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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.

Fixed tuition passes Senate with regent rules added

 

5 ways to handle chronic pain

(CNN) -- Chronic pain conditions now affect more than 116 million Americans, according to the Institute of Medicine, a figure that dwarfs the number of people who suffer from diabetes, coronary heart disease/stroke and cancer combined.

Mother who lost son in drunken driving accident supports lower legal alcohol limit

Drinking and driving continues to be a problem not just in our area but throughout the nation as well. The National Transpiration Safety Board is recommending to states the legal blood alcohol limit be lowered to .05. They said it will save lives on our roads.

Texas stands out on multiple immigration fronts

 

CISD Board asks U.S. Department of Education to look into TEA auditing processes

The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted unanimously to renew its request to the U.S.

Capacity reached for ballpark groundbreaking

 As of 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, capacity has been reached for the El Paso Ballpark Groundbreaking event. All available seats for the event have been reserved.