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El Paso County News

Local news for El Paso County, Texas (the part inside TX-23), county seat El Paso. Every story is from a local paper or regional outlet, with a plain-language bottom line on what it means for residents and a link to the original reporting. Updated daily.

Nov 1 · Public safety · KVIA El Paso
One person dead after crash in San Elizario; Sheriff’s Office investigates
One person died in a crash in the 11900 block of Socorro Road in San Elizario, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said. Two vehicles were severely damaged, and sheriff's traffic investigators are working to determine the cause.
Original at KVIA El Paso ↗
Oct 14 · Public safety · KTSM 9 El Paso
Horizon City man arrested on third DWI charge
Norman Lopez was arrested in Horizon City on Monday, Oct. 12, for his third DWI offense after allegedly swerving and driving without headlights on Horizon Boulevard.
Original at KTSM 9 El Paso ↗
Oct 14 · Public safety · KTSM 9 El Paso
Woman arrested in Horizon City after failed sobriety tests
Horizon City police arrested 22-year-old Itza Yamilet Montoya on Sept. 28 after she failed sobriety tests while driving 67 mph in a 45 mph zone.
Original at KTSM 9 El Paso ↗
Oct 14 · Schools · KVIA El Paso
Clint ISD board approves one-time stipend for district staff
The Clint ISD Board of Trustees approved a one-time retention stipend for district staff, with full-time employees receiving $750 and part-time staff receiving $300.
Original at KVIA El Paso ↗
Oct 13 · Schools · KTSM 9 El Paso
Clint ISD Board OKs one-time teacher, staff bonuses
The Clint ISD Board approved one-time retention bonuses for full-time and part-time teachers and staff on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Original at KTSM 9 El Paso ↗
Oct 13 · Elections · KVIA El Paso
Fabens ISD Board of Trustees, Places 1, 2 and 4
Fabens ISD has listed candidates for three Board of Trustees seats: Alberto Sanchez and Angel Ornelas Jr. for Place 1; Benjamin Morales, Maria (Lupe) Ornelas, and Gloria Sepulveda Hernandez for Place 2; and Julieta Sepulveda Ramirez and Raymundo Calzadias for Place 4.
Original at KVIA El Paso ↗
Oct 13 · Schools · KVIA El Paso
Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees, Places 4-7
Tornillo ISD has listed candidates for Board of Trustees Places 4 through 7, including Estela Pacheco, Ida Carbajal Estrada, Bryan Alvarez, Ofelia Bosquez, Lupita Alcala, Carmen Bonilla, and Irma Elias.
Original at KVIA El Paso ↗
Oct 2 · Public safety · KTSM 9 El Paso
Man wanted in Kansas caught during Horizon City traffic stop
Horizon City police arrested 45-year-old Jorge Luis Lara on Sept. 24 during a traffic stop near Corby Road and Darrington Road. He was wanted in Kansas.
Original at KTSM 9 El Paso ↗
Oct 2 · Community · KENS5 San Antonio
Clint Black, Riley Green among new performers announced for 2027 San Antonio Rodeo
Clint Black, Riley Green, and Clay Walker have been added to the 2027 San Antonio Rodeo lineup, joining Keith Urban and Turnpike Troubadours.
Original at KENS5 San Antonio ↗
Sep 15 · Public safety · KTSM 9 El Paso
Man arrested for unlawful restraint of teen in Horizon City
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Horizon City for unlawful restraint following an argument with a 16-year-old. Horizon City Police responded to a domestic disturbance at a Cactus Crossing Drive residence just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Original at KTSM 9 El Paso ↗
Sep 10 · Public safety · KTSM 9 El Paso
Horizon City man arrested after possible kidnapping report
A Horizon City man was arrested on Saturday, September 5, following a report of unlawful restraint. Police responded to a possible kidnapping along South Darrington Road after a witness saw the man force a female into his vehicle.
Original at KTSM 9 El Paso ↗
Aug 31 · Public safety · KTSM 9 El Paso
Horizon City police arrest man on assault warrant
Horizon City police arrested 21-year-old Nathaniel Jacob Gandara during a domestic disturbance call. Records checks confirmed he held an outstanding El Paso County Sheriff's Office warrant for assault family violence causing bodily injury.
Original at KTSM 9 El Paso ↗
Aug 31 · Schools · El Paso Matters
How Clint ISD holds strong reserves as other El Paso school districts struggle
Clint ISD approved a $127 million budget and a $1.09 tax rate, raising average home school taxes by about $20. The district maintains $52.7 million in unrestricted savings, enough to operate for 140 days without additional revenue.
Original at El Paso Matters ↗
Aug 27 · Public safety · KTSM 9 El Paso
Man arrested on warrants after speeding in Horizon City
Horizon City Police arrested a man on outstanding warrants during a traffic stop on Monday, Aug. 24. The stop occurred near Kenazo Drive and Weaver Road after an officer observed a white Dodge Durango speeding 18 mph over the limit.
Original at KTSM 9 El Paso ↗
Aug 24 · Public safety · KTSM 9 El Paso
Man arrested in Horizon City for speeding and warrants
On Saturday, August 22, a Horizon City police officer arrested a wanted man following a traffic stop for speeding 80 mph in a 45-mph zone on Eastlake Boulevard.
Original at KTSM 9 El Paso ↗
Aug 24 · Border · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Previously deported man arrested in Del Rio as federal prosecutors file 235 immigration cases
Federal prosecutors filed 235 new immigration cases across the Western District of Texas from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20. Arrests included a previously deported man in Del Rio and several human smugglers in El Paso and Fabens.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Aug 21 · Public safety · KTSM 9 El Paso
Horizon City man arrested on sexual assault warrant
Horizon City police arrested 20-year-old Jonathan Ontiveros on a sexual assault warrant. The investigation concerns an incident that allegedly occurred on August 17.
Original at KTSM 9 El Paso ↗

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