FORT BLISS -- From a helicopter high above the desert landscape dotted with scrub brush, row after row of large white tents stand out against the golden brown terrain. 

Each tent can house up to 100 “guests” as the Army refers to the Afghan evacuees. About 10,000 people from Afghanistan are living at Fort Bliss, one of eight army installations temporarily housing the evacuees.

In a matter of a three weeks, Fort Bliss transformed a 1960s era training camp with sleeping quarters for 1800 soldiers into a massive operation

A lot has changed along the border since September 11, 2001. The attack led to the creation of the massive, cabinet-level, Department of Homeland Security and disruptions in daily life for those who cross back and forth. An estimated $330 billion has been spent ramping up border security including doubling the size of the Border Patrol, now the largest law enforcement agency in the country. There's also more technology for U.S.

EL PASO --What was supposed to be a routine search by Mexican National Guard troops is under investigation after an 18-year-old U.S. citizen was shot and killed in Ciudad Juárez.

Juan Carlos Medina died near the Paso del Norte Bridge after crossing from El Paso in the early hours of Nov. 20. Medina’s relatives say he was killed while trying to flee and want authorities to check surveillance cameras in the area. Mexican National Guard soldiers say they found two handguns in the teen’s backpack, according to Chihuahua state investigators.

In this episode of Good To Grow, Denise and Jan discuss which plants are best for the holidays as well as how to take care of them during the winter season.

Laughter can boost heart health and immunity, improve sleep and memory, reduce stress, and much more. And using humor can be an important and effective tool to speak truths about important issues including animal exploitation and veganism. On ACT Radio, Greg, Liz and Tom talk with renowned vegan comedian Myq Kaplan about his path to veganism and some of his funny experiences and perspectives on plant-based eating. 

Border Art Residency artist Bella Maria Varela will debut a new exhibition titled La Xingada Vol. 3, at the Border Art Residency headquarters at 801 N. Piedras in Five Points.

This show is an immersive exhibition combining textile and video work by Bella Maria Varela with papier mâché masks by Xingaderas (Manuel Urueta and Celina Galicia).

Season 1: Episode 4, The One with all the Squares is a group exhibition featuring the works of 48 artists from El Paso and beyond. The show is on display at the El Paso Frame Co. through December 23rd.