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NASCAR driver killed in New Jersey race crash

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died Wednesday after he crashed his car at the Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey, NASCAR said.

Soldier of the year: Bliss soldiers vie for top honors

Eighteen noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Soldiers competed for the prestige of being named the Fort Bliss Warrior of the Year on June 3.

Changes at EPISD

Change is coming for the El Paso Independent School District. The EPISD Board of Managers voted down restricting public comment to once every 60 days.

Mexican mayoral candidate kidnapped, killed

A mayoral candidate of the small town of Guadalupe and Calvo Chihuahua, Jaime Orozco Madrigal, was found murdered Wednesday. Madrigal, of the PRI party, was kidnapped by 10 suspects last Monday.

Vets walk cross-country for cancer cure

Armed with boots on their feet, and packs on their back, two combat veterans are walking cross country to raise money for cancer. "Ruck for a Cure" is literally a cross-country effort.

First 2012 bond project breaks ground

Construction began Wednesday morning for a brand new skate park in northeast El Paso. The skate park, off McCombs, will be the largest not only in El Paso, but in the whole region.

Help for struggling farmers now available

The ongoing drought has been tough on farmers, and many are taking out loans to try and make ends meet. But some farmers don't have sufficient financial resources to qualify for conventional loans.

Help for struggling farmers now available

The ongoing drought has been tough on farmers, and many are taking out loans to try and make ends meet. But some farmers don't have sufficient financial resources to qualify for conventional loans.

Texas lawmakers brace for a water crisis

As the drought continues here in Texas,  lawmakers are bracing for a water crisis in the decades to come.

Texas lawmakers brace for a water crisis

As the drought continues here in Texas,  lawmakers are bracing for a water crisis in the decades to come.

Airman's body found inside Alamogordo home

An Airman assigned to the 4th Space Control Squadron at Holloman AFB was found dead in her home in Alamogordo, NM. The woman was found around 11:30pm, Tuesday night.

Pizza Patron shuts down in El Paso

Pizza Patron has closed all four locations in El Paso.

Early voting in runoff brings in more voters than regular election

More people turned out for early voting for the run-off election than the regular election back in May. A total of 27,366 El Pasoans took advantage of early voting that ended Tuesday, nearly 4,000 more votes than in May.

Victim identified in Mesa motorcycle accident

The female passenger killed in a motorcycle vs. Jeep accident was identified Wednesday by police.

Tips on hiring a contractor to paint your home

Thinking of updating your home with some paint jobs this summer? The Better Business Bureau offers some tips if you plan to hire a contractor to do the job.