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Suspect cleared in crime spree

EL PASO, TX (KDBC) — An investigation into this week's EPPD vandalism Crime Spot revealed a woman depicted in surveillance video was not involved in the crimes.

Help save a life by donating blood

In celebration of World Blood Donor Day, United Blood Services is holding special events at three donation centers in El Paso and Las Cruces.

Health officials warning of West Nile Virus

El Paso's Department of Public Health is warning about West Nile virus infections.

Movies on the Lawn finally kicks off on UTEP campus

Movies on the lawn kicks off on the UTEP campus Thursday. Last week, the summer movie series was canceled because of the bad weather.

Police in Anthony, TX warn of Spice dangers

The Anthony, Texas Police Department said it's seeing an increase of teenagers using spice and they want to stop it in their community.

To Texans' dismay, feds deny additional aid after fertilizer plant explosions

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied additional aid tied to deadly explosions at a Texas fertilizer plant, a decision ripped Wednesday by local and state officials who accused President Barack Obama of having "gone against his word."

El Paso hits high temps of 106 degrees on Wednesday

It's not quite summer time yet but the Borderland is already baking in triple digit temperatures -- leaving El Pasoans to deal with the heat. "It's been really nasty," said Stephen Wells.

Police: woman runs over fiancé and kills him

Carlos Nevarez Junior, a marine and volunteer firefighter, died on his 42nd birthday, allegedly at the hands of his fiancé, 38 year-old Annette Fuschini.

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.