Naegleria fowleri, the microscopic organism responsible for the infection, is primarily found in warm freshwater and soil, but also hot springs, improperly chlorinated pool water, improperly treated tap water, and, in lower concentrations, even cooler freshwaters.
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Federal officials still plan on reopening the Santa Teresa livestock crossing on Thursday despite a second confirmed New World screwworm case in New Mexico, state agriculture officials told Border Report....
safety
KTSM has issued a Weather Authority Alert due to the potential for heavy rainfall out periodic t-showers on Tuesday and Wednesday. A Flash Flood Watch is posted from noon Tuesday through Wednesday at 7 PM. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast for Tuesday. TONIGHT: The skies will...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Week 5 of high school football in the Borderland is gearing up, and KTSM 9 News' 9 Overtime show is ready to bring you all the action! On Thursday, Sept. 24, the El Paso Broadcast Company will livestream the Socorro vs. Coronado game for Thursday Night Li...
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A long-running legal fight over Missouri’s congressional map took another turn Monday when a federal appeals panel ruled in favor of new districts backed by President Donald Trump....
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Travelers at the El Paso International Airport can catch a glimpse into the Borderland through the lens of local photographers. Monday, the airport revealed its latest rotation of its annual Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso (PEEP) exhibit. This year's P...
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- He's an energetic, fun voice on the radio on any given weekday, for those listening to 93.1 KISS FM. Fernando Montejano, or "Grizz," as he's known to his listeners, knows his music, and he knows how to entertain. Turns out, he also knows how to mask pain....
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Every September, emergency first responders, families and members of the fire service from the U.S. and Canada gather to honor members who died in the line of duty. Saturday, the El Paso Fire Department paid tribute to two local firefigthers in this year'...
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The FBI El Paso Field Office warned the public about widespread law enforcement and government impersonation scams that resulted in over $1.6 billion in losses between January 2025 and July 2026....
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Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español LaLiga entró en el parate por la fecha FIFA, pero el clásico madrileño de este domingo todavía se sigue jugando, en las redes y en los medios de comunicación. La actuación del árbitro Ortiz Arias no dejó a nadie indiferente y tanto el Real Madri...
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Por Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN “El libro está equivocado”, insistió mi hijo de cuatro años mientras leíamos sobre insectos antes de ir a dormir. “Las cucarachas ponen cientos de huevos, no millones”, dijo, demostrando una sabiduría impropia de su edad. “¡Oh!”, dije. “¿Le preguntas...
government
(KVIA) -- Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott told the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas completes its audit. The governor said ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texa...
safety
A 22-year-old woman named Jessica Maria Mendoza surrendered to Horizon police on September 17 following allegations that she harassed a former dating partner with dozens of phone calls and property threats....
