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Conserving water at Fort Bliss earns recognition

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recognized Fort Bliss National Cemetery with the state’s highest environmental honor, the 2013 Texas Environmental Excellence Award in the Water Conservation at the TCEQ Environmental Trade Fa

Police: Trio worked together to beat, kill victim

An arrest affidavit revealed new details in the city's latest murder. As NewsChannel 9 reported, Sonia Bautista, Ricardo Macias and Brianna Garay were all charged with capital murder in the death of Jose Castanon.

Mug shot released for teacher accused of having inappropriate student relations

Authories released the mug shot of a teacher arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. 

Trial set for suspect accused of police officers death

The trial has been set for the teenager accused of killing an El Paso police officer. 17-year-old Juan Antonio Gonzalez's trial will start next January.

LIMBS International helps Boston and Bangladesh victims

An organization based out of UTEP has launched an initiative to provide prosthetics to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing and the recent building collapse in Bangladesh.

Official groundbreaking scheduled for Triple A Baseball stadium

After much anticipation, the time has come to officially break ground on El Paso’s new Ballpark, the ground that will be home to El Paso’s new Triple-A baseball team next season, beginning in April 2014.

Trakh adds to NMSU women's basketball coaching staff

Head women’s basketball coach Mark Trakh announced the hiring of former Aggie Erica Sanchez as the third assistant to the program. Sanchez played basketball for the Aggies from 2007-12 and was coached by Trakh during the 11-12 season.

20 Miners qualify for NCAA Track and Field regionals

The UTEP track and field team is heading to the 2013 NCAA West Preliminary Championship from May 23-25 in Austin, Texas, for a chance to qualify for the NCAA Championships.

WAC Baseball Tournament Bracket Set; Aggies No. 6 Seed

The WAC's regular season concluded Sunday and the seeds are now set for the upcoming WAC Baseball Tournament in Grand Prairie, Texas.

The city is one step closer to the June 15th run off election

El Paso (KTSM) Names were drawn Monday morning, May 20th at City hall located on Campbell Street. The selection was done to determine the order on the ballot for the Mayoral and City Council candidates.

Closing arguments heard in murder trial

As of 6:25 PM Monday, jurors have not handed down a verdict in the Michael Herrera murder trial. Closing arguments were heard throughout Monday morning.

Drought watch for the Borderland continues

El Paso (KTSM) More than half of the lower United States is classified as a severe drought and right here in the Borderland the very dry conditions are having a big impact on area farmers.

Arroyo fire spreads forces widespread evacuations

Fire crews were battling a massive house fire in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Fire officials said that a fire that started in an arroyo behind Santa Teresa Middle School spread into a structure at Cervantes.

Senator Jose Rodríguez bill to increase penalties for reporting false school data passes Legislature

The Legislature Monday passed Senate Bill 124, which increase penalties for reporting false school data.

Senator Jose Rodríguez bill to increase penalties for reporting false school data passes Legislature

The Legislature Monday passed Senate Bill 124, which increase penalties for reporting false school data.