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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Police say a 76-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash earlier this week in East El Paso and they want your help to try to track the responsible driver down. The crash happened at about 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 along Loop 375 South ...
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Por Kevin Liptak, CNN El presidente Donald Trump estaba a punto de sentarse a cenar en Versalles el miércoles cuando sorprendió tanto a su anfitrión, el presidente francés Emmanuel Macron, como a algunos de sus propios asesores con una exigencia: quería firmar su acuerdo con Ir...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A tree that may be as old as Eastwood Park split after a storm rolled through El Paso on Thursday, June 18. The tall tree appeared to be split in three ways with a darkened core, visible to onlookers walking nearby. At its base, rainwater remains as the br...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As families prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, doctors are reminding residents that fireworks, while a holiday tradition for many, can also lead to serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 15,000 people acros...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An absconded sex offender who had been wanted for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements for more than two decades has been arrested, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said. On Tuesday, June 16, deputies received information from ...
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Today's high was 99. I hope you enjoy the 90s because we are about to enter a very long stretch of triple-digit heat without (at this point) any good rain chances to cool us down. The extreme heat starts on Father's Day. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast for Saturday with you...
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The number of migrants encounted by U.S. Border Patrol agents was nearly 10,000 in May, up 11% from April, and the Rio Grande Valley Sector had the most trying to cross the border into the United States, new data released Friday shows....
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A lieutenant with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office has graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, the Sheriff's Office said. Lieutenant Oscar Torres graduated from the FBI National Academy Session 298 this week, the Sheriff's Office...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso sailor who watched the ending of World War II in Tokyo Bay turns 100 on Father's Day. Lifelong El Paso resident Bobby Pierce Long is preparing to celebrate his 100th birthday, 81 years after he watched history unfold. Long served in the U.S. Nav...
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EL PASO, Tx., June 19, 2026: On Wednesday, a Notice to Recall District 4 City Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo was filed with the El Paso City Clerks office. According to […] The post Cynthia Boyar Trejo Faces Recall Over META Vote appeared first on El Paso Herald Post....
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This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Suspected Overdoses Reported at ICE Facility Camp East Montana At least three people recently experienced suspec...
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El Paso Matters reporter Diego Mendoza-Moyers moderated a roundtable discussion Thursday at City Hall about the Meta data center, which District 4 City Rep. Cynthia Boyar Trejo organized to expand the dialogue and enhance the community’s understanding of the controversial project...
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This article was updated to correct an error in the numbers of signatures requires for the recall. The number of signatures is 4,232. Yesterday, an intent to recall District 4 City Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo was filed with the City Clerk’s Office. The Notice of Intent was...
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WASHINGTON, June 18, 2026: The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on birthright citizenship as early as today as its current term nears its end. There are 20 matters […] The post Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Expected in Coming Days appeared first on El Paso ...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Celebrate the fathers and father-figures this year with these great events! From market shops, golfing enthusiasts, BBQ fans, car lovers, and more, here's a list of the celebrations across the Borderland that every dad can enjoy. Happy Father's Day! New M...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A school coordinator with Las Cruces Public Schools was named the 2026 National Community School Coordinator. Jessica Barnhill, a community school coordinator at Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School, received the award during the National Comm...
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The Socorro Independent District adopted a balanced budget for the second year in a row and is looking to start rebuilding its savings next year after a decade of spending more than it generated in revenue. The SISD board voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a $462.1 million ...
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The Ysleta Independent School District remains mired in a financial crisis, with the board of trustees Wednesday adopting a budget that nearly depletes its savings and only provides required step increases for teachers. In under an hour and with only one public commenter, the ...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Over a million international travelers are expected in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and health experts are taking extra precautions amid an Ebola outbreak in Congo. The head of Africa's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is ...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A joint public safety initiative aims to reduce criminal trespass and unlawful shooting near Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa. According to a news release from Doña Ana County, the initiative -- joined by The Doña Ana County Sheriff's...
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The city of El Paso and the firefighters’ union made progress on portions of a new labor contract Monday but remained divided on costly pay and benefits proposals as negotiations continue ahead of an Aug. 31 deadline. City leaders accepted, rejected or counteroffered multiple ...
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By Lorien House All over the United States, people are protesting new data centers because of obvious harms: energy consumption, water use and contamination, waste (including vast quantities of e-waste), air, light and noise pollution. Lorien House But people also are up...
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Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. Party on the Plaza: Noche de Mariachi Party on the Plaza, a free outdoor concert series presented by GECU Federal Credit Union, returns to Downtown El Paso with monthly performances sche...
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TEHRAN, Iran, June 17, 2026: The Iranian-backed Mehr News Agency has released a leaked copy of a draft copy of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Iran and the […] The post Is Iran Receiving $300 Billion to End the Conflict? Here is the 14-Point Proposed Deal a...
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The El Paso Independent School District is clawing its way back to financial stability after adopting a budget with a much lower deficit than previously estimated Tuesday – just weeks after declaring financial exigency. The EPISD board voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a $534...
