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Actor Sherman Hemsley speaks at the MTV Networks Upfront 2003 presentation to advertisers at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden May 6, 2003 in New York City. (credit: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

Judge Orders DNA Tests In Hemsley Death

A judge in West Texas has ordered DNA testing on a man who claims to be the brother of “The Jeffersons” star Sherman Hemsley, who died on July 24 of lung cancer.

2012/09/25

In this photo illustration, a man refuels his car. (credit: Miguel Villagran/Getty Images)

Gas Prices Up 4 Cents Across Texas

Retail gasoline prices have risen an average 4 cents this week across Texas. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the average price at the pump has reached $3.53 per gallon.

2012/08/16

An woman holds a SIG Sauer SP 2022 9mm pistol. (credit: John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images)

UTEP To Test ‘Shooter On Campus’ Reponse

Police will practice a response to a simulated gunman on campus at the University of Texas at El Paso.

2012/08/14

Dallas Funeral For Kids Killed In El Paso Crash

Relatives of three youths killed in a West Texas car crash have planned a service in Dallas.

2012/07/27

Sherman Hemsley Of “The Jeffersons” Dies

Sherman Hemsley died at his home in El Paso at age 74. He first played George Jefferson on “All in the Family” before he was spun off onto “The Jeffersons.”

2012/07/25

3 Garland Teens Die In El Paso Wreck

Three Garland youths are among five individuals who died in a collision with a suspected drunken driver in El Paso Sunday night.

2012/07/23

Tulsa Nets 2013 Conference USA Hoops Tourney

Conference USA has announced plans to hold its postseason basketball tournaments in Tulsa in 2013 and in El Paso, Texas, in 2014.

2012/06/11

AP Source: West Texas Boxing Match Canceled Due To Drug Cartel

The fight between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Andy Lee couldn’t be held at UTEP’s Sun Bowl because of security risks.

2012/04/27

Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul greets supporters. (credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

Ron Paul Continues Texas ‘Town Hall’ Tour

Republican presidential contender Ron Paul is expanding his campaign tour of Texas as he toils to keep his campaign alive.

2012/04/25

Once A Texas Beauty Queen, Now A Shoplifter

A former beauty queen in West Texas has been put on probation for shoplifting a $69 shirt from a retail store.

2012/03/20

Despite Increased Restrictions, Urban Water Use Climbs

During 2011, one of the driest years on record in Texas, residents of some of the largest cities increased their water usage — despite the widespread adoption of restrictions on lawn-watering.

2012/03/14