Man arrested in connection with pointing gun at officers, citizen
El Paso Police arrested a man after he allegedly pointed a handgun at two officers and a citizen early Sunday morning, officials said. Police said…
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Officials urge college students to get meningitis vaccine
Monday marks the first day of classes at the University of Texas-El Paso. It also marks the first fall semester that incoming students who…
Continue Reading Man shot at west El Paso apartment complex
A 25-year-old man was shot as he tried to enter an apartment that was not his in West El Paso early Monday morning.El Paso Police said the man was…
Continue Reading Include vaccines in back-to-school preps, doctor says
It isn’t unusual for for children to pick up more than an education from the classroom. Oftentimes, students are picking up germs. While some…
Continue Reading Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine team keeps borders safe from above
If you’ve seen the blue and white helicopters flying over the Rio Grande, you may assume they’re part of Customs and Border Protection.…
Continue Reading Multi-vehicle wreck shuts down I-10
Police are warning motorists to avoid I-10 Saturday morning, specifically people who frequent the eastbound lanes. Numerous wrecks popped up…
Continue Reading Willie Gandara Jr. pleads guilty on two counts of drug trafficking
Former County Commissioner Wille Gandara Jr. appeared before a federal judge Friday. He was arrested in February onfive counts of drug trafficking.…
Continue Reading City Council to pick date for special elections
El Paso City Council is set to discuss picking a day to hold two special elections that may improve quality of life in the Sun City. During…
Continue Reading El Paso Organizes Collective Book Reading
In honor of the upcoming release of the world premiere of the film adaptation of Rudolfo Anaya’s novel Bless Me, Ultima, the city invites the…
Continue Reading EPISD board at odds over TEA accreditation probation
The El Paso Independent School District held a school board meeting Thursday evening. On the agenda wasa presentation by the Texas Education Agency…
Continue Reading Closing arguments begin on day six of Caballero, Leeds trial
Closing arguments are underway during day six of the contempt of court case against two prominent El Paso lawyers. Theresa Caballero and Stuart Leeds…
Continue Reading El Paso County Commissioners approve domestic partner benefits
Update: After failing to gain enough votes the past two years, Commissioners Court voted 3-1 today to extend domestic partner benefits to gay and…
Continue Reading Pedestrian, train involved in collision that leaves 1 dead
A man is dead after being struck by a train in Socorro near the intersection of Middle Drain and Bauman Roads, officials said. At this time, the area…
Continue Reading Ft. Bliss: Female Engagement Team breaks Army’s boundaries
Women have been serving in the U.S. Army since the 1900s. They started off as nurses and have sincemoved into other fields, like cavalry,…
Continue Reading El Paso Police ask to outsource suspect transport, booking
El Paso Police Department officials will ask city councilors sign off on a $600,000 contract with G4S, aprivate company, to help transport and book…
Continue Reading Organ player dazzles crowds at Plaza Classic Film Festival
The Plaza Classic Film festivalcame to a closeSunday nightin downtown El Paso. Movie stars like Al Pacino and Tippi Hedren came to El Paso for the…
Continue Reading Incident in El Paso tied to national immigration debate
Domestic assault charges are nothing out of the ordinary. Police, sheriff’s deputies and other law enforcement agents deal with assault charges…
Continue Reading Update: El Paso Police ID man shot by officer Sunday
Update: 32-year old Jorge Ivan Vasquez-Medrano of the 3900 block of N. Piedras has been identified as the man who was shot by a five-year veteran of…
Continue Reading Woman faces embezzlement, fraud charges in Sunland Park investigation
New Mexico State Police have filed embezzlement and fraud charges against a former consultant for the city of Sunland Park. Dona Ana County District…
Continue Reading Man stabbed in front of his home in northeast El Paso
An El Paso man was stabbed in front oh his home in northeast El Paso, while police continue to search for the suspect. It happened just after 4:00 am…
Continue Reading Homeland Security wants to expand NM border zone
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is eyeing a plan to extend the border zone in New Mexico by 30 miles to allow some Mexican nationals to…
Continue Reading Sale of fire department vehicle spurs controversy
As tempers flare behind closed doors inside a local volunteer fire department, an investigation continues. Two men’s names have been thoroughly…
Continue Reading Task force meant to bring transparency to EPISD meets behind closed doors
A committee meant to improve the governance of the El Paso Independent School District held its first meetingWednesday behind closed doors. The EPISD…
Continue Reading EPPD: Argument between brothers led to gunfire
El Paso police are investigating reports of gunfire in northeast El Paso Police were on the scene around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday night at the Villa Real…
Continue Reading EPISD Board urged to investigate, fire Garcia’s accomplices
The El Paso Independent School District, on the heels of being placed on probation by the Texas Education Agency as a result of a cheating scheme…
Continue Reading City Council To Discuss Relocation
El Paso City Council is scheduled to hear a presentation on various places to move city hall employees and services Tuesday morning. The 46-page…
Continue Reading Eliot Shapleigh calls for EPISD reform through petition drive at town hall meeting
The town hall meetingwas called by some attendees a rock concert. It was electric, it had cheering, standing ovationsand it had heartfelt emotion.…
Continue Reading Witnesses tell of hostage situation at Sikh temple
OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) – Witnesses outside of a Sikh temple near Milwaukee say people inside with whom they have spoken are describing a hostage…
Continue Reading Socorro Independent School District selects new superintendent
The Socorro Independent School District has already started its fall semester and getting a new superintendent to fill the vacant seat has been a…
Continue Reading City Manager Seeks 3 Buildings for City Hall Relocation
City Manager Joyce Wilson unveiled her presentation advising the city to purchase three downtown El Paso buildings, a day before it goes before city…
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