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You can now follow Santa on our app KTSM+ through Dec. 25. Download and experience the magic with us! 🎄🎁
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December 25, 2025 at 6:59 AM
You can now follow Santa on our app KTSM+ through Dec. 25. Download and experience the magic with us! 🎄🎁
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/home-for-the-holidays/where-is-santa-how-to-follow-his-christmas-2025-mission/
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A car fell into a sinkhole in East El Paso. The vehicle's front wheel is engulfed, leaving the car suspended.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/sinkhole-swallows-vehicle-in-east-el-paso/
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December 25, 2025 at 6:07 AM
A car fell into a sinkhole in East El Paso. The vehicle's front wheel is engulfed, leaving the car suspended.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/sinkhole-swallows-vehicle-in-east-el-paso/
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The traditional “Santa Bombero” brought joy to thousands of children in Juarez on Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, handing out bicycles and toys as part of a long-standing holiday tradition.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/santa-bombero-spreads-joy-to-thousands-of-kids-in-juarez-on-christmas-eve/
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December 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The traditional “Santa Bombero” brought joy to thousands of children in Juarez on Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, handing out bicycles and toys as part of a long-standing holiday tradition.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/santa-bombero-spreads-joy-to-thousands-of-kids-in-juarez-on-christmas-eve/
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A 33-year-old man was arrested for burglary, drug possession, and violation of probation. The man was wanted on multiple warrants and was also found with over 30 fentanyl pills.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/wanted-man-nabbed-for-burglary-drug-charges-in-far-east-el-paso-county/
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December 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A 33-year-old man was arrested for burglary, drug possession, and violation of probation. The man was wanted on multiple warrants and was also found with over 30 fentanyl pills.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/wanted-man-nabbed-for-burglary-drug-charges-in-far-east-el-paso-county/
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A 57-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 23, for having an active parole violation warrant out of Austin, Texas.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/man-arrested-in-horizon-on-active-parole-violation-warrant/
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December 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A 57-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 23, for having an active parole violation warrant out of Austin, Texas.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/man-arrested-in-horizon-on-active-parole-violation-warrant/
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A 35-year-old woman was arrested for DWI 2nd offense in Horizon City. The arrest followed a traffic stop for an equipment violation and later testing over the legal limit for alcohol.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/traffic-stop-leads-to-dwi-arrest-in-horizon/
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December 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A 35-year-old woman was arrested for DWI 2nd offense in Horizon City. The arrest followed a traffic stop for an equipment violation and later testing over the legal limit for alcohol.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/traffic-stop-leads-to-dwi-arrest-in-horizon/
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El Paso's Star on the Mountain will shine red and green this Christmas Eve and Day, spreading festive cheer and hope, according to the El Paso Chamber.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/star-on-mountain-shines-red-green-this-christmas/
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December 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
El Paso's Star on the Mountain will shine red and green this Christmas Eve and Day, spreading festive cheer and hope, according to the El Paso Chamber.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/star-on-mountain-shines-red-green-this-christmas/
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Motor vehicle crash at Bret Heart Drive and Peyton Road in El Paso County has led to road closures. Motorists advised to seek alternative routes.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/crash-closes-intersection-in-far-east-el-paso-county/
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December 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Motor vehicle crash at Bret Heart Drive and Peyton Road in El Paso County has led to road closures. Motorists advised to seek alternative routes.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/crash-closes-intersection-in-far-east-el-paso-county/
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Annual celebration brings together the local community and fans of the two participating teams — Duke and Arizona State — ahead of the 92nd Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/sun-bowl-fan-fiesta-returns-for-another-year/
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December 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Annual celebration brings together the local community and fans of the two participating teams — Duke and Arizona State — ahead of the 92nd Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/sun-bowl-fan-fiesta-returns-for-another-year/
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An explosion at a nursing home in Pennsylvania killed at least two people on Tuesday and five other people are unaccounted for.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/explosion-at-a-pennsylvania-nursing-home-killed-at-least-2-governor-says/
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December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
An explosion at a nursing home in Pennsylvania killed at least two people on Tuesday and five other people are unaccounted for.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/explosion-at-a-pennsylvania-nursing-home-killed-at-least-2-governor-says/
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Here's what the scene looked like Tuesday night after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and had to be airlifted to a hospital in Northeast El Paso.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/pedestrian-hit-airlifted-to-hospital-with-injuries/
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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Here's what the scene looked like Tuesday night after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and had to be airlifted to a hospital in Northeast El Paso.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/pedestrian-hit-airlifted-to-hospital-with-injuries/
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Jesse D. Muñoz, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol, is the new chief patrol agent of the El Paso Sector
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/munoz-to-lead-border-patrols-el-paso-sector/
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Jesse D. Muñoz, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol, is the new chief patrol agent of the El Paso Sector
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/munoz-to-lead-border-patrols-el-paso-sector/
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An Alamogordo High School teacher has garnered some national recognition for his commitment to providing students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences through PLTW programs.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/state-regional/new-mexico/alamogordo-high-teacher-gets-national-recognition/
