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September monsoon rains determine the advantages and disadvantages for local farmers
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- As September monsoon storms bring much-needed rain through the area, the Borderland saw its share of damage. For local farmers, the last few days of storm activity have been both a blessing and an obstacle. Flash flooding can cause water to stay st...
Tom Lea Institute celebrates with Downtown scavenger hunt
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Tom Lea Institute will host a free scavenger hunt in Downtown El Paso Thursday, Sept. 17. Holly Cobb and Abraham Pichardo from the Tom Lea Institute joined Mike Martinez and Tricia Martinez on Second Cup on KTSM+ to discuss the upcoming event, celebrat...
Documentary on psilocybin therapy to debut in Las Cruces this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- New Mexico is the third state to legalize the use of psychadlic assisted therapy for mental health, trauma and end of life care. A new documentary on the subject is being screened in Las Cruces this Friday, September 18th. The film puts the conversation o...
Power of Pink event honors breast cancer survivors at UMC of El Paso
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Podcast: As El Paso gets hotter, the cost of staying cool keeps rising
Never miss an episode. Subscribe to the El Paso Matters Podcast on YouTube , Apple Podcasts or Spotify . This episode was recorded Sept. 14, 2026. Read the transcript Diego Mendoza-Moyers: Today: It’s really hot in El Paso. That probably sounds like saying water is wet. But, by a...
Que Pasa? From kermes to Oktoberfest: What's happening in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- This weekend, get ready for your fill of Kermes celebrations across El Paso! The church celebrations continue, as well as other festivals and events for your fun-filled weekend! Let's get right into the craze! El Paso Greek Fest Get your "Greek" on for th...
UTEP volleyball falls at #13 TCU; Miners seven game win streak snapped
UTEP Athletics FORT WORTH, Texas - The UTEP volleyball team dropped a four-set decision to No. 13 TCU, 3-1 (25-13, 22-25, 25-18, 25-12), Wednesday night at Schollmaier Arena. With the result, both teams move to 7-2 on the season. SET-BY-SET ONE | TCU jumped out to an early lead i...
Storms wrapping up earlier tonight in El Paso
It's a good thing I was still awake after returning from karaoke last night because that storm hit my home at 2 AM! Wow, what a stormy night!! Here are some official rain totals for you from the last 24 hours with your official Rain Almanac from the airport. Yes, more scattered t...
UTEP Women's Basketball unveils schedule ahead of inaugural Mountain West season
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP women’s basketball has officially laid out its roadmap for the 2026-27 non-conference season, setting the stage for a historic year as the Miners prepare to make their debut in the Mountain West Conference. Head Coach Keitha Adams, entering her 20th s...
Mauricio Casillas, main co-anchor
Mauricio Casillas, an El Paso native and former ABC-7 anchor, is returning to KVIA-TV to join Marcel Clarke as co-anchor of ABC-7’s weekday 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Mauricio returns to El Paso after four years reporting and anchoring at NBC4 in Washington, D.C., where he cover...
Santa Teresa port of entry set to reopen Sept. 24
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins stated that the Santa Teresa Port of Entry is scheduled to reopen Thursday, Sept. 24, allowing the first head of cattle to enter the United States. Rollins held a press conference in Santa Teresa, New Mexico,...
City of El Paso gears up for eventful fall festival season
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The City of El Paso is gearing up for its lineup of festivals happening this fall, featuring art, culture, music, Halloween fun and plenty of holiday cheer! Here's a list of festivals coming to El Paso, most of which being free and family-friendly unless ...
Whiskey Dicks El Paso closing after 20 years
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Whiskey Dicks El Paso announces closure after 20 years
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The country-style bar "Whiskey Dicks Inc." announced that it will officially close its doors after 20 years. Officials announced the closure of the location at 1580 George Dieter Drive to Instagram on Wednesday, Sept.16. "We thank you for your support on m...
Fredd Young 'greatest Aggie football player' passes away
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Fredd Young, a New Mexico State football legend and member of the program’s Football Ring of Honor, has died, according to New Mexico State Sports. Young who is considered one of the greatest players in Aggies history and a beloved member of the Las Cruces...
Warning for El Paso pet owners as New World screwworm detected nearby
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite its name, the New World screwworm isn't actually a worm, it’s a flesh-eating fly larva, and health officials are advising Borderland residents to stay vigilant for their pets. While no cases of the New World screwworm have been reported in El Paso,...
'Long Island Medium' brings live tour to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience tour is coming to El Paso this October. The star of the TV series "Long Island Medium" will appear at The Plaza Theatre, located at One Civic Center Plaza, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. Through her personal life experien...
Meta donates $2.5 million to support El Paso Giving Day
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Meta gifts $2.5 million to El Paso nonprofit foundation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The tech giant building its data center in El Paso has made a million-dollar donation to a local community nonprofit organization. According to Adriana Candelaria, a spokeswoman for the Paso del Norte Community Foundation, Meta gifted the organization $2.5...
Dwight Yoakam to perform free concert in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Country artist and filmmaker Dwight Yoakam will be performing in El Paso this October. He is scheduled to have a live concert with Abe Mac and Luke Borchelt at Speaking Rock Casino, located at 122 South Old Pueblo Road on Oct. 10. The show is free and for ...
EPWater to Host 2026 Water Festival Celebrating El Paso’s Most Vital Resource
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Metallica set to return to El Paso in May during M72 tour
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — American heavy metal band Metallica announced a series of stadium dates in the United States for their M72 World Tour into 2027, including one in El Paso. Metallica’s M72 World Tour will make a stop at the UTEP Sun Bowl Stadium, located at 2701 Sun Bowl Dr...
Metallica M72 World Tour coming to El Paso
UTEP OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- The UTEP Office of Special Events has announced Metallica will perform at the Sun Bowl Stadium in 2027. This is part of Metallica's M72 World Tour '27. Special guests include Limp Bizkit and Avatar. The show will take place on...
Metallica, Limp Bizkit to rock Sun Bowl Stadium in May 2027
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El Paso Matters 9.15K returns; Third Thursdays brings arts, music Downtown
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the Borderland in the coming week. El Paso Matters 9.15K The El Paso Matters 9.15K returns for its second year this weekend, bringing runners and walkers together for a community-focused race through Downtown El Paso. The event...