KTSM 9 News
KTSM+ at 4 p.m. for Friday, July 31, 2026
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- KTSM+ at 4 p.m. for Friday, July 31, 2026
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- 39:19
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- We take a look at top stories from across the Borderland including a crash that turned fatal near the state line
https://www.ktsm.com/news/crash-on-i-10-east-near-vinton-closes-all-lanes/
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- Dance academy represents El Paso in NYC
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- An El Paso dance academy represented the Sun City as they performed in iconic landmarks in New York City.
Dancers with Expressions Dance Academy, located at 11601 Pellicano Dr., performed alongside over 500 performers from around the world at Times Square, including from London, South Africa, Canada and more.
https://www.ktsm.com/estelas-estrellas/local-dance-academy-represents-el-paso-in-the-big-apple/
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- Woman arrested after viral El Paso Starbucks incident
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- After an alleged assault incident at an East El Paso Starbucks that went viral, a 53-year-old woman was arrested on two outstanding warrants, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/woman-arrested-after-viral-el-paso-starbucks-incident/
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- Distracted driver hits stopped vehicle during EPPD traffic stop
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A regular traffic stop in far East El Paso had an unexpected turn of events.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/distracted-driver-hits-stopped-vehicle-during-eppd-traffic-stop/
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- Distracted driver hits stopped vehicle during EPPD traffic stop
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A regular traffic stop in far East El Paso had an unexpected turn of events.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/distracted-driver-hits-stopped-vehicle-during-eppd-traffic-stop/
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- Sheriff's Office seizes nearly 120 kilograms of cocaine
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office’s Gang and Narcotics Unit (GNU) seized approximately $4 million worth of cocaine during a targeted interdiction operation.
On Wednesday, July 29, the GNU conducted a targeted interdiction operation involving a commercial tractor-trailer as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/sheriffs-office-seizes-nearly-120-kilograms-of-cocaine/
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- Woman arrested after viral Starbucks video
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- After an alleged assault incident at an East-Central El Paso Starbucks that went viral, a 53-year-old woman was arrested on two outstanding warrants, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Naomi Hernandez was arrested on two warrants for assault causing bodily injury. She was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility with a $10,000 bond. According to jail records, she posted bond and was released on Thursday, July 30.
https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/woman-arrested-after-viral-el-paso-starbucks-incident/
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- Case of David Leonard Wood back in court
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A decades-old capital murder case involving the deaths of six young women and girls in the late 1980s returned to court Thursday, July 31, as attorneys for convicted killer David Leonard Wood argued that new evidence supports his claim of innocence.
Wood, known as the “Desert Killer,” was spared from execution while on death row last year after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ordered a review of claims from his attorneys that they found new evidence.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-inmate-wood-returns-to-court-over-old-conviction/
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- Deputies Arrest Woman on Outstanding Assault Warrants
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Deputies Arrest Woman on Outstanding Assault Warrants. Video courtesy of FitFam and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
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- Former state Sen. Rodriguez talks about Aug. 3
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- 7:00
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Former state Sen. Jose Rodriguez talks about Aug. 3 and how the County is planning to remember the victims and heroes.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-august-3rd-anniversary/
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- New FBI warning: Scammers revictimize internet crime victims
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- FBI El Paso is warning the public of fraud scams impersonating government personnel or entities and revictimizing individuals.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/new-fbi-warning-scammers-revictimize-internet-crime-victims/
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- Lowdown Downtown to celebrate El Paso's lowrider culture
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Lowdown Downtown to celebrate El Paso's lowrider culture
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- Borderland Rescue Fund provides more than 1.35 million pet meals
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- 3:50
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Borderland Rescue Fund provides more than 1.35 million pet meals
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- New FBI warning: Scammers revictimize internet crime victims
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- FBI El Paso is warning the public of fraud scams impersonating government personnel or entities and revictimizing individuals.
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- El Paso inmate Wood returns to court over old conviction
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- One of El Paso’s most notorious criminal cases returned to court as attorneys for death row inmate David Leonard Wood continued their effort to present what they say is new evidence supporting his claim of innocence.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-inmate-wood-returns-to-court-over-old-conviction/
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- First of four Young Park shooters sentenced to 3 life terms
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Third Judicial District Judge Douglas Driggers sentenced Tomas Rivas to three consecutive life sentences on Friday, July 31. He is the first of four murderers to be sentenced in connection with the March 2025 Young Park mass shooting case.
https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/tomas-rivas-first-of-four-defendants-to-be-sentenced-in-young-park-case-on-friday/
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- Tomas Rivas, first of four defendants to be sentenced in Young Park case
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The sentencing phase in the Young Park mass shooting case is set to begin Friday July 31, with Tomas Rivas becoming the first of four convicted defendants to learn his punishment.
