Judge Ricardo Samaniego to deliver El Paso’s State of the County address
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego will deliver his annual State of the County address Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the…
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The final ‘Yellowstone’ episodes delayed until late 2024 due to Hollywood strikes
By The Associated Press The long-awaited final installment of “Yellowstone” — featuring Kevin Costner ’s final episodes — has been delayed…
Continue Reading Utah woman’s leg amputated after she was attacked by her son’s dogs in her own backyard
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (AP) — A 63-year-old Utah woman had a leg amputated after being attacked by her son’s dogs in her own backyard in a Salt Lake…
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Bishop of El Paso celebrates All Souls’ Day Mass at Mt. Carmel Cemetery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bishop Mark J. Seitz celebrated All Souls’ Day Mass at Mt. Carmel Cemetery Thursday. The Mass started at 10 a.m. and…
Continue Reading UN plans to cut number of refugees receiving cash aid in Lebanon by a third, citing funding cuts
By ABBY SEWELL Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The United Nations will cut the number of refugee families receiving cash assistance in Lebanon by…
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Oil and gas companies spill millions of gallons of wastewater in Texas
By Martha Pskowski and Peter Aldhous, Inside Climate News Oct. 31, 2023 “Oil and gas companies spill millions of gallons of wastewater in Texas” was…
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Texas GOP lawmakers’ border and education wishlist would expand state budget by $2.7 billion — and counting
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Nov. 2, 2023 “Texas GOP lawmakers’ border and education wishlist would expand state budget by $2.7…
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Día de los Muertos: A chance for connection, remembrance and mental support. Tips from Borderland experts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Across the globe, millions of people are honoring their loved ones as part of Día de los Muertos, the annual…
Continue Reading Format of public comment meetings for Dakota Access oil pipeline upsets opponents
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two meetings in Bismarck this week are receiving public comment on the draft environmental review of the controversial Dakota…
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Día de los Muertos: A celebration for the entire Borderland
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Day of the Dead, known in Spanish as Día de los Muertos, is a long-time Mexican tradition, but here on the border, we…
Continue Reading Investigators focus on railway inspection practices after fatal Colorado train derailment
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press An investigation into a Colorado coal train derailment and bridge collapse that killed a truck driver is focused on…
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These home-schooling moms want to create a “microschool” for Black kids. They need vouchers to make it happen.
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Nov. 2, 2023 “These home-schooling moms want to create a “microschool” for Black kids. They need vouchers to make…
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Gov. Greg Abbott travels to Israel to offer Texas’ support in war
By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune Nov. 2, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott travels to Israel to offer Texas’ support in war” was first published by The…
Continue Reading Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report
By MIKE STOBBE and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fewer high school students are vaping this year, the government reported…
Continue Reading Senate confirms three military officers as Sen. Tuberville holds up hundreds more
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, TARA COPP and LOLITA BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed three top military officers,…
Continue Reading Pakistan’s parliament elections delayed till early February as political and economic crises deepen
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s election oversight body has postponed the country’s upcoming parliament elections…
Continue Reading Colombia’s government says ELN guerrillas kidnapped the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government said Thursday that the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN, was responsible…
Continue Reading Sale of federal oil and gas leases in Gulf of Mexico off again pending hearings on whale protections
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An upcoming sale of federal Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases was officially postponed Thursday…
Continue Reading Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death
By JONATHAN MATTISE and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday in the fatal…
Continue Reading The average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 7.76% in first drop after climbing 7 weeks in a row
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell slightly this week, ending a…
Continue Reading Hold the olive oil! Prices of some basic European foodstuffs keep skyrocketing
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Olive oil is continuing its staggering rise in prices in Europe. It is the prime example of how food…
Continue Reading Eric Trump testifies he wasn’t aware of dad’s financial statements, but emails show some involvement
By JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Trump, one of two sons entrusted to run Donald Trump’s real estate…
Continue Reading Japan’s prime minister announces $113 billion in stimulus spending
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a stimulus package of more than 17 trillion yen…
Continue Reading Albania’s opposition tries to disrupt a parliament session in protest against ruling Socialists
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian opposition lawmakers have caused commotion in Parliament, trying to disrupt a…
Continue Reading As more Palestinians with foreign citizenship leave Gaza, some families are left in the lurch
By NAJIB JOBAIN and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Dozens of Palestinians with foreign passports crossed through the…
Continue Reading Crews removing debris amid ongoing search for worker trapped after Kentucky coal plant collapse
By LEAH WILLINGHAM and JOHN RABY Associated Press Crews began the arduous process of removing layers of rubble and debris from a collapsed coal mine…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania partners with natural gas driller on air and water monitoring amid new regulatory push
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press The state of Pennsylvania will work with a major natural gas producer to collect in-depth data on air emissions…
Continue Reading US announces $440 million to install solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy says it will disburse $440 million to install solar…
Continue Reading South Carolina has lethal injection drug but justices want more info before restarting executions
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s highest court apparently isn’t ready to allow the state to restart…
Continue Reading UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contract
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Autoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a…
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