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City of El Paso touts Vision Zero advancements with projects, grants
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Five months after the City of El Paso launched the Vision Zero Quick Build Program, the City is touting its progress with grants and projects underway to make roads safer. As KTSM 9 News previously reported, Vision Zero is a citywide initiative focused on...
Man gets 18 years for El Paso jail inmate's fentanyl death
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 46-year-old man who was facing the region's first-ever state murder charges in a fentanyl-related case was sentenced to 18 years in prison, according to the El Paso District Attorney's Office on Monday, Sept. 14. Eric Robles was sentenced after pleading...
Colombian man pleads guilty in El Paso smuggling case linked to 40 migrant deaths
A 41-year-old Colombian man pleaded guilty in El Paso federal court Monday to a charge that alleged he smuggled hundreds of people who wanted to come to the United States, including 40 who vanished on what was supposed to be a 118-mile boat journey to Nicaragua. Luis Enrique Line...
Colombian national pleads guilty in smuggling case that left dozens missing
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A Colombian national, who is known by his alias "El Calvo," pleaded guilty in court on Monday, Sept. 14 in El Paso for his role in what federal authorities are calling a "dangerous human smuggling conspiracy" that left 40 migrants and two boat captains mi...
El Paso pet owners urged to stay vigilant as New World Screwworm spreads in Texas
EL PASO. Texas (KTSM) – New World Screwworm has been detected in Texas, but El Paso currently remains free of an infestation, according to El Paso Animal Services. The parasitic fly can pose a serious threat to warm-blooded animals due to its larvae's ability to feed on living ti...
What Does El Paso Get from Meta? City Officials Detail Community Benefits Framework Ahead of October Deadline
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Monday, Meta opened applications for a fund investing in local communities where it has data centers, including El Paso. During Monday's meeting on the Community Benefits Agreement, local leaders looked into how Meta is investing in the community. The dat...
YMCA of El Paso Celebrates 50th Annual Turkey Trot, Presented by GECU Foundation
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The YMCA of El Paso, together with the 50th Anniversary Title Sponsor, the GECU Foundation and GECU, will officially kick off the 50th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot. It is now the region's biggest holiday race and marks the official start of the Sun Bowl Parade. T...
El Paso seeks input on $2.5M housing fund reallocation
The City of El Paso is seeking public input on a proposal to reallocate more than $2.5 million in federal housing funds toward expanding and preserving affordable housing....
Former Packer Aaron Jones leads Minnesota’s comeback win over Green Bay
MINNEAPOLIS -- Aaron Jones returned to the end zone against his former team Sunday, scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown as the Minnesota Vikings rallied past the Green Bay Packers in their season opener. Jones, the former UTEP standout and El Paso native, capped an 83-yard Minneso...
Monsoon storms return as heat goes down in El Paso
The second to the last weekend of summer was a hot one!! It was 99 on Friday, Saturday, and today. That added three to Andy's "So Close to Misery" Meter, a tally of the 99-degree days for the year. It looks as though we will close out 2026 with 51 triple-digit days! Here's your e...
Miners secure seventh straight victory after Borderland Classic title
EL PASO, Texas -- UTEP volleyball extended its winning streak to seven matches Saturday with a 3-1 win over UC San Diego at Club Memorial. The Miners improved to 7-1 on the season after winning the Borderland Classic undefeated. UTEP won the first two sets 25-19 and 25-21 before ...
UTEP soccer extends winning streak to four games with 2-1 win
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- UTEP soccer remained unbeaten Sunday with a 2-1 win at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, extending its winning streak to four games. The Miners improved to 6-0-2, their best start since the 2005 team opened 14-0-1. UTEP also completed an unbeaten road trip and is...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Tracking isolated evening storms in the Borderland, storm chances increase daily
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UTEP football beats Texas Southern 51-10 in home opener
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP football is back in the win column. The Miners beat FCS Texas Southern 51-10 in their 2026 home opener at the Sun Bowl on Saturday night, snapping a six-game losing streak that dated back to last October. The victory moves UTEP to 1-1 on the season. T...
