their 6-year-old child in a shed with only a water bottle were sentenced for child abuse, according to the Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Bruce Anglin was charged and pled to the following ...
One-on-one with UTEP’s Gibbs Keeton; Miners prepare for start of MWC play
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Heavy rain causes leaks at El Paso airport, sinkhole in Central
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Disney On Ice returns to El Paso with new characters, stories
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Disney On Ice is returning to El Paso this week with a new production, bringing characters from some of Disney’s newest films to the ice. “Disney On Ice presents Jump In!” begins Wednesday, Sept. 23, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 27, at the El Paso County...
Storms force El Paso ISD to cancel many activities
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The storms in the Borderland continued Wednesday, Sept. 23 leaving some outdoor events and organizations to cancel or postpone scheduled activities due to the inclement weather. Here’s a list of groups or organizations that will not be open: El Paso ISD is...
Socorro ISD completes corrective actions to end state conservatorship
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