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Fort Bliss trains in safety standards

The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security for U.S. Army Garrison held annual safety stand down training at the Biggs Park at East Fort Bliss, May 9.

Serving up morale one meal at a time

It’s almost 2 a.m.; while many other Soldiers are deep in the middle of sleep, Pvt.

Thirty-Five UTEP student-athletes to graduate on Saturday

A total of 35 past and present UTEP student-athletes will graduate from the university on Saturday.

NMSU men's golf in 11th after first round at NCAA Regionals

The New Mexico State men’s golf team carded a first round score of 5-over par, 285, in the NCAA Regional Tournament at the par-70, 7,036-yard ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Ariz. The Aggies are currently 11th overall.

Plans for a new Walmart hit a roadblock

The city's planning commission has voted against a proposal to rezone part of Central El Paso to allow a new Walmart grocery store to be built.

Burned apartment complex torn down

A central El Paso apartment building is officially no more. Crews today knocked down the building on Raynor and Pershing, which is just down the street from the El Paso Police Department.

Fecal matter found in 60 percent of public pool filters

Before you look to cool down by getting in the pool beware, a new study shows more than half of public pools have fecal matter in the water.

Autistic teen writes book

A severely autistic teen who can't speak, wrote a book about what it feels like to be autistic. It is opening eyes about what kids with autism are thinking and feeling.

New technology at Fort Bliss aims to provide constant energy

Fort Bliss is hoping to lead the Army in energy efficiency. On Thursday they unveiled a multi-million dollar tool to help them achieve that goal.

NC9 Special Assignment: Sugar Babies date older men for money

A weak economy has made it difficult for young Americans across the country to break into the job market and make it on their own.

Texas teen bags state-record-sized alligator

Braxton Bielski didn't have a 5-pound bass on his mind when he recently took his cane pole to a reservoir in south Texas. Instead, he and his father were looking to bag a big alligator. They weren't disappointed.

City Council considers disability access requirements for homes

City Council heard details Thursday in a special meeting discussing requirements for apartments accomodating people with disabilities.

Ambrosio Guillen receives honorary high school diploma

It's an honor many years in the making.  Thursday, Guillen Middle School's namesake, Ambrosio Guillen was posthumously given his Bowie High School diploma. Students say their view of the school changed today.

Cause of catastrophic Texas explosions remains mystery

Investigators have not ruled out an intentional fire being behind explosions at a fertilizer plant in the small town of West that left 15 people dead, the Texas fire marshal said Thursday.

New Socorro Mayor and City Council members to be sworn-in Thursday

Three new people will be sworn in Thursday as members of Socorro City Council. Jesus Ruiz was elected as the city's new mayor in Saturday's election.