Covid outbreak forces Las Cruces High Basketball games to be rescheduled
LAS CRUCES, NM — Las Cruces Public Schools Health Services officials say approximately 30 percent of the Organ Mountain High School boys’ varsity,…
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The AP Interview: Pelosi says ‘democracy won’ on Jan. 6
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has one message for Americans and the world on the eve…
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Man in El Paso jail rebooked on murder; previously caught in bizarre Whataburger incident on ‘Live PD’
EL PASO, Texas — A man already in custody at the El Paso County jail was rebooked on a murder charge. Police say 35-year-old Jevare Stephawn…
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Australia cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa to enter country
By AnneClaire Stapleton and Jessie Yeung, CNN Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic may not be able to defend his 2021 title after his…
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El Paso police identify man killed after crashing into metal pole
UPDATE: El Paso police say 49-year-old Kenneth John Gutierrez died after crashing into a metal utility pole on the 600 block of Gateway North and…
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El Paso police: Argument sparked deadly shooting
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police say an argument escalated into a deadly shooting on Dec. 30, 2021. The victim has been identified as 16-year-old…
Continue Reading Capitol Police lay out changes since January 6 but acknowledge they are understaffed
By Whitney Wild, CNN The US Capitol Police board is detailing a list of changes — from trainings to new recruitment efforts, hoping to convince…
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16-year-old killed in east El Paso shooting identified; no arrests yet
UPDATE, Jan. 05, 2022: El Paso police have identified the teenager killed in a shooting back in December as Fabian Gomez. Police have yet to make an…
Continue Reading Merrick Garland on Capitol attack: ‘The actions we have taken thus far will not be our last’
By Tierney Sneed, CNN In a sweeping speech marking the one-year anniversary of the Capitol attack, Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back on…
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Grammys postpone ceremony, citing omicron variant risks
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The upcoming Grammy Awards have been postponed due to what organizers called “too…
Continue Reading Opting for pets over children is selfish and ‘takes away our humanity,’ says Pope Francis
By Joshua Berlinger, CNN Pope Francis has criticized couples who choose to have pets instead of children as selfish, arguing that their decision to…
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COVID-19 testing sites in El Paso that don’t require a long wait
EL PASO, Texas — Borderland residents are driving to various city mega-covid-testing sites, waiting for hours just to get tested. There are options…
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El Paso City Council weighs in on COVID testing lines, concerns
EL PASO, Texas– City leaders met Tuesday to get a COVID-19 response update. Officials said that new cases have increased by 80% daily over the last…
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WWII, Korean & Vietnam wars veteran LTC Bob Chisolm dies
EL PASO, Texas– LTC Bob Chisolm fought the fight. Over and over and over again. He survived some of the most violent battles American soldiers have…
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Trump cancels Florida press conference scheduled for Jan. 6
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has canceled a press conference he had planned to hold in Florida on…
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New year, new set; El Paso’s ABC-7 debuts state-of-the-art broadcast studio experience
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s top news leader, KVIA-TV, bursts into 2022 with a brand new state-of-the-art set, elevating the television news-watching…
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Jan. 6 panel seeks interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has…
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Judge tosses lawsuit of man who was nude baby on ‘Nevermind’
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit of a 30-year-old man who alleged that the…
Continue Reading Manchin delivers blow to Democrats as he signals opposition to changing Senate rules to advance voting bill
By Clare Foran and Manu Raju, CNN Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, the pivotal Senate swing vote, made clear on Tuesday that he remains deeply…
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El Paso health officials discuss first dozen cases of the Omicron variant in El Paso
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg3aEMsaMQQ EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials confirmed Monday 12 cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant…
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Whataburger introduces new, limited, spicy flavored ketchup
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Whataburger introduced a new spicy ketchup Monday that will be available only for a limited time. The all-new “Spicy Ketchup…
Continue Reading Almost 600 Amazon packages found dumped near Oklahoma City
By Paul P. Murphy, CNN The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating how almost 600 packages from Amazon ended up dumped in…
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US flight cancellations ease a bit but still running high
By The Associated Press Better weather is helping some travelers get home after the New Year’s holiday, but airlines are still canceling a high…
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Prosecutor drops groping charge against former NY Gov. Cuomo
By MICHAEL HILL and MARINA VILLENEUVE ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal prosecution over an allegation…
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Abortion providers go back to Supreme Court in long-shot bid to challenge Texas abortion law
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Abortion providers on Monday asked the Supreme Court to require a conservative federal appeals court…
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Historic all-female city council leads Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the first time in the history of Las Cruces, six women are representing all six districts in the city council. “We have…
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Former Theranos CEO Holmes convicted of fraud and conspiracy
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Elizabeth Holmes has been convicted of duping investors into believing her startup…
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Jacob Cowing to transfer to Arizona
EL PASO, Texas – For Jacob Cowing, it came down to going home. The former UTEP WR announced his commitment to Arizona via Instagram on Monday, giving…
Continue Reading Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Facebook blocked her account for 24 hours
CNN By Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Facebook has blocked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from posting on its platform for 24 hours, the Georgia Republican…
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El Paso sees rent rate increases more than double a typical year
EL PASO, Texas — Rent prices are on the rise in El Paso, but they aren’t just increasing in the Borderland. According to Scott Lynch, who is the…
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