Public Service / Charity

All over the world experts have noticed certain plants and trees attract snakes like crazy. Ditto for El Paso. Thanks to thick root systems, shade, moisture from watering and the presence of prey; many plants and trees are "snake friendly".

A list of the top 25 most dangerous work zones in the United States of America has 12 Texas counties on it. With drivers from all over the country and from Mexico, all having learned different methods and laws, I fully expected to see El Paso on the list.

Public Affairs Director Julie Newbold and Field Supervisor Alberto Ortiz were here to raise awareness about their spring campaign against cruelty to animals.

Receipts can be short and sweet ... price, tax, total ... some can be be loaded with extras like a survey or a coupon and some are just ridiculously loaded with info that nobody cares about. CVS ... looking at you. Some are treated with toxic chemicals your skin will absorb.

The Farmer's Almanac says El Paso should get a break, temperature - wise, from the record setting highs we had over the last 2 years. Apparently, Mother Nature doesn't read the Farmer's Almanac.

The (relatively) new Borderland Animal Welfare Collaborative, (BAWC), works with over 20 rescues, shelters, and municipalities throughout the El Paso area as well as some individual pet owners and "rescuers".

New tariffs have been placed on goods from other countries and they're going to cause prices to jump on all kinds of goods in Texas and elsewhere like cars, electronics, apparel, fruits, veggies and lots more.

Texas no longer allows the use of Bluetooth speakers in its national parks. It's not just Texas either, the National Park Service has instated this ban in ALL of America's national parks across the board.

These days, with illegal migrants being more common, trespassing may become more common since migrants are unfamiliar with the area and property lines. The fact that some may be up to no good has area residents concerned and anxious.

Yes, you read that right ... gas powered cars may soon be a thing of the past as more and more states are jumping on the band wagon, crusading for a gas engine-less United States of America.

You also have the right to order them out of, or deny them entry into, your house. They can come in with a warrant of course but there are situations where they don't have to have one.

Animal care, health and treatment did NOT have anything to do with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, (AZA), decision not to renew the El Paso Zoo's Accreditation.