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City Council considers disability access requirements for homes

City Council heard details Thursday in a special meeting discussing requirements for apartments accomodating people with disabilities.

Ambrosio Guillen receives honorary high school diploma

It's an honor many years in the making.  Thursday, Guillen Middle School's namesake, Ambrosio Guillen was posthumously given his Bowie High School diploma. Students say their view of the school changed today.

Cause of catastrophic Texas explosions remains mystery

Investigators have not ruled out an intentional fire being behind explosions at a fertilizer plant in the small town of West that left 15 people dead, the Texas fire marshal said Thursday.

New Socorro Mayor and City Council members to be sworn-in Thursday

Three new people will be sworn in Thursday as members of Socorro City Council. Jesus Ruiz was elected as the city's new mayor in Saturday's election.

UTEP's Oranger tabbed NFCA All-Midwest region

UTEP softball’s Kayla Oranger was tabbed All-Midwest Region second team as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Thursday.This is the first all-region honor for the senior standout.

Brad Taylor named El Paso Triple-A team manager

Brad Taylor has been named General Manager of the new El Paso Triple-A baseball team, officially starting in his post on May 28, 2013. The announcement was made today by MountainStar Sports Group President, Alan Ledford.

NMSU's Olive and Rodriguez tabbed NCFA All-Region

New Mexico State softball players Staci Rodriguez and Amber Olive were named to the All-Pacific Region first and second team, respectively, as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Thursday, May 16.

Powerball jackpot 3rd largest in U.S. history

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing will be at least $550 million, the third largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, after no one matched the winning numbers in Wednesday night's draw.

Powerball jackpot 3rd largest in U.S. history

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing will be at least $550 million, the third largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, after no one matched the winning numbers in Wednesday night's draw.

Vado man behind bars after allegedly threatening sister with gun

An 18-year-old Vado man was arrested Wednesday after his sister alleged he threatened her with a firearm, deputies said. 

Dewhurst calls for investigation of TX abortion provider

Houston, TX (Texas Tribune) — Harris County authorities and the Texas Department of State Health Services are investigating a Houston doctor accused Wednesday by an

AERIALS: Cleburne tornado damage

Cleburne, TX (NBC) — A trail of destruction can be seen in Cleburne, TX Thursday morning after Wednesday nights apparent tornado strike.

Student entrepreneurs win $100,000 for water recycling startup

American Water Recycling, a UTEP student startup company, won the $100,000 UT Horizon Fund Student Investment Competition May 2 at The University of Texas System headquarters in Austin, UTEP officials announced.

US Army to unveil first operational microgrid at Fort Bliss

The U.S. Army, along with Lockheed Martin and the Department of Defense, will unveil the DOD's first grid-tied intelligent microgrid integrating renewable resources and energy storage.