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Residents urged to take precautions against West Nile virus

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health is urging residents to do their part to prevent West Nile virus infections.

Want to watch a movie for free? Head over the UTEP campus

Movies on the lawn kicks off on the UTEP campus Thursday. Last week, the summer movie series was canceled because of the bad weather.

Police in Anthony, TX teach families about Spice dangers

The Anthony, Texas Police Department said it's seeing an increase of teenagers using spice and they want to stop it in their community.

Small business forum being held in the borderland

A Governor's Small Business Forum is being held that will provide valuable information to small business owners in our area.

El Paso hits high temps of 106 degrees on Wednesday

It's not quite summer time yet but the Borderland is already baking in triple digit temperatures -- leaving El Pasoans to deal with the heat. "It's been really nasty," said Stephen Wells.

Police: woman runs over fiancé and kills him

Carlos Nevarez Junior, a marine and volunteer firefighter, died on his 42nd birthday, allegedly at the hands of his fiancé, 38 year-old Annette Fuschini.

Neighbors voice concerns over central El Paso grocery store

Residents around a local grocery store want its liquor license taken away. Wednesday night a representative with City Representative Courtney Niland's office discussed their concerns.

Mexican mayoral candidate murdered

A mayoral candidate of the small town of Guadalupe and Calvo Chihuahua, Jaime Orozco Madrigal, was found murdered Wednesday. Madrigal, of the PRI party, was kidnapped by 10 suspects last Monday.

Walmart donates 300 fans to Extreme Weather Task Force

The Extreme Weather Task Force is trying to help El Pasoans beat the heat by handing out free fans and Wednesday El Paso Walmart’s joined the caused by donating 300 fans.

Skate park breaks ground in northeast El Paso

Construction began Wednesday morning for a brand new skate park in northeast El Paso. The skate park, off McCombs, will be the largest not only in El Paso, but in the whole region.

Sun Metro detours Route 42 for bridge construction

Effective immediately, Sun Metro will be required to detour Route 42 due to bridge repair work beginning Wednesday, from 8 pm until 5 am. This detour is expected to be in effect until Friday, June 14.

Loans available to struggling farmers

The ongoing drought has been tough on farmers, and many are taking out loans to try and make ends meet. But some farmers don't have sufficient financial resources to qualify for conventional loans.

Shut-down Pizza Patron sign reads "rent is delinquent"

Pizza Patron, has closed its doors. All four El Paso locations are no longer open for business. Specific details were not released, but a sign at the Montana location read 'rent is deliquent'.

New Mexico man charged with tattooing young child

A New Mexico father is headed to prison after he allegedly used tattooed his three year old nephew using homemade tools.

Holloman AFB airman found dead in home

An airman assigned to Holloman Air Force Base was found dead in her Alamogordo home. The woman assigned to the 4th Space Control Squadron was found around 11:30 Tuesday night.