https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/tomas-rivas-first-of-four-defendants-to-be-sentenced-in-young-park-case-on-friday/
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- Star on the Mountain pays tribute
- Runtime
- 4:07
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Star on the Mountain pays tribute
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- Sun Bowl Association to crown 2026 Sun Court
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Sun Bowl Association will officially introduce its 2026 Sun Court during its annual Coronation ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the El Paso Country Club.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/local-news/sun-bowl-association-to-crown-2026-sun-court/
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- 9-Day Forecast: Extreme heat, caution for pets
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- 9-Day Forecast: Extreme heat, caution for pets
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- Crash on I-10 East near Vinton closes all lanes
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A crash has closed all lanes on I-10 East near Vinton early Friday morning, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/crash-on-i-10-east-near-vinton-closes-all-lanes/
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- Man arrested after motorcycle, foot chase in Horizon City
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A man was arrested in Horizon City after fleeing from officers on a motorcycle, then on foot, according to the Horizon City Police Department.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/man-arrested-after-motorcycle-foot-chase-in-horizon-city/
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- KTSM+ at 4 with Diana Castillo
- Runtime
- 59:30
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- We bring you the top stories in the Borderland, including Tomas Rivas will be back in a New Mexico courtroom on Friday.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/tomas-rivas-first-of-four-defendants-to-be-sentenced-in-young-park-case-on-friday/
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- NMSU professor leads national school bus safety initiative
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A New Mexico State University professor of psychology and kinesiology is leading a nationwide initiative to improve school bus safety.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/nmsu-professor-leads-national-school-bus-safety-initiative/
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- $450M bond aims to upgrade EPISD facilities
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A $450 million bond proposal will be presented on Tuesday, Aug. 4 as the El Paso Independent School District continues to bounce back after declaring financial exigency.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/450m-bond-aims-to-upgrade-episd-facilities/
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- New asylum rule could lead to wrongful removals
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A sudden change announced this week by the Trump administration in how they handle asylum applications has angered migrant advocates who say it could cause the immediate deportation of many more people from the United States.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/asylum-rule-changes-could-lead-to-quick-wrongful-removals-advocates-warn/
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- $450M bond aims to upgrade EPISD facilities
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A $450 million bond proposal will be presented on Tuesday, Aug. 4 as the El Paso Independent School District continues to bounce back after declaring financial exigency.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/450m-bond-aims-to-upgrade-episd-facilities/
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- El Paso to hold first Communication Advisory Group meeting as district fills board vacancies
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The El Paso Independent School District will hold the first meeting of its newly established Communications Advisory Group on Thursday as district leaders continue its community engagement efforts during a period of transition for the school board.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-isd-launches-new-communication-advisory-group/
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- YISD opens new school year with financial challenges
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Ysleta ISD will welcome its students back to the classroom on Monday, Aug. 3. Last month, YISD’s Board of Trustees adopted a budget that carried a deficit of $12.2 million. Dr. Xavier De La Torre, YISD Superintendent of Schools, said that while tough financial decisions could be coming, the focus of the district remains on its students.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/back-to-school-2026/yisd-superintendent-on-new-school-year-financial-challenges/
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- KTSM+ at 4 with Diana Castillo
- Runtime
- 45:10
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- We bring you the top stories in the Borderland, including Tomas Rivas will be back in a New Mexico courtroom on Friday.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/tomas-rivas-first-of-four-defendants-to-be-sentenced-in-young-park-case-on-friday/
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- $450M bond aims to upgrade EPISD facilities
- Runtime
- 8:18
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A $450 million bond proposal will be presented on Tuesday, Aug. 4 as the El Paso Independent School District continues to bounce back after declaring financial exigency.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/450m-bond-aims-to-upgrade-episd-facilities/
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- El Paso Municipal Court to host back-to-school safety event for families
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Families preparing for the new school year will have access to free health and safety services at an upcoming Back-to-School Public Safety Event hosted by the El Paso Municipal Court.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-municipal-court-to-host-back-to-school-safety-event-for-families/
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- Man arrested after motorcycle, foot chase in Horizon
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A man was arrested in Horizon City after fleeing from officers on a motorcycle, then on foot, according to the Horizon City Police Department.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/man-arrested-after-motorcycle-foot-chase-in-horizon-city/
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- NMSU professor leads nationwide imitative for school bus safety
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- New Mexico State University professor Michael Hout and his team are investigating how the brain interprets complex visual environments and why drivers often overlook crucial information and illegally pass or not stop when they see school bus arms.
