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UTEP's movies on the lawn is cancelled tonight

The University of Texas at El Paso was forced to cancel  "Movies on the Lawn" Friday. The season was scheduled to kick off Friday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m. on Glory Field, but was cancelled because of rain.

Program helps parents feed children during summer months

Summer time for the local food bank is busier than Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to John Schwarting, Executive Director of El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, formerly the West Texas Food Bank.

Families remember fallen soldiers in Memorial Ceremony

Silence filled the room as the names of three fallen soldiers echoed against the walls. A harsh reminder that Specialists' Mitchell Daehling, William Gilbert, and Cody Towse will not be coming home.

Man treated at hospital after being stabbed multiple times

 A 49-year-old Las Cruces man is in the hospital following a stabbing.

Arrests made in Thursday drive-by shooting

Four people are arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting incident Thursday in Northeast El Paso that put several schools on a lock-out.

Skies clear now, but storms possible

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for our area until 10 p.m. That means conditions are favorable for potential severe thunderstorms accompanied by winds that could gust up more than 70 MPH.

UTEP tuberculosis initiative finalist for national honor

The University of Texas at El Paso is one of four national finalists for the C. Peter Magrath University Community Engagement Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

Thompson Ridge Fire has burned more than 14,000 acres

Crews fighting two large fires in New Mexico are hoping to get help from the weather. The Thompson Ridge Fire has burned more than 14,000 acres North of Jemez Springs.

Construction to close portion of Engler Road

Doña Ana County Roads Department crews will close a portion of Engler Road between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11 to install a water crossing.  

Gov. Perry signs legislation opening doors for service animals

Governor Rick Perry Friday signed House Bill 489, which allows individuals with disabilities to use the assistance of service animals in all public places, including retail businesses and restaurants, without having to show the qualificati

Former El Pasoan known as the "Night Stalker" dies in prison

San Quentin officials have confirmed Richard Ramirez has died in a hospital in California.

Lawmakers praise commercial zone extension

U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, along with U.S.

EPISD offers free breakfast & lunch in summer

The El Paso Independent School District is participating in the National School Lunch’s Seamless Summer Option to provide students with breakfast and lunch at 30 sites this summer.

Subdivision may threaten world's largest bat colony

As the sun sets every summer night at Bracken Cave in the Hill Country, a vortex of Mexican free-tailed bats rushes forth.

New university in South Texas awaits Perry's signature