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Gear Up For the 2024 Back 2 School Expo at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso
KISS 93.1 FM IS PROUD TO HOST THE ANNUAL BACK 2 SCHOOL EXPO. KISS-FM presents the Back-2-School Expo. Join us for a full day of back-to-school fun at Cielo Vista Mall on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The Back-2-School Expo is conducted during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, TAX-FREE WEEKEND!
Peek Inside El Paso Mansion For Sale at $2.2 Million
A historic mansion on El Paso's iconic Rim Road is up for sale and it could be yours if you happen to be in the market for a new home, and if you have a budget of $2.2 million!. I know I can't be the only one who passes through...
Midland Memorial Hospital awarded for expertise in treating a specific type of heart attack
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Memorial Hospital has been honored with the American Heart Association’s NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes recognition for its commitment to rapid, research-based care for people experiencing a specific type of heart attack that is known as a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, according to a press release from Midland Memorial Hospital.
Preliminary autopsy reports shed light on deaths in Taylor County
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CBS affiliate in El Paso ending most of its local news programming
El Paso’s CBS affiliate is eliminating most and perhaps all of its local newscasts, the latest erosion of local news in the nation’s 23rd largest city. “Beginning August 5, we will be making changes to the way we produce news in El Paso and refocusing our resources across our two stations in the market, CBS4 and KFOX14,” said Jessica Bellucci, a spokesperson for Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns El Paso’s FOX and CBS affiliates.
Even as big names dominated GOP convention, time was given to a few Texas up-and-comers
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, which ended Thursday with former President Donald Trump accepting the nomination for a return to the White House, offered opportunities for a few rising GOP elected leaders from Texas to get some rare and coveted time on a national stage with a captive audience.
Is it illegal to drive with your dome light on in Texas?
The short answer is no. There is no law in the state of Texas that prohibits the use of interior lights while driving. In fact, according to section 547.305 in the Texas Statutes Transportation Code, there is nothing that says using your interior lights, or dome light, while driving is illegal.
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
Culinary instructor talks local benefits of Texas Michelin Guide
Texas is close to having its first Michelin-star restaurant, with several cities, including Austin, becoming featured destinations. The announcement could benefit not only restaurant-goers but also local culinary students.
Texas social media users just can't stop trashing Greg Abbott over Hurricane Beryl
Gov. Greg Abbott recently had his own Ted Cruz moment when Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast and Houston, knocking out power to 3 million Texans. Despite indications that Beryl could leave severe damage in its wake, Abbott opted not to cancel an official trip to South Korea, Taiwan and Japan, where he touted Texas as a place for business investment.
Gonzalez: COSTEP was invited to attend Gov. Abbott’s trade mission to Asia
HARLINGEN, Texas – The CEO of the Council for South Texas Progress says his organization was invited to go on Gov. Greg Abbott’s trade mission to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Adam Gonzalez says the reason COSTEP did not go was because he did not budget for two...
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million. Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The...
El Paso Times' Felix Chavez honored by coaches as Texas' sports writer of the year
El Paso Athletic Hall of Famer Felix Chavez has another award to collect: The Texas High School Coaches Association Putt Powell Sports Writer of the Year award. The El Paso Times sportswriter was presented with the award on Saturday, July 20. ...
Charles Middle School in El Paso, Texas are enforcing a new dress code for students that will ban them from wearing black clothing and hoodies.
This news comes on the heels of school districts across the country exploring different dress codes, in order to stop distractions in the classrooms. In a letter from Principal Nick DeSantis, parents were informed that the school had adopted a new dress code based on "policy feedback from families, faculty and staff." The reason for the ban on black clothing? DeSantis wrote that the look has “taken over the campus” and is associated with “depression and mental health issues and/or criminality.”
Saturday Night Forecast: Unusual July Weather This Week
A shift in the weather pattern will bring unseasonably wet and not as warm weather to East Texas next week. TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low 71. Wind Calm.SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny. A Few Isolated Afternoon Storms. High 91. Wind E 5.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. 30% Chance of Storms After 1:00 A.M. Low 87. Wind Calm.MONDAY: 80% Chance […]
TxDOT launches "Operation Slowdown" anti-speeding campaign
TEXAS, USA — TxDOT partnered with Texas law enforcement this week to promote their "Operation Slowdown" anti-speeding campaign. Beginning July 19, TxDOT adopted the campaign to bring awareness to the rising number of speed-related crashes and deaths in Texas. According to TxDOT, speed was a factor in more than 160,000 traffic crashes in Texas last year, and 1,456 people were killed in speed-related crashes.
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