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A 17-year-old has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and causing a rollover crash in East El Paso. More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/teen-arrested-after-rollover-crash-during-reckless-driving-incident/

El Paso serial killer returns to court on Friday, July 31 over old conviction. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-inmate-wood-returns-to-court-over-old-conviction/

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office’s Gang and Narcotics Unit (GNU) seized approximately $4 million worth of cocaine during a targeted interdiction operation. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/sheriffs-office-seizes-nearly-120-kilograms-of-cocaine/ 

Tomas Rivas was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences. He is the first of four defendants from the March 2025 Young Park mass shooting to be sentenced. More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/tomas-rivas-first-of-four-defendants-to-be-sentenced-in-young-park-case-on-friday/

The El Paso Chamber will flash the Star on the Mountain 23 times on Monday, Aug 3, in remembrance of the lives lost during the tragic events of the 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/star-on-the-mountain-to-flash-23-times-on-august-3/ 

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release date has been moved up again, according to records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/sean-diddy-combs-prison-release-date-moved-up-again-records-show/ 

An outbreak of the disease-causing parasite cyclospora has infected thousands of Americans from coast to coast and has given rise to a dangerous trend called “cyclospora skinny.“ MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/doctor-warns-against-cyclospora-skinny-trend/ 

Tomas Rivas will learn his punishment. Also, City Rep. Josh Acevedo calling for examination of Meta agreement. Finally, New Mexicans can buy certain products, no tax. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/tomas-rivas-first-of-four-defendants-to-be-sentenced-in-young-park-case-on-friday/ 

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Motorists illegally passed stopped school buses 39 million times last year. Michael Hout and his team at NMSU will investigate how stop-arm designs affect driver attention to improve bus safety. https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/nmsu-professor-leads-national-school-bus-safety-initiative/

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Border Report: Advocacy groups are alarmed by changes to asylum applications, warning that longer processing times could lead to increased deportations. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/asylum-rule-changes-could-lead-to-quick-wrongful-removals-advocates-warn/

1.5M rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled after hundreds of injury reports and one death. The U.S. CPSC warns that the lithium-ion batteries may cause serious fire and burn hazards. https://www.ktsm.com/product-recall/1-5m-rechargeable-hand-warmers-recalled-after-hundreds-injured-1-killed/

Dunkin' is bringing back its fan-favorite iced beverage buckets starting August 7. These 48 ounce containers retail for $12.99 and include a choice of drink. More: https://www.ktsm.com/food/dunkin-beverage-buckets-are-back-with-a-bucket-holder-for-the-most-devoted-fans/

EPISD, after a financial crisis costing $52.8M and cutting 800 jobs, is proposing a $450M bond for the Nov. 3 ballot. Superintendent Brian Lusk noted that the district's financial position has since improved. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/450m-bond-aims-to-upgrade-episd-facilities/

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The EPISD will hold the first meeting of its newly established Communications Advisory Group. This group includes parents, employees, and community members tasked with helping improve its communication efforts. https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-isd-launches-new-communication-advisory-group/ 

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El Paso is experiencing extreme heat with temperatures up to 110 degrees. A new weather pattern is expected to bring scattered thunderstorms. https://www.ktsm.com/nine-day-forecast/dangerous-heat-continues-through-friday-before-storms-return-this-weekend-in-el-paso/

Ysleta ISD will welcome students back on Monday, despite a $12.2 million budget deficit approved last month. Superintendent De La Torre emphasized that the district’s focus remains on its students. https://www.ktsm.com/back-to-school-2026/yisd-superintendent-on-new-school-year-financial-challenges/

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Religious leaders on both sides of the border are working together to offer shelter and healthcare to migrants in Juarez as asylum opportunities decline and deportations rise. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/border-report/faith-based-groups-expand-support-for-asylum-seekers-deportees-in-juarez/

The University of Texas at El Paso will receive a federal grant of $1,990,265 to boost artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity workforce development. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/utep-receives-nearly-2-million-grant-for-ai-and-cybersecurity-development/ 

No charges will be filed against the parents of an Arizona toddler who was declared dead after being found in a family pool but was breathing hours later at a hospital morgue. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/no-charges-for-parents-of-toddler-who-was-found-alive-after-being-declared-dead/

A man was arrested in Horizon City after fleeing from officers on a motorcycle, then on foot, according to the Horizon City Police Department. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/man-arrested-after-motorcycle-foot-chase-in-horizon-city/