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TX residents raising stink over human waste fertilizer

CNN — A fight over recycled human waste being used as fertilizer is causing more than a stink in Texas. It's pitting farmers against homeowners worried about their property values.

Former UTEP tennis player wins scholarship

Former UTEP tennis player Carolina DeLuca is one of 12 recipients of the Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship Award as announced by Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky on Tuesday.

Diablos fall late Monday in Amarillo, 14-3

A five-RBI game from LF David Peralta powered the Amarillo Sox past the El Paso Diablos 14-3. Peralta was 3-for-5 in the game and scored twice on his own to go with the five runs he knocked in.

Natura Pet food poses possible health risks

The FDA announced that Natura Pet Products was voluntary recalling dry pet food due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

Memorial service planned for fallen Holloman airman

A memorial service will be held for a fallen Holloman airman. TSGT Melissa L. Shroka was found dead in her Alamogordo, NM home last week. Her death is currently under investigation.

Firefighters extract pinned driver from truck

The jaws of life were used in a car accident Wednesday morning after a 21-year-old driver lost control of her truck on Socorro road. 

Most Wanted fugitive arrested in San Antonio

Robert Anthony Lopez, 48, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and Tango Blast gang member, is now in custody after being arrested on Friday in San Antonio, and tipsters will be paid $7,500, DPS officials said.

Mayor-Elect: Joyce Wilson will stay in El Paso

In light of City Manager Joyce Wilson's withdrawal from the Lee County manager position, Mayor-elect Oscar Leeser announced Tuesday she would stay on board with the City of El Paso.

"Family health issues" prompt YISD superintendent's retirement

Dr. Michael Zolkoski, Ph. D. will announce his retirement from the Ysleta Independent School District at Wednesday's Board of Trustees meeting. 

BREAKING: Joyce Wilson Out For Lee County Manager Position

Joyce Wilson has withdrawn from consideration for the Lee County Manager position. 

TWIA struggles to prepare financially for storm season

 

UT/TT poll: Legislature stands ahead of Congress

 

World's largest swim lesson happening in Anthony

The world's largest swimming lesson is happening today. Water safety and training organizations around the country are holding swimming lessons at 9 a.m. mountain time today as part of the annual event.

Railroad museum board says city is unfairly evicting them

The Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso is at a crossroads. The museum board of directors claims the City of El Paso is evicting them, after thirteen years of calling the downtown location home.

Longuemare Rd. sees facelift

Officials unveiled a Lower Valley road project that received a much-needed facelift. The improvements were made at the intersection of Carl Longuemare Rd., Carnes Rd. and Socorro Rd.