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County earns additional $500,000 from state housing agency to expand assistance to colonia residents

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announced a $500,000 supplemental award to El Paso County for use in operating its Colonia Self-Help Center, which promotes homeownership and self-sufficiency for low income residents living

GECU and Kinley's team up for new café

GECU, the largest locally-owned credit union in El Paso, and Kinley’s House Coffee & Teas, a locally-owned coffee and tea house, will celebrate the fusion of finance and refreshment with a new, combined location on Wednesday, May 15th

Driver loses control and crashes into a front yard

Police officers in west El Paso are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a crash. The crash happened around 3:00 a.m. Thursday on Thunderbird and Twin Hills.

Missing out on sleep can take a toll on productivity, health

Americans simply don't get enough sleep. Missing out on sleep can take a toll on your productivity and your health. The Centers for Disease Control is calling it a "Public Health Epidemic."

Senior Centers host Mother's Day dance this weekend

Get your dancing shoes ready this weekend, two senior centers will open their doors to host a Mother's Day dance.

Carrie Underwood to perform "Sunday Night Football" opening theme on NBC

NBC selected six-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist, Carrie Underwood, to perform “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” the opening theme for primetime television’s No.

Bill aims to help low-income homeowners

Bills addressing undocumented immigrants in limbo

As lawmakers have largely taken a hands-off approach this legislative session on immigration-enforcement measures, efforts aimed at improving the lives of undocumented immigrants are also expected

Tips for Choosing Carpeting for Your Home

(StatePoint) Is updating your flooring on your home improvement to-do list this season? From color to style to performance, there’s a lot to consider.

Tips for Setting Up or Improving a Home Office

(StatePoint) If you work from home, you know how important it is to turn your home office into an efficient workspace. And these days, making improvements with that goal in mind rests on keeping up with the trends and times.

Affordable Home Improvements to Boost Your Home’s Value

(StatePoint) In addition to filling practical needs, home improvement projects often can increase the value of a home with minimal investment. Some projects add more value than others, however.

Home Improvement Tips for Buyers and Sellers

(StatePoint) Buying or selling a home in today’s real estate market? Go about it properly. From home inspections to home improvement, take your advice from leading experts.

Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home

(StatePoint) Whether you are motivated to help the planet or simply want to slash home energy and water bills, there are easy steps to reduce your home’s carbon footprint.

Tips for Choosing Carpeting for Your Home

(StatePoint) Is updating your flooring on your home improvement to-do list this season? From color to style to performance, there’s a lot to consider.

Phone scam targets utility company customers

El Paso Electric Company says a phone scam is targeting its customers.