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El Paso audit reveals corruption in economic development, says city rep Joe Molinar
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A city representative said an audit done on the city of El Paso's economic development department reveals corruption and a lack of transparency to taxpayers. CBS4 spoke with District 4 City Representative Joe Molinar to discuss the most recent audit released by the city's...
Marathon, Texas is home to the smallest accredited library in the state, but not for long
MARATHON, Texas — The Marathon Public Library is the smallest accredited library in the state of Texas, but after 70 years, they won't be holding that distinction for much longer. "I mean, the books on the ceiling are not all the way to the ceiling because we want it,"...
Generator failure reported at Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- First responders tell ABC-7 that the Hospitals of Providence West campus experienced a generator failure Thursday afternoon. The situation is still ongoing, officials with El Paso Police say. ABC-7 is working to learn more information about what caused the failure, how many people have been...
‘I never thought I’d live to see it’: Veterans honored at WTRC’s Hospice of the Big Country thank you dinner
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Fellowship and reverence filled the West Texas Rehab’s Hospice of the Big Country boardroom Thursday evening. The organization opened its doors once more to local Veterans for its annual ‘We Honor Veterans’ thank-you dinner. Director of Hospice Services Angie Lane shared that this night is a way for WTRC to show […]
Food for Thought: Dead insects, rodent feces at this week’s low performer
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Every week Lubbock health inspectors surprise local restaurants - checking to see who’s keeping clean and he needs to clean up. This week, we’re serving up a mixed plate. KCBD NewsChannel 11′s Christy Hartin dishes out the details in tonight’s Food for Thought....
Puppies abandoned at Odessa park found by Good Samaritan
ODESSA, Texas — Ten unweaned Chihuahua mix puppies were found abandoned at Casa Bella Park on Tuesday afternoon, according to Odessa Animal Control. The puppies, estimated to be about 20 days old and without teeth, include six males and four females. Dog Rescue R Us, a local rescue organization, is partnering with the Odessa Animal Shelter to provide care for the puppies.
Preliminary autopsy reports shed light on deaths in Taylor County
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Formerly segregated school for Mexican American children in Texas becomes national park
The Biden administration on Wednesday formally established a formerly segregated school for Mexican American students in Marfa as the country's newest national park, making it the third National Historic Site to document the experiences of Latino Americans before the Civil Rights Movement. Open from 1909 to 1965, the Blackwell School is one of...
More Businesses Coming to Lubbock’s Covenant Park
Summer Moon Coffee is bringing its famed oak-roasted coffee and signature sweet cream Moon Milk® to a second location in the Hub City. The Austin-based coffee shop will open its second location in late 2024 at Covenant Park. This second Lubbock location will be a fantastic addition to the Summer Moon family of coffee shops. The shop will feature a drive-thru, online order ahead, and free Wi-Fi, ensuring convenience and comfort for all visitors.
MPD searching for serial stalking suspect
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland Police Department is asking for help from the community to locate a man accused of stalking multiple people. According to Crime Stoppers, 34-year-old Santiago Granger has been identified as a suspect is several stalking cases reported in both Texas and New Mexico. While law enforcement officials believe Granger may be […]
Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
El Paso Shop Celebrates The Holiday Season All Year Round
Forget Christmas in July, how about Christmas all the time? That's what one shop in El Paso, Texas is all about!. For some, Christmas time can't come sooner! If you're always looking out for the perfect Christmas ornament, or the perfect greeting card for the season, then look no further than Sharon's Hallmark Shop in El Paso.
Can you use a motorized lawn mower before 7 a.m. in El Paso?
Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. The city of El Paso’s noise ordinance prohibits sounds that exceed 70 decibels between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., including noise created by lawn mowers. Those who violate the ordinance may be fined up to $500.
Sheila Jackson Lee, long-serving Democratic congresswoman and advocate for Black Americans, dies at 74
Sheila Jackson Lee, a longtime Democratic congresswoman from Texas who was an outspoken advocate for Black Americans for decades, has died, according to a statement from her office. She was 74.
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