3 more cases of West Nile Virus reported in El Paso
Three more cases of the West Nile virus have been confirmed in El Paso, bringing the total up to 13 for the season. The 11th case is a man in his…
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La Union man killed when crushed by his own car
Dona Ana County Sheriffs office says a mechanic was working underneath a vehicle when the vehicle fell on top of him. According to the…
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Governor Abbott says ‘mistakes were made’ with Aug. 2 fundraising letter
Texas Governor Gregg Abbott is back in the Borderland to talk safety measures with law enforcement officials, as well as with survivors of the August…
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1 person stabbed, seriously injured in northeast El Paso
One person is in the hospital after being stabbed in Northeast El Paso early Friday morning. A spokesperson for the police department says it…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-10 West and Piedras
There is a crash on I-10 West and Piedras that is blocking the right two lanes. Drivers need to take Missouri or Montana to avoid this area. No…
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Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke set to speak at Khalid’s benefit concert for shooting victims
Former El Paso Congressman and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is set to deliver remarks during Khalid’s “A Night for…
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Arizona authorities seize nearly 200 fentanyl-laced pills
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials in central Arizona say they seized nearly 200 pills laced with the dangerous drug fentanyl in a…
Continue Reading Phoenix police: Man fatally stabbed 80 times, suspect jailed
PHOENIX (AP) — Police say they’ve arrested a suspect who’s accused of fatally stabbing a Phoenix man more than 80 times. They say…
Continue Reading Ruling opens New Mexico medical pot program to outsiders
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge has ruled that New Mexico’s medical marijuana program is open to people from outside the state who qualify…
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Las Cruces police seek help in locating missing man
Las Cruces police are asking for the public’s help in finding Nathan W. Holifield. Holifield, age 60, has been missing since Monday. Police…
Continue Reading Arizona teen gets 12-year prison term in dad’s 2017 murder
PHOENIX (AP) — A Tonopah teenager who pleaded guilty to helping her boyfriend kill her father in 2017 has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.…
Continue Reading Marshal: Murder suspects faked medical emergency to escape
PHOENIX (AP) — A husband and wife being transported across the country to face murder charges used a medical emergency ruse and then overpowered…
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Vendors prepare for change to legal smoking age
There will be a new state law on the books as of September 1st that raises the legal smoking age in Texas from 18 to 21. The law includes two…
Continue Reading Governor Abbott hosts second Texas Safety Commission Meeting in El Paso
Governor Greg Abbott is hosting a second Texas Safety Commission meeting on Thursday in El Paso. The commission is working to discuss possible action…
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EPPD Chief: ‘We need to harden targets’ rather than creating new laws
El Paso Chief of Police Greg Allen spoke to members of the El Paso Central Business Association about his department, his officers and the mass…
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Pregnant woman injured after SUV collides with school bus at Anthony Gap
An SUV collided with a school bus on New Mexico State Highway 404, known as the Anthony gap Wednesday before noon. A spokesman for the Gadsden…
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Family of minor league baseball pitcher slain in Virginia
The brother-in-law of a minor league baseball pitcher killed the athlete’s wife, toddler son and mother-in-law before he was captured naked…
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Sharks to saiga, nations up support for endangered wildlife
From towering giraffes to bottom-feeding sharks and many species in between, endangered species got new protections under an agreement finalized…
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26 killed in fiery attack on bar in southern Mexico
Gang members burst into a bar, blocked all the exits and then started a fire that killed 26 people and injured about a dozen others, Mexican…
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality denies permit for medical waste facility in Lower Valley
Homeowners in a Lower Valley neighborhood near the Old Ysleta Mission are claiming a victory now that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality…
Continue Reading Organization of American States unanimously condemns terrorist attack in El Paso
The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States on Wednesday unanimously condemned the August 3 attack that left nearly 50 people dead…
Continue Reading Outdoor bar music in El Paso now stops at midnight due to new ordinance
A new noise ordinance went into effect this week in El Paso that only allows bars near residential areas to play music outdoors until midnight. Bars…
Continue Reading Kirsten Gillibrand drops out of 2020 presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand says she’s dropping out of 2020 presidential race amid low polling, fundraising struggles.…
Continue Reading El Paso shooting suspect says AK-style gun came from Romania
EL PASO, Texas (AP) – The suspected gunman in the El Paso mass shooting earlier this month told police that the AK-style gun he used in the…
Continue Reading Parents worried about large cracks, other building problems at east El Paso school
The Alicia Chacon International Language School in east El Paso has come under criticism from parents alleging a number of structural issues within…
Continue Reading Pedestrian struck by car, seriously hurt at east El Paso intersection
A pedestrian was struck by a car and seriously injured late Tuesday night at an intersection on the city’s east side, El Paso police said. The…
Continue Reading Trump pushes hard for border wall ahead of 2020 vote, reportedly offers aides pardons if laws broken
President Donald Trump, in his push to make good on his promise to supporters by Election Day 2020, has told officials he will pardon them should…
Continue Reading WATCH: Naked triple-murder suspect runs from cops on foot, eventually captured
The wife, child, and mother-in-law of a pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization were killed in a southern Virginia town Tuesday, and police…
Continue Reading El Paso County Commissioners plan memorial for victims of Walmart mass shooting
El Paso County Commissioners are planning to build a memorial for the victims of the August 3 mass shooting. The memorial would be built as Ascarate…
Continue Reading East El Paso water project could save residents money by getting rid of need for flood insurance
A water infrastructure project in East El Paso near Pico Norte Park could do more than just lessen the impact of severe floods. As a result of the…
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