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 […]
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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 […]
El Paso teen arrested in man’s fatal shooting at Vista Village Apartments parking lot
A 17-year-old El Paso teen has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting last week in the parking lot of an East Side apartment complex, police officials said. Aldo David Flores faces a murder charge in the shooting death of 21-year-old Bryan Castillo on the night of May 14 during an altercation between two […]
El Paso County sheriff candidates Oscar Ugarte and Bobby Flores answer questions on issues
The El Paso Times sent questionnaires to the candidates in contested races in the March , 2022, primary election. Following are the answers to the questionnaire submitted by Oscar Ugarte and Robert “Bobby” Flores remaining candidates for El Paso County Sheriff in the May 28 runoff election. Ugarte had 15,404 votes (43.4%), Flores had 8,500 […]
Man wanted in Fort Worth crash that killed woman, unborn child arrested in El Paso
A man, who was wanted in a car crash that killed a woman and another couple’s unborn child in September, was arrested, according to Fort Worth jail logs. Victor Medina-Ramirez, 28, was booked into the city jail on Wednesday on a charge of collision involving death, a second-degree felony. According to Fort Worth police, Medina-Ramirez […]
Man charged in fraud case blames deceased El Paso businessman Russ Vandenberg for scheme
The man charged in a federal fraud case, along with the prominent, late El Paso businessman Russell Vandenberg, told a judge Wednesday that he regrets following orders from his former boss. He also apologized to investors hurt by the alleged fraud. It was “inherently poor judgment in believing he would pay the money back in […]
Woman in custody after stabbing other woman at Dollar Mart in West El Paso
UPDATE: A woman has been placed into custody, according to El Paso Police. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A woman was stabbed inside a Dollar Mart Thursday morning, May 16 in West El Paso, according to a spokesperson with the El Paso Fire Department. The spokesperson says a woman in her 20s was stabbed and […]
El Paso job market poses obstacles for new graduates
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Spring and summer college graduates from the class of 2024 may face more challenges entering the workforce than previous years. That’s according to economists who say while the job market is favorable right now, there are a couple of obstacles new graduates may face. Tom Fullerton, an economics professor at […]
El Paso bakery, 5 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 […]
El Paso woman kills boyfriend, tampers with crime scene
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 41-year-old woman from El Paso was arrested after she allegedly shot and killed her boyfriend after a domestic dispute last Friday night, May 10 in East El Paso, according to court documents obtained by KTSM. 1 person dead, 1 in custody in domestic dispute According to court documents, Valerie […]
El Paso woman arrested on suspicion of murder in fatal domestic violence shooting
An El Paso woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly fatally shooting a man during a domestic violence incident in East El Paso, authorities said. Valerie Navejas, 41, was arrested May 10 in connection with the death of Todd Olivas, 49, during a domestic violence incident at an apartment in the 6800 block […]