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Caveman diet gains popularity

Eating healthy can be a struggle sometimes especially with so many options in restaurants and the grocery store, so now some people are looking back, way back to make eating a little simpler. It's called the caveman diet.

Sneak Peek: NC9 Special Assignment - Young El Pasoans date Sugar Daddies for cash

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.

Andress High teacher resigns after abandoning job

An Andress High School teacher is out of a job after she just stopped showing up for work. The new EPISD Board of Trustees last night decided to terminate Christina Castellano's contract.

Neon Desert causing detours for Sun Metro

Sun Metro is having to make adjustments to some of its routes, with the Neon Desert Music Festival next Saturday, May 25th.

New CISD Superintendent meets students and faculty

Warm welcomes and handshakes were in order at Canutillo Elementary school. Students and educators welcomed their new superintendent on Wednesday.

Lightning in forest has fire crews ready to spring into action

An upper level storm system from the west mixed with a cold front from the east delivered dry lightning late last week, keeping fire crews vigilant and ready to take action. 

Child overdose victim recovers, remains in state custody

The 6-year-old boy who overdosed on sleeping pills in Las Cruces is now doing much better.

El Paso residents see uptick in A/C installations

Plenty of King's Aire employees keeping busy this week installing air conditioning units in several El Paso homes.

Three El Pasoans headed to Cannes Film Festival

With help from the community, the three local filmmakers who were part of a film crew for "Stop the Pounding Heart" were able to raise the funds needed to attend the Cannes Film Festival in France.

Coronado, Andress athletes sign scholarships

Two sets of high school teammates decided to stay together when they head to college Wednesday.

Six-year-old girl talks about being hit by SUV in East El Paso

One month ago, an SUV struck a 6-year-old girl in East El Paso. Her name is Genesis, and she suffered serious injuries. The driver left the scene and still hasn't come forward.

Big changes could bring hassles on UTEP campus

UTEP President Dr. Natalicio. Some of the visions for it are more immediate. "This has been a big safety issue but it's also an aesthetic issue," Dr. Natalicio said.

New Mexico and Texas Baseball and Softball playoff schedules

Below are the upcoming schedules for New Mexico and El Paso area baseball and softball playoff matchups: 4A UIL Softball Regional Semifinals

35 lbs. of marijuana found stashed in container

A traffic stop on Alameda Avenue led to an arrest for traffic warrants, however it was what deputies discovered in the vehicle that made for a bigger catch. 

El Paso softball fastpitch Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday

The El Paso Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame will induct 11 new members to the 2013 Class at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Vista Hills Country Club, 2210 Trawood Dr.