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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
3 people seriously hurt in 2 separate incidents across El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Three people were seriously hurt in separate incidents Sunday night, May 11 in different parts of El Paso, a Fire Department spokesperson said. One person was transported Code 3 (serious injuries) via ambulance after an incident at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday that reportedly happened at a convenience store at Woodrow Bean and U.S. 54 in Northeast El Paso, the Fire spokesperson said. The Fire Department's helicopter was originally requested but was not used to transport the patient. Earlier, two people were seriously hurt and transported to the hospital via ambulance (again Code 3) after an incident at about 6 p.m. Sunday near Hanks High School in East El Paso. Both incidents are being investigated by the Police Department, the Fire spokesperson said. She did not offer any other details on what happened in each case. We have reached out to the Police Department for more information on both incidents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
El Paso confirms 3 new cases of measles
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso confirmed three new cases of measles in an update given on Monday afternoon, April 14, bringing the total to eight in the El Paso region. The newly confirmed cases involve an unvaccinated female infant, a vaccinated male teenager, and a woman in her 30s with unknown vaccination status. Health officials have initiated contact tracing to identify potential exposures and are coordinating with state partners to prevent further spread of the virus, the City said. Although approximately 98 percent of El Paso County residents are vaccinated against measles, public health officials remain concerned about unvaccinated pockets within the community. Unvaccinated individuals remain at the highest risk of infection. 'The measles vaccine (MMR) is highly effective, but like all vaccines, it is not 100% foolproof. Two doses provide about 97% protection. In rare cases, vaccinated individuals may still contract measles — especially during outbreaks or when immune response is compromised. However, this is not a common occurrence, and those who are vaccinated and do become infected typically experience milder symptoms and are much less likely to develop serious complications or transmit the virus to others,' the City said. The City said anyone who has visited the following locations on the dates and times listed should check their immunization status and monitor themselves for symptoms. Ysleta ISD also confirmed that there is a measles case at one of its campuses. The Ysleta Independent School District said in a statement issued Monday afternoon, April 14 that the City Public Health Department had identified a case of measles at Hanks High School. The Ysleta ISD did not say if the measles case was a student, staff or faculty. Last week, the City of El Paso confirmed there have been five measles cases in the El Paso region, including one at Fort Bliss. Ysleta ISD said in a statement on Friday that there was a measles case at Bel Air High School. Here is the complete statement from Ysleta ISD: 'Today, the City of El Paso Department of Public Health identified one case of measles at Hanks High School; health officials are investigating and conducting contact tracing. Ysleta ISD will reach out to any Hanks High School parent whose child was found to be in contact with the positive measles case, and is following all procedures as prescribed by district and city health policies. 'To ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community, Ysleta ISD is performing fogging procedures at all campuses with an anti-virus solution to help mitigate the potential for further measles exposure. We will continue to work closely with health officials on this matter and remain committed to maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment at all of our schools. 'For reference, about 34,000 students are enrolled at Ysleta ISD; only 0.6% of our students have NOT had the measles vaccine, which is 97% effective and typically offers lifelong protection to those who have received it.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YISD mariachis excel at state championships
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Hanks High School mariachi program took home top honors at the 2025 UIL State Mariachi Festival championships this past weekend, Ysleta ISD said in a news release. Hanks High School's Mariachi Los Trovadores was the only El Paso-area band to receive the festival's best ratings – a Division I Superior – from all three judges, YISD said. YISD said that for earning a Division I Superior rating, Mariachi Los Trovadores, under the direction of Orlando Guerrero, received a group award and individual gold medals for each member. Four other mariachi bands within the district from Del Valle, Eastwood, and Riverside high schools, as well as the Young Women's Leadership Academy, earned Division II Excellent ratings at the state championships, YISD said. In addition, YISD said that among all El Paso-area mariachi ensembles that competed at state, YISD students captured eight of the 10 Outstanding Individual Performer awards at the competition, which is now in its sixth year as an official UIL contest. Outstanding Individual Performer awards went to: Violin: Mariafernanda Avila (Eastwood HS) and Shantel Escorza (Del Valle HS) Trumpet: Mariana Barbosa, Brandon Flores, Edward Marquez, and Isaac Jara, (all from Del Valle HS) Guitarra de Golpe: Jose Carillo (Del Valle HS) Vocal: Jason Castillo (Hanks HS) Ysleta ISD mariachi ensembles that earned a rating of 'Excellent' are: Del Valle High School's Mariachi de Los Conquistadores Eastwood High School's Mariachi Reyna Riverside High School's Mariachi Estrella de Riverside Young Women's Leadership Academy's Cielo Azul 'During the state contest, each mariachi ensemble received a rating of Division I, II, III, IV, or V from each of the three judges based on the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules,' read the news release. Additionally, YISD said each ensemble received a 30-minute clinic with a nationally recognized mariachi educator/performer after their performance. The focus of this interaction is on musicianship and the artistry of making music, YISD added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
