Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election. Read: Read…
KTSM News – Growth of Bear Fire slows, containment at 11%
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Fire officials are reporting that the Bear Fire, burning in the Gila National Forest near Quemado, New Mexico, has slowed its growth and is now at 11…
KTSM News – Downtown El Paso launches ‘Summer Sundays’ dining promotion
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Restaurants located in Downtown El Paso will take part in a new summer dining promotion aimed at encouraging residents and visitors to explore the city’s dining scene…
KTSM News – Vinton to get $1M in federal funding for water, sewer infrastructure
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Village of Vinton will be getting $1 million in federal funding for what they are calling “critical water and sewer infrastructure,” the Village said in a…
Border Report – Man arrested after 150 live venomous scorpions found in luggage
South African police said the 28-year-old man hid the scorpions in between his clothing in his suitcase. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Alicia Villarreal to kick off Bendita Locura Tour in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One of the most iconic and influential voices in regional Mexican music will open their tour in El Paso. Alicia Villarreal, “La Güerita Consentida”, returns to the…
Tech Crunch – Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms
Meta announced Monday that it’s rolling out a wave of new AI features on Facebook, the latest sign of the company’s effort to catch up in the AI race and keep users…
KTSM News – EPISD to vote on cutting 50 teachers, 199 jobs amid financial crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso Independent School District could eliminate up to 50 teaching positions and nearly 200 other jobs as it works to close a $52.8 million budget…
KTSM News – El Paso County Commissioners begin preparations for fireworks season
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County and various other departments are preparing for the fireworks season for the upcoming 250th celebration of the Fourth of July. According to county commissioners…
El Paso Matters – Opinion: Certainty for Dreamers strengthens us all
By Melissa M. López and Dylan Corbett Across El Paso, our state and the nation, Dreamers have long been woven into the civic fabric. They lead classrooms, staff clinics, volunteer at shelters…