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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.

All Star Football showcase to hold banquet Friday

Join us in honoring El Paso area high school Student Athletes at the Greater El Paso Football Showcase “All Star Scholarship Banquet” Thursday, May 16th at the Radisson on Airway in El Paso beginning at 6:00PM.

NMSU baseball closes out regular season at Seattle Thursday

The New Mexico State baseball team wraps up the regular season with a three-game road-conference series against Seattle U starting, Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. (MT) at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue, Wash.

Routes 40, 44 and 46 detoured for Sun Metro

EL PASO, TX (KTSM) — Effective Wednesday, May 15, Sun Metro will be required to detour Routes 40, 44 and 46 due to the closure of the intersection of Trans Mountain and Rushing, Sun Metro officials said.

Family of missing elderly man begs Governor Rick Perry for help

Seventy-two year old Victor Vargas Junior has been missing since Saturday and his family says he needs immediate care.

CISD superintendent visits kindergarten, 1st grade students

Dr. Pedro Galavíz  planned a two-week transitional plan aimed at helping him move into his new role as the superintendent of the Canutillo Independent School District, officials said.

Search warrant yields discovery of marijuana, paraphernalia

Two individuals were arrested on drug charges after police found 25 grams of marijuana in a house on Yandell. 

Hope remains for partial victory on road cash

 

EPISD Board of managers hold first meeting since taking over district

The new Board of Managers for the El Paso Independent School District held their first official meeting Tuesday evening, since being sworn in last Tuesday.

GOP donor releases songs opposing "Obamacare"

He's already a Houston physician, Republican campaign donor, radio talk show host and litigant in a federal lawsuit against the roll-out of "Obamacare." Now Dr.

Armed Forces Day Celebration this Saturday at Fort Bliss

Armed Forces Day activities kick off at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 18, with the Third Annual Armed Forces Day Triathlon which includes a 400-meter swim, a 15-mile bike route and a 5-kilometer run.

Great Horn Owl rescued

The Las Cruces Fire Department assisted the New Mexico Game and Fish Department with the rescue of a Great Horn Owl Tuesday.

Driver slams into patrol car then runs off

El Paso police officers are searching for the driver responsible for crashing into a deputy patrol car overnight. The crash happened Wednesday around 2:45 a.m. on De Leon and Bel Mar in west El Paso.

Three Top Tips for Summer Travel

(StatePoint) As families nationwide are packing their gear and heading out by car, plane and boat, recent data suggests that this summer travel season could be substantially busier than in years past.