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After West disaster, little discussion on soil issues

As the catastrophic fertilizer plant explosion in West continues to elicit debate about regulation, one factor that hasn’t been discussed as much is the soil of Central Texas. 

Officers search for driver who slammed into a parked patrol car

El Paso police officers are searching for the driver responsible for crashing into a deputy patrol car overnight. The crash happened Wednesday around 2:45 a.m. on De Leon and Bel Mar in west El Paso.

EPISD Board of managers hold first meeting since taking over district

The new Board of Managers for the El Paso Independent School District held their first official meeting Tuesday evening, since being sworn in last Tuesday.

Three Top Tips for Summer Travel

(StatePoint) As families nationwide are packing their gear and heading out by car, plane and boat, recent data suggests that this summer travel season could be substantially busier than in years past.  

Tinnitus 411: What You Need to Know About Ringing Ears

(StatePoint) In a world full of noise -- from everything from city traffic and lawnmowers to hairdryers and earbuds on personal music devices -- hearing problems are a growing issue.

Ballot order to be determined Thursday for EPISD runoff election

Candidates moving on to a runoff election in the El Paso Independent School District will draw for their place on the ballot Thursday at a special board meeting. For Place 1, Bob Geske will face Omar Villa.

Nursing students file lawsuit against DACC

A group of former and current nursing students have filed a class action lawsuit against Dona Ana Community College for the loss of accreditation.

Anthony mayor does not discuss future during town meeting

The longtime mayor of Anthony was in attendance at Tuesday evening's regularly scheduled meeting, but did not comment on his possible resignation after pleading guilty to a third degree felony.

Thousands at Fort Bliss to see furlough days

Thousands of El Pasoans employed by Fort Bliss will see furlough days, starting in less than two months.

Want to create video games?

One of the fastest growing industries is now being taught at El Paso Community College. The school's continuing education department will now be offering classes on how to create video games.

EPISD candidates to draw for ballot placement

Candidates involved in a runoff in the El Paso School District will draw for their place on the ballot on Thursday. Bob Geske will face Omar Villa in Place 1. In Place 5, Chuck Taylor will face James Lamonica.

Fort Bliss Soldiers talk fitness with local school children

Soldiers of 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, gathered with students of Cielo Vista Elementary School and their parents for an evening of family fitness fun, April 30.

Jackpot fever is popping up all over Texas

Jackpot fever has taken over Texas. Tonight's Mega Millions Jackpot is estimated at $170 million, and Wednesday's Powerball Jackpot is estimated at $360 million.

Two hour wait - Emergency Room standard at William Beaumont Medical Center

From Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard's weekly commentary, "Thoughts while working out in the gym:" Emergency Room time standard at WBAMC

Patriots introduce new coach before season starts

The El Paso Patriots soccer team of the Premier Development League (PDL) of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) announced today that Francisco “Paco” Chavez is taking over head coaching duties for the team that will play its 2013 home g