EL PASO, Texas — Citing a recent sharp increase in Covid-19 cases in El Paso County, the El Paso Independent School District announced Friday it plans to delay the start of in-person classes “In the last week alone, the (infection) rate has steadily risen each day to almost 8 percent on Thursday, Sept. 24. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — October is a time to recognize local writer and artist Tom Lea, who spent much of his career showcasing the Borderland region. The Tom Lea Institute hosts events each year to honor him. This year, events will be in-person and online. They will continue through February. This year’s theme is
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WASHINGTON, DC — A majority of Americans oppose efforts by President Trump and the GOP-led Senate to fill a Supreme Court vacancy before the election, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll released on Friday. The Post-ABC poll, conducted from Monday through Thursday, finds just 38 percent of Americans say the replacement for Justice
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EL PASO, Texas — You may be used to seeing hot dogs on a grill, but people driving around El Paso might have caught a glimpse of a giant one on wheels. Since 1936, Oscar Mayer has been driving its famous Wienermobiles across the U.S. to promote its hot dogs and other products. With six
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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — Health experts are urging the public to get a flu vaccine as soon as possible, as they raise concerns about the virus spreading simultaneously with Covid-19. The City of El Paso is offering free flu shots at Clint High School Friday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. The vaccines are free
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two El Pasoans are using art and culture to make a difference. They have launched a new web platform, called Work Project, to highlight the creativity and resiliency of the people of the Southwest. “We wanted to recognize our regional worth through our work because if we do not recognize
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At least 41 people are sick in 10 different states after a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to dried wood ear mushrooms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The cases started between January 21 to August 26, the agency reported Thursday. Of the 41 infected, four hospitalizations were reported. The infected people
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Click here for updates on this story Asheville, NC (WLOS) — Asheville Police Chief David Zack is upset by some actions taken by protesters on Wednesday night. They placed a coffin outside of the front door of the police department. “Question is who’s going to stand up and start denouncing this,” Zack said. He called
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China gained the “understanding and support” from the World Health Organization before starting a controversial emergency use program for its Covid-19 vaccine candidates, a Chinese health official said Friday. China has been administering experimental coronavirus vaccines to hundreds of thousands of people since July under an emergency use program approved by the Chinese government, before
Continue Reading The tables quickly turned for an 89-year-old pizza delivery driver who received a surprise delivery of his own from “regulars” on his route — a $12,000 tip. Derlin Newey was in disbelief Tuesday morning when the Valdez family knocked on the door of his Utah home. CNN affiliate KSL TV was there to witness the
Continue Reading Breonna Taylor’s family is expected to speak publicly Friday for the first time since Kentucky’s attorney general announced that no police officer would be charged directly with her death. And the family’s attorney said Friday he is counting on a different, federal investigation for justice. “We hope the FBI investigation finally gets justice for Bre
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MANSFIELD, La (KTBS) — DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson launched an investigation into possible improprieties in the way District Attorney Gary Evans has handled grand juries over the past two years. Richardson notified Evans Tuesday that he is the target of an investigation. This comes a month
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United Airlines will become the first US airline to offer coronavirus testing to some of its passengers. In a pilot testing program that the airline plans to extend to other destinations, United will offer testing for Hawaii-bound passengers beginning October 15 out of San Francisco. The testing will help passengers avoid an otherwise mandatory 14-day
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Kaneohe, HI (KITV) — A stolen vehicle suspect was captured on video driving recklessly through Valley of the Temples in Kaneohe on Wednesday. Witness Trevor Dela Cruz-Joe says he was visiting his grandfather’s grave with his family, when he spotted a silver truck speed by, followed by two
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It’s safe to assume that Lionel Messi is still not happy with Barcelona’s board. The 33-year-old, who had expressed his desire to leave the club this summer only to eventually agree to stay, has aimed yet another dig at the club’s hierarchy after the departure of close friend, and now former teammate, Luis Suarez. The
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story St. Louis, MO (KMOV) — A couple’s clash with their neighbors has taken an ugly turn. They say they’re being threatened with racist yard signs and symbols, but the city admits their hands are tied. A man who goes by Jacob wants his identify concealed because of what’s
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — “This COVID-19’s got me in a pile. A pile of bill mess. So, I was just wondering, how I get out of it,” Robin Rouille said. Robin Rouille is a bus driver for Williamson County schools. Wiping her tears, she feels helpless. “It’s not
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WASHINGTON, DC — The late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman and first Jewish person to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. The honor, which occurred a week after her death at the age of 87 due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer, pays tribute to the country’s most
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Billie Lourd has chosen her initiation into motherhood to pay tribute to her own mother, Carrie Fisher. Lourd and her fiancé, Austen Rydell, have welcomed a son, Kingston Fisher Lord Rydell. Actress Carrie Fisher died in 2017 at the age of 60 following a heart attack. A day later, her mother and Lourd’s grandmother, legendary
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHARLOTTE, TN (WSMV) — A man charged with killing his 5-year-old son in 2018 has been in court all day Thursday. Joseph Daniels was charged with one count of criminal homicide for the death of his son, 5-year-old Joe Clyde. Joe Clyde was the subject of a multiple-day
Continue Reading A protester was struck by a pick-up truck during a march for Breonna Taylor at Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles Thursday night. Demonstrators had peacefully gathered near a cemetery in Hollywood where they listened to speakers before beginning the march. There were approximately 300 people in the crowd, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Continue Reading Three years after its last edition, “Fargo” returns with Chris Rock and Jason Schwartzman in key against-type roles, and an enticing mob story with the texture of a graphic novel. Yet it unfolds at such a languid, almost hypnotic pace as to blunt its impact, getting distracted by an abundance of oddball characters that don’t
Continue Reading The tennis world waited seven months for the return of grand slams. Now, like buses, two have come along at once. Having been moved from its usual May start date, the French Open gets underway on Sunday, two weeks after the conclusion of the US Open and a week after the Italian Open, the traditional
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Flint, MI (WNEM ) — Protests erupted across the country and in Mid-Michigan on Wednesday after no officers were directly indicted for the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, the victim of a botched raid more than six months ago. Flint Police Chief Terence Green said he understands why
Continue Reading Lil Wayne has dropped a 33-track deluxe edition of “Tha Carter V,” which features appearances by 2 Chainz, Post Malone, Gucci Mane, and Raekwon. The new album comes two years after the release of his 2018 “Tha Carter V” album. On this one, Post Malone guests on “What About Me,” Gucci Mane appears on “In
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — A Florida family are missing their beloved puppy which was taken when their car was stolen at a Buckhead gas station. Facebook Twitter Email Print Save ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) — A family is heartbroken after their beloved family puppy was stolen by thieves. Now,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR (KPTV) — Deputies are asking for help after they say someone stole a 90-year-old man’s most valuable possessions from his car, including his late wife’s wedding ring. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office says the theft occurred at the Town Center Terrace Apartments off Southeast Causey
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Portland, OR (KPTV) — The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners has condemned the planned rally by right-wing groups in Portland on Saturday. In a joint statement, the board said, “These groups continue to use Portland and Multnomah County as a focal point for their combative and racist organizing.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV KSMO) — On Thursday, the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department said they have arrested more than 1,000 people for driving under the influence. They said this is the first time they have exceeded 1,000 DUI arrests in the fiscal grant year. Most of the
Continue Reading Tokyo 2020 organizers are proposing to cut the number of officials at next year’s Olympics by 10 to 15% as part of a wider package of cost-reduction proposals, it was announced on Friday. The Games, which were supposed to get underway in July, are now scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 8
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