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Las Cruces man convicted of murder

A Las Cruces man was found guilty today of shooting and a killing a man. 28 year- old Eric Marquez was convicted of first degree murder after he shot and killed 22-year old Julian Melendrez in March of 2011.

Gustnado spotted in the Borderland

A strong storm system swept through the Borderland Friday night, and some area residents even reported seeing a tornado. It turns out, it was not a tornado.

Texans: Investigate Moving Companies Before Committing

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood along with state, industry and consumer advocate officials to urge Texans to educate themselves before hiring a moving company.

Statistics Indicate Hunting is Getting Safer in Texas

Hunting accidents and fatalities in Texas continued their long-term decline in 2012, still below three accidents per 100,000 hunters in recent years.

Texas to Receive Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Restoration Funding

Five Texas-based projects totaling about $18 million have been proposed to begin to compensate Texas for lost human use of natural resources resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Local Drivers: Visit License Mega Centers During Busy Summer

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents to take advantage of new driver license mega centers as one option to avoid busy summer months at local offices.

Texas Drivers and Motorcyclists Reminded to 'Share the Road'

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers on Texas roadways to use extra caution around motorcycles. 

Miners Earn Three Medals at C-USA Championships

The UTEP track and field team took three medals on the second day of action at the Conference USA Outdoor Championships.

Track and Field State Meet Results

The UIL Track and Field State Meet began in Austin today at the University of Texas. Below are the first day results from area athletes.

Aggies advance to WAC Title Game

A 3-1 win over the Texas State Bobcats on Friday evening, May 10, the New Mexico State softball team advances to the final round of the 2031 Western Athletic Conference Tournament. That game is set for a 1 p.m. first pitch on Saturday, May 11.

El Paso and New Mexico Baseball/Softball Playoff Results and Schedules

Here is the High School Softball and Baseball Playoff Scores and Schedule for Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 for the Texas UIL tournament and the New Mexico state playoffs: UIL 4A Softball Regional Quarterfinals

Go back in time at Fort Bliss

With all the new construction going on around Fort Bliss, specifically on the corner of Pershing and

Pearce, O'Rourke agree on defense, border security needs

In today's climate of political wrangling, there was an odd sighting in Downtown El Paso Friday. Sitting at the same table was Republican U.S. Rep Steve Pearce next to Democrat U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke.

Fort Bliss celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Mother's day is this Sunday, but one group of women got pampered early because Friday also happened to be Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

Elections department preps for Election Day

The El Paso County's Election Dept. scrambled to finish last minute preparations Friday before the polls open for Election Day Saturday.