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Fort Bliss helps military sexual assault victims report crimes

Fort Bliss leader, Major General Dana Pittard, is leaving after three years as it's commander, but not before speaking about ways Fort Bliss has helped military sexual assault victims.

What will happen to Cohen Stadium?

Every year Cohen Stadium treats local third through eighth graders to a free game of baseball.

Major General Dana Pittard: "Whatever we do, make it world class"

In one of his last tasks, a top leader at Fort Bliss addressed the media on Tuesday. Major General Dana Pittard is leaving the military installation after three years as its Commander.

Our local Red Cross is lending a hand

El Paso (KTSM) In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma Monday, El Paso's chapter of the American Red Cross is staying busy.

Michael Herrera found guilty of murdering boyfriend

After several hours of deliberations and a night of being sequestered, the jury made a decision: Michael Hererra is guilty of murder.

UPDATE: AMBER ALERT discontinued; infant found

An Amber Alert  issued for 10-month old Isabella Reyes of McKinney, Texas was discontinued . DPS officials said the infant may have been with Sandy Alocer, 25, who is also named in the alert.

UTEP Women’s Basketball adds six student-athletes For 2013-14 season

Six individuals have signed national letters of intent to attend school and play for the UTEP women’s basketball team in the upcoming 2013-14 season, head coach Keitha Adams announced Tuesday.

NMSU's Ume-Ezeoke named to 2013 Rimington Trophy watch list

Junior center Valerian Ume-Ezeoke has been named to the Rimington Trophy 2013 Spring Watch List. The list includes 17 returning players from the 2012 Watch List. In all, there are 44 players on the Watch List.

NMSU soccer walk on tryouts scheduled for August

The New Mexico State soccer team is having walk-on tryouts for the 2013 season Saturday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. at the NM State soccer field west of Aggie Memorial Stadium.

Tortoises seek owners, shelter

Five African spurred tortoises are sitting patiently at the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley awaiting either their owner or someone willing to adopt them, county officials said.

Witness: Murder suspect Gino Ferri owed victim money

Day two of the Gino Ferri triple murder trial continued in Las Cruces Tuesday. Jurors heard testimony from attorneys present at legal proceedings between Ferri and Gilles Delisle.

2 men behind bars after alleged assault on deputy

Two men are under arrest after one of them allegedly assaults an El Paso County Sheriff's deputy.

Legislature passes ban on sugary drinks

Texas schools are about to get a lot healthier. The state Senate passed a bill today by a 24 to 6 vote today that would force elementary and junior high schools to get rid of sugary drinks from their vending machines.

Memorial Day schedule for Sun Metro

Sun Metro's fixed-route and LIFT services will run on a Sunday schedule on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Sun Metro officials said.

Diablos rally for 8-3 victory on Kids Day

After a rough start in a three game series with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks losing 12-3 last night, the Diablos came back with a convincing 8-3 win, thanks to clutch hits and an electrifying crowd to tie the series at 1-1 on Kids Day!