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- Faith-based groups expand support for asylum-seekers, deportees in Juarez
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Religious leaders on both sides of the border are teaming to provide emergency shelter, health care and other services to migrants in Juarez as asylum opportunities dwindle and deportations ramp up.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/faith-based-groups-expand-support-for-asylum-seekers-deportees-in-juarez/
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- El Paso man linked to multiple restroom voyeurism cases
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- An El Paso man recently charged with voyeurism after allegedly following a woman into a public restroom has been accused of similar behavior before, according to a newly filed arrest affidavit. Court records allege 36-year-old Ivan Abraham Ponce has been linked to multiple incidents involving women in public restrooms dating back to 2017.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/local-news/affidavit-shows-prior-allegations-against-el-paso-man-charged-in-voyeurism-case/
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- $450M bond aims to upgrade EPISD facilities
- Runtime
- 10:03
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A $450 million bond proposal will be presented on Tuesday, Aug. 4 as the El Paso Independent School District continues to bounce back after declaring financial exigency.
EPISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk joins KTSM 9 News Anchor Andy Morgan to discuss the district's needs and what the district is focused on for the new school year.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/450m-bond-aims-to-upgrade-episd-facilities/
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- First of four defendants in Young Park case to be sentenced
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The sentencing phase in the Young Park mass shooting case is set to begin Friday July 31, with Tomas Rivas becoming the first of four convicted defendants to learn his punishment.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/tomas-rivas-first-of-four-defendants-to-be-sentenced-in-young-park-case-on-friday/
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- El Paso Municipal Court to host back-to-school safety event for families
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Families preparing for the new school year will have access to free health and safety services at an upcoming Back-to-School Public Safety Event hosted by the El Paso Municipal Court.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-municipal-court-to-host-back-to-school-safety-event-for-families/
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- 90 with 9: SISD third-party investigator for Ryan Woodcraft, SISD school heat, new baseball talent
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The SISD's school board elected to have a third-party investigator look into Ryan Woodcraft case. Also, SISD parents say their children can't escape the heat. Finally, a highly touted young baseball talent arrived in El Paso.
MORE: https://ktsm.com/news/socorro-isd-board-to-decide-fate-of-trustee-ryan-woodcraft/
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- Que Pasa? For back-to-school season, Kermess
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- As we prepare for August and the back-to-school season, KTSM 9 News’ Que Pasa brings you a variety of exciting events to help you transition back to school or enjoy one last celebration before the year begins!
https://www.ktsm.com/entertainment-news/que-pasa-for-back-to-school-season-kermess/
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- 9-Hour Forecast: Stay hydrated in the heat
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- 9-Hour Forecast: Stay hydrated in the heat
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- Police find missing man dead; no foul play suspected
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A 66-year-old man who had been missing for a week was found dead in West El Paso, according to the El Paso Police Department.
https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/police-find-missing-man-dead-no-foul-play-suspected/
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- Affidavit shows prior allegations against El Paso man charged in voyeurism case
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- An El Paso man recently charged with voyeurism after allegedly following a woman into a public restroom has been accused of similar behavior before, according to a newly filed arrest affidavit.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/local-news/affidavit-shows-prior-allegations-against-el-paso-man-charged-in-voyeurism-case/
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- KTSM+ at 4 with Tirza Ortiz
- Runtime
- 59:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- We bring you the top stories in the Borderland, including Socorro Independent School District trustees meeting today to discuss board member Ryan Woodcraft.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/socorro-isd-board-to-decide-fate-of-trustee-ryan-woodcraft/
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- El Paso educator selected for national C-SPAN conference
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A journalism teacher at Horizon High School has been selected to attend the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network’s (C-SPAN) Summer Educator’s Conference to explore free resources and learn strategies for the classroom.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/estelas-estrellas/el-paso-educator-selected-for-national-c-span-conference/
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- SISD votes for third party probe into complaint vs. Woodcraft
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Socorro Independent School District Board President Michael Najera said that Trustee Ryan Woodcraft will continue to work as an elected member after the board voted to hire a third party to investigate a parent’s complaint against Woodcraft, following his arrest in connection with an alleged assault.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/socorro-isd-board-to-decide-fate-of-trustee-ryan-woodcraft/
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- Borderland author Benjamin Alire Saenz dead at 71
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Award-winning Borderland author Benjamin Alire Saenz died Tuesday, July 28, after a lengthy illness.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/award-winning-author-benjamin-alire-saenz-dead-at-71/
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- New Mexico State football opens fall camp with stability, experience and high expectations
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- New Mexico State football opens fall camp with stability, experience and high expectations
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- San Diego Padres' top prospect makes Triple-A debut with El Paso Chihuahuas
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- San Diego Padres' top prospect makes Triple-A debut with El Paso Chihuahuas
