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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

NMSU's Savage signs with the Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday the Signing of former New Mexico State defensive end Donte Savage. Savage is listed as a linebacker with the Packers.

National Kids to Parks Day this Saturday

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will host the 3rd annual National Kids to Parks Day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

NMSU Equestrian announces 2013 signing class

New Mexico State Equestrian head coach Robin Morris-Walters announced the signing of three student-athletes to National Letters of Intent.

Construction will begin soon for Triple A Baseball Stadium

Residents will soon see the walls of the Triple A baseball stadium built. MountainStar Sports Group says work on the foundation will begin in May and that news is already attracting several perspective business owners to Downtown.

District budget, employment contracts top new EPISD board's meeting agenda

It's back to business as usual for the El Paso Independent School District. The new board of managers are holding their first official meeting since they were sworn in last week.

Name of baby found dead released

EL PASO, TX (KDBC) — The name of the baby who died inside a car outside Riverside High school last week was confirmed Tuesday. Janay Aliah Ives, was born in November of 2012 in El Paso County.

Analyst: Herrera's fingerprints identifed at murder scene

EL PASO, TX (KDBC) — Evidence in a 2009 murder surfaced in a trial of a man accused of killing his boyfriend, according to analysts.

El Paso attorney temporarily loses law license

An El Paso lawyer who was found in contempt of court two separate times will now temporarily lose his law license.  Visiting Judge Martin Muncy today suspended Stuart Leeds for six months.

El Paso gets first Smart Code firehouse

El Paso will soon see it's first Smart Code firehouse.  City Council approved the $4.2 million project. It'll be mixed in with other types of businesses to provide what the city calls a more efficient way of organizing El Paso.

City Council approves Northeast skatepark

The first project under El Paso's 2012 Quality of Life Bond will soon be giving kids and adults a place to play in Northeast El Paso Tuesday City Council approved a skatepark at Northeast Regional Park for $1.4 million.

8 victims displaced in duplex fire

EL PASO, TX (KDBC) — A family of three was inside a home where a fire started in the laundry room Tuesday morning, fire officials said.

Cornyn files amendment to address TX water shortage, engage Mexico on treaty compliance

WASHINGTON D.C. (OFFICE OF JOHN CORNYN) — U.S.

New public service campaign encourages parents to talk to their kids to prevent underage drinking

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, launched a new, public service campaign to highlight the dangers of underage drinking.