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Texas Has a New National Park
On the grounds of the Blackwell School in Marfa in the early 20th century, it was policy that students leave their native Spanish language at the door. If they broke this rule, they faced punishment, ranging from demerits to being placed in a closet. And according to a placard from the Texas Historical Commission, students were even made to scribble down Spanish words on slips of paper they buried in a mock funeral ceremony, vowing not to speak the language again.
‘No way this is legal’: Former soldier shows off the rampant black mold allowed to thrive in a populated barracks
Black mold can be seriously hazardous to one’s health, it can lead to all kinds of nasty symptoms so it’s important to deal with the problem as soon as possible. You’d expect military barracks to have some higher standards when it comes to cleanliness and dealing with mold, after all, it’s a shared space literally housing soldiers who need to be in peak physical condition. However, a video on TikTok posted by a former soldier shows that the toxic fungus has completely overrun his living quarters. Before you watch the clip let me just warn you, it’s really really bad.
Body of missing Caleb Harris found in wastewater lift station months after Texas student last seen taking dog for walk
THE body of a missing student has been found in a wastewater well months after being reported missing. Caleb Harris was last seen on March 4 when he took his dog out for a walk. On June 24, human remains were found inside a City Wastewater Life Station, according to...
El Paso County breaks ground on ARPA-funded wastewater project in four colonias
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County on Wednesday broke ground on a sprawling project that will bring wastewater infrastructure and services to three unincorporated neighborhoods of the county as well as a LIFT station, all of which have historically relied on septic tanks. The ARPA 1011 Lower...
Texas Tech students visit El Paso County Sheriff deputies
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas Tech University students visited deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, July 16. Students must visit local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and first responders to get an idea of the type of calls they respond to, especially medical-related calls, according to the Sheriff’s Office. “During […]
Barbie Dreamhouse Rolls Through El Paso This Saturday
Well, an entire truck loaded with Barbie merch and memorabilia will make a stop in El Paso this Saturday, July 20. The Barbie Truck will be posted up in the parking lot of Cielo Vista Mall for a day only. For one day, El Pasoans can go Barbie-crazy. The truck...
Harry Potter concert series returns with Chamber of Secrets at Plaza Theatre
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Plaza Theatre with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series. The concert will be held Nov. 9. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 25 at...
Set from DiCaprio Del Toro Movie Donated to EP Habitat for Humanity
At the end of June, we had a cool, interesting story about a big Hollywood movie being shot in El Paso and how some El Pasoans pieced together the clues about what the movie is and who the director and actors are. The folks who figured it out work for...
Cassandra Hernandez Campaign Finance Report And Top Three El Paso Mayoral Candidates Financial Comparison
As we reported on Tuesday, campaign finance reports were due on Monday for candidates running for office who have announced. We reported that Cassandra Hernandez had not filed her report. On Wednesday, Hernandez’ report was published on the city website. In an explanation for why her report was filed late, Hernandez wrote that the system “did not allow me to file both my semi-annual report” and her “Mayoral campaign” report separately. Hernandez added that she filed a combined report. Hernandez is the city representative for District 3 and is running for the open mayoral seat.
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.
Daniel Villegas charged with domestic violence
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Daniel Villegas, who was wrongfully convicted of a double murder in 2018 after serving 19 years in prison, was arrested on domestic violence charges early Wednesday morning, July 17. Villegas, 47, is charged with assault, causing bodily injury to a family member following an early morning altercation with a woman […]
El Paso is home to amateur and professional success stories
If you are a boxing fan in El Paso, it's a good time to be one. El Paso has long supported the sport, which has been an important part of the culture in the Borderland. Many great fighters have fought in El Paso such as Oscar De La Hoya, Marco Antonio Barrera, Fernando Vargas....
EPCC is set to provide backpacks in annual ‘School Store’ event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Community College (EPCC) is providing backpacks through their annual School Store event. The event is in partnership with the El Paso Community Foundation. The backpacks will be filled with school supplies for 1,200 area students in the K-12 schools. ‘The School Store’ will take place at the EPCC Cafeteria Annex, Valle Verde Campus, Building C, 919 Hunter Drive, El Paso, TX 79915 this Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Migrants 'bail out' of 19-year-old's car during DPS pursuit through El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 19-year-old El Paso woman was arrested and charged with human smuggling and evading law enforcement on Tuesday after she led Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a high-speed pursuit and migrants "bailed out" of her car along the way. Karla Perez, 19,...
Incident report reveals details of the arrest that led to an Army veteran's death
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — KFOX14/CBS4 received the 115-page incident report for the arrest and subsequent death of Michael Thompson, an Army veteran. Thompson died in police custody in June of 2022. In those documents, multiple officers detailed their role in the arrest of the veteran after a wellness...
Events This Week: Plaza Film Fest, El Fresco, Parks and Rec Month, Boxing at the Lake
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. The El Paso Community Foundation Plaza Classic Film Festival kicks off this week, running from Thursday, July 18, to Sunday, July 28, featuring an extensive lineup of events and screenings. The festival’s 17th edition will feature appearances by Academy Award winners Mira Sorvino and Sissy Spacek. Sorvino will present “Mighty Aphrodite” on July 19 and “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” on July 20, while Spacek will appear with “Coal Miner’s Daughter” on July 27.
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