El Paso police homicide detectives continue working to piece together what lead up to a fatal “road rage” shooting last week on the Patriot Freeway. The man shot and killed in the freeway confrontation was publicly identified as Agustin Avila, 45, of Northeast El Paso, by police officials on Thursday, May 30. A police spokesman, […]
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Watch live ballot count in El Paso County for 2024 Texas runoff election
Live video of ballot counting in El Paso County is available for the May 28 runoff election. The 2021 Texas law requires any county with a population of more than 100,000 to conduct video surveillance of “all areas containing voted ballots” after their delivery to central counting, and to make one or more of these videos available to […]
Celebrate National Brisket Day with BBQ tips and top El Paso restaurants
In celebration of National Brisket Day, barbecue lovers have an excuse to order the tender, savory cut of meat. Often considered the “king of barbecue,” brisket is celebrated every year on May 28. The mere thought of mouthwatering brisket may prompt a visit to a favorite barbecue spot, but for those feeling brave enough to […]
El Paso woman dies after striking median on I-10 East
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash just after midnight on Sunday, May 26 in West El Paso, according to El Paso Police. Crash on I-10 in West El Paso seriously hurts 1 person Police say Gala Melendez, 51, was traveling on I-10 East near Executive Center […]
Paso Robles police investigate apparent shooting after wounded person shows up at hospital
Paso Robles police are investigating an apparent shooting after a person showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. According to a Paso Robles Police Department news release, officers received a report Sunday of a man seeking medical treatment for a gunshot wound. “Despite the victim’s reluctance to provide a statement, information from […]
Gov. Greg Abbott shares video of El Paso school fight, promotes school voucher program
A viral video of an El Paso teacher being pushed to the ground during a brawl at an East Side middle school continues to be shared on social media, including by Gov. Greg Abbott, who retweeted the video. “EVERY parent deserves to be able to choose the school best for their child,” Abbott posted on […]
El Paso factory owner Matt Keats’ memorial service at his beloved Chihuahuas ballpark
A memorial service will be held at the El Paso Chihuahuas’ ballpark for well-liked El Paso businessman Matt Keats, who became one of the city’s biggest boosters after moving here about 30 years ago to open a factory. Keats, 66, died May 10 because of complications from back surgery. He was co-owner and co-chairman of […]
1 dead, 1 detained after alleged road rage shooting in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 45-year-old man is dead and a 38-year-old man was detained following a shooting Wednesday, May 22 in Central El Paso, according to El Paso Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Robert Gomez. Police sent out an alert to media on Wednesday, stating that a shooting was reported just after […]
New details revealed in death of aspiring El Paso rapper in parking lot drug deal shooting
A shooting that killed a young man in the parking lot of an East El Paso apartment complex stemmed from a drug deal for THC “dispos” — disposable vape devices, according to court documents. Aldo David Flores, 17, was arrested on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Bryan Raul Castillo on the night of […]
What to know ahead of May 28 primary runoff as early voting gets underway in El Paso
El Paso voters are heading to the polls this week as early voting in Texas is underway for the primary runoff election. Voters are weighing in on several key races, including El Paso County sheriff and district attorney, as well as Precinct 1 constable and the highly competitive Texas House District 77 race. Also on […]
El Paso cafe, 7 restaurants score poorly in health inspections: See the list
Explore the latest restaurant buzz in El Paso, where we’re providing transparency on inspection scores. The Department of Public Health in El Paso conducts inspections of businesses based on their food handling procedures. Inspections are conducted in the city of El Paso, Anthony, Clint, Horizon City, Socorro, Vinton and El Paso County. A passing score is […]
Sundt Foundation to award $300k to El Paso non-profits
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Sundt Foundation is encouraging El Paso non-profits to apply for their grants to celebrate the foundation’s 25th anniversary. The Sundt Foundation will award 12 local organizations $25,000 each, totaling $300,000 in grants, according to the news release by Sundt. The Sundt Foundation is the charitable giving arm of Sundt […]