‘I am going to die’ – final words of Fort Bliss officer ‘murdered’ in fiery car crash
EL PASO, Texas — “I am going to die!” Those were the exact words told to a 911 dispatch operator moments before a Fort Bliss Army captain had his…
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Texas, New Mexico rules vary on use of mail-in ballots
El Paso, Texas — Election season is in full swing for both New Mexico and Texas. Many Borderland residents may not feel comfortable waiting in line…
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New Mexico & Doña Ana County shatter daily records for virus cases; 9th death at Las Cruces nursing home
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico and Doña Ana County both shattered previous records for confirmed Covid-19 cases amid fears the state is…
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Hottest day this late in season
Hit 95 for a record high today breaking the old record of 92. This is also the hottest day this late in the season. But, get ready for a little…
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Borderland Girl Scouts ‘Okay to Say’ patch normalizes conversation on mental health
EL PASO, Texas — Talking to our children about mental health isn’t an easy conversation to have. However, the Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest…
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Why Pete Buttigieg’s Fox News appearances keep going viral
Pete Buttigieg is savage. At least that’s how one TikTok user described his recent interview on Fox News, during which he was asked about…
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Ysleta joins El Paso, Socorro, Canutillo ISDs in extending fall intercession due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — The Ysleta Independent School District on Thursday joined the El Paso, Socorro and Canutillo districts (who announced Wednesday)…
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First lady says Trumps’ teenage son Barron tested positive for virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Melania Trump said Wednesday that her and the president’s teenage son, Barron, tested positive for the coronavirus not long…
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Crash snarls traffic on I-10 west at Executive for hours
EL PASO, Texas — A traffic collision along Interstate 10 westbound at Executive Center Boulevard shut down the highway completely for a couple of…
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‘Stand With Estela’ drive-thru health fair set for Oct. 24 in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The “Stand with Estela Fund” headed by Estela Casas, is sponsoring a drive-through health fair; 500 adults can…
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France to restore state of health emergency, which could allow stricter future measures to contain virus spread
PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel President Macron’s office says France will restore a state of health emergency that expired three months ago.…
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WATCH: El Paso Health Authority holds news conference on virus surge
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza spoke to the media during the noon-hour Wednesday about this week’s…
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Mexican president asks Pope Francis for conquest apology
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexico’s president has published an open letter to Pope Francis calling on the Roman Catholic Church to apologize for…
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Walmart to spread out deals to avoid Black Friday crowds
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Walmart says it will spread out its traditional one-day Black Friday deals over three weekends in November in an effort to…
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White woman made 2nd 911 call about Black birdwatcher in NY’s Central Park
NEW YORK, NY — The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office filed a misdemeanor charge Wednesday against the White woman who called police on a…
Continue Reading Brazilian meatpacker owner pleads guilty in US to huge bribe scheme
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An owner of the world’s largest meatpackers has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to paying nearly $150 million in…
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Conchata Ferrell, ‘Two and a Half Men’ actress, dies at 77
Conchata Ferrell, a beloved longtime character actress whose vast list of credits included roles in TV series like “Two and a Half Men”…
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StormTRACK Weather: Record heat Wednesday
Record heat, dry and windy conditions are on tap for Wednesday’s. El Paso will see record high temperatures this afternoon, beating the previous…
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WATCH: U.S. Senate day 3 of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett
(Editor’s note: You can watch an archived version from ABC News of Day 3 of hearings in the video player above.) LIVE BLOG: Latest developments…
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El Paso sets new record for virus hospitalizations, active cases for 2nd day in a row
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced one new coronavirus-related death Wednesday morning. For the second…
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Fewer than 3-dozen El Paso citations issued for face mask violations during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just 32 citations have been issued in El Paso for face covering violations since the pandemic began, according to city data…
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Plexiglass shields are everywhere, but it’s not clear how much they help
Plexiglass shields have become ubiquitous at offices, grocery stores and restaurants across the country in the coronavirus age. They were even…
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What Dak Prescott’s injury means for his future with the Cowboys
DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys’ 2-3 record this NFL season may not seem like quarterback Dak Prescott’s contributions were…
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Russian-U.S. trio of astronauts has launched to the International Space Station
MOSCOW, Russia — A trio of space travelers has launched successfully to the International Space Station, for the first time using a fast-track…
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Rays beat Astros yet again, move within 1 victory of World Series
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead, two-run single two batters after another critical error by José Altuve, and the Tampa Bay Rays…
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Medical workers, equipment from state begins arriving in El Paso to help hospitals deal with virus surge
EL PASO, Texas — As El Paso set a new record for Covid-19 hospitalizations Tuesday and the Department of State Health Services reported only 9…
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Park University goes online to end semester, picks Travel Channel host for graduation
EL PASO, Texas — Park University, which has three campuses in the Borderland, will go to fully remote learning for the last two weeks of the fall…
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Reward offered in burglary of Las Cruces home that nets thief a shotgun
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that helps to identify a man wanted for…
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UTEP vs. Southern Miss football game to feature halftime fireworks show
EL PASO, Texas – Saturday’s UTEP football game will feature a halftime fireworks show. The Miners, off to a 3-2 start overall, will face Southern…
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Alamogordo cancels its annual ZooBoo event, will have drive-thru trick or treating instead
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – Alamogordo has canceled its annual ZooBoo, a Halloween event held at the Alameda Park Zoo, because of the pandemic. The…
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