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Have you ever wished there were a shorter, faster way to say “live life to the fullest” or “give 110% effort?” Well, there is, and it’s the word of the year for 2026. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/gen-z-may-love-dictionary-coms-word-of-the-year-for-2026/

Horror Fest highlights the talent, creativity and technical skills of SISD student filmmakers while providing real-world experience in directing, filming, editing and storytelling, the district said. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/socorro-isd-to-showcase-horror-films-made-by-students/ 

Six Flags says it is adding seat belts to the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and similar rides across its parks following the death of a 42-year-old guest. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/six-flags-announces-new-safety-measure-after-fatal-goliath-tragedy/

Voice actor Eric Bauza, who succeeded Mel Blanc in voicing lovable Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, died. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/eric-bauza-the-voice-of-bugs-bunny-and-many-other-looney-tunes-characters-dies-suddenly-family-says/

The El Paso Community Foundation has established a fund, to support individuals and families impacted by the recent severe storms and flooding across the region. How to help. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/fund-established-to-help-people-families-hurt-by-floods/

Members of the Canutillo Independent School District assisted residents who were affected by the heavy rain and flooding in Northwest El Paso this past weekend. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/canutillo-isd-joins-cleanup-efforts-for-flooded-homes-in-northwest-el-paso/ 

At least seven homes in the area north of Horizon City were evacuated and streets around Horizon were flooded as the area continues to see some severe storms. https://www.ktsm.com/news/7-homes-evacuated-in-neighborhood-near-horizon/ 

Some traffic news for Dona Ana County: The project will cover approximately 1.6 miles of NM 460, from O’Hara Road/NM 404 intersection, including the roundabout, and ending at the Texas stateline. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/nm-highway-460-rehabilitation/ 

With about a week left for voters to head to the polls, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, James Talarico, rallies voters in El Paso to help flip the state blue in the upcoming midterms. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/talarico-to-make-another-campaign-stop-in-el-paso/

A 57-year-old inmate has died while receiving medical care at a local hospital, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-inmate-dies/ 

Ken Paxton is set to make his final rally tour stop in El Paso on Nov. 1, ahead of Election Day. This marks the second time the Texas attorney general will visit Sun City this year. https://www.ktsm.com/news/your-local-election-hq/paxton-to-make-final-campaign-stop-in-el-paso-before-election-day/

The El Paso Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the El Paso Community Foundation are collecting monetary donations to support residents affected by the flooding in Northwest El Paso. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/canutillo-isd-joins-cleanup-efforts-for-flooded-homes-in-northwest-el-paso/ 

With Halloween bringing more visitors to the door, unfamiliar sights and sounds, and tempting treats, pets can face a series of safety risks and dangers, El Paso’s Animal Services Department said. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/how-borderland-residents-can-protect-pets-during-halloween/ 

Nicki Minaj joined President Donald Trump at a campaign rally Sunday and said that she would support him if he chose to run again. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/nicki-minaj-tells-trump-shell-support-him-if-he-runs-again/ 

El Paso Police Chief Peter Pacillas says they are reviewing whether the individuals wearing Klan-style robes and hood may have violated laws against disorderly conduct or other laws. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-kkk-robes-investigation/ 

El Paso leaders and organizations spoke out in support of the local NAACP after images of individuals wearing Ku Klux Klan regalia went viral on social media. More: www.ktsm.com/local/el-pas...

"We're not born racists. That's a learned behavior." Members and leaders of the NAACP El Paso Branch spoke out about the recent display of individuals donning KKK regalia over the weekend. More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/naacp-condemns-kkk-imagery/

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas Justin R. Simmons announced that Operation Southbound Takedown revealed that El Paso was used as a major crossing point for the vehicles to be taken into Mexico. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/homeland-security-to-reveal-investigation-developments/ 

Residents in Ciudad Juarez faced significant flooding and property damage following heavy rainfall over the weekend.Crews responded to 58 calls regarding damaged roofs and swept vehicles. 🔗: https://www.ktsm.com/news/juarez/heavy-rains-cause-damage-to-homes-walls-and-vehicles-in-juarez/ 

The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide that happened Saturday, Oct. 24, while five children were home. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/murder-suicide-probe-launched-after-2-found-dead-in-las-cruces/ 

If you travel on I-10 through the Deming area, you will probably encounter some delays from a major multi-phase pavement preservation project. Work is expected to be completed in early 2027. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/state-regional/new-mexico/i-10-pavement-project-luna-county/

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person has died after a crash involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck on Interstate 10 at Tornillo, Monday morning, Oct. 26. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/i-10-westbound-lanes-closed-at-tornillo-after-crash/ 

With Halloween bringing more visitors to the door, unfamiliar sights and sounds, and tempting treats, pets can face a series of safety risks and dangers, El Paso’s Animal Services Department said. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/how-borderland-residents-can-protect-pets-during-halloween/

Certified fire specialists use prescribed fires to reduce overgrown vegetation, helping protect communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires, officials said. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/lincoln-national-forest-planning-prescribed-burns/ 

The fair will broadly focus on health for senior citizens and feature more than 20 organizations offering information about services and resources available to this growing population. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/new-mexico-state-university-to-host-resource-fair-for-senior-citizens/ 

Sixteen homes needed to be evacuated in a Northwest El Paso neighborhood after severe storms on Saturday. We visited the impacted area, talked to residents and share images. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/northwest-el-paso-residents-survey-flood-damage/ 

