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Spectrum internet outage July 16 in El Paso neighborhood due to damage
Some El Pasoans with Spectrum internet found themselves without service most of the afternoon, Tuesday, July 16. A spokesperson with Spectrum, the second largest cable operator in the United States, said the outage was not widespread, but affected a specific neighborhood for about seven hours. On social media, some residents in East El Paso, noted the outage. ...
Under the Golden Arches: McDonald's makes its San Elizario debut
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — As the world's largest fast-food chain, you might think that McDonald's has nowhere left to debut. However, on Wednesday, one city in El Paso County finally welcomed its very first Golden Arches. Global fast food juggernaut, McDonald's, opened the doors of its first San...
Woman says migrants got into car while being intimate with friend
A woman from Odessa, Texas, who said she and her boyfriend were about to have sex when a group of migrants got into their parked car is facing felony charges of assault on a federal agent.
Teen sentenced to 30 years for 2023 Father's Day murder in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — One of the teens who was involved in a deadly shooting near Tim Foster Park on Father's Day last year was sentenced to 30 years in prison. A judge sentenced 18-year-old Anthony Matthew Zubia to 30 years in prison in April of this year.
Couple stopped at border with $750K in undeclared cash
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — Federal officials have filed felony smuggling charges against a couple allegedly trying to leave the United States with more than three-quarters of a million dollars stashed in the spare tire of a pickup truck. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents discovered the cash...
Flies, dirty can opener, contamination: San Angelo's weekly restaurant inspections
The San Angelo/Tom Green County Health Department regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. Scores for retail food establishments, food stores, mobile food units and...
Mayor Javier Joven announces re-election campaign
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Mayor Javier Joven officially announced his candidacy for re-election at a campaign event held at Dos Amigos in Odessa. Born and raised in Odessa, Joven has been involved in the political process since the age of 18. He was elected to the Odessa City Council District 5 at 29 and served for two terms before being elected mayor in 2020.
Snyder boy has only one birthday wish after enduring almost twenty surgeries
SNYDER, Texas — 8-year-old Kaison Garza, from Snyder, has endured almost 20 surgeries throughout his life so far and has many more to come after being diagnosed with Spina Bifida, kidney problems and other health issues. This year, his family learned he would need surgery every six months for the rest of his life to […]
Illinois news in brief: I-55 reopens after tornado damage; John Deere reverses course on 'cultural' issues; Texas plans to continue sending migrants to Chicago
I-55 reopens after tornado damage A 7-mile section of Interstate 55 near Channahon that had been closed since a tornado touched down Monday night has reopened. ComEd crews worked to remove and repair transmission lines and the 200-foot towers that were toppled by the winds that exceeded 100 mph. In the most recent update, ComEd said there are still nearly 1,300 outages, affecting more than 22,000 homes and businesses. John...
New Mexico Democrats mostly rebuff calls from Democratic governor to address high crime rates
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democrats in the state legislative majority on Thursday resisted calls by New Mexico’s governor for immediate action to address the “dangerous intersection” of crime and homelessness, shunning her proposals to enhance criminal penalties, restrict panhandling and expand involuntary detention and treatment for mental health problems.
DOJ Launches Investigation into Las Cruces Hospital
Attorney General Raúl Torrez yesterday announced that he’s launching an investigation into Memorial Medical Center, in Las Cruces. He said that the state Department of Justice has started looking into allegations that the hospital has denied medical services to patients in violation of New Mexico law. DOJ officials...
Cooler Temperatures Are On Their Way To Texas, For a Short Time
No, it's not time to break out the jackets and extra blankets, but a rare summer cold (or maybe cool) front is sweeping across Texas and that means cooler temperatures the rest of the week and even cooler temperatures this weekend. So what does that mean for different areas of...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
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