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Ysleta school district faces $13.9 million deficit, weighs budget cuts
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — School districts across the El Paso area are discussing their budget for the 2024-2025 school year. On Wednesday, the board of the Ysleta Independent School District was given a presentation on what the district can expect for its budget. The YISD is facing a...
New COVID variant, possible summer surge? Experts urge El Paso community to get vaccinated
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) -- A new COVID-19 variant, known as the "FLiRT" variant or KP.2, is spreading throughout the United States, and experts say this may lead to a potential summer surge. Despite these concerns, experts say that the latest, updated vaccines have shown to be effective against this variant.
Lockdown lifted at Austin High School in Central El Paso after threat
Update: El Paso ISD sent out the following statement:. "Normal operations have resumed at Austin High School after a Lockdown protocol was enacted Wednesday morning. The Lockdown was initiated out of an abundance of caution while local law enforcement investigated an anonymous threat against the campus. El Paso ISD Police Services maintained contact with local law enforcement and first response agencies throughout the incident, which has since concluded. As a precaution, El Paso ISD Police Services officers will maintain a presence on the campus throughout the day."
El Paso hits 100 suicides last year; experts offer warning signs
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Suicide deaths continue to be a concern for mental health advocates. In 2023, El Paso reported 100 suicides. Out of that number, nine were in the age range of 11-19. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a steady increase in suicide mortality from 2000 through 2020. Emergence […]
Bank of America funds $25,000 for veteran mental health services in borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Bank of America has partnered with two borderland institutions to deliver mental health services to the underserved. On Thursday, Bank of America cut a $25,000 check to the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech Health to fund "Project Opportunity." According to Texas Tech, the...
County hosting 2 free community cleanup events
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County Public Works will be hosting two free community clean-up events in Fabens and Hueco Tanks. The events will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18 at Fabens, 199 Citizen Transfer Station Rd, and Hueco Tanks Intersection, 6898 Pony Express. According to a news […]
El Paso residents rush to protest rising property valuations as deadline hits
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — The deadline for El Pasoans to protest their property values was Wednesday. These valuations play a large role in property tax bills, and many residents were anxious to lower their property's dollar amount. They don’t care how the house is, they just raise taxes...
ABC-7 at 4: Women’s Health Month
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- This week we are celebrating national women's health week. Dr. Ogechika Alozie talks about women's health and encourages women of all ages to prioritize their health. The post ABC-7 at 4: Women’s Health Month appeared first on KVIA.
Blue Bell launches A&W Root Beer Float Ice Cream, blending classic flavors
EL PASO, Texas (CBS4/KFOX14) — Blue Bell Ice Cream has a new way for you to enjoy your favorite root beer float. The company is releasing A&W Root Beer Float Ice Cream from Blue Bell, the new flavor hit store shelves Thursday. The new flavor is available where Blue...
Crime Stoppers of El Paso hosts golf tournament fundraiser
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso (CSEP) is inviting the community to their 2024 Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 31 at the Painted Dunes Desert Gold Course, 12000 McCombs St. Residents can participate in teams for the Four-player scramble, available for $500, according […]
Desert Oak Barbecue makes list of top barbecue spots in US
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Yelp released the top 100 barbecue spots in the U.S., and a restaurant from El Paso has made it on the list. Yelp: Top 100 Barbecue Spots 2024 Ranking at No. 74, Desert Oak Barbecue located at 11411 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79936 has been named as one […]
Community Conversations: El Paso police discusses National Police Week
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — In today's Community Conversations, a spokesperson from the El Paso Police Department came to the KFOX14 Morning News to talk about National Police Week. El Paso police sergeant Robert Gomez said National Police Week was created in 1962 and signed into law by former...
Warrior Allegiance supporting local veterans attain higher VA disability rating
Warrior Allegiance has a commitment to helping veterans attain higher VA disability rating and has been dedicated to serving those who have served our country. In a collaboration to honor our local veterans, Warrior Allegiance and Navy Federal Credit Union joined forces to launch a donation drive throughout the entire month of May.
‘Rise & Ride’ takes place Friday in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Community Foundation is inviting the community to “Rise and Ride” for “Bike to Work Day” on Friday, May 17, according to a press release from the Foundation. The Foundation says its celebrating health, wellness, and the eco-friendly mode of transportation for National Bike Month. The Foundation says […]
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