Health care official used to lead IRS tax exempt office

Republicans using the Internal Revenue Service scandal to slam health care reform have a new twist in their argument.

Thirty-Five UTEP student-athletes to graduate on Saturday

A total of 35 past and present UTEP student-athletes will graduate from the university on Saturday.

NMSU men's golf in 11th after first round at NCAA Regionals

The New Mexico State men’s golf team carded a first round score of 5-over par, 285, in the NCAA Regional Tournament at the par-70, 7,036-yard ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Ariz. The Aggies are currently 11th overall.

UTEP's Oranger tabbed NFCA All-Midwest region

UTEP softball’s Kayla Oranger was tabbed All-Midwest Region second team as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Thursday.This is the first all-region honor for the senior standout.

Like father, like son: a family deployment

When most Soldiers deploy, they have to say goodbye to all the loved ones they leave behind. Two Soldiers from 115th Military Police Battalion, a Maryland National Guard unit, each had one less goodbye to say.

Fort Bliss' Aviation Brigade soaring in two theaters overseas

From Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard's commentary, "Thoughts while working out in the gym:"

Brad Taylor named El Paso Triple-A team manager

Brad Taylor has been named General Manager of the new El Paso Triple-A baseball team, officially starting in his post on May 28, 2013. The announcement was made today by MountainStar Sports Group President, Alan Ledford.

NMSU's Olive and Rodriguez tabbed NCFA All-Region

New Mexico State softball players Staci Rodriguez and Amber Olive were named to the All-Pacific Region first and second team, respectively, as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Thursday, May 16.

David Beckham retires

David Beckham, one of the most iconic soccer stars of his generation, has announced his retirement. His decision comes days after the 38-year-old won his latest title with French club Paris Saint-Germain.

Obama: Pentagon leaders 'ashamed' over sexual assaults plaguing military

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Cause of catastrophic Texas explosions remains mystery

(CNN) -- Investigators have not ruled out an intentional fire being behind explosions at a fertilizer plant in the small town of West that left 15 people dead, the Texas fire marshal said Thursday.

Teen arrested in suspected burglary ring

Socorro police have made another arrest in connection with a suspected burglary ring. 18-year-old Diego Barrientos was arrested for allegedly receiving and possessing stolen property from a home in Socorro.

Plans for new Walmart hit a roadblock

The city's planning commission has voted against a zoning proposal that would allow a Walmart to be built in Central El Paso. The proposed store would be built at the intersection of Montana and Chelsea where Chicos Tacos now sits.

El Paso firefighters kick off "Fill the Boot"

The annual Muscular Dystrophy Association's fill the boot drive starts Friday, so Thursday a kick-off celebration was held at Firefighter Memorial Park. The fill the boot drive will run through May 27th.