EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Alumni from David L. Carrasco Job Corps Center, and leaders in trades education here in El Paso said the potential discontinuation of the U.S. Job Corps program…
Texas Monthly – Bill that would ban cellphones in Texas public schools heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk
Research shows cellphones interfere with students’ ability to focus in class. Texas would join at least nine other states that ban students from using their phones during the school day. Read: Read…
KTSM News – El Paso officials warn of dangers of leaving kids, pets in hot cars
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — With temperatures already climbing into the 90s across the Borderland, local officials are reminding the public about the life-threatening risks of leaving children and pets in hot cars,…
Border Report – CBP officers seize over 20 pounds of cocaine at Ysleta Port of Entry
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry seized over 20 pounds of cocaine this week, according to CBP. CBP says…
Border Report – Trump administration revokes parole of Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in US, lawyer says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Trump administration has revoked permission for a 4-year-old Mexican girl who receives lifesaving medical care from a California hospital to stay in the country, attorneys for the…
KTSM News – CRRUA: Hydrant flushing may lead to discolored water
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Dona Ana County Fire Rescue, in conjunction with the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA,) will conduct periodic hydrant flushes/testing during the month of June in the…
Tech Crunch – Elon Musk is lobbying lawmakers on driverless vehicle rules
Musk and others in his orbit have been calling members of Congress directly, according to Bloomberg. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – Practice makes perfect: Texas Tech Health El Paso prepares resident physicians for mass casualty care
The fictional life of 45-year-old Robert hung in the balance after a truck lost control and plunged into a local community center, causing a multiple-vehicle collision. First responders located him through the…
Border Report – Bodies of 5 missing Mexican musicians found near Texas border
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — The bodies of five musicians, members of a Mexican regional music group who had gone missing, were found in the northern city of Reynosa along the Texas border, authorities…
KTSM News – Montwood High School students awarded $2k grant for thrift-style pop-up project
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Four students from Montwood High School were awarded a check on Friday, May 30, for their pop-up thrift-style project. Simon Villasenor, Sofia Varela, Arleen Maldonado and Emily…