Community Champion: Hanks runner commits to University of Texas
EL PASO, Texas — It’s not easy signing to compete at a division one university, but with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Hanks…
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Crash Course in ‘Floorball’ carries Hanks High School to Special Olympics
EL PASO, Texas — About two months ago, Hanks High School special education staffer Richard Rodriguez had never heard of “Floorball.” So, it’s pretty…
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Fort Bliss soldiers take Southwest heritage to the table in Army-wide cooking competition
FORT BLISS, Texas — Soldiers at Ft. Bliss are going through some grueling training and braving the heat of the kitchen. A local team is getting…
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‘OMG! That’s me!’: Oñate High School senior becomes New Mexico’s 1st girl wrestling champion
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — She may be small, but she’s fierce. At less than 100 pounds, Oñate High School senior Angelita Altamirano is New Mexico’s…
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Community Champions: Eastwood girls wrestling team headed to UIL State Tournament
EL PASO, Texas — The Eastwood Troopers have done all the right things to get this point. First, win a district title, then a regional title, and now…
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Community Champions: Cathedral swim team finishes 2nd at state competition
San Antonio, TX For the second straight year the Cathedral swim team came very close to winning a state title. Friday, at the TAPPS State Swim Meet…
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Community Champion: Eastlake’s Cheyanne Bonilla reaches 2,000 point mark
EL PASO, Texas — Reaching the 2,000 point mark in high school is no easy feat, but an Eastlake Falcon did just that. Senior Cheyanne Bonilla hit…
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Community Champions: Santa Teresa cross country team
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — The Santa Teresa cross country team knew before the start of the season that if they wanted to be the best, it would…
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Community Champion: Clint basketball player reaches 2,000 point mark
The Clint Lions have been on a roll so far in the 2019 season, and for one Clint senior the season has been extra special. Earlier this season at a…
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Community Champions: El Paso karate team shines at international competition
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso karate team is showing the world just how great students of the sport really are here in the Borderland. The group is…
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Eastwood High School snare line wins first place at international competition
EL PASO, Texas — It’s proof that practice does indeed make perfect. The snare line at Eastwood High School recently competed at an international…
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Community Champions: Centennial girls soccer team
Winning a state championship in no way distinguishes the success of a team’s season. Case in point, the Centennial girls soccer team. This past…
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Noted El Paso pianist honored with top classical music award
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso native Lucy Scarbrough is a noted pianist, composer, educator and music leader. She is also known for her powerful, yet…
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Eastwood cross country team has sights on 2nd straight state title
The Eastwood Boys cross country team know a thing or two about winning championships. A season ago, the Troopers brought home a state championship in…
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Week 9: Sweet Play of the Week, Christian Ronquillo & the Del Valle Conquistadores
The Del Valle Conquistadores are the winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 9 of the high school football season. In the game against Bel…
Continue ReadingWeek 7 Sweet Play of the Week: Mykal Blanco & the Hanks Knights
The Hanks Knights are the winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 7 of the high school football season. During the Knights’ game against…
Continue ReadingWeek 2: Sweet Play of the Week; Travon Ware & the Andress Eagles
Running back Travon Ware and the Andress Eagles are the winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 2. During the team’s game against Chapin…
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13-year-old El Paso boy raising money for mass shooting victims through artwork
A 13-year-old El Paso boy is raising money for the victims of the Aug. 3 mass shooting through his own artwork. Erik P. has already painted more than…
Continue ReadingEl Paso H.S. wins the Sweet Play of the Week for Week 1
The El Paso Tigers are this week’s winners of the Borderland Blitz Sweet Play of the Week. Linebacker Santiago Gallegos gave a monster hit to a…
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