July 2020

Texas hits new high in daily virus death count with 197 fatalities

July 22, 2020 11:16 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texas reported a new daily high number of deaths Wednesday from the illness caused by the new coronavirus, even as the state…

ACLU demands El Paso police release videos from deadly Paisano crash

July 22, 2020 11:01 PM El Paso Matters

EL PASO, Texas — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is seeking videos and other documents related to a June 25 crash that killed…

Changes coming for Alicia Chacon International School students

July 22, 2020 10:32 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Students who attended the Alicia Chacon International School now have a new campus. The Ysleta Independent School District made the…

15 arrested in El Paso gang, drug probe by Texas DPS

July 22, 2020 10:10 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — Fifteen El Pasoans were arrested and face organized crime and felony drug charges after a yearlong probe into gang activity and…

Fired Minneapolis police officer Chauvin and estranged wife face 9 felony tax charges

July 22, 2020 8:49 PM CNN

The former Minneapolis police officer who was charged in George Floyd’s death and his estranged wife face nine felony income-tax charges,…

Pinning hopes on vaccine is not the right coronavirus strategy, expert says

July 22, 2020 8:42 PM CNN

As cases continue to rise, Americans looking to a vaccine as the way out of the coronavirus pandemic should consider a more comprehensive approach, a…

Charles Evers, brother of Medgar Evers, dies at 97

July 22, 2020 8:38 PM CNN

James Charles Evers, the older brother of civil rights icon Medgar Evers, died in Mississippi Wednesday morning of natural causes, Rankin County…

Mescalero Apache Tribe going on lockdown due to virus surge; Inn of the Mountain Gods to close

July 22, 2020 8:34 PM Jim Parker

RUIDOSO, New Mexico — The Mescalero Apache Tribe announced Wednesday that it plans to go on lockdown, setting up roadblocks around the reservation…

Chile wants Covid-19 sniffer dogs to help reopen public spaces

July 22, 2020 8:29 PM CNN

Police dogs in Chile are being trained to sniff out Covid-19 in humans, with hopes that they will facilitate the reopening of busy public spaces…

US defense chief pushes allied effort to challenge China

July 22, 2020 8:15 PM CNN

United States Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that Washington is counting on Asian partners to help rein in an increasingly aggressive…

Domestic violence on the rise in El Paso, but calls to shelters decreasing

July 22, 2020 7:48 PM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic has forced many people inside their homes, safe from the virus, but for some, a their home isn’t the safest place.…

New York’s Planned Parenthood will remove founder’s name over her views on eugenics

July 22, 2020 7:19 PM CNN

If Margaret Sanger sounds familiar, it’s because you might have encountered her in history class. A nurse and educator, Sanger opened in 1916…

Murder of men’s rights activist linked to suspected shooter of federal judge’s family, FBI confirms

July 22, 2020 7:17 PM CNN

Authorities have evidence linking Roy Den Hollander, the men’s rights attorney suspected of shooting a federal judge’s family on Sunday,…

Stormy weather expected

July 22, 2020 6:57 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Scattered showers and storms will continue late tonight and tomorrow. Some will produced locally heavy rain. Storms hit the Horizon City area this…

Fake signs warning campers of satanic cult activity, animal sacrifice pop up around California town

July 22, 2020 6:50 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Big Bear Lake, CA (KCAL/KCBS) — Signs posted around Big Bear Lake warning campers…

These Karens don’t want to talk to a manager, they just want their good name back

July 22, 2020 6:40 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Chicago, IL (WBBM) — The name Karen has turned into a slang word describing women…

Families form ‘Pandemic Pod’ to help kids socialize, learn at home

July 22, 2020 6:31 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SALEM, MA (WBZ) — It’s a worry weighing on parents and educators everywhere:…

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: 15-month-old boy nearly dies after falling at pediatrician’s office

July 22, 2020 6:28 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — A 15-month old boy from Frederick was nearly minutes away…

Dave Grohl, whose mom taught public school, says we need to protect America’s teachers like the national treasures they are

July 22, 2020 5:59 PM CNN

As a high school dropout and self-proclaimed “terrible student,” Dave Grohl is the last person you’d expect to defend teachers…

Deadline looms for El Paso landlords to apply for rent help for tenants hurt financially by pandemic

July 22, 2020 5:49 PM KVIA ABC-7

UPDATE, July 28: The deadline for El Paso landlords to apply for rental assistance to help tenants hard hit financially by the coronavirus pandemic…

Disney heiress accuses company of putting workers’ health at risk

July 22, 2020 5:20 PM CNN

Abigail Disney is once again taking the gloves off in her critique of the family business, accusing management of putting profit ahead of…

Ohio governor orders statewide mask mandate as of Thursday

July 22, 2020 5:19 PM CNN

Starting Thursday, everyone in Ohio must wear a mask when out in public, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday. More and more state and local leaders…

Longstanding northeast El Paso Italian eatery closing after 60 years

July 22, 2020 5:03 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A longstanding northeast El Paso Italian restaurant said it will soon close its doors permanently amidst the virus pandemic after…

Migrant kids being held in Texas & Arizona hotels, then expelled

July 22, 2020 4:55 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — The Trump administration is detaining immigrant children as young as 1 in hotels before deporting them to their home countries.…

The Sierra Club vows to face a history of White supremacy and racism, starting with founder John Muir

July 22, 2020 4:26 PM CNN

The Sierra Club announced it will address its racist early history in a series of blog posts, including some words and actions of its founder,…

Doña Ana County has 53 of New Mexico’s 316 new virus cases as governor urges face mask use

July 22, 2020 4:23 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Wednesday reported 316 new coronavirus cases, bringing the statewide total to 17,828 since the…

See Nashville’s new Dolly Parton-themed rooftop bar

July 22, 2020 4:17 PM CNN

“What would Dolly Parton’s rooftop have looked like in 1980?” That’s the question White Limozeen, the vintage-glam bar and…

Senators accuse White House of belittling pandemic by ignoring long-term effects of Covid-19 infection

July 22, 2020 4:06 PM CNN

A group of senators accused the White House of downplaying the dangers of the coronavirus pandemic by ignoring the serious and long-term effects the…

Last Qantas 747 flight draws iconic kangaroo in the sky on its final journey from Australia

July 22, 2020 4:03 PM CNN

After 50 years of flying, Qantas’ last remaining Boeing 747 passenger jet departed Australia for the final time on Wednesday and left a special…

South Salem HS student covering Portland protests for her school newspaper

July 22, 2020 3:52 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Protests have continued in downtown Portland for more than…

Month: July 2020