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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke has endorsed mayoral candidate Renard Johnson, his team announced in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 16. According to Johnson’s team, his other endorsements include Senator Cesar Blanco, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego, County Commissioner Carlos Leon, Senator Eliot Shapleigh, and ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New York City Mayor Adams visited El Paso this weekend to see the border and migrant situation firsthand. Adams met with El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and other local officials Sunday, to see how the migrant crisis has been affecting the local community and what processes they are […]
Brian Kennedy, the current District 1 representative, announced his candidacy for the mayor's office in 2024. He said he wants to provide a stable environment for city employees and residents, and he will remain in office until a replacement is elected.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Renard Johnson and Brian Kennedy are heading to a runoff to decide who will be El Paso’s next mayor. Johnson, a political newcomer and business owner, leads with 59,627 votes or 32.48 percent. Brian Kennedy, a City Council member for District 1, is second with 44,459 or 24.22 percent, according […]
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Mayor Oscar Leeser has written an “open letter” to the El Paso community to address the City Council’s 5-4 last week to terminate City Manager Tommy Gonzalez’s contract. Leeser cast the tiebreaking vote as a divided City Council voted to terminate Gonzalez’s contract after 120 days. Leeser issued a short […]
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Only a few hours removed from El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) crews fighting a large fire at the historic De Soto Hotel in Downtown El Paso, Mayor Oscar Leeser released a statement. Leeser commended the EPFD crews for their work, while lamenting the loss of the historic structure. “I am reminded […]
EL PASO, Texas — Here are what leaders around the El Paso area and greater Borderland are saying about President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not be seeking re-election. Biden sent shock waves through the political landscape with his announcement shortly before noon Mountain Time on Sunday, July 21.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser has declared a state of emergency to go in effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 1 to deal with an expected influx of migrants when Title 42 expires in less than two weeks. Leeser said the declaration is a way to prepare for “the […]
Learn about the candidates for El Paso Municipal Judge Court 4, including Felix Castanon and Samuel Flores. Find out how to register, vote, and check the key dates for the 2024 election.
Oscar Leeser defeated Dee Margo in a landslide victory to become the mayor of El Paso, Texas. The election was held amid three major crises in the past two years: refugee influx, mass shooting and COVID-19 pandemic.