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EPISD votes to fire teacher for abandoning job

An Andress High School teacher resigned Wednesday after learning the new EPISD board was going to terminate her contract.

Sun Metro offers late-night service for Neon Desert

Sun Metro is offering late-night service, in addition to detours Downtown to accomodate fans of the Neon Desert Music Festival next Saturday, May 25th.

Snake bites are on the rise

Deadly snakes could be lurking in your backyard. Central Texas hospitals are concerned about a spike in snake bite cases.

Young overdose victim recovers, mother released

The 6-year-old boy who overdosed on sleeping pills in Las Cruces is now doing much better. The boy remained in state custody while the children, youth, and families department evaluates relatives who he might be turned over to.

CISD Superintendent: If it's good for the kids, we're going to do it

Canutillo Independent School District students and faculty got their chance to meet with their new leader on Wednesday.

Coronado, Andress athletes sign scholarships

Two sets of high school teammates decided to stay together when they head to college Wednesday.

New Mexico and Texas Baseball and Softball playoff schedules

Below are the upcoming schedules for New Mexico and El Paso area baseball and softball playoff matchups: 4A UIL Softball Regional Semifinals Friday, May 17 6:00pm: Chapin vs Aledo at Ratliff Stadium in Odessa

El Paso softball fastpitch Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday

The El Paso Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame will induct 11 new members to the 2013 Class at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Vista Hills Country Club, 2210 Trawood Dr.

All Star Football showcase to hold banquet Friday

Join us in honoring El Paso area high school Student Athletes at the Greater El Paso Football Showcase “All Star Scholarship Banquet” Thursday, May 16th at the Radisson on Airway in El Paso beginning at 6:00PM.

NMSU baseball closes out regular season at Seattle Thursday

The New Mexico State baseball team wraps up the regular season with a three-game road-conference series against Seattle U starting, Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. (MT) at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue, Wash.

Girl, 6, talks about being involved in hit-and-run accident in East El Paso

One month ago, an SUV struck a 6-year-old girl in East El Paso. Her name is Genesis, and she suffered serious injuries. The driver left the scene and still hasn't come forward.

Big changes on UTEP campus

Big news coming out of UTEP.  The campus is getting a facelift. While some students say it might cause a headache, the univeristy is aiming to keep students safer.

Drought forcing wildlife to cross into city limits

A current drought is forcing more wildlife to make its way into town in search of food and water.

DPS urges Texans to report suspicious behaviors on iWATCH site

The Texas Department of Public Safety encourages residents to report suspicious behaviors that might indicate criminal or terrorist activity to the department's iWATCH website at www.iwatchtx.org.

Sun Metro Detours Route 40, 44 and 46

Effective Wednesday, May 15, Sun Metro will be required to detour Routes 40, 44 and 46 due to the closure of the intersection of Trans Mountain and Rushing, Sun Metro officials said. This detour will be in effect until approximately May 31.