David Burge

El Paso

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Electric Company Charitable Foundation makes spring grants

1 week ago | ktsm.com | David Burge

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Electric Company Charitable Foundation (ECC Foundation), the charitable arm of El Paso Electric (EPE), made its springtime grant awards on Wednesday, May 28. Now in its third year, the ECC Foundation continues to make “transformative investments that support the communities it serves, awarding grants to 39 nonprofit organizations across the EPE service region,” the organization said.
CBP officers seize 45 pounds of cocaine at Bridge of Americas in El Paso

1 week ago | ktsm.com | David Burge

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 45 pounds of cocaine on Tuesday, May 27 at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing in El Paso, CBP said in a news release. The drugs were hidden in a vehicle being driven by a 20-year-old female U.S. citizen, CBP said. “Every day our dedicated CBP workforce stands guard protecting our community from any and all threats,” CBP El Paso Port Director Ray Provencio said.
Legendary Hispanic filmmaker Luis Valdez to appear at Plaza Classic Film Festival

1 week ago | ktsm.com | David Burge

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The legendary Hispanic writer and film director Luis Valdez will be a special guest at this year’s 18th annual El Paso Community Foundation Plaza Classic Film Festival this summer, organizers announced on Wednesday, May 28. Valdez will appear for on-stage interviews before two of his movies — 1987’s “La Bamba” and 1981’s “Zoot Suit,” which is considered the first major Chicano feature film. Both events will be at the Plaza Theatre. The film festival will run from July 17-27.
Father-Daughter Dance in Las Cruces offers memories to last a lifetime

1 week ago | ktsm.com | David Burge

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Sign-ups are being taken for the annual Father-Daughter Dance in Las Cruces. Registration is open for the City Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Father-Daughter Dance to be held Friday, June 13. The dinner and dance, with a theme of “Under the Sea,” will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 13, at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave.
Father-Daughter Dance in Las Cruces offers memories to last a lifetime

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Burge

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Sign-ups are being taken for the annual Father-Daughter Dance in Las Cruces. Registration is open for the City Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Father-Daughter Dance to be held Friday, June 13. The dinner and dance, with a theme of “Under the Sea,” will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 13, at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave.
El Paso ISD board takes no action on superintendent after marathon meeting

1 week ago | ktsm.com | David Burge

Editor’s note: Video is from our 10 p.m. newscast. The EPISD board was still taking public comment as the newscast was happening. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — After more than five hours of public discussion and then meeting behind closed doors, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees took no action on the future of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra during a marathon meeting on Tuesday, May 27.
El Paso ISD board takes no action on superintendent after marathon meeting

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Burge

Editor’s note: Video is from our 10 p.m. newscast. The EPISD board was still taking public comment as the newscast was happening. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — After more than five hours of public discussion and then meeting behind closed doors, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees took no action on the future of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra during a marathon meeting on Tuesday, May 27.
Ysleta ISD names new principal for Bel Air High School

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Burge

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Bel Air High School has a new principal. Ysleta Independent School District announced that appointment of James McIntyre as the new principal for Bel Air High, starting June 1. Photos from Ysleta ISDPhotos from Ysleta ISDPhotos from Ysleta ISDThe campus hosted a special ceremony Tuesday afternoon, May May 27 to announce and welcome McIntyre to the Highlander community.
Camp Fire in Lincoln County now 47% contained

1 week ago | ktsm.com | David Burge

Editor’s note: Video is from a special report on how Ruidoso is rebuilding after devastating fires and flooding in summer 2024. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Fire crews made “significant progress” in battling the Camp Fire on Tuesday, May 27, officials with the New Mexico Forestry Division said. The fire remains at 720 acres but is now 47 percent contained, officials said. The fire started on Sunday, and the cause remains under investigation.
Camp Fire in Lincoln County now 47% contained

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Burge

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Fire crews made “significant progress” in battling the Camp Fire on Tuesday, May 27, officials with the New Mexico Forestry Division said. The fire remains at 720 acres but is now 47 percent contained, officials said. The fire started on Sunday, and the cause remains under investigation. The fire is burning in the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area in Lincoln County, New Mexico.

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