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Todays MLB starting lineups May 25
Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Arizona Diamondbacks: 1. ...
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Las Cruces teen wins car for good attendance
An Onate High School sophomore was the winner of a new set of wheels after winning a contest for having outstanding attendance.Kassandra Contreras received the keys to a Toyota Camry after her name was drawn from thousands of high school students in the Las Cruces Public Schools who entered the drawing because she had 90 percent or better during both semesters of the 2013-2014.This is the first ...
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Holland matches up with Felix in Seattle
Their once-heralded future of the franchise has been sent to the Minors, and they've lost seven in a row. The Mariners have seen better days. How quickly they must forget if they're to move on from their 20-28 start to the season and begin a fight back up the standings in the American League West. "People have really short memories," said manager Eric Wedge. ...
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Man in Canutillo rollover arrested on drug charges
A man allegedly had drugs on him when the car he was driving rolled on Thursday in Canutillo, El Paso County sheriff's deputies said Friday night. Omar Capetillo, 21, was arrested after deputies allegedly found him with less than a gram of methamphetamine and less than two ounces of marijuana. About 4:15 p.m., Capetillo and another car were speeding north on Doniphan Drive when Capetillo ...
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Judge Ariz. office of Sheriff Joe Arpaio profiles Hispanics
FILE - This Jan. 9, 2013 file photo shows Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaking with the media in Phoenix. A federal judge ruled Friday, May 24, 2013, Arpaio's office systematically singled out Hispanics in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) (Ross Franklin) PHOENIX (AP) - ...
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View schedule for 2013 Neon Desert Music Festival
›› Live updates: 2013 Neon Desert Music Festival Make plans What: Neon Desert Music Festival. When: 3 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday. Where: Five stages from San Jacinto Plaza to Cleveland Square Park in Downtown El Paso. How much: $55 in advance, $65 at the gate, $150 VIP. Advance tickets are on sale at All That Music & Video, Happy House, the Headstand and WB Liquors. VIP ...
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Deputies Man injured in Canutillo rollover had drugs
Around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to a car crash on Doniphan Drive and Chicken Farm Road. Deputies discovered that Omar Capetillo, 21, was driving a 2000 Acura at a high rate of ...
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Tepesch ready Ogando getting close
Email SEATTLE -- Nick Tepesch is ready to rejoin the Rangers' rotation, and Alexi Ogando is not far behind. Tepesch threw approximately 50 pitches in the bullpen on Thursday without any problems with the blister on the middle finger of his right hand. Tepesch was supposed to pitch on Wednesday against the Athletics but was pushed back because of the blister. He will start on Sunday against ...
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Rangers undecided if Wolf will start Monday
Email SEATTLE -- Ross Wolf earned his first Major League victory on Wednesday, but it has not guaranteed him another start. The Rangers officially remain undecided on their starter for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks. "We're still looking over our options," manager Ron Washington said. "We haven't made a decision on that ...
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Moreland moves up to No. 2 spot
Email SEATTLE -- David Murphy was out of the lineup on on Friday night with Mariners left-hander Joe Saunders on the mound, so Mitch Moreland was moved up into the second spot in the lineup. Manager Ron Washington had moved Murphy into the No. 2 spot when Ian Kinsler went on the disabled list. Murphy is 5-for-18 with two home runs in five games as the No. 2 hitter and is hitting .314 with four ...
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Olt is working out again
Email SEATTLE -- Rangers infielder Mike Olt, who has been sidelined for a month because of blurred vision, has been cleared to resume baseball activities. Olt has been seen by several eye specialists and has been taking medication and eye drops to clear his vision. Olt has been sent to the Rangers' training complex in Surprise, Ariz., to begin working out again. He will work up to game ...
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12-year-old suffers minor injuries after ATV accident
Around 7:10 p.m., deputies were called out to the 100 block of Coleridge Road. When they arrived, deputies discovered that the boy was driving the ATV on an unimproved shoulder when he made a left turn onto Coleridge Road while speeding, officials ...
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Officials say low lake levels at Elephant Butte no cause for concern
Lake levels are so low at Elephant Butte the city of El Paso is asking water users to conserve even more voluntarily.But with the Memorial Day weekend here, the park is hoping for a good turnout, saying the record low levels are no cause for concern.Over 87,000 people came out to Elephant Butte to enjoy the lake last Memorial Day weekend and about 93,000 the year before.But this year, lake ...
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Costs rising on ballpark may not be as high as they appear
The price tag on the downtown Triple-A baseball stadium appears to be rising.KFOX14 reported Thursday the city will be asking council to approve an additional $10.7 million for the ballpark on top of the previously-approved $50 million budget.Some city leaders said that number is misleading, while others said the city is misleading the public. City engineer Alan Shubert said Thursday they need ...
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Legislation aimed to aid Vinton residents passes awaits governors signature
Amid a long battle over whether or not Vinton residents will receive a wastewater treatment system,legislation introduced by a local state representative to help residents hold their councilmembers accountable has passed.As KFOX14 previously reported, Vinton City Council members Juvencia Rios Ontiveros, Martha Garcia and Maria Medina face removal from office after the state of Texas filed to ...
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Tiempo calendar Things to do in El Paso this weekend
Friday 24 Silver City Blues Festival --The festival will be May 24-26 at several locations in Silver City, starting with a kick-off dance with the Memphis P-Tails from Albuquerque on May 24 at the Buffalo Dance Hall; $12. Free music will be noon-9 p.m. May 25 and noon-6:30 p.m. May 26 at Gough Park; Tommy Castro & the Painkillers headline on May 25 and Corey Harris & the Rasta Blues ...
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Police Man tried to rob teen of iPod at gunpoint
On May 17, the victim was walking along Lester Avenue when he was approached by two men. Bobby Ray Perea allegedly pointed a gun at the victim and demanded his property, police ...
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No arrests made after 22 pounds of heroin seized at border crossing
About $723,200 worth of heroin was seized at an El Paso border crossing, and officials are still investigating the case after no arrests were made.Around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, a 2003 Lincoln LS sedan was attempting to cross into the country from Mexico at the Ysleta international crossing, officials said.A U.S. Customs and Border Protectiondrug-sniffingdog alerted officers to the presence of ...
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El Paso still counting cost of storm
El Paso may be counting the cost of last year’s intense hail storm for the next two years according to expert opinions and data released by local insurance companies to El Paso news media.
On September 16th last year a hail storm hit the city causing extensive damage to homes, businesses and cars across the city but with the vast majority of damage centered around East Side. Around 20,000 cars and 10,000 homes were damaged according to the Insurance Council of Texas, which amounted to $150 million. Read more
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