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will purchase and retrofit a vehicle into a small grocery-style mobile unit stocked with produce and shelf-stable staples. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-pasoans-fighting-hunger-get-307k-grant-for-mobile-grocery-program/ 

The El Paso Branch of the NAACP said it wants to “express its utter outrage, disgust and righteous indignation” over images of KKK hoods displayed at a local gather that went viral. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/naacp-condemns-kkk-imagery/ 

Possibly the most important safeguard – especially for parents of young trick-or-treaters – is to make sure their children are chaperoned by a parent or responsible adult, Las Cruces Police said. More: https://www.ktsm.com/local/las-cruces-news/las-cruces-police-offer-safety-tips-for-halloween/

Crime of the Week: El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for four men who broke into a Northeast store and stole beer. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/crime-of-week-brew-crew-breaks-into-store-to-steal-beer/ 

During the investigation, deputies discovered 56 tortoises, two kinkajous, 11 hedgehogs, two guinea pigs, one caracal and an exotic wild cat, the Sheriff’s Office said. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/sheriff-woman-arrested-for-transporting-70-exotic-animals-in-inhumane-conditions/ 

Participants will ride a roughly 250-mile bikepacking route that links all four sections of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/dangerbird-bikepacking-returns-to-nm-for-10th-annual-event/ 

Temperatures are dropping a bit and that means more and longer hikes at Franklin Mountains State Park. Check out what the park has going during November. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/franklin-mountains-state-park-plans-november-hikes-as-weather-cools/ 

The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority says it has seen an increase in unauthorized connections to public fire hydrants, which pose a health risk because of backflow. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/state-regional/new-mexico/crrua-unauthorized-hydrant-connections/ 

El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for four men -- dubbed the "Brew Crew Burglars" -- who used a hammer to break into a store and then stole beer. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/crime-of-week-brew-crew-breaks-into-store-to-steal-beer/ 

The Locomotive fell 1-0 to rival New Mexico United in its USL Championship regular-season finale Saturday, losing the Western Conference’s top seed in the process. More: https://www.ktsm.com/sports/locomotive-fc-surrenders-top-seed-to-new-mexico-united-in-regular-season-finale/ 

This weekend marks the middle of the early voting period in Texas. The state is on pace to have around four million people vote early before the end of the weekend. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/texas-politics/state-of-texas-whos-showing-up-early-voting-data-offers-clues-about-november/

The Ascarate Golf Course Main Course and Delta Nine will remain closed for the second straight day on Sunday, Oct. 25 after suffering hail damage on Friday evening. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/ascarate-golf-courses-closed-oct-24-due-to-hail-damage/ 

El Paso Giving Day, an initiative of the Paso del Norte Community Foundation (PdNCF), celebrated a record-breaking 11th year on Oct. 15. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-giving-day-raises-7-3m-for-regional-nonprofits/ 

LCPS Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz will provide an overview of the district’s progress, celebrate accomplishments and outline priorities that will guide the district’s work in the coming year, LCPS said. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/state-regional/new-mexico/lcps-state-district-address/

CRRUA provides water and wastewater services to Sunland Park and Santa Teresa, New Mexico. It releases testing results on a regular basis. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/state-regional/new-mexico/camino-real-regional-utility-authority-passes-arsenic-tests-for-october/ 

The pumper went through the traditional “wet down,” a ceremonial acceptance of the apparatus by washing it down and then backing it into quarters. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/epcc-fire-tech-dedication/

El Paso was hit by heavy rain and scattered flooding for second straight evening. More than a dozen homes had to be evacuated in Northwest El Paso. There was also a water rescue. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-getting-hit-with-rain-potential-strong-storm-again/ 

Large crowds thrilled to the first day of action of the Amigo Airsho, despite the threat of heavy rain that stayed away until the very end. The show continues Sunday, Oct. 25 at Biggs Army Airfield. https://www.ktsm.com/news/thousands-brave-threat-of-bad-weather-to-check-out-amigo-airsho/ 

The award recognizes schools that have demonstrated strong implementation of a comprehensive counseling program that supports students’ academic, social and personal growth, the district said. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/bliss-elementary-wins-silver-award/ 

Heavy rains hit El Paso hard on Saturday evening. This included more than a dozen homes needing to be evacuated in Northwest El Paso and a water rescue involving a vehicle. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-getting-hit-with-rain-potential-strong-storm-again/ 

The Borderland hit with another powerful storm on Saturday evening, Oct. 24, one day after thunderstorms and hail created a messy commute and disrupted high-school football. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-getting-hit-with-rain-potential-strong-storm-again/

The El Paso Community Foundation is hosting a town hall on Thursday, Oct. 29, featuring Ricardo Sandoval-Palos, Bob Moore, Alfredo Corchado, and Lisa Wise to discuss local races. https://www.ktsm.com/news/your-local-election-hq/el-paso-town-hall-puts-spotlight-on-border-voters-local-elections/

A U.S. citizen has been arrested and charged with immigrant smuggling after she allegedly tried to bring two undocumented minors into the U.S. through the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/woman-arrested-for-allegedly-smuggling-2-minors-into-u-s/ 

The Purple Heart is one of the nation’s oldest military decorations and is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are wounded or killed in action. More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/horizon-city-purple-heart-proclamation/