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No. 1 seed upset in Las Cruces $25k USTA Pro Circuit Women's Tennis Challenger

Play continued Thursday at the inaugural USTA Pro Circuit Women's Tennis Challenger in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the singles round of 16 and doubles quarterfinals competition was completed.

Sun Bowl to host 14th annual Soccer Tournament Saturday and Sunday

Youth soccer teams from across the region will descend upon El Paso this weekend for the 14th Annual Academy Sports and Outdoors Sun Bowl International Soccer Tournament.

Mullings to play for Canada at the World University Games

New Mexico State sophomore guard Daniel Mullings was selected to represent his native Canada during the 2013 World University Games in July.

Patriots face West Texas Saturday at home

The El Paso Patriots (1-3-1, 4 points, T-5th Mid-South) face a critical challenge against the West Texas Sockers (1-4-1, 4 points, T-5th Mid-South) this Saturday at the Socorro Student Activities Complex.

Diablos weekend promotions vs Grand Prairie

After a short trip to Wichita, KS to face the Wingnuts, the Diablos are back in town for a 6 day homestand starting Friday, June 7 against Texas rivals, the Grand Prairie AirHogs and the Amarillo Sox.

Aggies sign All-Americans from Everett Community College

Head track and field coach Orin Richburg announced Wednesday that two All-American athletes from Everett Community College have signed national letters of intent to join the Aggies beginning in the fall of 2013.

UTEP's Kimaiyo earns seventh All-American honor

Risper Kimaiyo wrapped up her collegiate career earning her seventh All-American honor at the 2013 NCAA Championships at Hayward Field.

Good Coffee restaurant opens new location in West El Paso

Good Coffee Mexican Restaurant has expanded it's family business to the West side. The family owned restaurant says this new location is bigger compared to other restaurants and offers something extra.

La Purisima Road closed due to construction

La Purisima Drive will be closed between Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and El Presidio Drive for approximately three days. Construction will begin Friday June 7th. A detour will be in place through Rock Springs Road.

Fireworks Vendor on ban: "We didn't get our fair shake"

County Commissioners have snuffed out the sale, use and possession of all kinds of fireworks. However, a businessman with the fireworks industry says they did not get their fair chance to compromise.

State Farm cutting 600 El Paso jobs

State Farm Insurance announced today it will be laying off 600 workers at its call center in West El Paso in 2014. Most are customer service and sales jobs. The company is consolidating its operations in Phoenix and Dallas.

El Paso World War II veterans honored on D-Day

In Northeast El Paso, the Roy P. Benavidez-Robert Patterson "All Airborne" Chapter honored local World War II veterans.

NMSU Board of Regents approves repairs following Jett Hall fire

In a special meeting June 6, the New Mexico State University Board of Regents approved $1.2 million in emergency repairs to Jett Hall following a fire in the building earlier this year.

Taskforce shares advice for hot days

With temperatures expected to hit triple digits in early June, the Extreme Weather Task Force (EWTF) is asking for fan donations to help protect the unprotected in our community.

Gang-related shooting puts schools on lock-out

Several El Paso schools went under a "lock-out" Thursday afternoon, after what appears to be a gang-related drive-by shooting incident in Northeast El Paso.