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Retired Lt. Col. Robert E. Chisolm served the nation in three wars; he died Tuesday at the age of 96.

El Toro Loco, a fan favorite at the Monster Jam show, is in El Paso this weekend. Find out where to spot it.

View Comments Problems that delayed the new, William Beaumont Medical Center from opening in 2020 have been taken care of and the mammoth $1.4 billion complex at Fort Bliss is ready to finally open July 11, the hospital's commander said Monday. Hundreds of fire and life-safety problems identified by consultants early this year have been fixed or interim measures have been taken to ensure the safety of patients and staff, Army Col. Michael Oshiki said during and after a Monday press conference. All regulatory and safety standards have been met to allow the opening, Oshiki said.  More ...

El Paso's Cinco Puntos Press sold to New York-based Lee & Low Books The final chapter has been written for Cinco Puntos Press in El Paso. The husband and wife team of Bobby and Lee Byrd sold its literary assets to New York-based Lee & Low Books. The Byrds, who championed Chicano authors in their 36 years in business, announced the sale Monday morning, accompanied by family members and beloved authors, including Benjamin Alire Sáenz. "We have known and admired the work of Lee & Low for many years. Like Cinco Puntos, their books celebrate and explore the wide tapestry of human cultures, ethn...

Texas Sen. César Blanco and other members of the El Paso delegation in the Texas Legislature have emerged as some of the top advocates for gun safety laws over the past two years. When a gunman killed 23 people at an El Paso Walmart on Aug. 3, 2019, Blanco, D-El Paso, said he was permanently affected by it. The man accused of the shooting allegedly told police after being arrested that he came to kill Hispanics.  “We were the target of a man fueled by hate who drove across the state to kill Mexicans, to stop an invasion, according to him,” Blanco said. “Being on the ground in the a...