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El Paso brothers land, transform 1961 Boeing 727 on El Paso's Eastside
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two El Paso brothers who are former educators purchased a Boeing 727 with hopes of turning it into a place where the community can gather. John Lara said the 1961 Boeing 727 was abandoned for more than 20 years and was auctioned online with a price tag of...
Man connected to 2009 Horizon City cartel case back in jail
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A man connected to the kidnapping and death of a reputed drug dealer is now back behind bars after pleading guilty to a possession of a controlled substance charge earlier this year. Cesar Pineda, who along with a group of men, including a suspected member...
Talent agency expands to Las Cruces as film industry grows
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A leading New Mexico talent agency has announced the opening of a branch in Las Cruces, Film Las Cruces said. Mitchell & Associates Talent has expanded its services to Southern New Mexico as the region experiences significant growth in film and television...
Opinion: Why El Paso’s Pure Water Center can protect against cyclospora and other pathogens
By Karla S. Mendez Many of us have seen news about cyclospora or may even know someone who has been affected by it. The recent outbreak has understandably raised questions about this pathogen, how it spreads and what it means for the safety of our food and water in El Paso. Karla...
TxDOT road closures for the week of Sept. 18, 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Texas Department of Transportation has released a list of road closures for Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, that may affect your commute. Bridge Lift Operation Sunday, Sept. 20, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will conduct bridge work. Once eastbound work is comp...
DJ Diesel makes El Paso debut at 11:11 venue
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — DJ Diesel, also known as NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, wrapped up his El Paso performance, Thursday, Sept. 17. Shaq performed as his alter ego, DJ Diesel, at the concert venue 11:11, located at 9740 Dyer. Fans reported seeing Shaq after the show in Northeas...
Fort Bliss holds POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Fort Bliss held its POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony Friday, Sept. 18. The ceremony honored all service members who were captured or missing in action during their time of service to the United States. POW/MIA Recognition Day was created in 1979 by Preside...
Borderland Blitz: Week 4 Schedule & Scores
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U.S. citizen faces federal charges for migrant smuggling
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A U.S. citizen is facing a federal charge of immigrant smuggling after an incident near Paisano Drive in El Paso, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas said. A U.S. Border Patrol agent found a breach in the border fence and saw five...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Our Pattern will briefly change as Thunderstorms Fade Before Rain Returns Next Week
El Paso’s weather pattern has changed very little over the past several days, which explains the repeated rounds of thunderstorms that have developed across the area each evening. The setup has been driven by an upper-level ridge centered over the southeastern United States and a...
Stray pup rescued by El Paso animal advocate now serves the nation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A former stray now providing comfort to people in some of their most difficult moments got her second chance in El Paso. Chloe, who once roamed the streets of Deming, New Mexico, searching for safety and a second chance, now serves the country as a "Critic...
International Museum of Art seeks entries for Sun Bowl Exhibit
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The International Museum of Art El Paso is inviting artists to submit their paintings, drawings, and sculptures to be featured in the upcoming Sun Bowl Art Exhibit. Since 1949, the Sun Bowl Art Exhibition has been the longest-running art exhibit in the Sou...
Peripheral arterial disease remains highly prevalent in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — September is Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.) Awareness Month. It is a chronic circulatory condition that results in plaque building up in the arteries of the legs, preventing blood flow to the limbs. Millions of people live with the condition without ev...
One-on-one with UTEP’s Scotty Walden; Miners prepare for trip to The Big House to take on #19 Michigan
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Members of Congress demand info on VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Lawmakers demanded answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs about its support for women veterans. Thursday, U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and 11 other Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins. The letter noted...