Homestead Meadows North, TX Other News

Parents, students from Lamar ES devastated by EPISD's decision to close down schools

Published   Nov 21, 2024 03:36AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — For several weeks, parents, students, community advocates, city and county leaders, and even three EPISD trustees, voiced their opposition to the El Paso Independent School District’s (EPISD) plan to close down multiple elementary schools to mitigate the district’s $32 million deficit. Through these efforts, they tried to urge EPISD to [...] ... Read more

Get ready for 1st freeze of season in El Paso region -- You

It was cold last night, but the low at the airport was only 50! Why so warm? The winds... they remained a steady breeze near 20 mph all night long. That will not be the case tonight. The winds will be nearly calm by morning, and we'll drop to 32 at t ... Read more

EPISD OKs one-time $500 payment to employees

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Eligible employees with the El Paso Independent School District will be getting a one-time $500 bump in pay. The EPISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the $500 one-time payments during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. ... Read more

Illegal crossings down 70% along US-Mexico border

The number of migrants arrested for crossing the border illegally in October rose slightly from the previous month, but remains among the lowest in years, according to newly released data. ... Read more

El Paso ice cream shop wants to impove lives of those with disabilities

Published   Nov 20, 2024 02:43AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Community Foundation opened the unique Gozo's Ice Cream shop this year in Downtown El Paso. And now, they are seeking to expand and create more opportunities for the Borderland community. The ice cream shop, which is located at 601 N. Oregon St., Suite 1, hires adults with [...] ... Read more

LCPD: Operation 'Not in Vain' records over 300 arrests, 1200

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM)—The Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) and other law enforcement agencies have made over 300 arrests and 1,200 citations during Operation "Not in Vain," a crime reduction project. According to LCPD, the operation is a three-m ... Read more

Warming into the 70s; Cooler Thanksgiving -- Your 9-Day Fore

May I take a moment and wish our Sports Director Sam Guzman a very happy birthday. (Yes, the moment anyone steps into the sports office, they are handed a variety of sporting equipment!) TONIGHT:   The skies will be clear, and the winds will be lig ... Read more

WinterFest 2024 kicks off holiday season with tree lighting,

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Welcome the holiday season with the City of El Paso's 9th annual WinterFest! The festivities kick off at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, in Downtown El Paso, with performances from the El Paso Parks and Recreation Senior Cen ... Read more