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Texas takes down border razor wire
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Texas military has taken down razor wire – meant to discourage illegal immigration from Mexico – along a stretch of the Rio Grande from Downtown El Paso to Old Fort Bliss. Border Report cameras on both sides have captured a striking sight-several large piles of worn barbwire on […]
Red Sands visitors dismay provide post-July Fourth litter dismay
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — People visiting Red Sands on Saturday are outraged at the aftermath of the July 4 festivities. El Paso resident Jean Torres couldn’t believe the mess she saw. “It's sad, just because we just came from a trail, a Jeep trail for Fourth of...
El Paso sees surge in missing pets spooked by July 4th fireworks
EL PASO, Texas (CBS4) — Many pets in El Paso fled their homes during the week of July 4, as fireworks spooked the animals. "We’ve been driving around all day," Alonso Aguirre said of looking for his dog Benji. "I went through the neighborhood giving out fliers. My phone number, his information. He’s normally not scared of fireworks, but it may have been a little crazy that night."
Before Sun City, El Paso was Sin City
In a January 2003, column, El Paso historian Leon Metz wrote about El Paso's early days as "Sin City." Metz wrote that in 1902 there were an estimated 600 residents and 96 saloons. As for Cy Ryan mentioned in this column, I found a September 1902 article reporting his return to El Paso from a summer vacation that took him back East, then a March 1903 article that lamented his death and the lack of a...
Hospital opens new Outpatient Infusion Center in northwest El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A hospital in northwest El Paso has unveiled a new infusion center. On Tuesday, the Transmountain Campus of the Hospitals of Providence held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its brand-new Outpatient Infusion Center. According to the Hospitals of Providence, specially trained oncology nurses at this...
Learn more about project to create 75-mile trail in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The public can learn more about a project to construct a 75-mile countywide trail. The Paso del Norte Trail is a “community-driven, collaborative effort” initiated by the Paso Norte Health Foundation to create a countywide trail, according to a news release sent out by organizers. During the “Paving the Way” […]
El Paso families celebrate July 4th at Red Sands with fun and safety in mind
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Families embraced tradition and celebrated the Fourth of July by heading out to Red Sands. El Pasoans made their way to the dunes with their off roading vehicles, barbecue pits, and lots of fireworks. However, Red Sands has a history of incidents occurring each...
El Paso crowd cheers as Joey Chestnut downs 57 hot dogs to win July 4th eating competition
Joey Chestnut proudly waved his gold title belt on the Fourth of July after downing 57 hot dogs in five minutes in a thrilling contest against four Army soldiers at Fort Bliss. "Having this opportunity was amazing," Chestnut remarked post-victory. "The audience was pushing me; they were happy … it was great when...
From intern to boss: Christina Sanchez takes over El Paso County Attorney's Office
Christina Sanchez started her career in public service as a legal intern for the El Paso County Attorney's Office — 16 years later, she is living her dream of running the office. "This is an honor of a lifetime," Sanchez said. "It does not get lost on me that...
El Paso (TX) Holds Groundbreaking for New $23M Special Operations Division Station
The City of El Paso hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, July 3, for a new fire station that will bring three formerly separate stations under one roof, thus improving fire and emergency services throughout the Borderland, kfoxtv.com reported. The new station, known as the El Paso Fire Department Special Operations...
Vets can learn about PACT Act at Summer VetFest
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso area veterans and their families can learn about benefits under the PACT Act and enjoy food, music and giveaways during a special event put on by El Paso Veterans Affairs later this month. The El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System and the Veterans Benefits Administration Waco Regional […]
City Council to hold workshops on 2025 city budget
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso’s City Council will be holding a series of workshops on the City’s 2025 Fiscal Year budget. The special meetings will be held starting at 9 a.m. Monday, July 8 through Wednesday, July 10, at City Hall, 300 N. Campbell St. The proposed preliminary budget property tax rate will […]
Can You Guess Which States Have Dry Counties and Why?
More than a million-and-a-half Americans live in a dry county. That's less than 1% of our population living in more than 80 counties around the United States according to the 24/7 Wallstreet website. Now, just because you can't buy alcohol anywhere within the borders of these counties doesn't mean you...
Warhol Foundation awards Rubin Center grant; audit finds issues in new health director’s previous job, other El Paso news
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. UTEP Rubin Center Receives $100K Warhol Foundation Grant. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has awarded a two-year, $100,000 grant to the University...
Craft & Social 10th anniversary party, Dino Day coming up in El Paso
After a rowdy Fourth of July, if you popped fireworks, you might be into a low-key weekend. For starters, families might want to enjoy a waterpark after-hours party on Friday, July 5. Dance, culture and music continue with Viva! El Paso Friday and Saturday at McKelligon Canyon. ...
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