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UTEP to host Athletics Hall of Fame banquet

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, slated for Friday, Oct. 16 at the GECU Terrace inside the Sun Bowl Stadium. This year’s inductees include Quintin Demps (football), Luster Goodwin (men’s basketball), Mick...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 3, 2026

El Paso Zoo announces October events and Halloween fun

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is scheduled to host several autumn events throughout October, including a Safety Safari, an adults-only Brew at the Zoo night, and a family-friendly Boo at the Zoo Halloween celebration....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 3, 2026

Doña Ana County encourages donations through Community Foundation fund

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Community members who wish to support recovery efforts following devastating flooding in areas of Doña Ana County are encouraged to donate through The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico's Greatest Need Impact Fund, the County said. The Greatest N...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 3, 2026

NM State football uses complete game to dominate Western Kentucky

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- New Mexico State University football put together a nearly complete team game and rode it to a commanding 34-13 win over visiting Western Kentucky on Thursday night, Oct. 1 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Aggies improved to 2-3 overall with the win and 1-0...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 3, 2026

El Paso Water mulls budget, rate increase options as key projects loom

El Paso Water this week previewed different budget plans and proposed rate increases for next year, with the preferred plan by the utility’s top executives raising typical household water bills by about $60 a year. El Paso Water executives this year offered four rate options for ...

El Paso MattersOct 2, 2026

El Paso, Rio Grande Valley residents say ICE tactics have gone too far, poll finds

Residents of El Paso County and the Rio Grande Valley feel that increased immigration enforcement is making their life harder without improving their safety, according to polling results released Thursday by the ACLU of Texas. The results also indicate that residents in Texas’ mo...

El Paso MattersOct 1, 2026

Que Pasa? welcomes October with Autumn activities, spooky tours

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- October is here and so is all the spooky fun! Que Pasa? brings you all the eerie events to kick off your haunting vibes, giving you chills down your spine! Let's "bite" into the events for this weekend! Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo The Souther...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 1, 2026

Tibor Schaechner, El Paso’s last living Holocaust survivor, dies at 98

Tibor Schaechner, El Paso’s last living survivor of the Holocaust during World War II, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, at age 98. “I would like to leave a message that I hope that the generation (that) will come after us will be not soft,” Schaechner said in an oral history for the El Pa...

El Paso MattersSep 30, 2026

Flying Horse Race Series Returns This Fall to Benefit El Paso County Causes

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 29, 2026

Photos: Remnants of Polo arrive in El Paso on Sept. 29

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — KTSM 9 News viewers are sharing their weather photos and videos as the Borderland is expecting heavy rain Tuesday, Sept. 29. Share your weather footage with us at news@ktsm.com!...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 29, 2026

Lanes on I-10 West reopen after morning closure

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Westbound lanes on Interstate 10 by Yarbrough have reopened after being closed, causing heavy traffic backups on Tuesday morning, Sept. 29. Cameras from the Texas Department of Transportation showed the traffic congestion and what appears to be crews manag...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 29, 2026

El Paso residents prepare for more rain after last week’s flooding

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – After floodwater reached homes and yards across parts of the Borderland last week, some El Paso residents are getting ready for the possibility of more heavy rain. El Paso residents were waiting in lines to pick up sandbags as part of their preparation. “I...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 29, 2026

Weather postpones valve work in Franklin HS area

UPDATE: Repair work has been postponed due to lightning in the area. Repairs will be completed at a later date. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Water crews are working to repair a valve on Monday evening, Sept. 28 ahead of the anticipated heavy rain and possible flooding this we...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 29, 2026

El Paso Rhinos celebrate 20 years of hockey in the desert

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Rhinos are celebrating 20 years of junior hockey in the desert as they skate into a new season. The franchise was founded in 2006 by former El Paso Buzzards player Corey Heon, who now serves as the organization's president and general manager....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 29, 2026

UTEP’s Oguntimehin named MWC Defensive Player of the Week

Photo Courtesy: UTEP Athletics EL PASO, Texas - The Mountain West announced its Old Trapper Women's Volleyball Players of the Week on Monday, with UTEP's Luvina Oguntimehin earning Defensive Player of the Week honors. The award marks the first conference weekly honor of Oguntimeh...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 28, 2026

El Paso father creates Chipi baby spoon for self-feeding

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - An El Paso father has created a new take on the traditional baby spoon, inspired by watching his own children learn how to eat. Alberto Barrios, a father of three and the inventor of Chipi, told Tricia and Mike during Second Cup that he noticed his childre...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 28, 2026

Blue Mass to honor law enforcement, first responders

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Diocese of El Paso will celebrate its Annual Blue Mass this week. The Blue Mass for law enforcement and first responders will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 at St. Mark Catholic Church, 11700 Pebble Hills Blvd. The Blue Mass brings together the ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 28, 2026

TNA Wrestling returns to El Paso, renews partnership with Operation H.O.P.E.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – TNA Wrestling is returning to El Paso this December for two nights of professional wrestling while once again teaming up with local nonprofit Operation Helping Other People Endure (H.O.P.E.) for a holiday toy drive and fundraising efforts. TNA will hold li...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 28, 2026

Mutt Mondays: Pet safety tips as heavy rain, flooding threaten El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — With heavy rain and likely flooding forecasted for the El Paso area this week, El Paso Animal Services urges pet owners to be proactive with their animals' safety during severe weather. EPAS says preparing ahead of storms can help prevent pets from becomin...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 28, 2026

El Paso County offers free sandbags to residents

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 28, 2026

Sandbag distribution locations as Borderland monitors potential flooding

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - El Paso Water announced Tuesday, Sept. 29, that the The Artcraft and Blackie Chesher location will open at 12 p.m. and the Fred Wilson location will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29. Residents picking up sandbags must have valid identification ready...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 28, 2026

El Paso officials monitor potential flood risks from Polo; sandbags available

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Hurricane Polo's leftovers are expected to impact the Borderland this week. Polo is a Category 3 storm with top sustained winds of 115 mph. It is expected to hit the Mexican mainland on Monday. It could bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the U.S. So...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 28, 2026