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More Texans will be on the road this holiday weekend

El Paso (KTSM) AAA, North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization defined the Memorial Day Holiday as a five day travel period that will begin May 23 to May 27.

El Paso resident hopes to host show

El Paso resident, Thiago Silva swims with sharks, jumps off of cliffs, and shoots videos of himself while he's doing it.

Deputies investigating Doña Ana County's first murder of 2013

Sheriff's deputies are investigating Doña Ana County's first murder of the year. The attack happened over the weekend in Berino. Police say Juan perez hit in the head Saturday at a home off of Saltbush Road.

Virgin Galactic sets date for commercial spaceflight

Are you dreaming of an out of this world vacation? Come this time next year, you could be traveling into space.

Jury hands convicted killer 25 years in prison

A convicted murdurer will spend 25 years in prison and pay a $5,0000 fine. A jury found Michael Hererra guilty of murder on Tuesday in an El Paso District Courtroom after several hours of deliberation.

UPDATE: 18-month-old boy named in Amber Alert found safe

UPDATE: Officials have cancelled the Amber Alert in this case. They say the child has been located. They did not provide any additional details about this investigation. They were found in the Houston area. 

Memorial service held for soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Benches were filled to the brim at a memorial service for five Fort Bliss soldiers killed in Afghanistan earlier this month was scheduled for Wednesday.

Local dentistry donates to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger

Affordable Dental Associates provided a check to local food bank, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger.

Ballpark groundbreaking event reaches capacity

As of 8:00am Wednesday, capacity was reached for the El Paso Ballpark Groundbreaking event on May 30.

Patriots host their home opener Thursday vs Oklahoma City

The El Paso Patriots are 0-1-1 after two games in the United Soccer leagues Premier Development League (PDL), after a season opening 2-2 tie at West Texas, followed by a 3-1 loss at Oklahoma City.

NMSU Track and Field signs sprinter

The NM State track and field team signed sprinter Katara Nelson from Irving, Texas, to a national letter of intent for the 2013-14 season.

Fire Department offers safety tips for outdoor cooking

Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and Memorial Day weekend.

Congressman O'Rourke tries out for Congressional Baseball Team

According to Congressman Beto O'Rourke's Facebook page, he is trying out for the Congressional Baseball Team.

'Protection of Texas Children Act' passes Senate

AUSTIN, TX (OFFICE OF JASON VILLALBA) — On Wednesday, Texas State Representative Jason Villalba (District 114) announced that House Bill 1009, the Protection of Texas Children Act, was passed by the Senate.

EPSCO: Are these your animals?

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Section was seeking the owners of a horse and a donkey found last week.