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Local organization is helping raise awareness about elder abuse

May is Elder Abuse Prevention Month and Tuesday is "Go Purple Day" to help raise awareness about the issue in Texas.

Summer concert series announced at Fort Bliss

Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss, the only open-air lifestyle shopping center on a U.S. military installation, announces the second performance of their "let Freedom Sing Concert Series", main stream, electro-pop group 3OH!3.

Four people are killed after gunman opens fire at restaurant

Four people are dead after they were gunned down at an East Juarez restaurant. According to police, the shootings happened sometime last Tuesday night when an armed group entered Montana Restaurant and opened fire.

Feds to investigate two El Paso County school districts

The Texas Education Agency is now requesting a federal investigation into allegations of cheating in the Canutillo and San Elizario school districts.

Business closures mark grim economy in New Mexico

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau is painting a grim picture of New Mexico's economy. Roughly 3,000 businesses closed in the state between 2007 and 2011. Those businesses employed about 50,000 workers.

Business closures mark grim economy in New Mexico

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau is painting a grim picture of New Mexico's economy. Roughly 3,000 businesses closed in the state between 2007 and 2011. Those businesses employed about 50,000 workers.

Event aims to pamper moms Thursday

An event aimed at pampering moms Thursday is garnering dozens of posts on social media. The "EP Mom and Me Fest" will be held at Jungle Jaks on N. Zaragoza Blvd. Thursday, May 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Legislature passes bill to protect witnesses in family violence

The Texas Legislature passed SB 1360, which aims to protect witnesses in family violence cases by applying greater sanctions against those who threaten them.

Congressman O'Rourke testifies in support of Fort Bliss

Congressman Beto O'Rourke (TX-16) testified before the House Armed Services Committee to express his continued support for Fort Bliss, and the construction of the William Beaumont Medical Center.

El Paso group offers peer mentoring to those suffering from PTSD

One in five soldiers returning home fro war has post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD.

Texas rep opposes Working Families Flexibility Act

A local representative shows his disapproval of a piece of legislation in Washington.

Texas rep opposes Working Families Flexibility Act

A local representative shows his disapproval of a piece of legislation in Washington.

New bill would allow payment agreement on property taxes

Individuals struggling to pay their property taxes and facing threats of foreclosure may soon be getting help. 

$1,000 reward offered for tips on arson case

A $1,000 reward was being offered for anyone that helps identify the suspect responsible for setting fire to a recreational vehicle in Las Cruces, NM.

New Mexico burn ban takes effect today

Due to high fire danger across the state of New Mexico, the state has issued fire restrictions that take effect May 8, 2013 at 8 a.m. The restrictions are being imposed on all non-municipal, non-federal and non-tribal land.