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5 years later: Events to honor the 23 lives lost in El Paso Walmart mass shooting
El Pasoans will once again come together to remember the 23 lives lost in the Aug. 3, 2019, mass shooting. In observance of the tragedy's fifth anniversary, the community is invited to show love to the victims through tributes, remembrance ceremonies and newly unveiled artwork. ...
El Paso’s unique water recycling system might have lessons for other Texas cities
Texas is getting hotter and drier in the coming decades, and more of the state could come to be described as arid like far West Texas. El Paso gets just 9 inches of annual rainfall, compared with the statewide average of 27 inches. So how does the city manage its water supply and usage, and what could the rest of us learn from their system?
El Paso VA offering assistance filing PACT Act claims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso VA Health Care System is hosting an event to help veterans who may have been exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving at home or abroad. The PACT Act of 2022 is a law that was passed to expand care and...
15 years after near-fatal accident, Commissioner Carlos Leon meets deputy who helped saved his life
Fifteen years ago, El Paso County Commissioner Carlos Leon’s life was forever changed. On a 93-degree August day, the retired El Paso police chief decided to ride his Harley-Davidson motorcycle from his Eastside home to Mesilla, New Mexico. One moment, Leon was riding at 45 mph on New Mexico...
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
Texas car insurance rates continue rising
The cost of car insurance in Texas is well above the national average as rates are increasing across the U.S. Why it matters: Fast-rising insurance rates are contributing to a transportation affordability crisis, especially in the many parts of the country where people have few alternatives to car ownership. And...
Triple-digit heat returns to North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – After two weeks of less heat than usual for North Texas, temperatures are now set to soar through at least the first week of August. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is under a heat advisory from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The heat index, or how it actually feels outside, will reach as high as 107 degrees by Monday afternoon.In some ways, this is expected because the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has now reached what is typically the hottest stretch of the summer from late July through the middle of August. The normal high temperature is now 97 degrees which is as high as it goes. Still, temperatures will be at least a few degrees above normal through next weekend and there are indications the intense heat could continue through at least August 15.At the same time, there is no significant rain in the forecast which means the CBS News Texas First Alert Weather team will be keeping an eye on drought conditions. In the week ahead, expect clear skies and the return of triple-digit temperatures.Much of North Texas is now considered "abnormally dry" which is the precursor to drought.
Texas Man Instantly Becomes a Millionaire During Morning Giveaway
North Texas Man Becomes Millionaire Overnight in Casino Draw. A Texas man became a millionaire in a matter of seconds after a casino called his name for a giveaway. Carl Stone from Trenton, Texas was enjoying his day at Choctaw Casino & Resort, in Durant, Oklahoma when his life would forever change. Sunday morning his name was called as the second winner in the casino’s "3 Months 3 Millionaires" giveaway.
Gov. Abbott deploys firefighters and engines to combat California wildfires
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday Texas is deploying firefighters, fire engines, and more to assist in battling the wildfires ravaging parts of northern California. Answering a request from CAL Fire, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas A&M Forest Service is sending more than 100...
Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Nearly 23 Years for Fatal Overdoses
A fentanyl dealer who admitted his involvement in at least three overdoses, two of them fatal, was sentenced to nearly 23 years in federal prison on Thursday. Rhett Barclay, 23, was indicted in September 2023 and pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. U.S....
Yet another 4.3-magnitude quake rocks West Texas
DALLAS - West Texas felt another earthquake on Saturday afternoon. This one was a 4.3-magnitude quake. Like Friday’s, it was centered around the town of Hermleigh, west of Abilene. But that one was stronger, measuring as a 5.1 on the Richter scale. It was the sixth-strongest quake ever recorded...
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