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House Approves Craft Brewing Overhaul

A raft of bills that would dramatically alter the way beer is sold and consumed in Texas sailed through tentative approval from the House on Friday after a lengthy and disputatious process between brewers and beer distributors.

"Merry Christmas Bill" Heads to Governor

The “Merry Christmas bill,” aimed at giving public schools more leeway to celebrate traditional winter celebrations, is headed to the desk of Gov. Rick Perry.

Andress HS teacher behind bars over alleged student relationship

An Andress High school teacher was arrested Friday after EPISD police said he was having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

EPPD: Streets blocked off due to live explosives in residence

EL PASO, TX (KDBC) — El Paso Police and Homeland Security were blocking streets off in west El Paso after reports of live explosives were found at a house.

Soldiers killed overseas remembered at Field of Honor

Fort Bliss is confirming three Fort Bliss Soldiers died in Afghanistan.

ETX woman gets probation after spiking coffee with meth before delivering baby

ANGELINA COUNTY, TX (KETK) — Officials with Angelina County tell KETK, Amanda McAdams, 26, of Huntington, received probation after her newborn baby tested positive for meth.

Jobs of the Week: May 20-26

EL PASO, TX (KDBC) — Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande announced Friday that there are more than one thousand jobs available in the El Paso, Texas area.

State of Texas files lawsuit against BP America

AUSTIN, TX (KVEO) — The State of Texas filed a lawsuit against BP America for their role in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

End-of-life bill sparks anger, accusations

Political powerhouse Texas Right to Life is working overtime to try to defeat a compromise measure aimed at improving state laws governing “end of life” medical decisions.

Texans seek bipartisanship in a sharply divided D.C.

     

Requirements toughen to enter military

Many people here in El Paso are involved in the military. This week, The Pentagon said it's become harder to get into the United States Military, including the Army.

Driver slams into pole on Patriot Freeway

A woman is recovering from her injuries after slamming into a pole. According to police officers, the driver was speeding down US-54 around 3:00 a.m. Friday when her car somehow lost control and slammed into the pole.

Woman in hospital after being seriously injured in crash

A woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after being involved in a crash in far east El Paso. The crash happened Friday just before 2:00 a.m. on I-10 and Americas near Dreams Cabaret Nightclub.

Driver takes off after striking a pedestrian

One person is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in east El Paso. The accident happened Friday just after 1:00 a.m. on James Watt and Lee Trevino.

Driver falls asleep at wheel, slams into pole

A driver is luckily he was not seriously injured after he slammed into a pole. The crash happened Friday around 3:00 a.m. on Montana and Trowbridge in central El Paso. According to police officers, the driver fell asleep at the wheel.