‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ fans unhappy with creators leaving Netflix show
Some of those eagerly awaiting a planned live-action version of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix are now calling for a boycott.…
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El Paso distributor can’t fulfill disinfectant orders due to supply disruption during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — A local distributor, who has been apart of the El Paso community since 1920 says this pandemic has disrupted the supply chain…
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Abundant Living Faith Center gives out 1,500 school backpacks and supplies
EL PASO, Texas– Residents got a helping hand just days away from the start of the new school year. Thousands of El Pasoans made their way to the…
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Horizon City opens new fire station during pandemic that cuts emergency response times in half
HORIZON CITY, Texas– The emergency protection in Horizon City has doubled. With fire station two opening their bay doors to the city…
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El Paso friends, family, strangers remember boy who died last fall
EL PASO, Texas — After losing her son Logan last fall, Kaylyn Gibbs was worried she would have no way to remember his 11th birthday, especially…
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FBI warns Borderland parents to stay vigilant against cyber threats, fake apps during online learning
El Paso, Texas — As Borderland kids head back to the virtual classroom for the start of school, the FBI warns parents to stay vigilant for online…
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New bodycam video from George Floyd’s death shows panicked witnesses begging officers to check his pulse
Newly released police bodycam footage from the fatal arrest of George Floyd shows a crowd of bystanders becoming increasingly upset as police hold…
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US considering coronavirus strain for potential human challenge trials — but there’s no intention to use it, Fauci says
The nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, confirmed to CNN on Friday that scientists at the National Institute of Allergy…
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3 Las Cruceans among 9 named by governor, legislature to New Mexico Civil Rights Commission
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Civil Rights Commission is now fully staffed following announcements this week from Gov. Michelle…
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Virginia Tech renames dorms once named after men with racist views
Two dormitories at Virginia Tech will now be named after prominent Black people associated with the school, according to a university news release.…
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Hopefuls in southern New Mexico Congressional race agree to at least 2 debates
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small and Republican challenger Yvette Herrell have agreed to at least two televised…
Continue Reading Are you immune to Covid-19 for three months after recovering? It’s not clear
It’s the question everyone wants answered: How long are we protected from catching Covid-19 after we’ve recovered from the novel…
Continue Reading The University of Oregon is covering racist murals in its library, one of which references the need to conserve ‘our racial heritage’
The University of Oregon is covering the controversial murals that have decorated the halls of its largest library after years of protest over the…
Continue Reading Prosecutors allege R. Kelly’s former manager called in gun threats to ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ screening
R. Kelly’s former manager is facing another set of criminal charges, after federal prosecutors accused him on Friday of calling in a threat to…
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Borderland teachers find ways to build connections through screens as virtual learning gets underway
TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting this coming Monday, the three largest school districts in El Paso will return to classes online. Some smaller…
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Day five of record heat – ouch!
We continue the trend of record setting heat with a high of 107 today. This is the fifth record high temp in a row. We will be close to hitting…
Continue Reading Phoenix police investigating the death of a man in their custody
Phoenix police are investigating the death of a man who struggled with officers before being detained on August 4, a statement from the police…
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El Paso sets high temp record for 5th day in row as excessive heat bakes Southwest U.S.
EL PASO, Texas — Excessive heat across the U.S. Southwest led to El Paso setting yet another high temperature record on Friday for a fifth straight…
Continue Reading Former Minneapolis officer told investigators call for backup in George Floyd altercation sounded ‘urgent’
A now-fired Minneapolis police officer told federal investigators looking into the death of George Floyd that a call for backup from one of the…
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3rd virus death reported at infected Las Cruces nursing home as New Mexico tops 700 deaths
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces nursing home resident was among a half-dozen new coronavirus deaths reported by state health officials on…
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Bayern Munich scores eight against Barcelona to reach Champions League semifinals
Bayern Munich scored eight times against Barcelona as the German side inflicted a record defeat on the Catalans in an astonishing 8-2 win in the…
Continue Reading Any attempt to get coronavirus herd immunity would lead to massive death tolls, Fauci warns
If the United States allowed coronavirus infections to run rampant to achieve possible herd immunity, the death toll would be massive, especially…
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Baby girl shot, police say
Click here for updates on this story North St. Louis, MO (KMOV) — An 8-month-old girl was shot in North City Friday…
Continue Reading Covid-19 in the classroom becomes stark reality for parents who’ve sent their children back to school
It’s Sunday in Woodstock, Georgia, and the local park is packed with families. It should be an ordinary sight, but father of six Jamie Chambers…
Continue Reading Two Black men recall serving in Air Force after integration
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, NE (WOWT) — Two retired Air Force sergeants were some of the first…
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Homeland Security leaders’ appointments found to be invalid, Escobar says ‘they must resign’
WASHINGTON, DC — Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and acting DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli were named to their…
Continue Reading Hundreds of students pack football showcase, ignoring social distancing guidelines
Click here for updates on this story NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WBBM) — Hundreds of students from around the Chicago area went…
Continue Reading Holistic Life Foundation helps kids stay mindful during COVID-19 pandemic with virtual summer camp
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ ) — A local non-profit dedicated to helping people with yoga and…
Continue Reading Iowa governor is seeking federal assistance after power outages continue for more than 160,000 customers
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday that she’s requesting a federal disaster declaration, days after storms brought hurricane-force winds…
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‘Grave danger’: Texas Amber Alert issued for 5 children allegedly abducted by couple
CRYSTAL CITY, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert was issued Friday for five Texas children. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Ruben…
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