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Locomotive FC President and General Manager Mike Digiulio said bringing a soccer-specific stadium to El Paso was a driving force in his hiring.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/locomotive-fc-eyes-future-soccer-specific-stadium/Β 

08.03.2026 02:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Locomotive will open their 2026 USL Championship season Saturday night, March 7 against Colorado Springs at Southwest University Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/sports/locomotive-fc-soccer/locomotive-fc-ready-for-2026-season-opener-against-colorado-springs/Β 

08.03.2026 00:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The City Council’s action moved the project into the design and construction phases. Design work for this 50-acre integrated Public Safety Complex will begin in April.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/city-moves-ahead-with-new-public-safety-complex/Β 

07.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flames could be seen shooting up into the sky as El Paso Fire crews battled a semitruck fire at a local lumber yard.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/fire-crews-respond-to-semitruck-fire-at-upper-valley-lumber-yard/Β 

07.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Mexico State University alumna and member of the state Supreme Court Briana Zamora will return to campus to take part in the 1888 Leadership Series.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/state-regional/new-mexico/nm-supreme-court-justice-to-speak-at-new-mexico-state-university-leadership-event/Β 

07.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton clash online over the SAVE America Act, awaiting for President Donald Trump's endorsement for Texas Senate.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/texas-politics/amidst-trump-endorsement-battle-paxton-and-cornyn-fight-over-save-america-act/

07.03.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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El Paso County has received a state grant to help strengthen services for families impacted by family violence.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/county-gets-state-grant-to-help-people-impacted-by-family-violence/Β 

07.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TODAY: Community group to host town hall on data centers EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) β€” Community group Amanecer People’s Project will host a β€œPeople’s Town Hall on Data Centers” on Saturday, March 7. Community members are encourag…

Community members are encouraged to gather, share their concerns and ask important questions to government officials and local decision makers about data center projects.

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El Paso Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz says he shares the frustration and even anger at how some members of the Catholic Church abused their positions and allegedly harmed children in the past.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/seitz-says-victims-of-abuse-will-be-treated-fairly-says-he-is-angry-too/Β 

07.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The partnership aims to expand opportunities for students and faculty while accelerating innovation in fields essential to national security, scientific advancement and community resilience

More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/utep-aerospace-center-links-up-with-army-research-center/Β 

07.03.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Democratic nominee for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District called on U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to resign from office immediately.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/democratic-nominee-in-cd23-calls-for-gonzales-resignation/Β 

07.03.2026 05:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Know before you go! The southbound lanes of Purple Heart Highway will be closed all weekend long, starting at 3 a.m. on Saturday, March 7.

For more closures that may affect your commute, click the link: https://www.ktsm.com/traffic/southbound-lanes-of-purple-heart-highway-closed-for-weekend/

07.03.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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El Paso's Department of Public Health reports six measles cases, with two new cases involving men in their 30s. Public health officials are coordinating prevention efforts with community partners.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/city-of-el-paso-confirms-2-more-measles-cases-totals-to-6/

07.03.2026 03:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Borderland will see a bit of relief from gusty conditions on Sunday, then possible rain to kick off the work week. Take a look at your 9-Day Forcast.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/nine-day-forecast/springing-forward-into-a-pleasant-sunday/

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A man sobs after being assaulted by another detainee. Another bangs his head against the wall. A pregnant woman complained of severe back pain.

More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/attempted-suicides-fights-pain-911-calls-reveal-misery-at-ices-largest-detention-facility/Β 

06.03.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A 37-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months at the New Mexico Corrections Department after stoning two Basset Hounds last year in Las Cruces, according to the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/las-cruces-man-sentenced-after-stoning-2-dogs/Β 

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El Paso's very own Stephanie Han set to defend her WBA lightweight title in a rematch with Holly Holm in the Sun City.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/sports/local-sports/stephanie-han-to-rematch-holly-holm-in-hometown-el-paso/

06.03.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy in response to 12 lawsuits involving alleged child abuse cases. Bishop Seitz expresses frustration over past abuses and pledges accountability in the process.

https://www.ktsm.com/news/seitz-says-victims-of-abuse-will-be-treated-fairly-says-he-is-angry-too/

06.03.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The arrests are part of the Constable Office's efforts to execute non-support warrants, an area often overlooked by law enforcement agencies.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/2-men-arrested-in-el-paso-for-owing-thousands-of-dollars-in-child-support/

06.03.2026 21:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns of choking risk from recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits sold at Walmart, Target, and Amazon. The zipper head can detach, posing a hazard to infants.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/baby-sleepwear-sold-by-walmart-and-target-recalled-due-to-choking-risk-cpsc/

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Residents of Big Bend expressed concerns about federal plans to install 100 miles of steel border wall in the region.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/big-bend-locals-worry-new-border-wall-will-hurt-tourism-environment/

06.03.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bishop Mark J. Seitz has issued an apology to sexual abuse survivors and announced the filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the Diocese of El Paso.

https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-catholic-diocese-files-for-bankruptcy-reorganization-citing-astronomical-potential-judgments-in-priest-sex-abuse-cases/

06.03.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A 27-year-old man was arrested this week in East El Paso after he was wanted on a controlled substance warrant, according to the El Paso County Constable’s Office Precinct 3.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/constable-man-arrested-on-warrant-for-controlled-substance-in-east-el-paso/Β 

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A shooting occurred early Friday morning, March 6, after a physical altercation outside of a strip mall in East El Paso, according to a social media video posted on FitFam.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/shots-fired-after-fight-outside-el-paso-strip-mall/Β 

06.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A medicine mandala displayed at the El Paso Museum of History was recently destroyed, and Crime Stoppers of El Paso is looking for the person responsible.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/crime-stoppers-looking-for-suspect-in-destroyed-medicine-mandala/Β 

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β€œThey want to make a deal so badly, you have no idea,” Trump said at the White House on Thursday, suggesting that major changes will be happening in a few weeks.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/hill-politics/trump-says-cubas-next-heres-how-it-could-play-out/Β 

06.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, is now withdrawing from his reelection bid after he admitted to the affair allegations.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/u-s-rep-gonzales-says-he-wont-seek-re-election-after-admitting-to-affair/Β 

06.03.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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President Donald Trump on Thursday said he wasn't thrilled with the $220 million ad campaign that featured former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/trump-on-noem-220m-ad-campaign-i-wasnt-thrilled-with-it/Β 

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Savannah Guthrie visits colleagues at the 'Today' show studio amid the search for her missing mother. Despite her absence from the show, Guthrie plans to return.

MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/savannah-guthrie-visited-today-set-will-eventually-return-to-show-co-hosts-say/

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Nearly 20K Americans have returned from the Middle East following U.S. military strikes on Iran. The State Department continues to assist citizens seeking to leave the region amid ongoing tensions.

https://www.ktsm.com/hill-politics/almost-20k-us-citizens-returned-from-middle-east-state-department/

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