Former Socorro City Councilman will face jury trial for animal cruelty

A judge ruled Thursday that former Socorro City Councilman Jesse Gandara Jr. will face a jury trial for animal cruelty charges.

Missing Man Update: Man reaches out to family in letter

Victor Vargas, a missing Clint man who vanished last weekend, is believed to be in Albuquerque and reportedly reached out to his family.

Las Cruces resident challenge to red light ordinance upheld

A Las Cruces' man four-year battle with the city is partially over. It's a story we've been following since 2011. However, Cristobal Rodriguez says his battle with the city isn't over.

Texas sues BP, Halliburton, others over oil spill

Texas on Friday became the latest state to sue BP, Halliburton and others tied to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, alleging the parties "engaged in willful and wanton misconduct" and seeking penalties and damages "to the ful

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.

Finding my gateway bug

 I ate bugs for lunch. This time it was on purpose.

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.

7 ways budget cuts will hit national parks

(CNN) -- Road-tripping to a national park makes for an easy -- and spectacular -- summer getaway. While all the U.S. national parks will be open this summer, forced federal spending cuts mean reduced programs and facility access.

UPDATE: 3 Fort Bliss Soldiers killed in Afghanistan attack

Fort Bliss, TX (KDBC) — Fort Bliss officials have confirmed three soldiers from Fort Bliss have died in Afghanistan.