Fort Bliss soldier injured in training accident on range
A Fort Bliss Soldier was seriously injured Wednesday night in a training accident at one of the installation’s ranges. The accident involved an…
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Inventor of iconic party game Twister dies
he Minnesota man whose Twister game launched decades of awkward social interactions at parties has died at the age of 82. Charles “Chuck”…
Continue Reading Bill that could provide millions of dollars to UTEP, Texas Tech passes committee in possible symbolic vote
In what appears to be a symbolic vote — the Texas House appropriations committee passed a bill that would give UTEP $88 million and the Texas…
Continue Reading 2 local hospitals layoff about a dozen people
About a dozen people were laid off from Sierra Medical Center and Providence Memorial Hospital last week. A spokeswoman for Sierra and Providence…
Continue Reading FBI investigating suspicious package found Thursday at Mills building in Downtown El Paso
July 12, 2013 update:The FBI released this statement- The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, along with El Paso Police Department Homeland…
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A few storms are expected tonight again. Most are moving to the northwest. There is still a slight chance tomorrow and Sunday with highs around 100.…
Continue Reading Slight chance of showers, thunderstorms tonight
Showers and thunderstorms possible again tonight – here in town around 10%. Better chances out to the west of us tonight. Temps will continue…
Continue Reading Xerox call center laying off nearly 500 workers in East El Paso
Hundreds of El Pasoans will have to look for a new job after massive layoffs. Xerox is laying off 490 employees at a call center in East El Paso.…
Continue Reading El Paso Inc.: Leeser looking at possible changes with city manager powers, City 4-day work week
Changes are afoot – and on foot – under the new administration of El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser. They include some initial limitations on the powers…
Continue Reading Diablos manager Tim Johnson leaves team over medical condition
Tim Johnson, manager of the El Paso Diablos will not be with the team for the rest of the season. The team’s skipper has been absent for over a…
Continue Reading Miami, San Antonio archbishops make friendly bet on NBA Finals
Miami Heat fan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, has offered a friendly wager to Archdiocese of San Antonio’s Archbishop Gustavo Garca-Siller, as the…
Continue Reading 4 arrested after El Paso Police investigate shots fired call
The El Paso Police Department’s gang unit has arrested four people while investigating a Northeast El Paso shots fired call that happened on…
Continue Reading McDonald’s Courts Night Owls With Breakfast Items
McDonald’s is taking a small step toward offering breakfast items outside of its usual breakfast hours — at least if you’re a night…
Continue Reading Take El Paso Triple-A survey to give your views on ticket prices, seat configurations
El Paso’s Triple-A organization is asking people to take a survey to let their opinions on various subjects related to the team and ballpark.…
Continue Reading El Paso businessman Paul L. Foster gives $35 million to Baylor University
Baylor University announced today that the Paul L. Foster, of El Paso, has donated $35 million to the university. Foster is a 1979 alum of Baylor.…
Continue Reading Fort Bliss soldier killed by IED in Afghanistan
Spc. Kyle P. Stoeckli, 21, of Moseley, Va., died June 1, in Maiwand, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by an improvised…
Continue Reading City to consider breaking lease with Diablos
The City of El Paso and Diablos Baseball may be officially parting ways in an amicable break-up. The City and Diablos, which are owned by the Tiguas,…
Continue Reading Dating website expands to offer job website for only beautiful people
Dating website BeautifulPeople.com has launched a free business recruitment service, allowing individuals and corporations to browse the…
Continue Reading Clouds expected to keep temps slightly cooler today
The Storm Track First Alert has been dropped because the added clouds today are keeping temps a bit cooler. The good news is that temps will continue…
Continue Reading Tickets for this year’s Hyundai Sun Bowl go on sale July 1
Tickets for the 80th Hyundai Sun Bowl will go on sale on Monday, July 1, at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster…
Continue Reading El Paso Police warn of sexual predator in Central’s Manhattan Heights
The El Paso Police Department is currently investigating a series of nighttime residential burglaries in the Central Neighborhood of Manhattan…
Continue Reading Trailer for Brad Pitt’s ‘The Counsellor’ released; screenplay written by ex-El Pasoan Cormac McCarthy
The first trailer for the Brad Pitt film “The Counsellor” (aka “The Counselor”) has been released. Watch it at…
Continue Reading Datamark opens 160-seat customer contact center in Juarez
Datamark, Inc. announced today the opening of a 160-seat multichannel bilingual customer contact center to provide customer support for a leading…
Continue Reading Monteleone’s Ristorante to be featured on SyFy’s ‘Paranormal Witness’
Monteleone’s Ristorante in El Paso will be featured on an episode of SyFy’s “Paranormal Witness.” The show will air at 8 p.m.…
Continue Reading Chance of thunderstorm tonight
An isolated storm is possible tonight along with some gusty winds, blowing dirt and sand due to some area storms that develop. Storms are forming to…
Continue Reading How other minor league baseball teams were named
The general manager of the El Paso Triple-A team is no stranger to team-naming contests. Brad Taylor was responsible for launching the brand new…
Continue Reading El Paso runoff debates
May 12 ABC-7 Xtra: Leeser vs. Ortega Runoff Debate Your Voice, Your Vote: District 2 Runoff Debate Your Voice, Your Vote: District 4 Runoff Debate…
Continue Reading Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51
HBO and James Gandolfini’s managers say the actor famous for his role in “The Sopranos” has died in Italy. The cable channel, and…
Continue Reading Public can meet with Mayor John Cook for last time Thursday
El Paso Mayor John Cook will have his last “open door” meeting with the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday. The public is welcome…
Continue Reading Pair allegedly steal $100 worth of underwear, sunglasses from Dollar General store
Crime Stoppers is asking the community’s help in locating two people who allegedly stole about $100 worth of underwear and multiple sunglasses…
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