UTEP secures first win of 2026 season against Texas Southern
El Paso, Texas -- UTEP picked up its first win of the 2026 season Saturday night, defeating Texas Southern at the Sun Bowl after opening the year with a loss to Oklahoma. The Miners' offense found its rhythm early behind quarterback EJ Colson, who helped UTEP build momentum throu...
Locomotive win 7th straight with victory on road over Louisville
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Locomotive FC continue their red-hot play, beating Louisville City FC 2-1 on Saturday night, Sept. 12 in Louisville, Kentucky. The victory extended the Locomotive's win streak to seven games. Alex Méndez opened the scoring from the penalty spo...
UTEP takes 21-10 halftime lead over Texas Southern in home opener
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El Paso Locomotive FC wins seventh straight game against Louisville City FC
LOUISVILLE, KY. – September 12, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC defeated Louisville City FC 2-1 on Saturday night, extending its winning streak to seven games. Alex Méndez opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Rubio Rubín was fouled in the box by Louisville’s Brandon Dayes....
New Mexico national forests continue to seek volunteers to serve on resource panel
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Gila, Lincoln, and Cibola national forests continue to seek civic‑minded individuals to serve on the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The committee helps guide federal funding in local projects that improve public lands, strength...
New I-10, Loop 375 nightly closures scheduled
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced several upcoming overnight and daytime road closures for various construction projects on I-10, Loop 375, and other local routes in El Paso starting September 13....
Nursing Program at Doña Ana Community College gets honor
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Nursing Program at Doña Ana Community College (DACC) was recently endorsed and accepted into an international association for its use of simulation in its curriculum, the college announced. The program received the Healthcare Simulation Standards Endo...
ABC-7 StormTrack: Hot weekend in the Borderland with a chance for isolated storms
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Motorcycle ride for suicide prevention awareness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the El Paso VA took its first ever motorcycle ride to spread awareness about veteran suicide. The VA says this is a new way to reach vets by meeting them where they are because the riding community is a ...
PEEP Photographers Collaborative joins Third Thursday
The PEEP Photographers Collaborative is scheduled to host its first Third Thursday event on September 17 at The Podium in downtown El Paso.
6th Annual Mija Market brings lowriders, music and community together in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Lowriders, live music, local vendors and family activities came together Saturday as Mija, Yes You Can hosted its sixth annual Mija Market, a free community event focused on celebrating El Paso while supporting women in the community. The family-friendly e...
‘El Grito’ celebration in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Downtown El Paso will be hosting ¡Vivamos México! Official Grito Celebration, a family-friendly celebration honoring the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, from 5 to 11 p.m. at the El Paso Conven...
Borderland Backyards Photo Contest
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El Paso VA to use motorcycle ride to meet up with vets
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso VA Health Care System will try a new way to reach veterans with its first-ever Motorcycle Ride for Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. "Veterans are a strong and visible part of ...
El Pasoans remember the impact of 9/11 on the border region
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Thousands gather at Sun Bowl Stadium for 25th Anniversary 9/11 memorial stair climb
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97% of public land in Carlsbad eyed for drilling; public protest window is open
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Bureau of Land Management opened up the public protest window on Friday, Sept. 11 for a proposal that would allow drilling on 97% of public land in Carlsbad, New Mexico. According to BLM's press release, the Carlsbad Field Office oversees approximately...
El Paso Locomotive FC head to Louisville as the hottest team in the USL
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Locomotive FC will resume USL Championship league play on Saturday on the road against Louisville City FC, seeking to extend their win streak to seven matches. The Locos enter the match coming off a bye week and as the hottest team in the USL. In A...
HOME begins demolition of former HQ in hopes of new housing in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME), the largest housing authority in Texas, has begun demolition of its former headquarters in South-Central El Paso. HOME is proposing that the 105,000-square-foot building, located at 5300 E. Paisano Dr...