‘Suicidal individual’ dead in shoot-out with Socorro police
SOCORRO, Texas — A gun battle between Socorro police and a “suicidal individual” late Friday night ended with the man’s death, the El Paso County…
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StormTRACK Weather: No relief from heat this weekend
El Paso, Texas- The Borderland will clock in another triple digit day across many areas. El Paso, forecasting a high of 104. Las Cruces expecting a…
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In reactions to Roger Goodell’s mea culpa, most seized on what he didn’t say
To be sure, Roger Goodell’s announcement Friday was noteworthy. Especially considering the statement from the NFL just a few days ago. On May…
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Videos often contradict what police say in reports. Here’s why some officers continue to lie
A video showed officers in Buffalo, New York, pushing a 75-year-old man. Police initially said he had tripped and fell. News cameras showed officers…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Saturday, June 6
The World Health Organization reversed course on face masks yesterday. It’s now encouraging people to wear them to prevent the coronavirus from…
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30-year-old woman who crashed car into tree is El Paso’s 32nd traffic death of year
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police identified a 30-year-old woman as the victim of a deadly one-car crash over the weekend in the 9900 block of…
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‘Shades of Black’ and other toddler books celebrate black families
Children love to see images of themselves in the books that are read to them and in the books they read. While representation has rarely been a…
Continue Reading Public shaming has become a common pastime during the pandemic. But it doesn’t really work
Public shaming, in this era of rapid judgment and ensuing internet outrage, is nothing new. But the pandemic has made it a popular pastime. Runners…
Continue Reading Temporary restraining order prohibits Denver Police from using chemical agents or projectiles against peaceful protesters without supervisor approval
Calling the Denver Police Department’s efforts to “police its own” a failure, a US District Court Judge granted a temporary…
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‘White Coats for Black Lives’ kneels in honor of George Floyd at UMC
EL PASO, Texas — A group first formed in 2014 that calls themselves ‘White Coats for Black Lives’ held a peaceful protest Friday at UMC. Dr. Nagela…
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El Paso gym forced to restock equipment after being burglarized during pandemic closure
EL PASO, Texas– All gyms in the Borderland have had a rough start to the year due to the Covid-19 closures. Fit For Life in west El Paso has had to…
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Black man who died in Tacoma police custody can be heard screaming ‘I can’t breathe’ on dispatcher audio
A black man who died in police custody in Tacoma, Washington, could be heard on dispatcher audio screaming “I can’t breathe,”…
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Dear anti-racist allies: Here’s how to respond to microaggressions
It’s easy to sight the obvious racism such as using race-based slurs or threats. But there’s a more subtle and insidious form of racist…
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School meals will continue this summer for El Paso kids who rely on those
EL PASO, Texas — School districts in the El Paso area have been ramping up their nutrition service departments since the Covid-19 pandemic to make…
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Olympic hopeful Sophie McKinna on working two jobs to achieve her sporting ambitions
Working two jobs is a lot for anyone to take on, let alone an elite athlete on a mission to make her first Olympic Games. That’s been the…
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D-Day invasion rare photos reveal the chronology of events
Operation Overlord was launched over 76 years ago on June 6, 1944. Commonly known as D-Day — a military term for the first day of a combat…
Continue Reading Cyclist caught on video assaulting 3 people posting flyers in support of Black Lives Matter arrested
Police in Maryland have arrested and charged the cyclist who was caught on video Monday accosting three people posting flyers in support of Black…
Continue Reading Video shows a woman being body slammed by an Atlanta police officer as she was handcuffed
An Atlanta police officer seen on a video posted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution body slamming a woman on the first night of protests in Atlanta…
Continue Reading Black Lives Matter protests aren’t just happening in big cities. They’re also in America’s small towns
As a person of color, Kaneesha Willie has dealt with racism her entire life. Participating in her hometown’s protest in Paducah, Kentucky, gave…
Continue Reading Justin Trudeau takes a knee at Black Lives Matter demonstration on Parliament Hill
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a knee during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Ottawa on Friday. Trudeau’s act of solidarity…
Continue Reading The art world is trying to protect artwork amid civil unrest and support community unity
For more than a week Americans have flooded the streets of major metropolitan areas across the country in protest of racially-motivated police…
Continue Reading NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league was wrong for not listening to players earlier about racism
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday the league should have listened to players earlier about racism concerns in response to NFL players…
Continue Reading Two New York lawyers are in custody in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack on a police patrol car during weekend protests
Two attorneys were taken back into custody Friday for charges in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack on a police patrol car during protests in…
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Remembering former UTEP sportscaster Byron E. Quimbey
El Paso, TX – The COVID-19 virus has claimed the life of former El Pasoan and retired Army Brigadier General Byron E. Quimbey, perhaps better known…
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UTEP unveils plan for student-athletes to return to campus
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP is getting the ball rolling for students athletes to return to campus. UTEP athletes will be allowed to return for voluntary…
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Celebrating a milestone: Life exists after cancer for an El Paso girl, even in a pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Trying to maneuver through life during a pandemic while healthy is hard enough. Ahead of National Cancer Survivor Day on June 7,…
Continue Reading L.A. Galaxy part ways with player whose wife made offensive Instagram posts
The Los Angeles Galaxy “mutually agreed to part ways” with midfielder Aleksandar Katai on Friday after the MLS club learned that…
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El Paso City Council examines plan to reopen parks, libraries, museums & the zoo
EL PASO, Texas — The mayor unveiled plans Friday evening to begin reopening parks next week with libraries, museums and the El Paso Zoo to follow…
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Biden formally clinches Democratic nomination, sets up Trump battle
WASHINGTON, DC — Joe Biden formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President…
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Texas GOP condemns George Floyd posts by its local leaders
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three promoted a Facebook post suggesting George Floyd’s death was staged. Another shared a Martin Luther King Jr. quote…
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