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December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
An Alamogordo High School teacher has garnered some national recognition for his commitment to providing students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences through PLTW programs.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/state-regional/new-mexico/alamogordo-high-teacher-gets-national-recognition/
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/state-regional/new-mexico/alamogordo-high-teacher-gets-national-recognition/
U.S. officials say large amounts of weapons were seized at two South Texas land ports that were attempting to be smuggled into Mexico.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/weapons-ammo-stopped-from-heading-into-mexico-officials-say/
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December 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
U.S. officials say large amounts of weapons were seized at two South Texas land ports that were attempting to be smuggled into Mexico.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/weapons-ammo-stopped-from-heading-into-mexico-officials-say/
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/weapons-ammo-stopped-from-heading-into-mexico-officials-say/
Where is Santa? You can track Santa as he makes his trek around the world on our app KTSM+ starting on Dec. 24, through Dec. 25. Download the app, and experience the magic with KTSM! 🎄🎁
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/home-for-the-holidays/where-is-santa-how-to-follow-his-christmas-2025-mission/
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December 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Where is Santa? You can track Santa as he makes his trek around the world on our app KTSM+ starting on Dec. 24, through Dec. 25. Download the app, and experience the magic with KTSM! 🎄🎁
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/home-for-the-holidays/where-is-santa-how-to-follow-his-christmas-2025-mission/
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A 29-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly hit a deputy in the face during a domestic disturbance, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/man-allegedly-hits-deputy-during-domestic-incident/
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December 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly hit a deputy in the face during a domestic disturbance, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/man-allegedly-hits-deputy-during-domestic-incident/
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A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and had to be airlifted to a hospital Tuesday evening, Dec. 23 in Northeast El Paso
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/pedestrian-hit-airlifted-to-hospital-with-injuries/
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December 24, 2025 at 3:56 AM
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and had to be airlifted to a hospital Tuesday evening, Dec. 23 in Northeast El Paso
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/pedestrian-hit-airlifted-to-hospital-with-injuries/
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Borderland to see cooler temps heading into new year
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December 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Borderland to see cooler temps heading into new year
More: https://www.ktsm.com/weather/borderland-sees-cooler-temperatures-leading-into-the-new-year/
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Matthew Taylor is no longer the head coach of the Eastlake High School boys basketball team, according to the Socorro Independent School District.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/sports/high-school-sports/eastlake-boys-basketball-coach-matthew-taylor-removed-from-position/
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December 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Matthew Taylor is no longer the head coach of the Eastlake High School boys basketball team, according to the Socorro Independent School District.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/sports/high-school-sports/eastlake-boys-basketball-coach-matthew-taylor-removed-from-position/
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El Paso Water will host a series of community meetings across the City to explain its proposed water and wastewater rate increase.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/community-meetings-to-discuss-el-paso-water-rate-hike/
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
El Paso Water will host a series of community meetings across the City to explain its proposed water and wastewater rate increase.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/community-meetings-to-discuss-el-paso-water-rate-hike/
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A teenager who allegedly was driving drunk at twice the legal limit had a child passenger in the vehicle
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-county-sheriffs-office-teen-arrested-for-dwi-with-a-child-passenger/
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December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A teenager who allegedly was driving drunk at twice the legal limit had a child passenger in the vehicle
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-county-sheriffs-office-teen-arrested-for-dwi-with-a-child-passenger/
More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-county-sheriffs-office-teen-arrested-for-dwi-with-a-child-passenger/
A man was arrested after he became uncooperative and threatened to shoot deputies during a civil escort in Horizon, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/horizon-man-arrested-after-threating-deputies-during-civil-escort-sheriff-says/
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A man was arrested after he became uncooperative and threatened to shoot deputies during a civil escort in Horizon, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/horizon-man-arrested-after-threating-deputies-during-civil-escort-sheriff-says/
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El Paso County Sheriff deputies conducted 51 traffic stops and issued 66 citations during a three-day enforcement period last week near the Tornillo Port of Entry.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/deputies-conduct-51-traffic-stops-issue-66-citations-near-tornillo-port-of-entry/
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
El Paso County Sheriff deputies conducted 51 traffic stops and issued 66 citations during a three-day enforcement period last week near the Tornillo Port of Entry.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/deputies-conduct-51-traffic-stops-issue-66-citations-near-tornillo-port-of-entry/
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A 49-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 13, after he approached a 13-year-old girl outside a grocery store to make “inappropriate propositions” in exchange for money.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/man-arrested-for-soliciting-teen-outside-grocery-store/
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December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A 49-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 13, after he approached a 13-year-old girl outside a grocery store to make “inappropriate propositions” in exchange for money.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/man-arrested-for-soliciting-teen-outside-grocery-store/
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Over 1,000 far East El Paso residents are currently without power due to an outage that began at 8:39 a.m. and is expected to be restored by 4 p.m.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/power-outage-affects-over-1000-in-far-east-el-paso/
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December 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Over 1,000 far East El Paso residents are currently without power due to an outage that began at 8:39 a.m. and is expected to be restored by 4 p.m.
MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/power-outage-affects-over-1000-in-far-east-el-paso/
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