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Foodie Market highlights local food, market vendors
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Food enthusiasts had the opportunity to enjoy delicious local flavors, live music and fun activities at the first-ever El Foodie Market on Friday evening, July 26. The event, which was presented by Southwest University, featured diverse local food trucks and market vendors, culinary educational activities, live music, a food court […]
Stormwater project to impact part of Mesa St. in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Beginning Monday, July 29, construction on a stormwater project will result in road closures in Downtown El Paso, according to the El Paso Water. This is part of the Mesa Street Stormwater Main Replacement Project. The project will improve public safety by rehabilitating existing infrastructure that helps keep stormwater off […]
El Paso fire chief drives major changes: Enhancements and innovations for a safer community.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Since 2022, Johnathan Killings has served as the El Paso Fire Chief, bringing over 27 years of experience to the role. This week's Sunday Funday moment is brought to you by Sarah Farms. His journey began at 19 when he applied to the El Paso...
UTEP Football’s Scotty Walden Rakes in Silent Commitments at Sun City Showcase
UTEP's new coach, Scotty Walden, is revitalizing the football program by securing commitments from Texas high school prospects, despite the team's previous struggles and lack of recent bowl wins. First pledge of the 2025 cycle from LB Royce Wilson at the Miners' spring game in April. Four commitments in four...
El Paso VA offering assistance filing PACT Act claims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso VA Health Care System is hosting an event to help veterans who may have been exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving at home or abroad. The PACT Act of 2022 is a law that was passed to expand care and...
Topgolf competitor led by Bryson DeChambeau, Beau Welling announces expansion to second Texas location
EL PASO, Texas — UnderPar Life, which bills itself as a competitor to Topgolf, is coming to this Texas border city. The company, backed by current LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau and golf course architect Beau Welling, is set to make its second location at Horizon Golf Course in El Paso as part of a plan to expand to 30 locations nationwide, according to D Magazine. The Horizon Golf Course facility will be a two-story, 12,000-square-foot venue. It will feature a 300-yard driving range, a golf instruction academy, a “tour-level” short game and practice area and a bar and restaurant, according to...
Gadsden ISD installing ‘advanced water filtration systems’ for new school year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) is installing “advanced water filtration systems” at some of their southern campuses ahead of instruction beginning next week. According to GISD, they have already had the systems installed at three of their campuses: By Wednesday, July 31 GISD expects to have the systems installed at […]
Mercado’s mistake in 9th leads to Chihuahuas 4-3 loss to Bees
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Chihuahuas were on the brink of snapping its seven-game losing streak, but things did not end up playing out that way on Friday night at Smith’s Ballpark. El Paso had a 3-2 lead over the Salt Lake Bees in the bottom of the ninth inning with two […]
Athletes with El Paso region ties competing in 2024 Paris Olympics
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The 2024 Paris Olympics officially got underway as the Opening Ceremony of the games was held on Friday. For the first time ever in Olympic Summer Games’ history, the Opening Ceremony was not held in a stadium. The Opening Ceremony was held on the Seine River in the heart of […]
NAMI El Paso commemorates Minority Mental Health month with event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI El Paso commemorated the month their 11th Annual Minority Mental Health Community Forum: “Self-Care for All; Inclusion & Diversity in Self Preservation." It took place at the El Paso Community College Friday morning. NAMI El Paso said the event emphasizes the The post NAMI El Paso commemorates Minority Mental Health month with event appeared first on KVIA.
15 years after near-fatal accident, Commissioner Carlos Leon meets deputy who helped saved his life
Fifteen years ago, El Paso County Commissioner Carlos Leon’s life was forever changed. On a 93-degree August day, the retired El Paso police chief decided to ride his Harley-Davidson motorcycle from his Eastside home to Mesilla, New Mexico. One moment, Leon was riding at 45 mph on New Mexico...
Watch Out: Toxic Hammerhead Worms Invades Texas Again
The invasive species, the poisonous Hammerhead worm looks like something out of a science fiction movie, resembling a snake but much more dangerous. According to the Austin-American-Statesman, poisonous hammerhead worms are on the rise in Texas thanks to Hurricane Beryl, heavy rainfall, and the tropical climate they thrive on. The hammerhead flatworms which can grow up to 15 inches long have been popping up all around the Houston-Galveston area. They can emerge on sidewalks, driveways, patios, and areas with lots of soil.
The 5 Texas Cities Most at Risk for Senior Heat Stroke
As we enter the hottest time of the year, addressing the risk of heat stroke is important. While heat stroke can affect anyone, senior citizens and those with health issues are particularly vulnerable. In the case of senior citizens, many have difficulty adjusting to temperature changes. So, senior citizens who...
The ‘Best Tamale Maker in Texas’ Has Been Raided by the Feds
Uh-oh! Looks like trouble bubbles for Deila, the self-proclaimed 'best tamale maker in the world' was raided by federal agents in south Texas on Wednesday. If you have no idea who Delia is or why she's got the G-Men barging in uninvited and rifling through everything, buckle up. This is a hot tamale of a story.
Summer heat returns to North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — Get ready for the oven to turn back on. High pressure will move over the area Monday and stick with us through the week.That means temperatures are back to the triple digits with heat indices closer to 105+. Heat advisories may be issued for next week.We start with clouds again on Sunday, but they will break up around midday with afternoon sunshine ahead.Expect afternoon highs in the mid-90s with feels-like temperatures closer to 100.A quiet but hot weather pattern sets up for next week. Remember those heat safety precautions if you are spending a lot of time outdoors.The ridge will shift west heading into next weekend allowing northerly flow to set up and the potential for a weak cold front to slide in. We may even get a few showers as we wrap up next weekend.A tropical depression may form over the next few days in the Atlantic as it heads toward the Leeward Islands.We will be watching for potential impacts in Florida later in the week.
Texas Insurance Rates Spike After Beryl: Will You Be Affected?
The after-effects of Hurricane Beryl are not all physical, as Texan wallets may be impacted in addition to their homes. According to points made in a recent meeting from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) on July 15th, it's anticipated that half of the catastrophe reserve funds will be spent in damage payouts following Hurricane Beryl's devastation along the Texas coast.
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